Tanzania · Wildlife Safari

6-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Hadzabe Visit and Olduvai Gorge

6 Days Round trip from Moshi Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Check out the Big Five in Serengeti National Park
02 Enjoy the sight of colorful flamingoes in Ngorongoro Crater
03 Spot spectacular wildlife and birds in Tarangire National Park
04 Meet the indigenous Hadzabe tribe and learn more about their lifestyle
05 Visit Olduvai Gorge and be immersed in the rich narratives of our prehistoric past

Experience Tanzanian wildlife on this 6-day safari from Arusha, travelling through Tarangire National Park, Lake Eyasi, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. Along the way, explore the archaeological site of Olduvai Gorge, meet the indigenous Hadzabe tribe, and enjoy outstanding game viewing across some of the country's most celebrated landscapes. From the Rift Valley escarpment at Lake Manyara to the wildlife-rich plains of the Serengeti, this journey combines nature, culture, and prehistory in one memorable safari.

From the Rift Valley escarpment at Lake Manyara to the wildlife-rich plains of the Serengeti, this journey combines nature, culture, and prehistory in one memorable safari.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

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

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Tarangire National Park Wildlife Safari

This morning, after breakfast, we will collect you from Springlands Hotel and drive along a scenic route to Tarangire National Park.
The park's beauty offers excellent game viewing, and during the dry season, it draws hundreds of animals, making for spectacular wildlife and bird viewing.
The landscape is varied, with grassy savannah plains, swamps, hills, and spectacular baobabs.
During the dry season, elephants abound, stripping acacia bark from the thorn trees, while the breathtaking view of the Masai steppe and mountains in the south makes a stopover at Tarangire a memorable experience.
You can see herds and groups of animals such as elephants, zebras, buffalo, and oryxes venturing from Masai to the Tarangire in search of water.
A few lions also prowl around, looking for unexpected prey in the bush.
More bird-breeding species are found in Tarangire National Park than anywhere else on the planet.
Tarangire is also traversed by the Tarangire River, which never dries up and serves as the only water source during the dry season.
In the late afternoon, drive back for an overnight stay at Highview Coffee Lodge (with lunch, dinner, and breakfast) or similar.

Day 02

Lake Eyasi and Tribal Encounters

After a delicious breakfast, you'll have the opportunity for a drive around Lake Eyasi proper.
While this shallow soda lake is not home to the same variety of wildlife you'll find in a national park, you'll still have the chance to spot various bird and mammal life.
You'll also have time to meet the Datoga people. Primarily farmers and cattle breeders, these fascinating people offer another insight into tribal life in Tanzania.
Lake Eyasi is a perfect destination for seeing flamingos, pelicans, spoonbills, weavers, spurfowls, storks, barbets, egrets, and more.
The visits include meeting the Hadzabe people and spending the day observing their way of life. The Hadzabe are an indigenous tribe known as the hunter-gatherer Bushmen.
Visit their homesteads and learn more about their lifestyle. Hunting in groups with bows and arrows, this tribe survives on what the environment provides.
The Hadzabe bushmen treat diseases with their own medicines, and they speak the unique click language.
Once your day's activities have been completed, you'll go to Karatu Town for an overnight stay at Highview Hotel (with lunch, dinner, and breakfast) or similar.

Day 03

Olduvai Gorge and Drive to Serengeti

The drive to Serengeti National Park via Olduvai Gorge takes 3 to 4 hours.
Olduvai Gorge is an archaeological site in the eastern Serengeti plains, where early human fossils were first discovered.
It has a fantastic landscape shaped by the same tectonic forces that created the Great Rift Valley millions of years ago.
Your journey to Olduvai Gorge promises to be an extraordinary voyage through time, offering a captivating glimpse into the roots of human history.
This archaeological treasure trove has yielded remarkable discoveries, including ancient fossils and stone tools that provide invaluable insights into our early ancestors and the evolution of human civilization.
As you explore the rugged terrain of Olduvai Gorge, guided by expert archaeologists, you'll be immersed in the rich narratives of our prehistoric past.
Unravel the mysteries of early human life and culture, and stand in awe of this site's profound significance for our understanding of humanity's origins.
The experience at Olduvai Gorge is an enlightening and humbling adventure, connecting you with the deep heritage that unites us all.
In the late evening, return to Ikoma Wild Camp and Cottages for rest, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Day 04

Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive

After a hearty breakfast in the morning, our safari guide will pick you up from the hotel for a full-day Serengeti game drive tour.
You will have packed lunch boxes in the afternoon, or you can drive back to the campsite in the early afternoon for a hot lunch brunch.
After brunch, you can opt for relaxation, rest, or swimming.
The driver will then pick you up for an evening game drive.
In today's game drive, prepare to be awe-struck by one of Earth's most spectacular wildlife experiences.
As you venture into this vast and iconic park, you will witness the legendary migration spectacle, where millions of wildebeests, zebras, and other herbivores journey across the plains in search of fresh grazing lands.
The Serengeti's diverse landscapes, from open savannahs to dense woodlands, provide a haven for the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros), along with cheetahs, giraffes, hyenas, and a plethora of bird species.
Your safari will unveil captivating scenes of predator-prey interactions, heartwarming family dynamics, and the harmonious coexistence of wildlife in their natural habitat.
Prepare for an unforgettable adventure, immersing yourself in the Serengeti's beauty and wildlife wonders.
In the evening, you will be driven back to Serengeti Wild Camp or similar for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Safari Experience

After breakfast, you will enjoy a morning game drive en route to Ngorongoro Crater for a once-in-a-lifetime safari tour.
The jewel in Ngorongoro's crown, this thick volcanic crater is the largest unflooded and unbroken caldera in the world.
Upon descending to the crater floor, you will visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner of the crater and one of its leading features.
The crater is 20 km in diameter, 600 m high, and is the most intact crater in the world.
An estimated 30,000 large mammals live in the crater, which features a salt lake at its center. This is one of the most densely populated wildlife areas in the world.
It is also the best place in Tanzania to see black rhinos and prides of lions, including the magnificent black-maned males.
There are lots of colorful flamingoes and a variety of water birds. Other game you can see includes leopard, cheetah, hyena, other members of the antelope family, and small mammals.
The Masai and Hadzabe people live together harmoniously with the animals that call this place home.
You will look at the impressive crater and its fantastic inhabitants from the edge.
We will drive back to your lodge in the afternoon for your overnight stay.

Day 06

Lake Manyara National Park and Return to Moshi

This morning, drive to Lake Manyara National Park.
Set against the steep escarpment of the Rift Valley, Lake Manyara National Park features an evergreen groundwater forest and a variety of ecosystems, including acacia woodland, grassy plains, a swampy fan delta, and, of course, the expansive lake.
This diversity attracts a wide range of mammal, bird, and wildlife species. Manyara is also home to rare tree-climbing lions.
The park offers excellent game viewing, with buffalo, impala, giraffe, bushbuck, waterbuck, hippos, and many elephants roaming near the lake.
Also, look out for blue monkeys, vervet monkeys, and the very active olive baboon troops.
Lake Manyara is an absolute delight, with many birds on display in the park. Even the novice can expect to be amazed by large flamingo flocks, circling birds of prey, and the brightly colored lilac-breasted roller.
In the late afternoon, drive back to Springlands Hotel in Moshi.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Moshi 7 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Full-board accommodation, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner while on safari
All game-drive viewing conducted in a custom-built 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser
All park and entrance fees included
Transportation provided in 4x4 vehicles equipped with viewing roofs
Professional English-speaking driver-guide accompanying you during the safari
Bottled water supplied in safari vehicles for refreshment
Ngorongoro Crater car supplement fee covered
Current government taxes and levies accounted for
24-hour support during the safari from our office in Moshi