7-Day Tanzania Cultural Safari

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

Moshi- Olpopongi Masai Village

Drive to Olpopongi in the West Kilimanjaro region, 64 kilometres from Moshi, taking us through the beautiful outback of West Kilimanjaro. Depending on the season, you can see game like zebras and elephants. On a clear day, you will have amazing views of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. We arrive at Olpopongi Maasai Village a group of Maasai where the Village Chief welcomes you with refreshments.
Overnight at the village. Full board meals.

Main Destination:

West Kilimanjaro (Area)

Accommodation:

Maasailand Milele Tembo Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Moshi (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Olpopongi Masai Village

After breakfast, we go on a walking safari where your guide will explain the past and contemporary life of the Tanzania Maasai. Get more information about the culinary culture of the Maasai while sampling a traditional tea (chai) prepared on the wood fire. A tasty lunch with a variety of local food highlights will end the activities inside the village.
Maasai warriors will guide you along their paths and explain typical medicinal plants, extraordinary trees, tracks and the local wildlife. Also learn to use local tools, hunting techniques and fire preparation as part your bush excursion. At sunset, a group of Maasai men and women will gather around for a traditional sing & dance performances. A great BBQ-Buffet at the camp fire will provide you an unforgettable evening under the starry sky.
Overnight at a private Maasai house with traditional beds. Full board meals.

Main Destination:

West Kilimanjaro (Area)

Accommodation:

Maasailand Milele Tembo Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Moshi (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Olpopongi Masai Village- Tengeru Village

After breakfast, depart for Tengeru for a day of cultural tour. In the village, there are two primary schools. One is for handicap children and the other is a teaching practice primary school.
You have the chance to play with the kids and get to know their way of life. We also visit an old stone quarry site developed after WWII where more than 100 refugees from Poland were brought to Arusha. Most of them died of malaria and influenza and were buried in this area. In the evening, we drive back to Arusha for accommodation and overnight. Full board meals.

Main Destination:

Ngiresi Village (Cultural Village)

Accommodation:

Dan Stam Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Eyasi – Cultural Interaction

After breakfast, we traverse the rough road to lake eyasi, another soda lake in the rift valley. We arrive in afternoon for a cultural interaction with the Tatoga tribe (a very interesting tribe). Our Tatoga guide at the village will lead the tour. We explore the dry and rugged landscape area on foot, which is still inhabited by a small group of bushmen: the Hadzabe or Watindiga. These tribes still live in bands, hunting with bows and arrows; gathering roots, tubers and wild fruits, just as how humans did to survive 10,000 years ago. Another interesting tribe in this area is the Datoga (also called the Barabaig or Mang’ati). Initially, they were exercising a lot of rivalry over grazing land with the Maasai tribe.
Overnight at Kisimangeda Tented Lodge. Full board meal.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

Kisima Ngeda Camp

• Luxury tented camp located at Lake Eyasi

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Eyasi – Mto wa Mbu

After breakfast, drive to Mto wa mbu for a cultural tour. Mto Wa Mbu Village has a very active cultural program that seeks to show visitors the traditional way of life of the villagers through various activities and also a range of community projects that are in place. You can visit top spots in the area, taste Tanzanian foods, and experience authentic cultural interaction. There are a number of excellent walking, hiking and biking tours offered in the village ranging in length from a couple of hours to a full day. Overnight at the village. Full board meals.

Main Destination:

Mto Wa Mbu (Town)

Accommodation:

Migombani Campsite

• In Mto wa Mbu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Mto wa Mbu – Materuni village

After breakfast, drive to Materuni village for a cultural tour. Materuni is a picturesque village located near the town of Moshi, at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. It's especially known for its beautiful waterfalls, coffee plantations, and stunning views of Kilimanjaro. Visitors can learn about the coffee production process, from plant to cup, which often includes hands-on activities like picking coffee cherries. There are a number of excellent walking and hiking tours offered in the village ranging in length from a couple of hours to a full day and leads to beautiful waterfalls where visitors can relax, swim, and enjoy the natural beauty of the area. In the afternoon, we drive back to Moshi town.

Main Destination:

Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Kilimanjaro Crane Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Moshi (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Moshi to Chemka

After breakfast, Drive from Moshi to Chemka, Chemka is also known as Kikuletwa Hot Springs, Is a popular oasis where you can swim in natural hot springs surrounded by palm trees. Enjoy a relaxing time here, and consider bringing a picnic. This scenic route showcases some of Tanzania’s natural beauty and provides an excellent way to conclude your time in the Moshi area. Tours offered in the village ranging in length from a couple of hours to a full day. In the afternoon, We drive back to Moshi.

Main Destination:

Kikuletwa Hot Springs (Highlight)

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.