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Arrival
Day 1
Airport Pick Up & Transfer to Arusha
Airport Pick Up & Transfer to Arusha
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and professional driver-guide. After a short meet and greet, you will be transferred to your accommodation in Arusha town, enjoying a pleasant drive with views of Mount Meru and the surrounding scenery.
Once at the hotel, you can check in, freshen up, and relax after your journey. The remainder of the day is at leisure, giving you time to rest, enjoy the hotel facilities, or take a short stroll around town if you wish. This easy and relaxed start allows you to recharge and be well prepared for the exciting safari adventure starting the next morning.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Summit Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Leaving Arusha Behind – A Scenic Drive to Tarangire
Leaving Arusha Behind – A Scenic Drive to Tarangire
Your safari adventure begins today. After breakfast, you’ll be picked up from your lodge and drive approximately two hours to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Enjoy a game drive in an open-roof safari vehicle as you explore seasonal swamps, open savannahs, and the wildlife-rich Tarangire River. Along the way, you may spot giraffes, impalas, zebras, lions, leopards, elands, warthogs, elephants, and a wide variety of birdlife. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed at a scenic spot inside the park, followed by further game viewing. In the evening, you’ll transfer to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Suricata Boma Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Between Wildlife & Tradition (Tarangire to Eyasi via Datoga)
Between Wildlife & Tradition (Tarangire to Eyasi via Datoga)
After breakfast, you will depart from your accommodation and drive toward Lake Eyasi, a scenic journey through the Great Rift Valley area, passing local villages and beautiful landscapes. Upon arrival near the lake, you will visit the Datoga tribe, one of Tanzania’s traditional pastoralist communities.
During the visit, you will have the opportunity to observe and learn about the Datoga’s traditional way of life, including their cattle-herding culture and strong community values. A highlight of the experience is witnessing their blacksmithing skills, where they craft tools and jewellery using age-old techniques passed down through generations. Your guide will also explain their customs, beliefs, and daily routines, offering an authentic cultural insight later drive to your accommodation for overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Eyasi
- Accommodation:
- Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Classic Safari Transition - (Hadzabe to Ndutu)
Classic Safari Transition - (Hadzabe to Ndutu)
Early in the morning, you will set out to join the Hadzabe tribe, one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer communities in East Africa. Accompanied by experienced Hadzabe hunters, you will take part in a traditional hunting experience, learning how they track animals, use handmade bows and arrows, and rely on deep knowledge of nature for survival. This early morning activity offers a rare and authentic insight into their daily life, survival skills, and close relationship with the land.
After the hunting experience, you will return for breakfast and then begin your drive toward the Ndutu area, located in the southern Serengeti ecosystem. The journey takes you through open savannah and seasonal lake landscapes, with opportunities to spot wildlife along the way. Upon arrival in Ndutu, you will continue with an en-route game drive, exploring this wildlife-rich region, which is especially famous for the Great Migration, before heading to your accommodation for the evening.
- Main Destination:
- Southern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
-
Tanzania Bush Camps - Ndutu Mobile Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Tracking the Great Migration in Ndutu Area
Tracking the Great Migration in Ndutu Area
Enjoy a full-day game drive in the Ndutu area, one of the most wildlife-rich regions of the southern Serengeti ecosystem. Ndutu is especially famous for the Great Migration, where vast herds of wildebeest and zebras gather, particularly during the calving season. Throughout the day, you will explore open plains and seasonal lakes, offering excellent opportunities to witness large predator activity, including lions, cheetahs, and hyenas, attracted by the abundance of prey. A picnic lunch will be served in the bush, allowing you to maximize your time in this spectacular wildlife area before returning to your camp or lodge in the evening.
- Main Destination:
- Southern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tanzania Bush Camps - Ndutu Mobile Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
A Golden Morning in Ndutu – Onward to Ngorongoro
A Golden Morning in Ndutu – Onward to Ngorongoro
After breakfast, set out for an exciting morning game drive in the Ndutu area, exploring its vast plains and abundant wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the stunning scenery before continuing your journey toward the Ngorongoro Highlands, with opportunities for mild wildlife sightings along the way. Marvel at the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most iconic geological wonders and a true wildlife haven. Conclude the day with dinner and a relaxing overnight stay at your accommodation.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Highlands
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
From the Crater Floor Back to Arusha
From the Crater Floor Back to Arusha
Rise early for a quick breakfast before descending into the breath-taking Ngorongoro Crater. As the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, its 260 sq km floor and towering walls set the stage for unforgettable wildlife encounters. Spend 5–6 hours on a game drive spotting elephants, buffalo, rare black rhinos, lions, cheetahs, hippos, and more. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the scenic hippo pool before ascending the crater rim. From there, it’s a scenic 4-hour drive back to Arusha for overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Summit Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Materuni Waterfalls & Village Visit with JRO Transfer
Materuni Waterfalls & Village Visit with JRO Transfer
After breakfast, depart for Materuni Village, located on the lush foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided walk through banana and coffee plantations while your local guide explains the Chagga culture, traditional farming practices, and village life.
You will then hike to the beautiful Materuni Waterfalls, surrounded by tropical forest. Here you can relax, take photos, and enjoy the fresh mountain air and scenic views.
After the hike, return to the village for a local traditional lunch, freshly prepared using local ingredients. Following lunch, you will take part in an interactive coffee-making experience, where you will learn how coffee is processed traditionally from drying and roasting the beans to grinding and brewing ending with a chance to taste the freshly made coffee.
Later in the afternoon, you will drive to the airport for drop-off, marking the end of your memorable cultural and nature experience in Tanzania.
- Main Destination:
- Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
