4-Day Tanzania Safari and Hadzabe Cultural Tour via Ngorongoro

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Witness the largest concentration of elephants in the world at Tarangire National Park
• 02 Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most spectacular sights in Africa
• 03 Participate in hunting with the last hunter-gatherers, the Hadzabe
• 04 Visit the skilled blacksmiths, the Datoga, at Lake Eyasi
• 05 See the tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara National Park

Experience Tanzania's wilderness and cultural heritage on this 4-day trip through some of the country's most remarkable safari landscapes. See the largest concentration of elephants in the world at Tarangire National Park, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater in search of the Big Five, and meet the Hadzabe and Datoga communities at Lake Eyasi. Your journey also includes Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and large herds of elephants, before returning to Arusha.

See the largest concentration of elephants in the world at Tarangire National Park, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater in search of the Big Five, and meet the Hadzabe and Datoga communities at Lake Eyasi.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Arusha, Zanzibar, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, Lake Eyasi

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

• Have breakfast at the hotel. You will be picked up with packed lunches and begin the drive to Tarangire National Park. In the afternoon, your lunch will be served with water and soft drinks. This charming quiet park is a hidden jewel, especially if you like to experience an authentic safari in northern Tanzania. Its unique landscape, dotted with thousands of baobabs, is spectacular. The park is filled with wildlife, especially during the dry season, when animals crowd around the only permanent water source in the area, the Tarangire River. Elephants are the undisputed stars in Tarangire. During the dry season, this park has one of the largest concentrations of elephants in the world. Later, you will drive to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

2

Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Big Five Game Drive

• After breakfast at the lodge, depart with packed picnic lunch boxes for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at around 8:30 am at the gates of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Here, you will first begin to appreciate the majesty of one of the largest intact calderas in the world and one of the most spectacular sights in the whole of Africa.
• Then descend into the crater floor for a day of game-watching. The Big Five, including rhinos, lions, leopards, buffalo, and elephants, live in this beautiful caldera alongside zebras, hippos, wildebeest, hyenas, and many more. View spectacular birds, including flamingos on the Soda Lake, geese, storks, and vultures. Enjoy your lunch at the picnic site at Ngoitoktok Swamp, a hippo pool, before continuing the safari while ascending the crater.
• You will return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. This is a unique and wonderful experience in Tanzania, and today you were lucky to have it.

3

Day 03

Hadzabe and Datoga Cultural Experience at Lake Eyasi

• Enjoy an exciting journey through time to meet the Hadzabe, the last hunter-gatherers in East Africa. During your visit, you can participate in hunting in the bush, an unforgettable and authentic experience. You will also visit their neighbours at Lake Eyasi, the Datoga - skilled blacksmiths who make everyday objects out of scrap metal, such as arrowheads and knives for the Hadzabe.
  Before visiting the Hadzabe and Datoga at Lake Eyasi, the first day of the safari takes you to Tarangire National Park. The park is home to the largest elephant population in northern Tanzania and impresses with its great scenery and giant baobab trees.

4

Day 04

Lake Manyara National Park and Return to Arusha

• After breakfast, you will proceed to Lake Manyara National Park for a half-day game drive. Lake Manyara National Park is famous for its tree-climbing lions. The park's lions climb trees far more often than lions in Serengeti National Park or Tarangire National Park. This phenomenon has baffled scientists, and seeing tree-climbing lions on a game drive is an unforgettable experience. Lake Manyara National Park is also known for having large herds of elephants, which can be seen as tourists explore the destination.
• The national park was established to protect the elephants from danger and threats such as poaching. At midday, you will have lunch, and after lunch, you will drive back to Arusha for your departure to Zanzibar or any other destination of your choice.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Game drives as per itinerary
• All entrance fees and government taxes
• Enough litres of mineral water and soft drinks
• Unlimited mileage on the safari
• Airport transfers upon arrival and departure
• Full-board accommodation on safari
• Services of a professional multilingual driver-guide
• Safari Jeep 4×4 with pop-up roof suitable for game viewing

What's Not Included

• International and local airfare
• Yellow fever vaccinations
• Passport, visa, and travellers insurance
• Personal expenses, e.g. laundry and beverages
• Tips for the support team

What to bring

• Camera
• Binocular
• Snacks
• Sunscreen
• Sun hat

Know before you go

• Our focus is on tailor-made tours with a responsible approach and personalised and enriching experiences for the traveller while also benefiting the country's indigenous people, wildlife, and conservation efforts.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour start

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.