Simplified map of Africa and its pricipal active volcanoes

Simplified map of Africa and its pricipal active volcanoes

Volcano tours in Africa

Africa is a vast continent with a myriad of facettes, has some of the most remarkable enviornments of the planet. It also hosts spectacular volcanoes. Most of them are located along the giant Rift Valley where titanic forces in the earth's mantle are pulling East Africa away from the continent and create voluminous volcanic activity:
 In Tanzania, Mt. Kilimanjaro, the Ngorongoro Highland craters, and the exotic natrocarbonatite volcano Lengai, just to mention a few. On the western branch of the Rift, there are legendary Nyiragongo and Nyalmuragira volcanoes,- two of the most active and dangerous volcanoes in the world. The latest addition to our expeditions are Erta Ale and Dallol volcanoes in the Danakil depression in Ethiopia, famous for its salt lakes and the century-old tradition of salt trade.

Our tours in Africa:

Destination
Dates
Duration Tour
(Category)
Price p.p.
(PAX)
Tour character / Difficulty
Crater Highlands & Rift Valley (Tanzania)

Custom and scheduled dates
space available18-29 Jul 10
space available1-12 Aug 10
space available15-26 Aug 10
10 days (suggested) Ngorongoro Highlands, Lake Natron and Lengai
(Trekking: nature & culture - active volcanoes - wildlife)
from 2290 EUR
(1-12)
moderate: half-day to full-day hikes of up to 5-7 hrs total walking time, partly on unpaved trails, possibly involving steep sections, up to 15-20 km total distance (often with options to shorten), involving climbs & descends of up to 700-1000 m. People with normally good fitness and some experience in walking & hiking should have no problems. Half- to full day hiking & trekking, game safaris in Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro. Camping (ugrade to lodge during parts of the tour are possible).
Climbing Kilimanjaro - the Roof of Africa Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Custom and scheduled dates
space available20-27 Jun 10
space available27 Jun - 4 Jul 10
space available4-11 Jul 10
8 days / 7 nights (6 days / 5 nights on Kilimanjaro) Kilimanjaro - the Roof of Africa
(Trekking: adventure - photography)
from 1780 EUR
(4-10)
moderate-challenging: suitable only for people with very good fitness: e.g. longer hikes, climbs up to 1500m elevation, often on unpaved and/or steep sections Accompanied trekking with porters, at gradually increasig altitude, maximum camping / trekking comfort and safety gear provided.
Ol Doinyo Lengai and Lake Natron expeditions Rift Valley (Tanzania)

Custom tour dates only
6-8 days Ol Doinyo Lengai Volcano & Lake Natron
(Volcano tour)
on request
(1-12)
challenging: suitable only for people in excellent physical condition and with experience in mountain hiking; tours involve significant and strenous physical activity, e.g. long treks with light luggage, up to 10 hrs walking, climbing up to 1500-2000m elevation, up to 20-30 km distance, extreme heat or other conditions Strenous climb to Lengai volcano - camping & trekking safari
Desert, salt and volcanoes - expedition to the Danakil desert and its volcanoes Danakil desert (Ethiopia)

space available21 Nov - 4 Dec 10
space available15-28 Jan 11
14 days / 13 nights Desert, salt and volcanoes
(Expedition: active volcanoes - photography - adventure)
from 3760 EUR
(5-10)
moderate: half-day to full-day hikes of up to 5-7 hrs total walking time, partly on unpaved trails, possibly involving steep sections, up to 15-20 km total distance (often with options to shorten), involving climbs & descends of up to 700-1000 m. People with normally good fitness and some experience in walking & hiking should have no problems. Expedition character: long, bumpy 4x4 transfers, possibly extremely hot temperatures in the desert, intense exposure to sand, salt and dust, very basic sleeping and washing conditions while outside established towns.
Camping and trekking safari to Lake Natron, Lengai volcano and Lake Manyara Natl. Park Rift Valley (Tanzania)

Custom tour dates only
6 days / 6 nights Lake Natron - Lengai volcano - Lake Manyara
(Camping safari: wildlife - active volcanoes - adventure)
from 1050 EUR p.p.
(1-12)
mixed difficulty ratings or adjustable to client's fitness (on individual tours) Camping & trekking safari - option to climb Lengai volcano
Ol Doinyo Lengai and Lake Natron expedition Rift Valley (Tanzania)

Custom tour dates only
3-4 days Lake Natron Safari
(Camping safari)
on request
(1-12)
mixed difficulty ratings or adjustable to client's fitness (on individual tours) Camping at Lake Natron, optional climb to Lengai volcano (challenging!)
Nyiragongo's lava lake and the mountain gorillas: expedition DR Congo + Rwanda

Custom and scheduled dates
space available31 Jul - 6(7) Aug 10
space available7-13(14) Jan 11
6-8 days Nyiragongo Lava Lake
(Volcano tour: adventure - photography - wildlife)
from 1650 EUR p.P
(1-12)
moderate-challenging: suitable only for people with very good fitness: e.g. longer hikes, climbs up to 1500m elevation, often on unpaved and/or steep sections Expedition character: ca. 500 km transfers in comfortable 4x4 safari vehicles, climb 1400 m to camp 3 nights at 3400 m a.s.l. on top of Nyiragongo crater, trek through rain forest to track gorillas.
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