7-Day Tanzania Safari with Maasai Culture and Big Five Game Drives

• Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. We will meet you at the airport and transfer you to Enduimet for cultural tourism at the Maasai village.
• After lunch, enjoy a walking safari for about one to two hours, and then a Maasai family will invite you to their boma.
• Visiting a boma will give you the chance to see for yourself how the Maasai live.

Accommodation: African Amin Lodge.

Meal Plan: Full board.

• Today, you will wake up early in the morning to get dressed like a Maasai. You will be shown how to milk goats and cows in one of the Maasai bomas near the lodge.
• After a late brunch, male guests will collect healing plants, slaughter a goat, and prepare it over a fire. Female guests will look for firewood, repair Maasai houses, and experience the challenges of Maasai life.
• After lunch, drive to Tarangire National Park and spend the evening at leisure.
• Enjoy the sunset and sip from the verandah of your room while surrounded by wildlife. Accommodation as arranged.

Accommodation: Lake Burunge Tented Lodge/ Sangaiwe Tented Lodge.

Meal Plan: Full Board.

• Begin your day with breakfast, followed by an exhilarating adventure in Tarangire National Park.
• Explore the Tarangire River, the lifeline of the park, providing vital water sources for wildlife year-round.
• Witness the migration of animals back to the river as the Maasai Steppes dry up, creating a spectacle comparable only to the Serengeti.
• Encounter an abundance of wildlife, making Tarangire National Park a close second to the Serengeti in terms of wildlife concentration in the northern circuit.
• Marvel at the park's signature features, including a high population of elephants and iconic baobab trees dotting the savannah landscape.
• Keep an eye out for tree-climbing pythons, a unique sight that may cross your path during your exploration.
• Encounter various predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs as you venture through the park.
• Conclude your day with a late afternoon game drive before retiring to your respective accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay. Accommodation arrangements have been made accordingly.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge/Karatu Simba Lodge.

Meal Plan: Full Board.

• After breakfast, we will depart for a game drive in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
• This is an extensive highland area along the eastern arm of the Great Rift Valley. The Ngorongoro Crater is home to more than 30,000 protected animals.
• It is an area of spectacular beauty and excellent game viewing, a truly unique safari destination in Africa.
• If you are lucky enough, you may be able to see rhino, elephant, lion, buffalo, as well as large herds of zebras and wildebeest.
• The beauty of this place comes from the fact that it remains one of the only places on earth where you may see all of the Big Five at once, including the magnificent black-maned lion, leopard, bull elephant, African buffalo, and the rare black rhino.
• Your journey will take you throughout this tremendous landscape, which is constantly changing as animals move to and fro in search of pasture, water, or easy prey, and you may possibly spot a kill.
• A picnic lunch will be taken into the crater. In the mid-afternoon, drive to Serengeti National Park for dinner and overnight. Karibu sana.
• Accommodation as arranged.

Accommodation: Serengeti Sound of Nature/ Moyo Tented Camp.

Meal Plan: Full Board.

• Waking up in the Serengeti offers a truly remarkable experience, with the sounds, smells, and sights of Africa's finest sunrise enveloping the surroundings.
• The day unfolds with exploration in the renowned Serengeti National Park following a satisfying breakfast.
• Engage in a morning game drive, where the captivating scenery, ever-changing light, and delightful wildlife are expertly narrated by your knowledgeable driver-guide.
• In the afternoon, return to your lodge or camp for a hot lunch, followed by further exploration through afternoon and evening game drives across the plains.
• This day promises an exceptionally wild experience, providing a warm welcome - Karibu sana.

Accommodation: Serengeti Sound of Nature/Moyo Tented Camp.

Meal Plan: Full Board.

• The day continues with another exhilarating adventure as we journey towards Karatu town.
• Prior to reaching Karatu, embark on a game drive around the Seronera area, immersing yourself once again in the beauty and excitement of the Serengeti.
• Proceed to Naabi Gate for a satisfying lunch, taking in the surroundings and reflecting on the day's experiences.
• After lunch, resume the journey towards Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.
• Karatu, a vibrant and colorful town, offers a welcomed respite from the wildlife safari, situated along the northern safari circuit.
• Positioned between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater, Karatu serves as the gateway to the Ngorongoro Highlands, attracting many safari enthusiasts.
• Recognized for its strategic location, Karatu has earned the affectionate moniker "Safari Joint," as it often becomes a resting place or a brief stopover for travelers.
• Accommodation arrangements have been made for your comfort and convenience.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge/ Karatu Simba Lodge.

Meal Plan: Full Board.

• Following breakfast at the lodge, gather your belongings and meet your driver to commence the journey to Arusha town.
• Take pleasure in the picturesque landscapes of Karatu town as you make your way back to Arusha.
• Optionally, explore the town market or visit souvenir shops for shopping, if desired.
• Subsequently, you will be transferred to the airport according to your scheduled flight.
• Depending on your flight timing, you may enjoy a hot lunch in Arusha before departure.
• Warmly welcomed - Karibu Sana.