This safari invites you to experience Tanzania’s rich tribal traditions alongside its world-famous wildlife. Visit the Tarangire National Park, connect with the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes at Lake Eyasi, and explore the dramatic landscapes and dense wildlife of Ngorongoro Crater.
Depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, home to large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive in this peaceful and less-crowded gem.
Overnight: Tarangire public campsite
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Leave Tarangire after breakfast and head to the remote Lake Eyasi, nestled below the Rift Valley escarpment. Visit the Datoga tribe, skilled blacksmiths known for their jewelry and weapon-making. Explore the lakeside scenery in the afternoon.
Overnight: Lake Eyasi campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake up early for an incredible cultural encounter with the Hadzabe, Tanzania’s last remaining hunter-gatherers. Join a traditional hunt using bows and arrows and learn about their survival techniques. Later, drive to Karatu for your overnight stay.
Overnight: Karatu campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five. Enjoy a 5–6 hour game drive before returning to Karatu.
Overnight: Karatu campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a leisurely breakfast, depart from Karatu and return to Arusha, where your adventure ends. Optional stop at local markets or cultural sites on the way, depending on timing.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Inclusions
- All park entrance and camping fees
- Cultural visit fees (Hadzabe and Datoga)
- Camping gear (tents, sleeping bags, mattresses, chairs, tables)
- Safari chef and meals as indicated
- Bottled drinking water
- English-speaking professional guide
- 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Transfers from/to Arusha
- Government VAT and taxes
Exclusions
- International & domestic flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guide and cook
- Alcoholic drinks
- Personal spending (gifts, souvenirs)
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary