Today you meet your Maasai guide, who will be trekking with you for the next few days. You will pass many traditional Maasai bomas and cattle herds during today's trek. Sometimes wild animals such as Thompson and Grant's gazelle, wildebeest, and zebras can be seen.

Hiking distance: 16km
Hiking time: 5hrs

After breakfast, the trek continues through the bush until you can see Oldonyo Lengai, the active volcano in the distance. The campsite for the night is on the rim of Empakai Crater. In the afternoon, you will descend into the crater to explore the area and see Empakai Lake, an alkaline soda lake. Here you will find lesser flamingos as this lake is a food source for them. Then you walk back up to the rim, to your campsite for the night.

Hiking distance: 9km
Hiking time: 3-4hrs

Today you will start your hike to the Maasai village Naiyobi, where you will stop for lunch. And then, after lunch, we head to Acacia Camp. The village and Oldonyo Lengai can be seen from a distance. You can enjoy the stunning views of Oldonyo Lengai. This active volcano is the only volcano on earth that erupts with carbonatite.

Hiking distance: 13km
Hiking time: 4-5hrs

Today is the last day of the trek, and most of the day is downhill and relatively short. During the trek, you will witness incredible views of Oldonyo Lengai, Lake Natron and the Rift Valley. We arrive just before lunchtime to find your vehicle waiting for you.

After lunch, if departing today, the driver will start the drive back to the city. The drive back is around 6-7 hours.

If you plan on extending the trip and spending time in Lake Natron, you will be brought to your accommodations. You can then explore Lake Natron and the flamingos, visit waterfalls, have a village or Maasai tour. If you plan on climbing Oldonyo Lengai the climb will start at midnight.

Hiking distance: 6km
Hiking time: 2-4hrs