CLIMBING
MOUNT MERU (4566 METERS) - 3 DAYS
A fairly sporting climb to the high summit, after observing the black and white Colobus living in the very lush forest of Arusha National Park. MOUNT KILIMANJARO (5895 METERS) - 5 TO 7 DAYSA dream for most of us! But easily accessible for any person who exercises regularly and is in good health. It is the most accessible, the most exotic and the most do-able climb on Earth. Kilimanjaro is:
HOT AIR BALLOONING IN THE SERENGETI A delightful experience, floating over enormous herds of wildebeest and zebras, glimpsing cheetah, lion, and leopard. Champagne bush breakfast after landing. Most of the walks can be arranged in what we call the Crater Highlands. This range of old extinct volcano comprises the famous Ngorongoro Crater, Oldeani Mountain, Olmoti Crater and Empakai Crater. OLMOTI CRATERA fairly steep 45 minutes climb to the Crater rim for a view of the scenic beauty of the river and Olmoti waterfall escorted by Park Rangers. A guide will talk about the lush vegetation and the numerous animal prints. Return by the river trail. From Arusha it is possible to spend a day hiking on Mt. Meru, with arrival at Mariakamba Hut where the group will meet their vehicles waiting with picnic lunches. Facing Oldonyio Lengai, this is the remotest of the craters. The road is quite difficult during the rainy season and rough during the dry season, but it is a nice destination for the adventurous types.
From the rim, the path descends in the crater, passing through a very dense forest, and ends by the shores of a big lake. Thousands of flamingoes are there, giving a deep pink color to the shores. A good day for the wild at heart. The hiking group size is limited to 6 clients per armed Ranger escort. A fairly steep walk that is often a welcome break after long drives in a minibus.
A guide accompanies walkers. The trail will start at the lodge and take guests down a beautiful river valley where they would have the opportunity to swim in a fresh mountain stream. A range of walks to satisfy any level of fitness, up to a four-hour climb to the summit for a view of Lake Eyasi and its flamingos. A relaxing 1.5 hour walks around this charming lake, observing its very rich birdlife from the shade of the shoreline forest. A trail down to the Rift Valley into the farmland of Manyara accompanied by an experienced biking guide and naturalist. DAR ES SALAAM Stay in the capital city for a guided tour. |