Tanzania · Safari

6-Day Tanzania Safari and Cultural Tour with Hadzabe and Datoga

6 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Observe the wildebeest migration in Serengeti National Park
  • 02 Get a chance to view the Big Five in Ngorongoro Crater
  • 03 Meet the Hadzabe tribe at Lake Eyasi and learn about their hunting traditions
  • 04 Visit the Datoga tribe, known for their blacksmith skills
  • 05 Marvel at giant crocodiles near the Gurmeti River

Embark on a 6-day safari to witness amazing wildlife across Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Eyasi, and Lake Manyara. Along the way, meet the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes at Lake Eyasi for a memorable cultural experience. The tour includes full-board safari meals, selected accommodations, a personal English-speaking guide, and private use of a jeep with mineral water, power sockets, and binoculars. Operated from Arusha, this journey combines classic game viewing with authentic cultural encounters.

Embark on a 6-day safari to witness amazing wildlife across Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Eyasi, and Lake Manyara.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, Lake Eyasi
Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

  • After being picked up from the resort, you will begin the picturesque drive to Tarangire National Park while carrying lunch boxes.
  • With the Tarangire River winding through the parklands, Tarangire National Park boasts a variety of landforms, from savannah to seasonal wetlands, and is well known for its massive herds of elephants.
  • You may also witness a lion hunting its prey or a leopard lounging in the branches above.
  • After the game drive, you will be taken to the lodge for supper, rest, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Karatu

2
Day 02

Journey to Serengeti National Park

  • After breakfast, you'll depart for Serengeti National Park for wildlife sightings.
  • Serengeti is best known for its great migrating herds of zebras, antelopes, and wildebeest. Be ready to see resident predators such as leopards, cheetahs, and lions fulfilling their role in the circle of life.
  • You'll enjoy lunch at a suitable place inside the park. In the afternoon, you will continue with the game drive before reaching the camp.
  • Once the game drive is over, we will transfer you to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
  • The next day, you will spend a full day inside this park for game drives.

Accommodation: Serengeti Central Lodge

3
Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

  • After breakfast, you will depart for Ngorongoro for a game drive inside Ngorongoro Crater while carrying lunch boxes.
  • This park contains the largest uninterrupted caldera in the world and is one of the natural wonders of Africa.
  • It is home to about 30,000 large mammals resident all year round, such as buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos, as well as many varieties of birds, including flamingos, eagles, and vultures. Be ready to see many animals here.
  • Once the game drive ends, we will transfer you to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Karatu

4
Day 04

Lake Eyasi Cultural Experience

  • Once you enjoy your breakfast, our safari guide will drive you to Lake Eyasi, where you will meet the Hadzabe tribe.
  • This tribe is famous for hunting, so you can go hunting with them and see how they hunt.
  • After your visit with the Hadzabe, you will be taken to another tribe called the Datoga tribe, which is well known and experienced in blacksmith skills.
  • Furthermore, you will be able to stretch your legs by walking around Lake Eyasi and visiting the local villages nearby.
  • After all these activities, you will return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Karatu

5
Day 05

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

  • After breakfast, you will depart for Lake Manyara for game drives while carrying lunch boxes.
  • The park is famous for its arboreal lions, which hide among the branches of the trees, and the numerous colonies of baboons that populate the forest and accompany you along the road from the moment you enter the park.
  • Once you finish the game drive, we will transfer you to Arusha, where our service ends.
Tarangire River floodplains, Serengeti National Park migration plains, Ngorongoro Crater caldera, Lake Eyasi villages

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire River floodplains, Serengeti National Park migration plains, Ngorongoro Crater caldera, Lake Eyasi villages

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 applicable park entry fees as per the program
  • Government taxes and local levies
  • Unlimited game drives/all activities (unless labeled as optional)
  • Service of an English-speaking professional driver guide
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Pick-up and drop-off at the airport
  • Picnic lunch or hot lunch on safari, depending on the onward program
  • Meals on a full-board basis and accommodation on safari as indicated in the shared program (unless listed as an upgrade)
  • Unlimited drinking water (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Refreshments during safari in the safari vehicle
  • Private transport in a customized pop-up top 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with plugs to charge mobile phones and cameras, an intercooler to keep drinks cold, and a full AC system

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Domestic flight
  • Medical/luggage insurance
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline for safari guides: $10-20 per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa entry fees upon arrival at the airport, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
  • Any extra orders at meals are not included. Set menu meals are part of the package.

What to bring

  • Camera and memory cards
  • Sweater or fleece pullover to keep warm
  • Sturdy boots or sandals
  • Sun hat
  • Sunglasses
  • T-shirts or polo shirts (2-5, depending on how often you want to change)
  • Long-sleeved shirts (lightweight)
  • Shorts
  • Long trousers
  • Socks
  • Sleepwear
  • Travel towel
  • Thermal underwear, gloves, and a warm hat (during May-Sept)
  • Raincoat and rain trousers (during the rainy season, Mar-May and Oct-Dec)
  • Binoculars
  • Sunscreen
  • Wet wipes
  • Insect repellent
  • Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops, etc.)
  • Malaria tablets
  • Flashlight or headlamp
  • Chargers and extra batteries for your camera, phone, etc.
  • The power adapter to fit the UK-style electrical socket

Know before you go

  • This tour starts and ends in Arusha.
  • The operator can help select your international or domestic flights, but you must book them yourself.
  • Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - check price) near Arusha, or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya).
  • A transfer from and back to the airport is included.
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room €1,906.00 — €4,092.00
Double Sharing €1,906.00 — €2,736.00

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