6-Day Tanzania Cultural & Wildlife Safari Including Serengeti

Arrive in Tanzania, where you will be warmly welcomed by your safari representative and transferred to your accommodation. Take the rest of the day to relax and recover from your journey. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy a short safari briefing and prepare for the exciting experiences ahead. Overnight in Arusha.

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park for a full day of wildlife exploration. Famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife, Tarangire offers excellent opportunities for game viewing. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your game drive through its beautiful landscapes. In the evening, proceed to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, enjoy a guided cultural tour of Mto wa Mbu, a vibrant community known for its rich cultural diversity. Begin with a visit to the local market, where you can experience everyday community life and see fresh produce, spices, crafts, and other locally made products. Continue to visit local artists and discover traditional Makonde wood carving and art drawing, while learning about the skills and traditions passed down through generations.

Visit local farms to see banana plantations and rice production, and learn about traditional local brewing methods. For an authentic culinary experience, guests may choose to enjoy an optional traditional local lunch prepared with fresh ingredients from the community. Later, continue your journey toward Lake Eyasi for dinner and overnight.

Today is dedicated to an authentic cultural encounter with two of Tanzania’s fascinating communities. Visit the Hadzabe and learn about their traditional hunting and gathering lifestyle and their close relationship with nature. Continue to meet the Datoga, renowned for their traditional metalworking, craftsmanship, and cultural traditions. After the cultural experiences, drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. Explore the crater floor, home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, and many other species. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by breathtaking scenery before ascending the crater and returning to Karatu for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, enjoy your final morning in Tanzania before checking out and transferring to the airport for your onward flight. Depending on your departure time, there may be an opportunity for a relaxed morning in Karatu or Arusha. End your safari with wonderful memories of Tanzania’s wildlife, landscapes, and vibrant cultural heritage.