This morning we shall visit a Maasai boma (a temporary settlement surrounded by thorn hedges) and see and meet the Maasai who live there seasonally. This is a unique opportunity to enter an authentic Maasai village, one that is used as a seasonal dwelling place by the Maasai and their flocks. There are many contrived Maasai villages on the main tourist circuit, but for the most part these exist only for tourists. You will have a chance to explore the village. Your Maasai guides will explain to you how the huts are built, how the cooking is done, where people sleep and eat, and the practice of bringing in the animals at night. After exploring the village, we walk across untamed bush towards the Sunken Crater. You will cross a beautiful plain marked by dead volcanic vents, your journey bringing you ever closer to the escarpment of the Rift Valley, which rises from the bush up to the Ngorongoro Crater Highlands. We hope to reach the impressive Sunken Crater mid-afternoon, and will be camping overnight near the crater. Time allowing, you can explore some of the interesting features of the area, including the volcanic cones, and even descend into the Sunken Crater. An early night is recommended today to be rested for the early start tomorrow.