Kenya, Tanzania · Safari

6-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Lake Eyasi and Maasai Culture

6 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Experience thrilling safaris among large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees in Tarangire National Park
02 Engage with the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes at Lake Eyasi and learn about their customs and language
03 Join a hunting expedition with the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers for a rare cultural encounter
04 Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest unbroken caldera, in search of rhinos, lions, and hippos
05 Visit a Maasai boma and discover traditional dances, architecture, and daily life

Embark on a 6-day Tanzania wildlife and cultural adventure through Tarangire National Park, Lake Eyasi, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Explore Tarangire's large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, then immerse yourself in the traditions of the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes at Lake Eyasi, learning their customs and joining a hunting expedition. Descend into the world's largest unbroken caldera for a thrilling game drive in Ngorongoro Crater, where you may spot rhinos, lions, and hippos. Round off the journey with a visit to a Maasai village to experience their way of life, traditional dances, and architecture.

Descend into the world's largest unbroken caldera for a thrilling game drive in Ngorongoro Crater, where you may spot rhinos, lions, and hippos.

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 No

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

Languages Dutch, English, French, German, Mandarin, Norwegian, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Arusha and Hotel Transfer

Meet your guide at Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Transfer to your hotel in Arusha for a briefing and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Venus Premier Hotel or similar.

Day 02

Tarangire National Park Game Drive

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire, famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.
Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch in the park.

Overnight: Tarangire Simba Lodge.

Day 03

Lake Eyasi Hadzabe and Datoga Cultural Experience

Wake up early and head to Lake Eyasi.
Spend the day with the Hadzabe (hunter-gatherers) and Datoga tribes.
Learn about their customs, language, and join a hunting expedition.

Accommodation: Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge.

Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Exploration

Drive to the Ngorongoro Crater and descend 600 meters into the world's largest unbroken caldera.
Enjoy a game drive spotting rhinos, lions, and hippos.

Overnight: Rhino Lodge.

Day 05