5-Day Cultural Immersive Experience & Safari Adventure

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

Experience the Maasai Culture

Your tour starts with exploring the Maasai Lodge (Africa Amini Life). Engare Nanyuki is one of the most beautiful regions of Tanzania, with a magnificent savannah landscape at the foot of Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. It is a special place where you can immediately relax and reflect on the essentials. In the middle of the wild nature of the Maasai steppe are Maasai hut-shaped bungalows with breathtaking views of Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. Beyond it, and up to the Kenyan border, lies the savannah, home to the Maasai people. It is the perfect place to get to know them, as well as their traditions and rituals, with a slower pace of life.

Main Destination:

Maasai Village (Cultural Village)

Accommodation:

Original Maasai Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Explore Maasai Lodge

After breakfast, you set off for your second day exploring Maasai Lodge (Africa Amini Life). You will have a village tour, go on a walking safari in the Maasai territory, and practice some Maasai hunting techniques. Throughout this unforgettable cultural expedition, you'll be embraced by the authentic Maasai way of life. You will immerse yourself in their captivating rituals, vibrant dances, and melodious songs around a crackling bonfire under a starlit sky. Prepare to embark on an extraordinary journey where you'll not only witness but actively participate in the living heritage of the Maasai people.

Main Destination:

Maasai Village (Cultural Village)

Accommodation:

Original Maasai Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Experience Tarangire

In the morning, we will pick you up from Maasai Lodge and drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its colossal baobab trees and vast herds of elephants. The park's landscape predominantly features acacia woodland and towering African baobab trees, interspersed with expansive swamp areas in the southern region, creating a stunning and distinctive setting where as many as 300 elephants can be observed, seeking underground streams in the arid riverbeds. Additionally, you may witness the sight of migrating wildebeest, zebras, and buffaloes congregating around diminishing lagoons.

Tarangire also offers the chance to encounter African pythons exhibiting their tree-climbing prowess. Within this African national park, 3 remarkable species you will find are the greater kudu, the fringed-eared oryx, and the long-necked gerenuk. Here, you will relish a thrilling game drive accompanied by a delightful picnic lunch.

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:

Gilala Hai 360

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Descend into Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you will make your way to Ngorongoro and commence an early descent down the towering 600-meter walls, immersing yourself in the breathtaking splendor of the Ngorongoro Crater, an esteemed natural wonder of Africa and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This unparalleled location offers a sanctuary for abundant African wildlife, including the iconic "Big Five" species. Within the crater's boundaries, a diverse array of wildlife and birdlife thrives throughout the year. Prepare to be captivated as lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, and various plains animals, such as wildebeests, zebras, reedbucks, and Thompson's gazelles, grace your presence.

As the afternoon unfolds, you will indulge in a delightful lunch at the hippo pool picnic site, savouring the surroundings while enjoying a satisfying meal. Late afternoon, you will depart for Gilala, where you will spend the night.

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:

Gilala Hai 360

• Mid-range tented camp located 2-3hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

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

Journey's End

After breakfast at Gilala Hai Lodge, we will proceed to the adventure debriefing and transfer to the departure point in Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO). On your way to Arusha from Gilala, there are optional activities for an extra cost. Immerse yourself in Iraqw culture near Karatu. Explore traditional villages, witness daily life, and experience the vibrant Karatu market. Connect with local communities for an authentic Tanzanian cultural day.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

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.