Tanzania Safari & Cultural Tour

Tour Overview

This 12-day Tanzania Safari & Cultural Tour takes you on an unforgettable journey through some of the most iconic wildlife destinations in Africa, while also immersing you in the vibrant cultures and traditions of Tanzania’s indigenous tribes. From exciting game drives in renowned national parks to engaging with the Hadzabe tribe, this safari offers a perfect blend of nature, culture, and adventure.

  • Tanzania’s unparalleled game viewing.
  • Guaranteed window seats in safari vehicles.
  • Tarangire’s elephants and baobabs
  • Cultural Activities in Lake Manyara/Lake Eyasi and Serengeti
  • Ngorongoro Crater and Conservation Area
  • Olduvai George, site of world’s oldest prehistoric remains
  • Vast game-filled plains of the Central and Western Serengeti
  • Stays in top-rated game lodges

Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travel industry standard reference.

Tour Type

Wildlife Safari and Cultural Tour.

Place To visit

Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Lake Eyasi, Ngorongoro Crater , Serengeti and Lake Natron

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Lodge | Camp | Hotel

1 - 2

Arusha

The African Tulip

3 - 4

Tarangire

Tarangire Safari Lodge

5

Mto wa Mbu

Lake Manyara Serena Lodge

6

Karatu

Ngorongoro Farm House

7 - 8 - 9

Ngorongoro 

Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp

10 - 11

Serengeti 

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

12

Serengeti

No Accommodation

Itinerary Highlights

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Arusha

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The African Tulip

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Tarangire

Lodge | Camp | Hotel

Sangaiwe Tented Lodge

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Karatu

Lodge | Camp | Hotel

Country Lodge Karatu

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Ngorongoro

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Ngorongoro Serena Lodge

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Serengeti

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Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

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Serengeti

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FULL ITINERARY

Day 1: Kilimanjaro International Airport - Arusha

Arrive Kilimanjaro International Airport
After Immigration, luggage collection, customs formalities proceed to the arrivals hall. You will be warmly greeted and drive to Arusha
Dinner and overnight at The African Tulip

Day 2: Arusha - Arusha National Park - Arusha

At this morning’s briefing we learn about the journey ahead then set out on an afternoon game drive in Arusha National Park, where we may spot waterbuck, zebra, giraffe - and in the distance, possibly, snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro. Inside the park we will see Mount Meru, Africa’s fifth highest peak at almost 15,000 feet.
Dinner and overnight at The African Tulip

Day 3: Arusha - Tarangire National Park

Early breakfast at the lodge
Morning drive to Tarangire National Park, game viewing on arrival, lunch at Tarangire Safari Lodge. Afternoon game viewing in Tarangire National Park - with its unusual and compelling landscape; Grassy Savannah and woodlands, liberally dotted with ancient and massive Baobab trees give the park a slightly surreal or primeval aspect, especially when they have no leaves. Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Safari Lodge

Day 4: Tarangire National Park

Breakfast at the Lodge
Enjoy full day game drive in Tarangire National Park. The park has unusual and compelling landscape; Grassy Savannah and woodlands, liberally dotted with ancient and massive Baobab trees give the park a slightly surreal or primeval aspect, especially when they have no leaves. The Tarangire river attracts migratory animals in large numbers and is an ideal place to see elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, hyena, giraffe, baboon, warthog and a wide variety of plains game, especially during the dry season.
Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Safari Lodge

Day 5: Tarangire - Manyara

After breakfast, drive to Manyara
Lunch at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge, game drive at Lake Manyara National Park, the park is home of the tree-climbing lion. Apart from the variety types of landscape including jungle, swamps and savanna, there are also a large variety of animals including Giraffe, Zebra, Elephant, Gazelle, hippos, monkeys and about 400 different species of bird.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge

Day 6: Manyara - Lake Eyasi - Karatu

After breakfast
Collect Lunch Boxes from Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
Drive to Lake Eyasi, situated in northern Tanzania, is an undiscovered treasure that presents travelers with an extraordinary and culturally vibrant journey. Nestled amidst the Great Rift Valley’s silhouette, Lake Eyasi boasts a captivating ambiance accentuated by its tranquil surroundings. This captivating place serves as the habitat of the indigenous Hadzabe tribe, renowned as one of Africa’s few remaining hunter-gatherer societies. Visiting lake Eyasi allows you to immerse yourself in their ancient way of life and gain insights into their traditions and customs, including exploring ancient rock art in the area. The Hadzabe people are the primary inhabitants of Lake Eyasi region, with a history dating back thousands of years. Known for their traditional hunter-gatherer lifestyle, the Hadzabe rely on hunting, gathering, and honey collection as their primary sustenance.
Later, drive back to Karatu
Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Farm House

Day 7: Karatu - Serengeti National Park

After breakfast drive to Serengeti National Park via Olduvai Gorge
Lunch at Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp
Afternoon game drives in Serengeti National Park
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp

Day 8: Serengeti National Park

Balloon Safari
Experience a fantastic balloon safari over the Serengeti National Park, enjoy breathtaking scenery and uninterrupted views as you embark on a magical journey. Special arrangements are made for you to depart before the break of dawn. This gives you a rare chance to experience the awakening of the surrounding wildlife and a wonderful sunrise
Morning breakfast
Depart for full day game drives in Serengeti National Park
All meals and overnight at Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp

Day 9: Serengeti National Park

Breakfast at the Camp
Full day game viewing in the Serengeti National Park - The Serengeti Eco-system contains the greatest concentration of wildlife in Africa. The varied topography and seasons create a hugely diverse range of landscapes and changing wildlife habitats.
All meals and overnight at Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp

Day 10: Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Conservation Area

This morning we depart by coach for Ngorongoro Conservation Area (On the way visit Maasai Village), wildlife haven and homeland of the semi-nomadic Maasai people. We arrive in time for lunch at our safari lodge uniquely set on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater, which blends in so well with the landscape that it is invisible from the crater floor. We have the afternoon at leisure here, giving us time to familiarize ourselves with the lodge’s rock-built passages, timbered decks, and unmatched sense of place. The views over the Ngorongoro Crater (the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera) are endless and breathtaking.
Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Day 11: Ngorongoro Crater

This morning we set out on an unforgettable game drive as we descend to the floor of magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, a World Heritage Site and, at 100 square miles, the world’s largest intact and perfectly formed volcanic caldera. The unique biosphere here has remained unchanged for eons; towering walls encircle the crater’s floor which represents Africa in microcosm; grassland, swamps, lakes, forests, and some 25,000 large mammals, including elephant, black rhinoceros, lion, hippo, and zebra. Because Ngorongoro has abundant food and water year-round, the animals here do not migrate as they do between Masai Mara and the Serengeti. And because they live within the confines of the steep-walled caldera, Ngorongoro’s animals are less shy and more approachable than those at other reserves. Throughout our explorations we also may see semi-nomadic Maasai tribesmen as they engage in their age-old practice of grazing their cattle alongside the wild animals. (Clients may depart with picnic lunches or return to the lodge for hot lunch late in the afternoon)
Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Day 12: Ngorongoro - Arusha - Kilimanjoro International Airport

Breakfast
Drive to Arusha, lunch at Kahawa House
Later, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.

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