8-Days Wildlife and cultural experience tour in Tanzania
Overview
Let get into 8-day wildlife and cultural experience tour in Tanzania, including a visit to Lake Eyasi. Tanzania is a treasure trove of diverse landscapes, wildlife, and cultural experiences, making it a fantastic destination for a combination of safaris and cultural immersion.
Tour Plan
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport, you will be greeted by our guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Take this time to relax and prepare for your adventure. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore the city or visit a local market.
Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge / Mount Meru Hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its vast elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a game drive through the park, spotting wildlife such as lions, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest. In the evening, head to your lodge near the park for dinner and relaxation.
Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge / Tarangire Safari Lodge.
After breakfast, head towards the world-famous Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy a game drive en route, with a chance to see breathtaking landscapes and wildlife in their natural habitat. Arrive in the Serengeti in the afternoon for another exciting game drive before heading to your lodge.
Accommodation: Kon Tiki Serengeti Camp / Sero Tented Camp.
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti Plains, home to the Great Migration, where thousands of wildebeest and zebras move in search of fresh grass. Keep an eye out for predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive.
Accommodation: Kon Tiki Serengeti Camp / Sero Tented Camp.
After an early morning game drive, depart for the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five. Descend into the crater for an afternoon game drive, where you may spot rhinos, hippos, lions, and a variety of bird species.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge
Enjoy a morning crater game drive, then head towards Karatu, a charming town on the outskirts of Ngorongoro. Visit a local coffee plantation and experience Tanzanian coffee-making firsthand. Take some time to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Accommodation: Country Lodge Karatu/Farmhouse
Travel to Lake Eyasi, home to the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes. The Hadzabe are one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes in Africa, and you will join them on a hunting excursion to learn about their way of life. Visit the Datoga blacksmiths to see how they craft tools and jewelry using ancient techniques.
Accommodation: Country Lodge Karatu/Farmhouse
On your final day, visit Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, diverse birdlife, and scenic landscapes. Enjoy a game drive before heading back to Arusha or the airport for your departure flight.
Included
- Airport transfers.
- Accommodation in lodges or tented camps as per itinerary.
- Meals as specified in the itinerary (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
- Private transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for game viewing.
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide.
- Entry fees to national parks and cultural sites.
- Cultural experience fees (e.g., village visits, interactions with local tribes).
- Bottled drinking water during the safari.
- Game drives and guided cultural tours as outlined in the itinerary.
- 18% VAT to our entrance fees.
- All Government taxes,
Excluded
- International flights.
- Tanzania visa fees.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips for guides and drivers.
- Personal expenses (e.g., beverages, souvenirs, and laundry).
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Items of a personal nature.