6-Day Tanzania Safari with Hadzabe Culture and Ngorongoro Crater

6 Days Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Tarangire National Park, known for its huge elephant population and iconic baobab trees
  • 02 Discover Lake Manyara's varied habitats, from acacia woodlands and swamps to algae-streaked hot springs
  • 03 Join a unique hunting experience with the Hadzabe at Lake Eyasi and learn traditional survival skills
  • 04 Enjoy game drives across the Central Serengeti, an area famed for abundant wildlife and predator sightings
  • 05 Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for wildlife viewing in one of Tanzania's most remarkable ecosystems

Explore Tanzania's northern safari circuit on a 6-day journey through Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Lake Eyasi, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Alongside classic wildlife viewing, this tour includes cultural encounters with the Hadzabe, Maasai, and Datoga communities, offering insight into traditional ways of life. Expect game drives among elephant herds, bird-rich lakeshores, vast Serengeti plains, and the extraordinary landscapes of the Ngorongoro Highlands. With budget camping throughout most of the route, this experience combines adventure, wildlife, and culture in one memorable safari.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, Lake Eyasi
Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Tarangire Game Drive and Baobab Landscapes

After breakfast, the tour departs between 08:30 and 09:00 am. Your first stop is Arusha Town for any last-minute purchases before heading off on safari. Afterwards, you will continue to Tarangire National Park for a game drive with a picnic lunch inside the park.

Tarangire National Park is well known for its huge elephant population and baobab trees. It forms the centre of an annual migratory cycle that includes up to 3,000 elephants, 25,000 wildebeest, and 30,000 zebras.

Your dinner and overnight stay will be at a public campsite.

Budget camping

  • Outside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks
2
Day 02

Lake Manyara Wildlife and Transfer to Lake Eyasi

Departure from the campsite is between 08:00 and 09:00 am. Afterwards, you will head to Lake Manyara.

Lake Manyara National Park offers breathtaking views and a large variety of habitats, including acacia woodlands, water forests, baobab-strewn cliffs, algae-streaked hot springs, swamps, and the lake itself. Thanks to this diversity, the small park can support a large number of animal species and incredible birdlife.

Manyara has the largest concentration of baboons anywhere in the world, and the lions here are also renowned for their tree-climbing.

Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Lake Eyasi public campsite.

Accommodation: Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
3
Day 03

Hadzabe Cultural Experience and Central Serengeti

Early in the morning, you will enjoy a unique hunting experience with the Hadzabe (Bushmen), learning their traditional survival skills at Lake Eyasi. After this cultural encounter, you will depart for the Central Serengeti, driving through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area en route.

Upon arrival in the Serengeti, you will enjoy a game drive across the vast central plains, home to an incredible concentration of wildlife. The area is well known for its resident populations of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, giraffe, eland, warthog, and large herds of elephants.

Central Serengeti is also famous for its high density of predators, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and jackals. With a bit of luck and a trained eye, you may spot the elusive leopard resting in the acacia trees.

Budget camping

  • Inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
4
Day 04

Full-Day Safari in the Heart of the Serengeti

After breakfast, you will depart for Serengeti National Park. Leaving the highlands behind, you will descend into the heart of wild Africa - the Serengeti National Park - with its endless plains rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see.

You will then head to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. It features the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source and therefore attracts wildlife representative of most of the Serengeti's species.

You will arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park.

Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the Serengeti public campsite.

Budget camping

  • Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
5
Day 05

Sunrise Game Drive and Ngorongoro Highlands

You will have an early start as you gather in your safari vehicle for a sunrise game drive, the ideal time to observe the Serengeti's wildlife at their most active. Delight in close encounters with iconic animals before pausing at a scenic picnic spot in the heart of the wilderness for a delicious breakfast surrounded by nature's splendour.

The game drive continues until midday, offering further opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography. After lunch, you will depart the Serengeti and drive through the breathtaking Ngorongoro Highlands.

In the evening, you will arrive at your lodge on the Ngorongoro Crater rim, where a sumptuous dinner and a restful overnight stay await, allowing you to soak in the spectacular views and tranquillity of this remarkable setting.

Budget camping

  • Inside Ngorongoro Highlands

Meals & Drinks:

  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
6
Day 06

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport

After an early breakfast, you will descend into the majestic Ngorongoro Crater with packed breakfasts in hand. You will spend the morning on a game drive across this remarkable ecosystem, rich with a wide variety of wildlife and stunning landscapes.

You will enjoy lunch within the crater before ascending to the rim and preparing for the journey back to Arusha. This marks the conclusion of an extraordinary safari adventure, leaving you with lasting memories of Tanzania's unparalleled natural beauty.

Your drop-off will be at Kilimanjaro Airport.

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
7 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities (unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade)
  • Camping equipment
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Round-trip airport transfer
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Sleeping bag

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Bath towels
  • Tips (tipping guideline: US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

What to bring

  • Light, neutral-colored clothing
  • Warm jacket or fleece for mornings and evenings
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Small backpack for daily use
  • Camera/phone with extra battery or power bank
  • Personal medication
  • Cash in small notes (USD or Tanzanian shillings)

Know before you go

  • Safari starts early in the morning and involves long driving hours.
  • Roads can be rough in some parks.
  • Weather changes from hot daytime temperatures to cold mornings and evenings.
  • Respect local cultures during village visits.
  • Always ask permission before taking photos.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
End of the journey

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