5-Day Best Wildlife and Cultural Experience Safari

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

Pick-up from the Airport, and Transfer to Arusha

Upon arrival at the airport (Kilimanjaro or Arusha), you will be met by the Imani Excursions’ representative and driven to your accommodation in Arusha for an overnight stay, waiting for your adventures to start the following day. You will stay overnight at Arusha Farm House.

Note: The possibility of upgrading your accommodation level.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Arusha Farm House

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha National Park & Walking Safari

Your pickup is scheduled at 7:00 am from your accommodation, followed by a transfer to Arusha National Park for an initial game drive. This component is designed to introduce first-time visitors to safari conditions, with an emphasis on interpreting wildlife behavior, habitat variation, and the park’s ecological context, including montane forest, open grassland, alkaline lakes, and volcanic formations associated with Mount Meru.

A guided walking safari is subsequently conducted under the supervision of an armed ranger. This activity provides a more detailed, ground-level perspective, where attention is directed toward tracks, plant ecology, smaller fauna, and the sensory aspects of the environment that are not typically accessible from a vehicle. The experience is structured to balance safety with close observation, offering a foundational understanding of both wildlife and ecosystem processes.

Main Destination:

Arusha National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Animals are easier to spot)

High Season July to March (The park can get busy)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Arusha NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

ElephantOccasional

WildebeestOccasional

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LeopardRare

HyenaRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Arusha Farm House

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Tarangire National Park

Following breakfast, pickup is scheduled at 7:00 am from the client’s hotel, after which a transfer to Tarangire National Park is undertaken. The park is characterized by gently rolling savannah, seasonal swamps, and the Tarangire River, a permanent water source that supports a high concentration of wildlife, particularly during the dry season. Large elephant herds are a notable feature, alongside giraffe, buffalo, antelope species, and a diverse range of birdlife.

Game viewing is conducted throughout the day with regular interpretive guidance to help first-time visitors understand animal behavior, habitat use, and the ecological significance of the landscape. Lunch is served at a designated picnic site within the park. In the afternoon, the game drive continues, often focusing on areas of increased wildlife activity as temperatures begin to cool. Later in the day, a transfer is made to overnight accommodation in Kankari Lodge.

The possibility of upgrading your accommodation level.

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:

Kankari Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Visit the Hadzabe Tribe

After breakfast, our safari guide will chauffeur you to Lake Eyasi, where an encounter with the local Hadzabe people awaits. Renowned for their hunting prowess, you'll have the unique opportunity to join them in a hunting expedition to gain insight into their traditional hunting techniques.

Once your time with the Hadzabe concludes, you'll be introduced to another fascinating group, the Datoga, known for their exceptional blacksmithing skills. You can also take a leisurely stroll around Lake Eyasi and explore the local villages in the vicinity. Later, you’ll be transported back to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

Kankari Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater, and Transfer back to Arusha

We will start the day very early and descend into the crater floor for an incredible morning of wildlife in one of the most stunning places on earth. After the game drive, there will be time for a picnic lunch near the beautiful Hippo Lake. After lunch, we will have time for a short game drive, then ascend the crater rim and exit the Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards Arusha. We expect to be back in Arusha around 5 pm, though we are flexible if there is a flight to catch or another situation arises.

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)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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