Tanzania: An adventure tour across Maasai lands

Today, we experience a complete change of scenery! We leave Lake Natron’s warm waters behind us and venture into the Great Rift Valley. It’s time to get closer to the spectacular Ol Doinyo Lengai and discover the incredible Tanzanian savannah. We’ll ride through several Maasai villages. We spend the night at Lake Manyara, a picturesque setting and personal favourite of Ernest Hemingway.

We’ll spend the whole day exploring the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. A UNESCO heritage site since 1979, this crater is home to an intact ecosystem that is bustling with exceptional flora and fauna. With a spectacular concentration of wildlife, it supports one of the largest animal migrations in Africa, including gnus, zebras, lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, hippos, hyenas, gazelles and flamingos.

We spend the morning between hard-packed tracks and sandy stretches on our way to Lake Eyasi. We’ll get to our lakeside lodge around midday depending on how the group advances. We spend the afternoon riding around this soda lake located in a fault that runs through Great Rift Valley.

We’ll enjoy another day exploring off the beaten track. We endure bumpy roads for the first few miles before getting back on to smooth tracks before midday. The next stretch requires a bit of technique. You’ll understand why we call this an “adventure tour”!

We savour this last day skirting Lake Burunge and on to Arusha. The vast, arid landscapes gradually make way for the hubbub of the city. We spend one last evening together going over the best bits of our adventure while we enjoy a local feast.

Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some time to enjoy Arusha for a few more hours. You’re transferred to the international airport.