7-Day Wildlife Safari & Culture Experience in Tanzania

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival - Transfer to Gold Crest Hotel

Welcome to Tanzania, where connection and interaction are part of everyday life.

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our safari representative and transferred on a scenic one-hour drive to Gold Crest Hotel in Arusha. Along the way, depending on your arrival time, you may observe local residents going about their daily activities. If something catches your interest, feel free to ask your guide to pause so you can take it in.

You will check in at the lodge at a convenient time, allowing you to relax, freshen up, and enjoy dinner. Settle in for an overnight stay and get ready for the cultural and wildlife experiences that await you starting the next day.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation:

Gold Crest Hotel Arusha

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mto Wa Mbu

After breakfast, meet your guide at the lodge for a short safari briefing before driving approximately 2.5 hours to a Maasai village in Mto wa Mbu. There, you will be warmly welcomed with traditional songs and dances and spend time learning about Maasai culture and daily life through stories and interaction.

Later, enjoy a local lunch in Mto wa Mbu, sampling authentic African dishes, followed by cultural activities that showcase the traditions of various Tanzanian tribes. These include a market visit, local plantations, and a banana brewery, where you can taste traditional beer.

In the late afternoon, continue to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Mto Wa Mbu (Town)

Accommodation:

Heart and Soul Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located near Mto wa Mbu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, drive into the cool highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with a stop to admire the stunning Ngorongoro Crater, before continuing to the southern entrance of Serengeti National Park.

The Serengeti’s vast open plains offer exceptional wildlife viewing and are famed for the Great Migration of wildebeest, zebras, and antelope, which you may witness depending on the season. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the day, then settle in for dinner and an overnight stay at a tented camp in the Central Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Mbuni Serengeti Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park

Today is devoted to full-day game drives in the Serengeti, offering outstanding wildlife viewing across its vast landscapes. You may encounter impalas, buffaloes, crocodiles, and hippos, as well as predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Depending on the movement of the Great Migration, you may venture beyond the Central Serengeti to witness this remarkable natural spectacle—an experience that is truly unforgettable.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Mbuni Serengeti Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater

Would you like to spot a black rhino or complete your Big Five experience?
Ngorongoro Crater—often called the “Garden of Eden”—is one of the best places to do so.

After breakfast at the lodge, travel to Ngorongoro Crater and descend from the rim to the crater floor, enjoying spectacular scenery along the way. The crater’s rich water sources support diverse wildlife and over 500 bird species. Enjoy game drives in search of the Big Five—elephants, buffalo, rhinos, leopards, and lions—along with eland, zebras, gazelles, and hyenas.

A picnic lunch will be served near the hippo pool, followed by an afternoon game drive. Later, continue to Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located at Lake Eyasi

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Hadzabe & Datoga Tribes

Today offers a unique opportunity to interact with the Hadzabe Bushmen and the Datoga people.

After breakfast, drive to the Hadzabe and Datoga villages. Spend time with the Hadzabe, joining them on a traditional hunting experience that may include bushwalking, honey gathering, and learning survival skills as they share their ancient way of life. Later, visit the neighboring Datoga community—pastoralists and skilled blacksmiths known for crafting tools, jewelry, and swords—who will introduce you to their daily traditions.

After lunch and a short rest, continue to Ngorongoro Forest for a guided nature walk to the Endoro Elephant Caves and waterfalls. In the evening, return to Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

Gold Crest Hotel Arusha

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha to Kilimanjaro Airport

Enjoy a final breakfast and lunch as you wrap up your safari adventure, then take some time to relax. Depending on your flight schedule, you will be transferred to the airport for your journey home.

Thank you for choosing Uro Adventure Safaris. We hope your trip was a once-in-a-lifetime experience filled with unforgettable memories, and we wish you a safe and pleasant journey back home.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.