11-Day Tanzania Wildlife - Culture Tour

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11D / 10N Tour Duration
Budget Tour Type

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Package Overview

Mbu → Lake Eyasi (Hadzabe & Datoga) → Ngorongoro Crater → Serengeti (Central ± North/Ndutu by season) → Ngorongoro Highlands (Maasai/Empakaai) → Arusha
Safari Types: Private • Culture + Wildlife • Family-Friendly • Photographic
Starting Point/End: Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

A balanced journey that blends Tanzania’s best wildlife with meaningful cultural time. See elephants among Tarangire’s baobabs, big cats on Serengeti’s plains, and the Big Five inside the Ngorongoro Crater. Along the way meet the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers and Datoga artisans at Lake Eyasi, explore Mto wa Mbu by tuk-tuk or bike, visit a Maasai community, and hike the Empakaai Crater rim with a local guide. Comfortable lodges and a private 4×4 keep the pace smooth for all ages.

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Day wise Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive Arusha

Meet at JRO/Arusha and transfer to your lodge. Trip briefing and time to relax after the flight.
Overnight in Arusha.

Activities : Game Drives
Day 2

Tarangire National Park

Drive to Tarangire (about 2.5–3 hrs). Game drives among ancient baobabs and large elephant herds; look for lions, giraffe, zebra, and prolific birdlife.
Overnight in Tarangire area.

Activities : Game Drives
Day 3

Lake Manyara & Mto wa Mbu → Karatu

Short drive to Lake Manyara for a morning game drive (flamingos seasonal, tree-climbing lions possible). Afternoon Mto wa Mbu village tour by tuk-tuk or bike—fruit markets, rice fields, banana beer tasting. Continue to Karatu.
Overnight in Karatu.

Activities : Game Drives
Day 4

Lake Eyasi – Hadzabe & Datoga

Pre-dawn drive to Lake Eyasi. Join a respectful, community-approved visit with the Hadzabe for a morning forage/hunt walk, then meet Datoga blacksmiths who melt and shape metal using traditional bellows. Return to Karatu by late afternoon.
Overnight in Karatu.

Activities : Game Drives
Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater Tour

Early descent to the Ngorongoro Crater for classic Big Five viewing and a scenic picnic by the hippo pool. Ascend mid-afternoon; relaxed evening in the highlands.
Overnight on the crater rim or in Karatu.

Activities : Game Drives
Day 6

Full Day Serengeti – Big Cats & Herds

Unhurried morning and afternoon drives. Track lion prides on kopjes, scan river lines for leopard, and watch cheetah on open grasslands.
Overnight in Central Serengeti.

Activities : Game Drives
Day 7

Serengeti Your Way (Optional Balloon)

Optional dawn hot-air balloon (extra cost, weather permitting). Flexible game drives or a relaxed mid-day break at camp before a golden-hour session.
Overnight in Central Serengeti.

Activities : Game Drives
Day 8

Serengeti → Olduvai/Gorge Museum → Maasai Community

Morning game drive, then travel towards the highlands. Stop at Olduvai Gorge Museum (time permitting). Late-day, visit a Maasai boma organized through partners who ensure fair fees and minimal disruption.
Overnight in Ngorongoro highlands (rim/Karatu).

Activities : Game Drives
Day 9

Empakaai Crater Hike

Day trip to Empakaai Crater (within the Conservation Area). Hike the rim and forested slopes with a local ranger/guide; superb views and flamingos on the crater lake (seasonal).
Overnight in Ngorongoro highlands/Karatu.

Activities : Game Drives
Day 10

Highlands → Arusha

Leisurely morning. Optional coffee estate walk or craft market stop, then drive back to Arusha for a restful final night.
Overnight in Arusha.

Activities : Game Drives
Day 11

Departure / Optional Zanzibar

Airport transfer for your flight home or connect to Zanzibar for beach time.

Activities : Game Drives

Inclusions
Exclusions

Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof, fridge/cooler, and charging points
Dedicated, English-speaking professional safari guide
National park/conservation fees (Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti; Empakaai permits as applicable)
11 nights in well-located lodges/tented camps (comfort level: mid-range, luxury, or a mix)
Meals during safari days (breakfasts, picnic/lunches on game-drive days, and dinners at lodges)
Bottled drinking water in the vehicle throughout
Scheduled cultural activities listed: Mto wa Mbu tour, Hadzabe/Datoga visit (community-approved), Maasai boma visit
All ground transfers in Arusha and between parks
Government taxes and VAT

International flights and any optional domestic flights (ballooning excluded)
Tanzania visa and comprehensive travel insurance
Optional activities not listed (e.g., hot-air balloon, additional guided walks), Olduvai entry if added, premium beverages, laundry, and personal items
Tips/gratuities for guide and lodge/camp staff
Extra nights before/after the itinerary and any services not mentioned as included

Package Start From

Arusha, Tanzania, Africa

Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :

* 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount

Cancellation & Refund Policy :

* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.

This Tour is Offered by

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Sana Lisova, Ukraine

Reviewed: Oct 19, 2025

I had luck to join a day trip to Arusha National Park with Wildlovers Safaris and it was truly life changing. We explored open plaislakes and jungles with encridible views of giraffe, zebra and other wildlifes. A Big thank you to Sudi and Salma for making the day so special. I cant thank them enough- it wa an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended with all my heart.

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