6-Day Tanzania Wildlife & Culture Explorer

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

Airport Pick- Up and Transfer to Your Accommodation

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you'll be met and transferred to your lodge in Arusha, the gateway city to Tanzania's northern safari circuit. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure relax by the lodge grounds, take a short stroll, or simply rest after your flight. In the evening, your guide will brief you on the days ahead. Dinner at the lodge. Overnight in Arusha.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha- Tarangire National Park

After an early breakfast, depart by 4x4 safari vehicle for Tarangire National Park, roughly a 2-hour drive from Arusha. Tarangire is famous for having one of the largest elephant populations in Tanzania, along with iconic baobab trees that dot the golden savannah. Spend the day on game drives along the Tarangire River, watching for lions, giraffes, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, and over 550 recorded bird species. Enjoy a packed lunch box at a designated picnic site within the park, surrounded by the sounds of the bush. Return to the lodge in the late afternoon. Dinner at the lodge. Overnight at Eileen.

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
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Conservation Area & Crater

Depart after breakfast for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the Ngorongoro Crater the world's largest intact volcanic caldera. Descend roughly 600 meters onto the crater floor for a full-day game drive across open grassland, swamps, and forest patches. This self-contained ecosystem holds one of the highest densities of wildlife in Africa, offering excellent chances to spot the Big Five, including the elusive black rhino, alongside hippo pools and flamingo-lined lakes. Stop for a lunch box at a scenic picnic site overlooking the crater floor before continuing your game drive. Ascend back to the crater rim in the late afternoon. Dinner at the lodge. Overnight at Eileen.

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

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Hadzabe Cultural Encounter

After breakfast, travel to the region surrounding Lake Eyasi to meet the Hadzabe, one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes in the world, whose traditions date back tens of thousands of years. Join the Hadzabe on a traditional hunting excursion using bows and arrows, and learn about their unique click-based language, foraging techniques, and deep knowledge of the bush. You may also have the chance to visit the nearby Datoga tribe, known for their blacksmithing and beadwork. Enjoy a lunch box at a picnic site during the excursion. Return to Arusha in the evening. Dinner at the lodge. Overnight in Arusha.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Materuni Waterfalls & Chemka Hot Springs

After breakfast, drive to the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro to visit Materuni village, home to a stunning waterfall cascading through lush rainforest. Take a guided walk to the falls, with an optional stop at a local coffee farm to learn about traditional Chagga coffee-growing and roasting methods. Enjoy a lunch box at a picnic site near the falls. In the afternoon, continue to Chemka Hot Springs (also known as Kikuletwa), a crystal-clear natural spring fed by underground streams and framed by towering fig trees perfect for a relaxing swim to unwind. Dinner at the lodge. Overnight at Kia Lodge.

Main Destination:

Foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

KIA Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located at Kilimanjaro Airport

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Departure

Enjoy a final breakfast before transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your departure flight, bringing your Tanzania safari and cultural adventure to a close.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

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.