5-Day Tanzania Safari in Serengeti and Ngorongoro with Hadzabe Visit

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Serengeti National Park on extensive game drives
• 02 Descend into the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater
• 03 Visit the Hadzabe tribe and learn traditional hunting skills
• 04 Experience Datoga culture and blacksmith traditions

Explore Tanzania on this 5-day safari and cultural journey, combining iconic wildlife with authentic tribal life. Travel through Serengeti National Park on game drives, witness seasonal wildlife movements, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, and visit the Hadzabe and Datoga communities near Lake Eyasi. Experience diverse landscapes, rich traditions, and unforgettable wildlife encounters while travelling in a private safari vehicle with experienced local professionals throughout the journey.

Explore Tanzania on this 5-day safari and cultural journey, combining iconic wildlife with authentic tribal life.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Eyasi

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arusha to Serengeti via Ngorongoro Highlands

• Depart from Arusha after an early breakfast and travel through the fertile highlands cultivated by the Iraqw people.
• Pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with scenic views of the Ngorongoro Crater.
• Enjoy a picnic lunch during the journey.
• Continue to Serengeti National Park, arriving around midday after a seven- to eight-hour drive.
• Experience a game drive en route, observing wildebeest, zebra, antelope, and other wildlife depending on the season.
• Drive to the central Serengeti area for dinner and an overnight stay at the campsite.

2

Day 02

Full-Day Game Drives Across the Serengeti Plains

• Spend the entire day on game drives across the vast Serengeti plains.
• Observe a wide range of wildlife, including impala, buffalo, hippo, and crocodile.
• Witness migrating herds of zebra and wildebeest depending on seasonal movements.
• Spot resident predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
• Enjoy lunch during the day and continue game viewing until evening.
• Return to the campsite in the Seronera Valley for dinner and an overnight stay.

3

Day 03

Sunrise Safari and Transfer to Ngorongoro

• Wake early for a sunrise game drive in the heart of Serengeti National Park.
• Experience wildlife activity during the cooler morning hours.
• Return to camp for a combined late breakfast and lunch.
• Depart Serengeti with a game drive en route towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
• Arrive at Ngorongoro Simba A Campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

4

Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Journey to Lake Eyasi

• After breakfast, descend 650 metres into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive.
• Observe permanent resident wildlife supported by year-round water sources.
• Look out for rhinoceros and a wide variety of plains animals and birds.
• Ascend back to the crater rim and return to camp for a hot lunch.
• Travel to Lake Eyasi for dinner and an overnight stay.

5

Day 05

Hadzabe and Datoga Cultural Visit to Arusha

• Depart after an early breakfast to visit the Hadzabe community near Lake Eyasi.
• Learn about Hadzabe daily life, including hunting techniques, fire-making, and food preparation.
• Continue to visit the Datoga tribe, known for traditional blacksmith skills.
• Learn about Datoga culture, lifestyle, and agro-pastoral traditions from a local guide.
• Return to camp for a hot lunch and collect your belongings.
• Drive back to Arusha, marking the end of the safari and cultural experience.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up from your stay in Arusha and drop-off after the safari
• Private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser transport with pop-up roof, radio, cooler fridge, charging system, and first aid kit box
• Camping safari according to the itinerary
• Professional safari guide
• Camping chef
• Local guide
• Camping equipment included: twin tents, foam mattress, camp beds, pillows, sleeping bags, chairs, tables, and binoculars
• All meals according to the itinerary
• Mineral water and soft drinks
• All activities mentioned
• All park fees
• Camping fees
• Flying Doctors air ambulance rescue (AMREF)

What's Not Included

• International flights
• Visa fees
• Tips
• Personal spending money
• Activities that are not mentioned in the tour package
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
• Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
• Services not mentioned in the program

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour start

0000, MR8M+M8, Thorn Tree Tented Camp, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.