Tanzania Hiking Safaris
Hiking safaris provide the best on-foot-walk experience to tourists on tour holiday in Tanzania. Hiking is one experience tourists on Tanzania safari should expect to enjoy as there are many trekking opportunities for hikers to challenge themselves. In addition to game viewing safaris, we also arrange memorable hiking safaris to our visitors on Tanzania safaris.
Mt. Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro offers a perfect opportunity to enthusiastic climbers/hikers. It is the best place hikers can get the best of thrilling hiking experience. Thousands of trekkers visit Tanzania with purpose of exploring the scenic peak of Mt Kilimanjaro. Hiking through this magnificent mountain requires you to have some physical wellness, ensure you have good hiking boots and others.
Olmoti Crater
Olmoti Crater offers amazing hiking experiences and it is a perfect place worth exploring especially if you are a beginner. Hikes in Olmoti Crater take lesser time to get to its altitude of 2987m. This crater is accessible within 1 hour’s drive from Ngorongoro Crater, one of the regions popular for the big five game. You also stand a chance to sight the big game and other wildlife at Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Remarkably, you will explore the Olmoti fall or navigate through the vast grassland.
Empakai Crater
Empakai Crater lies in the deeper Ngorongoro Conservation Area and it is an ideal hiking spot for beginners. It is 2 hours’ drive away from Ngorongoro Crater and while here, there is opportunity to see a huge concentration of zebras, birds, witness the wildebeests and enjoy the breathtaking landscapes. The Empakai is 9000ft and offers remarkable views of Empakai Lake plus the crater walls.
Mt. Kilimanjaro
Mt. Kilimanjaro is by far the best place one should consider visiting when it comes to hiking safaris in Tanzania. It provides the most challenging treks to hikers as they get to its summit. Mt. Kilimanjaro rises 5895m making the tallest in Africa and world’s highest free-standing mountain. It consists of 3 volcanic cones; Kibo, Shira (an extinct volcanic cone), Mawenzi (extinct volcano).
Ol Doinyo Lengai Volcano
For more advanced hiking experiences, don’t miss to explore the Lengai Volcano. This is famously described by many as the “Mountain of God”. The locals heard a rumbling from within and they thought it was the sound of God. Lengai Volcano still stands out among the most active volcanoes in East Africa and it is accessible from the camps at the edge of Lake Natron. Hiking through Lengai Volcano can take you 5 to 6 hours and it rewards hikers with lots of exhilarating hikes.
Mt. Meru
Mt. Meru rises up-to 4566m making it the second highest in Tanzania. It is an incredible place to go hiking while in Tanzania. Mt. Meru lies in Arusha National Park, 80kms West of Kili and offers the most challenging hikes to hikers. A complete hike through Meru Mountain can take 3-4 days. There is also opportunity to enjoy sight of elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, giraffes while on a hike through this magical volcano. At the summit of Mt. Meru, expect to enjoy the dramatic views of the Meru Crater and Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Udzungwa Mountains
Best known as the Galapagos of Africa, the Udzungwa Mountains straddle within Udzungwa Mountains National Park. This is set in the Southern side of Tanzania and park boasts of a wide array of wildlife and unique flora. Udzungwa Mountains feature variety of trails (including Lumemo trail, about 64kms; making it one of the top hiking destinations. It is mostly explored by hikers who are interested in getting to its peaks ‘Mwanihana peak.’ Hikers also get to explore the magnificent Sanje fall, 183m.
Best time to go for hiking in Tanzania
Hiking safaris in Tanzania are amazing and can be done at any time of the year. But it is perfect during the dry months that is between July and October or from January to February. This gets you clear views of the mountain and its surroundings.
