This immersive 6-day safari combines the best of Northern Tanzania’s wildlife, landscapes, and cultural heritage. You’ll journey through iconic national parks like Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and the Ngorongoro Crater, then venture off the beaten path to Lake Eyasi, home to the last true hunter-gatherers of East Africa—the Hadzabe bushmen. The adventure concludes at the surreal and remote Lake Natron, known for its flamingos and volcanic beauty.
This tour is designed for travelers who want more than just game drives. It’s a chance to connect with ancient cultures, witness epic natural beauty, and create deep, lasting memories.
| Destination | Arusha |
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| Depature | Yes Required |
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Depart Arusha in the morning and drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its dense elephant population, towering baobab trees, and seasonal swamps. This park is a hidden gem with fewer crowds, offering excellent wildlife viewing. Look out for lions, zebras, wildebeests, and over 500 bird species.
Activities: Full-day game drive, picnic lunch
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp inside or near the park
Meals: Lunch, dinner
After breakfast, head toward Lake Manyara, a lush park at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Known for its dramatic scenery, groundwater forest, and tree-climbing lions, Lake Manyara offers a variety of habitats—from dense jungle to alkaline lake flats covered with flamingos.
Activities: Game drive, bird watching
Accommodation: Lodge near Lake Manyara or in Karatu
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Today you descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as the Eighth Wonder of the World. It’s a collapsed volcanic caldera and a natural enclosure for over 25,000 animals, including black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, and hippos.
Activities: Full-day crater tour, game drive
Accommodation: Lodge on the crater rim or in Karatu
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Leave early for Lake Eyasi, a dry, seasonal soda lake home to the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes. In the afternoon, visit the Datoga blacksmiths and explore the area. The next morning (Day 5), you’ll join the Hadzabe on a traditional hunt—an unforgettable cultural exchange.
Activities: Tribal visits, cultural interaction, local village exploration
Accommodation: Tented camp or rustic lodge near the lake
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
After the early morning bushmen hunting experience, depart for Lake Natron, a mysterious soda lake lying at the foot of the active volcano Ol Doinyo Lengai. This region is otherworldly, with lunar landscapes, alkaline waters, and massive flocks of flamingos.
Activities: Sunset walk to the lake, optional waterfall hike
Accommodation: Eco-lodge or tented camp with views of the lake or volcano
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
After breakfast and a relaxed morning, drive back to Arusha through dramatic landscapes and rural Maasai territory. Arrive in the late afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or airport depending on your flight schedule.
Activities: Morning walk or optional Maasai village visit (if time allows)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
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