5-Day Wildlife Encounters & Cultural Discoveries Safari

Arusha - Tarangire National Park

Day 1Arusha - Tarangire National Park Arusha - Tarangire National Park Program Of the day: Our Safari guide, from our office will pick you up from the Airport or hotel in Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park for the game drive for wildlife sighting while carrying lunch boxes. Once we finish game drive we will transfer you to the lodge where we stop for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay. The Park is named after the Tarangire River which runs through it. This ‘river of warthogs’ is the only source of water for wildlife in the region during the dry season. The Park is well known for its elephant families, which can often be seen congregating by the river. You may also see giraffe, bushbuck, and hartebeest. These animals are closely followed by a range of predators, including lions and leopards. Lunch will be at a picnic site inside the Park. Activities of the Day: Game drive. Main Destination: Tarangire National Park Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River) High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors) Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Tarangire NP ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon LionCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Show more HippoCommon HyenaOccasional LeopardRare CheetahRare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone Accommodation: Eileen's Trees Inn Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP +5 Photos +4 Photos Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Brea

Karatu - Lake Eyasi for Cultural Experience

Day 2Karatu - Lake Eyasi for Cultural Experience Karatu - Lake Eyasi for Cultural Experience Program Of the day: Get up early in the morning and enjoy breakfast and after breakfast, our safari guide will pick you up from the lodge and then depart to Lake Eyasi where the location is famous for being home to the Hadzabe - the last hunter-gatherers of East Africa whose practices have remained the same for over 10,000 years. Besides the Hadzabe there is another tribe that lives nearby - the Datogas. The Datogas however are more like the Maasai. They engage in agriculture and are excellent at working with metals. The shallow salty waters of the lake also attract a lot of birds. Flamingos, weavers, storks, and many others can be found enjoying the salty water or the shade of the trees. After all these activities you will be transferred back to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay. Activities of the Day: Cultural Experience. Main Destination: Lake Eyasi Accommodation: Eileen's Trees Inn Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Eyasi Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater - Serengeti for Overnight

Day 3Ngorongoro Crater - Serengeti for Overnight Ngorongoro Crater - Serengeti for Overnight Program Of the day: Get up early in the morning and enjoy breakfast and after breakfast, our safari guide will pick you up from the lodge and then depart to Ngorongoro for game drive inside Ngorongoro Crater for wildlife sighting while carrying lunch boxes. Once game drive is done you will be transferred to the Camp located inside the Serengeti Park for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay. This Park appears to be a lost world when you first arrive to Ngorongoro Crater. There is a beautiful environment with shimmering lakes and wetlands, patches of acacia woodland, and broad savannah hidden behind the sheer volcanic walls. The Crater was formed two to three million years ago when a massive volcano exploded and fell in on itself. It's well-known for its geological wonders as well as being a nature reserve that harbors some of the largest populations of huge mammals on the African continent. Activities of the Day: Game drives. Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best) High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds) Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none) Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater Black RhinoCommon LionCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant HyenaAbundant Show more ElephantCommon HippoCommon LeopardOccasional GiraffeNone White RhinoNone CheetahNone Wild DogNone Accommoda

Serengeti National Park - Karatu for Overnight

Day 4Serengeti National Park - Karatu for Overnight Serengeti National Park - Karatu for Overnight Program Of the day: Get up early in the morning and enjoy breakfast and after breakfast we will continue with game drives in Serengeti Park for wildlife sighting, then in the afternoon depart to Karatu Village for overnight stay. Although the Serengeti is home to a wide variety of animals, including hippo, buffalo, crocodiles, and impala, it is most known for its massive migratory herds of antelope (half a million), wildebeest (one and a half million), and zebras (two hundred and fifty thousand). Rainfall determines the animals' journey, which changes every year. In addition to the migratory herds, we might witness lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Activities of the Day: Game drives. Main Destination: Central Serengeti National Park Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times) High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded) Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall) Wildlife in Serengeti NP ElephantCommon LionCommon CheetahCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Show more GiraffeCommon HippoCommon HyenaCommon LeopardOccasional Black RhinoVery Rare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Accommodation: Eileen's Trees Inn Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mto Wa Mbu Village for Cultural Experience

Day 5Mto Wa Mbu Village for Cultural Experience Mto Wa Mbu Village for Cultural Experience Program Of the day: The day begins with a warm welcome and guided walk through lush banana plantations and rice fields, where you will learn about local farming techniques and sample banana beer, followed by an exploration of the bustling village market filled with fresh produce, colorful fabrics, and spices. A traditional Tanzanian lunch is served in a local household or community restaurant, offering authentic dishes such as ugali, rice pilau, plantains, beans, chapati, and fresh fruits. In the afternoon, you will visit craft workshops to observe Makonde woodcarving, Tinga-Tinga painting, and beadwork, with the chance to try your hand at creating souvenirs. This tour blends nature, food, art, and people into a truly authentic cultural encounter, making it a perfect complement to a wildlife safari. Mto wa Mbu Village Cultural Tour is a rich, full-day experience that immerses guests in the daily life, traditions, and diversity of one of Tanzania’s most vibrant communities. Main Destination: Mto Wa Mbu (Town) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Q