8-Day Tanzania Cultural and Wildlife Safari with Rock Art and Tribes

• Arrive at Dar es Salaam airport.

• Meet and greet the Tiem Tours and Safaris representative.

• Transfer to a hotel in the city center for rest and an easy pick-up the next day.

• Depart early in the morning from the hotel at around 4:30 a.m. and transfer to the train station.

• Board the express train from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma (approximately 06:00 to 09:25 a.m.).

• Upon arrival, meet the driver and begin a city tour of Dodoma, the national capital.

• Explore landmarks including churches, mosques, Hindu temples, government buildings, and local markets.

• Transfer to a wine estate for a guided nature walk through the vineyards.

• Enjoy a special wine tasting session featuring four wines.

Overnight stay at Domiya Estate with full-board meals.

• Take a full-day excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage rock art sites near Kondoa.

• Hike through the scenic landscape and explore ancient rock paintings dating back thousands of years.

• Meet the indigenous Sandawe tribe to learn about their culture and lifestyle.

• Enjoy a picnic lunch during the tour.

• Return to Domiya Estate for dinner and an overnight stay with full-board meals.

• Depart from Dodoma for a scenic road trip to Iringa.

• Pass by Mtera Dam and enjoy mountain views (please note government restrictions on stopping or photographing the dam).

• Upon arrival in Iringa, embark on a city tour.

• Visit Gangilonga Rock and hear stories about the region's history and culture.

• Explore Iringa's colonial architecture, historic rock art, archaeological sites, markets, and dining options.

• Relax and enjoy sunset views from the hotel terrace.

Overnight stay at Iringa Sunset Hotel with full-board meals.

• Depart early by road for Ruaha National Park.

• Transfer to an open safari vehicle with a professional wildlife guide.

• Embark on a thrilling afternoon game drive in the park.

• Spot large prides of lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, hippos, zebras, and possibly elusive leopards.

• Observe over 450 bird species and the scenic Great Ruaha River.

Enjoy dinner around a campfire and an overnight stay at TANAPA Ruaha Bandas with full-board meals.

• Spend a full day on safari exploring the vast landscapes of Ruaha National Park.

• Search for a wide variety of wildlife and abundant birdlife.

• Visit the Great Ruaha River, home to hippos and crocodiles.

• If road and weather conditions permit, take a trip to the rope bridge over the Mdonya River.

• Witness a breathtaking sunset in the wilderness.

Overnight stay at TANAPA Ruaha Bandas with full-board meals.

• Begin the morning with an exciting walking safari along the Great Ruaha River, guided by experienced and armed rangers (weather permitting).

• Take an early morning game drive en route.

• After lunch, depart Ruaha National Park and visit a traditional Maasai village near the park's border.

• Learn about Maasai culture and lifestyle, deeply connected to nature and wildlife.

• Return to Iringa for sunset views and an overnight stay at Iringa Sunset Hotel with full-board meals.

• Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Isimila Stone Age Site.

• Take a guided hike among towering natural stone pillars and learn about ancient human tools and artifacts.

• Enjoy a final picnic lunch.

• Transfer to Iringa Airport for your flight back to Dar es Salaam (flight tickets not included; assistance available).

An overnight stay in Dar es Salaam and airport transfers for your international flight can be arranged optionally.