Compare Trail Run around Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara by Wakawaka Adventures vs 7-day Vacation in Tanzania for families (2 adults and 2 children) by Ker & Downey Africa

Day 1: Arrive at Kilimajaro Airport

Accomodation:-The lodge Tellamande (Double Room)

Welome at airport and transfer to Arusha

Day 2: Running trail from Makuyuni village to Mtowambu

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation:  Twiga campsite (hut)- Single  Room             

Number of km run: 20km

Elevation +: 530 m

Elevation -: 760 m

We  take a minivan to Makuyuni vallage 23 km to Mtowambu  will start running from Makuyuni  to mto wa mbu (Mosquito River in Swahili),  mto wa mbu is a unique village situated on the road to the national parks in Northern Tanzania. Mto wa Mbu is unique due to its ethnic diversity, where over 120 different ethnic groups are currently residing in the same small area.in  mto wa mbu  You can visit a banana beer pub run by a Chagga family, Sandawe people making traditional bow and arrows, as well as find Maasai warriors grazing their cattle in the surrounding pastures on the way to mto wa mbu.

Day 3: Lake Manyara Running Trail

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Jambo Rooms (Budget Hotel)-Double Room

Number of km run:  21km

Elevation +: 580 m

Elevation -: 800 m

From Twiga campsite where you start running your way to Lake Manyara, alongside the park (not directly inside). Many animals can be seen on the way though such as wildbeest, zebra, giraffe, baboons and many bird species. Later drive back from Mto wa Mbu to Karatu (Jambo Rooms).

Day 4: Karatu country run to lake and mountain

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Jambo Rooms (Budget Hotel)-Double Room

Number of km run: 22km

Elevation +: 620 m

Elevation -: 882 m

This day we will be running to a peaceful country side this Karatu country runn is a nice touch to get a taste of real Tanzania. Start in town and work your way down to the Karatu lake, walk further to the mountain. Once you reach the top of the mountain you will be surprised of the breathtaking view around. On the way you can see and visit local families and see the way of their life. Overnight at Jambo Rooms

Day 5: Ngorongoro Conservation Area Running Trail and Hiking

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Jambo Rooms (Budget Hotel) Double Room

Number of km run:22 km

Elevation +: 700m

Elevation -: 1002 m

From Jambo Rooms, Karatu make your way to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, running your way and hiking through the nature. Go to a waterfall, visi Iraq tribe and explore the magnificent elephant caves. Zebra, wildbeest easily seen on the way, elephants, baboons and other small animals. Later go back to Karatu.

Day 6: Running Trail to  Coffee Plantation (border of Ngorongoro)

Accommodation: Coffee Rest house – (Midrange Hotel) - Double Room

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Number of km run: 21km

Elevation +: 564 m

Elevation -: 785 m

From Karatu you will be running to a quiet, relaxing place, Coffee Plantation Resthouse is the place to spend a peaceful day. until you reach the Coffee Resthouse which is located on the borders of Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On site you will be able to see the coffee planations, learn about how its made. Avocado trees and other vegetable plantations also on site. Nearby you can walk to see the local families living the true African way. Possibility to see elephants in distant forest. Overnight coffee Rest House

Day 7: Running  Trail Close to  Hadzabe and Datoga

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Jambo Rooms (Budget Hotel) - Double Room

Number of km run: 22km

Elevation +: 510 m

Elevation -: 720m

Start from coffee rest house very early morning. We will run to the Hadzabe Tribe gate live in the dry terrain near Lake Eyasi, south of Ngorongoro crater in Tanzania. They have existed in this region for over 3000 years. The Hadzabe people are nomads and thus don’t live in the same place for long. They only set up camp for several days or even months and then when they have harvested the resources of their current location, they move to another area. Their moves are normally influenced by climate changes and the availability of wild fruits and vegetation for their animals. They build homes by weaving small huts out of sticks from the euphorbia bush. The Hadzabe use bows, arrows and spears to hunt for food. They eat roots, meat, wild fruits and use alternative medicine to treat their illnesses. They utilize sticks and grass to start fires. Their unique lifestyle makes a stay with them an interesting and stimulating experience. Drive back to Karatu in afternoon.

Day 8: Eco-friendly trail running

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Coffee Rest house - Cultural Life Tanzania (Budget Hotel) - Double Room

Number of km run: 19km

Elevation +: 507m

Elevation -: 710 m

This day we will start running from Karatu to the remote area village and we will go all the way to Gekumu Rambo primary school and we will spend some time at the school to plant some trees at the school late we will get lunch with children after lunch we will play with children and then go back to Karatu and overnight at our hotel

Day 9: Departure day

Transfer to the airport at any  time convenient for you to take your flight back home.

Day 1: Arusha

Touch down in Kilimanjaro International Airport where a Ker & Downey Africa representative will collect and transfer you to your hotel called African Tulip where we have arranged a 2 bedroom apartment suitable for 2 adults and 2 children. We have arranged a VIP meet and greet for you at the airport. You have the rest of the afternoon to relax and explore Arusha at your leisure.

The hotel has lots of offer including a bar, pool and restaurant.

Days 2 to 3: Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, your driver will collect you and have with a game drive into the famous Lake Manyara National Park with a packed picnic lunch. It is famous due to the number of pink Flamingos. This is an integral part of any Tanzanian safari experience so we have ensured you get to experience this early on and it is a good introduction to your safari with its scenic beauty.

In the afternoon you will arrive at your camp called Lemala Ngorongoro which has one of the best locations on the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater. We have chosen this property as it has quick and easy access to the Crater floor and game drives from the camp ensure you are at Ngorongoro in 10 to 15 minutes maximum and you usually get there 1 hour prior to other guests ensuring exclusivity in the early morning. They can also offer guided walks into the forest and along the crater rim.

The accommodation is in luxury tents set in an ancient forest. For children, they offer lots of activities to keep the children happy.

Activities And Services

• COVID-19 document(s) included.
• Crater Floor Experience
• Crater Floor "Out of Africa" Hot Lunch
• Sundowners
• Maasai Boma Experience
• Nature Walk
• Tuk Tuk Cultural Experience
• Ngorongoro Main Dining Area

Optional

• Lemala Cubs Kids Activities

Days 4 - 6: Northern Serengeti

After your breakfast and check out, the driver will collect you and transfer you to the Manyara Airstrip and you will receive a packed picnic lunch. Check-in for your 1-hour 25-minute flight to your next safari destination Serengeti. From the airstrip, you will be transferred to your lodge for next 3 nights called Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge.

The lodge has a wonderful location as it is within the main corridor of the world-famous wildebeest migration. The tents are all glass-fronted and there is a Spa on-site as well. Kids can join the Lemala Cubs program which has activities for the children. Luxurious tents as all have private plunge pools. Laundry is also included.

In the afternoon you have a game drive in the Serengeti National Park. During the other days as well, there is a game drive during the day into the Serengeti. You can also explore the surroundings on a guided walk.

Activities And Services

• COVID-19 document(s) included.
• Game Drives
• Outdoor Dining
• Sundowners
• Kuria Main Dining Area
• Kuria Outside Dining

Optional

• Balloon Safaris
• Lemala Cubs Kids Activities

Recommended

• COVID-19 document(s) included.
• Spa

Day 7: End Of Itinerary