6-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Lake Eyasi Culture Experience

6 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Witness diverse wildlife and majestic Baobab trees in Tarangire National Park
02 Explore Lake Natron's unique ecosystem and nearby waterfall
03 Search for the Big Five on expansive game drives in Serengeti National Park
04 Discover the self-contained ecosystem of Ngorongoro Crater
05 Meet the Hadzabe and Datoga communities around Lake Eyasi

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Tanzania's most iconic landscapes, from Tarangire National Park's vast elephant herds and ancient Baobab trees to Lake Natron's unique ecosystem and nearby waterfall. Continue into the Serengeti's endless plains in search of the Big Five and abundant wildlife, then discover the rich biodiversity of Ngorongoro Crater. The experience also includes a cultural encounter with the Hadzabe and Datoga communities around Lake Eyasi, offering insight into traditional ways of life.

Book this 6-day Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Lake Eyasi Culture Experience with Serengeti Wildlife Safaris, a licensed Tanzania tour operator based in Arusha since 2017. Every itinerary can be tailor-made to your travel dates, budget and interests, and combined with Serengeti and Ngorongoro safaris, Kilimanjaro climbs or Zanzibar beach stays.

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, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park, Lake Eyasi, Lake Natron

Languages English, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park.
Enjoy a full day of game driving in the park, which boasts nine vegetation zones and diverse landscapes. Ancient Baobab trees, the largest in Africa, tower over the park, while the Tarangire River attracts a wealth of wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, antelopes, and various colourful birds. The park is renowned for its significant elephant population, and you can observe many elephant families interacting.
Take a break for a picnic lunch at an observatory within the park. You might witness animals drinking from the river or lions hunting for prey.
Continue game viewing and return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 02

Karatu to Lake Natron Adventure

After breakfast, load the camping equipment into the jeep and drive directly to Lake Natron, an approximately two-hour journey.
Upon arrival, enjoy a hot lunch prepared by your cook.
After lunch, you can visit the lake or explore the nearby waterfall, arranging details with your local guide.
In the late afternoon, return to camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 03

Lake Natron to Serengeti National Park

Today, embark on a game drive in northern Serengeti, searching for the remaining Big Five and other wildlife. Serengeti National Park spans nearly 15,000 square kilometres and hosts seasonal migrations each year.
Stay in Central Serengeti, known for its resident animals year-round.
Arrange lunch with your driver-guide, either as a picnic or at the camp.
Enjoy an afternoon and evening game drive, experiencing wildlife from sunrise to sundown.
Return to camp late in the afternoon for an overnight stay.

Day 04

Full-Day Serengeti Wildlife Safari

After breakfast, spend a full day in Serengeti National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. The park, meaning "endless plains" in Kiswahili, covers 6,900 square miles (18,000 square kilometres) and is home to over 2 million large animals, including more than a million wildebeest, hundreds of thousands of plains zebras, and Thomson's gazelles.
Optional: Consider a balloon safari over the Serengeti plains for a unique perspective.

Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Exploration

After an early breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Crater.
Upon arrival, descend 600 meters to the crater floor. The crater is a self-contained ecosystem with a range of wildlife, including the Big 5 (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo).
At Magadi Lake, you may also see waterbirds such as flamingos, herons, and pelicans.
Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before ascending and driving to your selected accommodation for the night.

Day 06

Lake Eyasi Cultural Tour to Arusha

After breakfast at the lodge, your friendly and experienced driver will pick you up with a packed lunch for a comfortable drive through stunning landscapes to Lake Eyasi. This saltwater lake in northern Tanzania's Rift Valley is surrounded by picturesque scenery and is home to the Hadzabe and Datoga communities, among the last hunter-gatherer societies in Africa.
Take a guided tour to meet the locals, observe their traditional lifestyles, and participate in hunting and gathering activities.
Explore the lake and its surroundings, teeming with wildlife, including flamingos, pelicans, and water birds.
After this unique experience, you will be transferred to Arusha or the airport for departure.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Arusha 6 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All accommodations
All activities, unless indicated as optional
All transportation, unless labelled as optional
Meals, as specified in the day-by-day section
Taxes / VAT
Bath towels
All transport by road
Camping equipment
Park fees
Professional guide
Sleeping bags
Drinking water on all days
Government-imposed increases of taxes and/or park fees
All meals on safaris
Quality safari jeep
Guide wages
Airport pickup
Air-conditioned car
Soft drinks
Free transfer in Zanzibar
Airport pickup in Zanzibar

What's Not Included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
International flights
Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Tips (tipping guideline: US$10.00 per person per day)

What to bring

Luggage
Clothes
Shoes
Sun protection
First aid
Photography & electrical equipment

Know before you go

Your safety on safari: Our 4x4 Land Cruisers are checked and serviced before every trip, every vehicle carries a first aid kit, and our guides are first-aid trained. Guides carry radios to stay in contact where there is no internet, including with park rangers, and you can reach our Arusha office at any time by WhatsApp or phone call.

Our representative will collect you from the airport and take you to your accommodation in Arusha for the night.
We are happy to book accommodation before and after your safari if needed.
Flying into Arusha / Kilimanjaro Airports is quite straightforward. English is widely spoken and used for signs and directions.
Arusha Airport is a 30-minute drive from Arusha.
Kilimanjaro Airport is roughly a one-hour drive from Arusha. If you arrive on an international flight, clearing immigration can be lengthy.
The local currency is the Tanzanian Shillings. US Dollars and Euros are widely accepted. Most places will not accept older US dollar bills (printed before 2006).
If you intend to use your credit or debit card to withdraw funds, we suggest taking more than one card with you, as you may find that your card is not accepted at the first ATM. Visa and Maestro cards work best.
We recommend informing your bank that you will use your card abroad to avoid it being blocked. ATMs are available in Arusha and allow you to withdraw local currency.
We advise you to arrive in Arusha at least one day before your trip begins. Return flights can be booked for the late afternoon or evening of the final day of your safari, but please ensure your guide is aware of this so that you can arrive at the airport in plenty of time for your flight.
Please check with the relevant embassy in your country for up-to-date visa and passport information. Ensure your passport will not expire within six months of your trip and that it has at least three clear pages.
You will probably need a visa to enter Tanzania. Check with your country's government travel website to find out how to get your visa. Most visas can be bought on arrival in the country.
You will require vaccinations for your trip. As we are not medically trained, we cannot give detailed advice on vaccination requirements. However, the following vaccinations are generally recommended for Tanzania: Tetanus, Polio, Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Rabies, Yellow Fever, and malaria. Yellow fever vaccination is compulsory when you enter Tanzania from a country with yellow fever.
Vaccination certificates are often checked at immigration. If you are entering Tanzania from a country that does not have yellow fever, vaccination is not needed. Please visit the World Health Organization website for an up-to-date list.
In some areas we visit, there is a risk of contracting malaria. Please note that malaria tablets offer only partial protection and must be coupled with physical efforts to avoid being bitten. Malaria-carrying mosquitoes come out at sunset, so you should wear long sleeves and trousers from this time. Exposed skin, especially ankles, should have insect repellent containing Deet applied.
We strongly recommend that you have extensive travel insurance to cover your trip. It is also wise to leave a copy of your insurance policy with a friend or relative for safekeeping. Your policy should include adequate medical emergency and repatriation coverage.
Tanzania has a well-established tipping culture.
Guides: If you feel you have received good service, a typical tip is USD 10-15 per person daily.