7-Day Tanzania Wildlife & Hadzabe Cultural Safari

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Price:

$2335.00

Duration

7 Days

People:

21

Tour Overview

Discover the best of Tanzania’s Northern Circuit on a comprehensive 7-day itinerary that combines world-class game viewing with a unique cultural encounter. After arriving in Arusha, tour Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its tree-climbing lions and Rift Valley views, before journeying deep into the Central Serengeti for two days of predator and plains game tracking. Descend into the iconic Ngorongoro Crater in search of the Big Five, join the indigenous Hadzabe hunter-gatherers at Lake Eyasi to learn ancient survival skills, and conclude your journey among the giant baobabs and vast elephant herds of Tarangire National Park.

Inclusions

Park fees
All activities
All accommodations
A professional driver/guide
All transportation
All Taxes/VAT

Exclusions

International flights
Travel insurance
Tanzania Visa
Government imposed increase of taxes or park fees
Meals not listed in the itinerary
Tips and gratuities

Amenities

All Inclussive
High Speed Wi-Fi
Non-alcoholic Drinks
Private Tour

Day by Day Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

    Welcome to Tanzania! Upon landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will meet your expert safari guide. Following greetings and welcoming procedures, take a one-hour drive to Arusha, known as the "Geneva of Africa." Arrive at your lodge to relax, unwind, and soak in the peaceful African atmosphere as you prepare for your safari ahead.

    Activities: Airport pickup, transfer to Arusha lodge, evening relaxation.

    Meals & Drinks: Meals at own expense; drinks not included.

    Accommodation: Arusha Farm House (Mid-range lodge located in Arusha City).

  • Day 2: Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park & Karatu

    After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Set out on a game drive through diverse habitats—from lush groundwater forests to open shores—spotting famous tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, baboons, and abundant birdlife. After exploring the park, drive to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and relaxation.

    Activities: Game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, transfer to Karatu.

    Meals & Drinks: All meals included; drinking water provided (other drinks not included).

    Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge (Mid-range lodge located less than 1 hour drive from Lake Manyara NP).

  • Day 3: Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park

    Begin the day with breakfast before setting off on a scenic three-hour drive to Central Serengeti National Park. Upon arrival, check in at your tented camp for a warm, hot lunch and a brief rest in the African wilderness. In the afternoon, head out on your first game drive across the vast Serengeti plains, searching for resident predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs, before returning to camp for dinner.

    Activities: Scenic drive to Serengeti, hot lunch at camp, afternoon game drive in Central Serengeti.

    Meals & Drinks: All meals included; drinking water provided (other drinks not included).

    Accommodation: Land of Nature Camp (Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP).

  • Day 4: Full Day Central Serengeti Game Drive

    Spend a full day exploring the endless landscapes and rich wildlife of the Central Serengeti. You have the option to start early with a sunrise hot air balloon safari over the plains before embarking on a full-day game drive with a packed picnic lunch. Spend the day tracking elephant herds, buffalos, impalas, cheetahs, and leopards moving through the acacia woodlands and granite kopjes.

    Activities: Optional sunrise balloon safari, full-day game drive in Central Serengeti, bush picnic lunch.

    Meals & Drinks: All meals included; drinking water provided (other drinks not included).

    Accommodation: Land of Nature Camp (Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP).

  • Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater & Karatu

    Enjoy an early breakfast before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Take in breathtaking panoramic views from the crater rim before descending 600 meters onto the caldera floor for an immersive game drive and a picnic lunch near Lake Magadi. Search for dense populations of lions, zebras, hyenas, flamingos, and the endangered black rhino before ascending the crater walls and driving to Karatu for dinner.

    Activities: Overland transfer to Ngorongoro, crater floor descent, Big Five game drive, picnic lunch, transfer to Karatu.

    Meals & Drinks: All meals included; drinking water provided (other drinks not included).

    Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge (Mid-range lodge located 1–2 hours drive from Ngorongoro Crater).

  • Day 6: Lake Eyasi Hadzabe Cultural Experience & Mto wa Mbu

    Following an early breakfast, travel to Lake Eyasi for an authentic cultural experience with the Hadzabe tribe, one of East Africa's last remaining hunter-gatherer communities. Accompany community members on their daily activities, learning traditional hunting methods with bows and arrows, wild fruit gathering, and ancient survival skills while gaining insight into their unique language and heritage. In the late afternoon, transfer to your lodge in Mto wa Mbu.

    Activities: Lake Eyasi cultural tour, traditional hunting and gathering walk with the Hadzabe tribe, transfer to Mto wa Mbu.

    Meals & Drinks: All meals included; drinking water provided (other drinks not included).

    Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge (Mid-range lodge located in Mto wa Mbu Town).

  • Day 7: Tarangire National Park to Arusha Departure

    After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its magnificent landscapes dotted with ancient baobab trees and large concentration of elephants. Set out on a morning game drive tracking buffaloes, lions, kudus, zebras, and gazelles along the riverbanks. Enjoy a final picnic lunch inside the park before transferring back to Arusha or the airport for your onward travel.

    Activities: Morning game drive in Tarangire National Park, picnic lunch, transfer back to Arusha or airport.

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch included (Dinner not included); drinking water provided (other drinks not included).

    Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour).

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