Maasai Bush Trek

After touching down at Kilimanjaro Airport, you’ll be transferred to Big Rock Camp in the foothills of Mt. Longido. This is one of the few high peaks in the region that is not volcanic. If there is time, the group will have an acclimatisation trek in the African bush during the afternoon, to get familiar with the environment and equipment. 
Conditions are likely to be very hot and dry and unlike anything you are used to, so take today to ease in gently.

Accommodation: Camping

Today the environment gets hotter and drier, but the reward is fantastic game viewing. The trail is rocky to start and becomes increasingly dusty, so bandanas or face masks are very useful. Look out for zebra, gerenuk, giraffe and countless birds along the way. The trek today and tomorrow crosses a low saddle between Mounts Kitumbeine and Gelai. Midway between these great volcanoes is the old swamp of Nagarirat – now a dust bowl.
Tonight’s camp is high up, with awe-inspiring views over the surrounding country.

Accommodation: Camping

Today you will rise early to trek across untamed bush towards the Sunken Crater (22km). Crossing a beautiful plain marked by dead volcanic vents, your efforts bring you closer to the escarpment of the Rift Valley, rising from the bush up to the Ngorongoro Crater Highlands. 
Today’s trek will be the hottest so far, so wear and pack sun block, reflective clothing and wide-brimmed hats. However, temperatures can fall dramatically after dark. 
Your camp tonight is on the rim of the crater, where you can admire the starry skies above. 

Accommodation: Camping

There’s still time to see anything you may have missed in Arusha this morning. Later in the afternoon, the group will transfer to the airport for the overnight flight back to London.