4 days3 Day Safari and Cultural Adventure in Tanzania
Length
3 days
Itinerary
3 days planned
Group
Private
Guides
English
Overview
This 3-day safari and cultural adventure is perfect for travelers on a tight schedule who want to immerse themselves in Tanzania's stunning landscapes and rich culture. Kick off the journey with a thrilling safari game drive in Tarangire National Park, famous for its diverse wildlife and iconic baobab trees. Next, explore the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world. Finally, engage with the Hadzabe, one of the last hunter-gatherer tribes in East Africa, for an authentic cultural experience. An optional Zanzibar excursion can enhance your trip, along with a complimentary airport transfer for convenience.
- Includes a safari game drive in Tarangire National Park
- Visit the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Experience the culture of the Hadzabe tribe at Lake Eyasi
- Complimentary transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro airports available
Day by day itinerary
1Day 1: Tarangire National Park⌄
After an early breakfast, your driver-guide will meet at your Arusha-area accommodations for a quick briefing. Then drive to Tarangire National Park for a game drive. Tarangire is famous for the beautiful Tarangire River, which gives water to animals year-round, and for the large herds of elephants that make their home here. There are also massive baobab trees and predators such as lions and cheetahs may be spotted in the area, as well. In the early evening, head out of the park. Your traverse through a winding road with a view of the incredible Great Rift Valley and Lake Manyara as you head to your accommodations in Karatu
Meals: Lunch: Provided during the game drive in Tarangire National Park. · Dinner: Served at Farm of Dreams Lodge in Karatu after leaving the park.
Overnight: Overnight at Farm of Dreams.
2Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater⌄
After breakfast, drive to the entrance of Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You’ll likely see animals as soon as you pass through the gate; babboons, monkeys and zebras are commonly sighted. Then, begin descent into the Crater and spend the morning driving along the Crater floor. Ngorongoro Crater is famous for it’s unique ecosystem, and boasts one of the most diverse and dense array of animals found anywhere on earth. Living in the Crater are elephants, rhinos, lions, wildebeests, hyenas, buffalo, gazelles, impalas, elands, ostriches, and so many more animals! For lunch, drive to the Hippo Pool. Here you can enjoy bird watching (starlings are commonly spotted in the trees), and hippo watching as you enjoy a picnic lunch. You may drive to Lake Magadi, an alkaline crater lake that fills during the rainy season, for photos of unique birds and waterfowl after lunch. In the early evening, begin ascending out of the crater and back to the lodge.
Meals: Breakfast: Served in the morning before departure to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. · Lunch: A picnic lunch enjoyed during the game drive, with views of hippos and birdlife. · Dinner: A hot evening meal served after returning from the crater.
Overnight: overnight Farm of Dreams Lodge.
3Day 3: Visit Lake Eyasi, Return to Arusha⌄
In the morning, drive to Lake Eyasi for a full day of cultural experiences. The Hadzabe Tribe, who live along the edge of Lake Eyasi are one of the last hunter-gatherer tribes left on earth. You may learn how they find wild honey, make shelters, or pass on their timeless traditions, without any modern technology or even use of money. In the early afternoon, you will enjoy a picnic lunch and then drive back to Arusha/JRO International Airport for onward flight. If your departure flight is not in the evening/night, please let us know. We would be happy to help arrange accommodations and transport to the airport.
Meals: Breakfast: Served in the morning before departure to Lake Eyasi. · Lunch: A picnic or packed lunch provided during the day’s activities with the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes.
What's included
- ✓Accommodation during safari.
- ✓Professional Safari guide.
- ✓Mineral water
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Dinner
- ✓Unlimited WI-FI during safari
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Tax and VAT
- ✓Park fees and Entrance fees
Not included
- ✕Visa
- ✕Domestic and international flights.
- ✕Tips and Gratitude.
- ✕Travel insurance.
- ✕Accommodation before and after safari.
Good to know
Starts: We will meet you at the Tuvela Safari camp in Arusha, Tanzania. Please wait at the main entrance lobby. Your driver/guide will be there holding a sign with the lead traveler’s name. We will meet you at the Mount Meru Hotel in Arusha, Tanzania. Please wait at the main entrance lobby. Your driver/guide will be there holding a sign with the lead traveler’s name.
Ends: We will meet you at the Tuvela Safari camp in Arusha, Tanzania. Please wait at the main entrance lobby. Your driver/guide will be there holding a sign with the lead traveler’s name. We will meet you at the Mount Meru Hotel in Arusha, Tanzania. Please wait at the main entrance lobby. Your driver/guide will be there holding a sign with the lead traveler’s name.
Cancellation: If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
From
$1,389

