8-Day Tanzania Safari & Cultural Experience

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a Travencia Safaris representative and transferred to Arusha. Relax and recover from your journey at the peaceful Planet Lodge, surrounded by beautiful gardens and views of Mount Meru. Accommodation: Planet Lodge | Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

08:00 – 15:30 · Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees, large elephant herds, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive through the park while spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and many bird species along the Tarangire River. Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge | Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

09:00 – 13:30 · Lake Eyasi

Today you will travel to Lake Eyasi for a unique cultural experience with the Hadzabe bushmen, one of the last hunter-gatherer tribes in East Africa. Learn about their traditional lifestyle, hunting techniques, and survival skills. You will also have the opportunity to visit the Datoga tribe and experience their local culture and craftsmanship. Accommodation: Lake Eyasi Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

09:00 – 13:30 · Mto wa Mbu

After breakfast, enjoy a cultural visit to a traditional Maasai Boma. Discover the customs, traditions, dances, and daily life of the Maasai people while interacting with community members and learning about their fascinating culture. Later, return to Karatu for relaxation and overnight. Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge | Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

07:00 – 16:30 · Serengeti National Park

This day starts with early breakfast at your hotel followed by a drive through Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park. Take a breath and enjoy the beautiful scenery rolling into the distance as far as your eyes can see. You will head in the central part of the park known as the Seronera circuit which is very rich in wildlife habitat, the place is featured by the Seronera River that provides Water for the Animals. You will spot thousands upon thousands of animals in herds; wildebeests and zebras migrating together, tall and graceful giraffes, jumping antelopes and gazelles, the powerful African elephant and the most respected group of the predators. You might have the chance to spot lean cheetahs and shy leopards, foraging hyenas, and last but not least, the king himself; the lion. Accommodation: Embalakai Tented Camp | Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

06:30 – 16:30 · Serengeti National Park

Spend the entire day exploring Serengeti National Park on exciting game drives. Search for the Big Five and witness the rich wildlife diversity of the Serengeti ecosystem, including lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, leopards, and large herds of wildebeests and zebras. Enjoy the beauty of the African savannah and unforgettable wildlife encounters throughout the day. Accommodation: Embalakai Tented Camp | Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

07:00 – 15:30 · Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti before departing toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the journey, continue spotting wildlife and enjoy scenic views of the highlands. Arrive at your tented camp near the crater rim for dinner and overnight. Accommodation: Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

06:30 – 12:30 · Ngorongoro - Kilimanjaro International Airport

Taking picnic lunches with you, your drive today will lead you to descend down the crater floor for a full exploration of what the crater has to offer by tracking game with your guide. The crater is 610m deep and 260km² wide, making it the largest Caldera in the world. The crater contains all the big five animals (lions, elephants, rhinos, leopard and buffaloes), hippos, cheetah, antelopes and spotted hyena. Also, in the crater you can see different species of birds. Other game such as velvet monkey, jackal, foxes, rock and tree hyraxes, warthog, gnu, zebra and hare. After the safari and picnic lunch, drive back to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzania safari and cultural experience.