6-Day Northern Tanzania Heritage Safari

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

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport

Arrive at JRO and meet your Big Time Adventures guide. Transfer to Moshi Town (approx. 1–1.5 hours), passing lush farmland, rolling hills, banana plantations, and local villages with Mount Kilimanjaro looming in the distance. Check in at your hotel, relax, and enjoy a welcome dinner. Attend a briefing to review the itinerary, safety tips, and prepare for your Northern Tanzania heritage adventure.

Main Destination:

Moshi (Town)

Accommodation:

Salinero Kilimanjaro Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Moshi (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Serval Wildlife Sanctuary

Experience mountain views, authentic village life and visit Serval Wildlife Sanctuary for close encounters with giraffes, elands, and zebras, feeding and photographing wildlife under expert supervision. Picnic lunch amid serene surroundings. Later, transfer to Olpopongi Maasai Cultural Village for dinner and overnight, preparing for a full day of Maasai immersion.

Main Destination:

West Kilimanjaro (Area)

Accommodation:

Kambi Ya Tembo

• Mid-range tented camp located in West Kilimanjaro (Area)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Olpopongi Maasai Cultural Immersion

Spend a full day experiencing Maasai traditions. Meet elders, visit bomas, learn about livestock care, traditional medicine, and conservation practices. Witness dances, songs, and warrior demonstrations, and interact with artisans creating beadwork, jewelry, and crafts. Enjoy a hot traditional lunch and capture memories with photos and souvenirs. Late afternoon, drive to Arusha Town (approx. 2–2.5 hours) for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Olpopongi Maasai Cultural Village (Cultural Village)

Accommodation:

Kahawa House

• Luxury lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Travel to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2.5–3 hours), passing rural landscapes and villages. Explore the park on extensive game drives among iconic baobabs, elephant herds, giraffes, zebras, and over 400 bird species. Picnic lunch in the park amid wild scenery. Late afternoon, transfer to Karatu Town near Ngorongoro, where you’ll check in at your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Eyasi Cultural Experiences

Drive to Lake Eyasi (approx. 1.5–2 hours) and immerse in authentic tribal life. Spend time with the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers, joining them on a traditional hunt and learning foraging techniques. Meet the Datoga pastoralists, observing blacksmithing, dances, and traditional crafts. Picnic lunch in the scenic Rift Valley. Return to Karatu for dinner and overnight, reflecting on a day of cultural discovery and connection.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Eyasi

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater & Mto wa Mbu Cultural Visit

Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive, encountering lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, and abundant birdlife within this iconic ecosystem. By midday, transfer to Mto wa Mbu for a local lunch and guided village walk, exploring markets, banana plantations, and traditional crafts among over 120 ethnic groups. In the afternoon, return to Arusha (approx. 2 hours) for your onward transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport, concluding a journey rich in wildlife, heritage, and scenic splendor.

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:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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