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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha Waterfall Hike & City Tour
Arusha Waterfall Hike & City Tour
Begin your journey with a refreshing nature hike through banana plantations and lush rainforest, leading to a beautiful local waterfall such as Napuru Waterfall near Mount Meru or the stunning Materuni Falls. If you choose Materuni, you can also visit a nearby coffee plantation to learn about traditional coffee processing and even sample freshly brewed Tanzanian coffee. For those interested, there’s also the option to explore Arusha City, visiting highlights like the Maasai Market, the Cultural Heritage Centre, or the Arusha Museum. This relaxing and culturally rich start sets the tone for your adventure ahead.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
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Venice Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Trip to Mount Kilimanjaro (Marangu Gate Hike)
Trip to Mount Kilimanjaro (Marangu Gate Hike)
Today offers a chance to experience the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro without the challenge of a full climb. After breakfast, drive to Marangu Gate (1,800m), the starting point of the popular Marangu Route. Enjoy a guided nature walk through the dense rainforest, rich with towering trees, colorful birds, waterfalls, and the chance to spot black-and-white colobus monkeys. For those feeling energetic, continue the gentle trek up to Maundi Crater or even Mandara Hut (2,700m) for breathtaking views. This scenic, non-technical hike provides a perfect introduction to Kilimanjaro’s beauty without requiring summit-level endurance. Return to Arusha in the evening for a well-deserved rest.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Venice Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park
Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its stunning lake views and rich biodiversity. Enjoy a full-day game drive along the lush groundwater forest, open grassy plains, and the shores of the soda lake, where thousands of pink flamingos gather. Keep an eye out for the park’s famous tree-climbing lions, as well as elephants, baboons in large troops, giraffes, and over 400 species of birds. This compact yet remarkably diverse park offers a perfect introduction to Tanzania’s wildlife. In the evening, head to your lodge near Mto wa Mbu or Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Siafu Serenity Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Mto wa Mbu Cultural Tour & Maasai Village
Mto wa Mbu Cultural Tour & Maasai Village
Today offers a rich cultural immersion with a guided walk through Mto wa Mbu village, a melting pot of over 120 different Tanzanian tribes. Explore local banana and rice farms, visit traditional homes, watch skilled artisans at work in craft centers, and even learn how banana beer is brewed. Enjoy a freshly prepared traditional Tanzanian lunch with local flavors. In the afternoon, visit an authentic Maasai Boma, where you’ll engage with Maasai families, witness their vibrant customs, and participate in their unique dance ceremonies. This day provides a deeper understanding of the local way of life before heading back to your lodge in Karatu or Mto wa Mbu for dinner and rest.
- Main Destination:
- Mto Wa Mbu (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Siafu Serenity Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Eyasi – Datoga Tribe Visit
Lake Eyasi – Datoga Tribe Visit
After breakfast, enjoy a peaceful drive to the remote and scenic Lake Eyasi region, nestled at the base of the Rift Valley escarpment. Today’s highlight is a visit to the Datoga tribe, semi-nomadic pastoralists renowned for their blacksmithing skills. Watch as they transform scrap metals into finely crafted tools, knives, and arrowheads, which they often trade with the neighboring Hadzabe Bushmen. Engage with the Datoga people to learn about their warrior traditions, distinctive dress, and way of life. As the day ends, relax and take in the stunning sunset over Lake Eyasi, a tranquil and lesser-visited part of Tanzania. Dinner and overnight at Eyasi Safari Camp or similar accommodation.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Eyasi
- Accommodation:
- Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Hadzabe Bushmen Experience
Hadzabe Bushmen Experience
Rise early for a once-in-a-lifetime cultural experience with the Hadzabe tribe, one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer communities in East Africa. Join them on a traditional morning hunt, where they demonstrate their incredible skills in tracking, using handmade bows and arrows, and foraging for wild foods. You’ll also learn their ancient techniques for fire-making without matches and gain insight into their unique language of clicks. After this immersive activity, enjoy breakfast and, if you wish, take a peaceful nature walk along the shores of Lake Eyasi. The rest of the day is for relaxation at Eyasi Safari Camp or similar lodge, with meals provided.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Eyasi
- Accommodation:
- Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Lake Eyasi – Serengeti National Park
Lake Eyasi – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, set off on a scenic drive through the stunning Ngorongoro Highlands, enjoying panoramic views and glimpses of rural Maasai life along the way. By midday, descend onto the endless plains of the Serengeti National Park, famed worldwide for its iconic wildlife and sweeping landscapes. Upon entering the park, embark on your first game drive, keeping an eye out for lions, cheetahs, leopards, and the great herds of wildebeest and zebras that define this classic African wilderness. As the sun sets, head to your lodge or tented camp inside Serengeti for dinner and overnight rest.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Central Serengeti Luxury Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Start your day with an early morning game drive in the Serengeti, when wildlife is most active and the plains come alive with predators and grazing herds. After breakfast, you have the optional opportunity to visit Olduvai Gorge, one of the world's most important archaeological sites, famously known as the "Cradle of Mankind." Later, enjoy a scenic drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing through vast grasslands and Maasai villages. Arrive at your lodge located either on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater or in Karatu town, where you’ll spend the night surrounded by breathtaking views.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Wild Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Begin the day with an early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder and one of the best places in Africa to spot the "Big Five." Enjoy a 5–6 hour game drive across the crater floor, where you may encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, and the rare black rhino. After a scenic picnic lunch in the crater, you’ll drive back to Arusha (approximately 4 hours). Depending on your travel plans, you’ll either be dropped off at your hotel or directly at the airport for your onward journey.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
