8-Day affordable Tanzania Cultural & Wildlife Safari: Beats of the Wild
Overview
Where Wildlife Meets Heritage
This 8-day safari blends Tanzania’s breathtaking wildlife with authentic cultural immersion. You’ll explore iconic parks like Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, while also connecting with local communities — including the Maasai, Hadzabe bushmen, and the vibrant village life of Mto wa Mbu. It’s a journey through untamed wilderness and timeless tradition, perfect for those seeking deeper meaning in every mile.
- Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Destinations: Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater
- Safari Type: Mid-range Private Safari
- Accommodation: Mid-range lodges & tented camps
Tour Plan
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet your guide. Transfer to your lodge and relax after your journey. Evening briefing to go over your adventure ahead.
Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge or similar
Meals: Dinner
Start your safari with a drive to Tarangire National Park. Known for its towering baobab trees and massive elephant herds, this park sets the tone for the days ahead.
Accommodation: Tloma lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
After breakfast, travel to the remote Lake Eyasi region. Meet the Hadzabe bushmen, one of Africa’s last hunter-gatherer tribes. Join them on a morning hunt and learn about their survival skills, traditions, and language.
Accommodation: Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Suggested Activity: Hadzabe & Datoga cultural visit
Depart for the Serengeti, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive. Witness the endless plains and the possibility of encountering lions, cheetahs, elephants, and migrating herds.
Accommodation: Serengeti Katikati
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Enjoy a full day exploring the iconic Serengeti. Depending on the season, you may witness dramatic moments of the Great Migration or predator-prey action on the plains.
Accommodation: Same as Day 4
Meals: Breakfast, bush lunch, dinner
After a morning drive, head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop en route at a Maasai village to engage with one of Tanzania’s most famous tribes.
Accommodation: Tloma lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Suggested Activity: Maasai dance and cultural storytelling
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. Spot rhinos, lions, and hippos in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the afternoon, visit Mto wa Mbu village for a guided cultural tour.
Accommodation: Tloma lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Suggested Activity: Local food tasting and banana beer brewing
After breakfast, drive back to Arusha. Optional visit to a local market or cultural center before your airport transfer.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Optional Add-Ons:
- Swahili cooking class (pre- or post-safari)
- Cultural photography package
- Craft shopping in Arusha
RATES
Low Season: April – May
| 2 People | 4 People | 6 People |
|---|---|---|
|
$2552 |
$2108 |
$1919 |
Mid-Season: November
| 2 People | 4 People | 6 People |
|---|---|---|
|
$2743 |
$2268 |
$2110 |
Peak Season: January-March, June – October, December
| 2 People | 4 People | 6 People |
|---|---|---|
|
$2887 |
$2411 |
$2253 |
Rates are in US Dollars ($), per person excluding international flights, travel insurance and Visa fees
Safari Highlights
- Visit four iconic national parks
- Spot the Big Five: lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino
- Visit the world-famous Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater
- Immersion in local culture
- Affordable private safari with mid-range lodges & tented camps
- Perfect for couples, friends, or small groups seeking value and adventure
Included
- Private 4x4 vehicle with pop up roof, Charging pots and binoculars
- A professional tour guide
- All park fees and cultural entry permits
- Accommodation in eco-lodges and tented camps
- Full-board meals during safari
- Bottled water and hot bush meals
- Cultural activities: Hadzabe hunt, Maasai visit, Mto wa Mbu tour
- Airport transfers and 24/7 support
Excluded
- International flights.
- Visa fees.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Drinks (unless specified) and personal expenses.
- Personal items and optional activities.