5 Days Tanzania Cultural Safari, Big 5 tour and cultural experience
Overview
5 Days Arusha national park, Tarangire, Ngorongoro crater, lake Manyara and Lake Eyasi lodge safaris.The safari will take you around Lake Manyara which is famous for its tree climbing lions, The Ngorongoro Crater which is known also as the Garden of Eden where you will be able to see black rhino and Tarangire national park national home of elephants baobab, trees , climbing trees pythons , lions,leopards and other animals In this tour you will have chance to see all big five for short time and experience a hunting trip with the Hadzabe in Lake Eyasi.
Tour Plan
After breakfast, embark on a morning game drive at Arusha National Park with a picnic lunch. Despite being one of Tanzania's smaller parks, it boasts diverse wildlife and landscapes, from the swampy Ngurdoto Crater and alkaline lakes to dense jungles and the peaks of Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro. In the afternoon, enjoy a 2-hour forest hike at the base of Mount Meru to Tululusia waterfall, offering stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Return to Arusha in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight stay.
Depart from your hotel and drive 115km to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. Discover the park’s major attractions, including large elephant herds, tree-climbing pythons, and majestic baobab trees. Spot lions, leopards, and other wildlife drinking from the Tarangire River. After a day of exploration, drive to Marera View Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Begin your day early with breakfast at 6:30 am, then head to the Ngorongoro Crater floor. Experience the chance to see all the Big Five and various bird species, including the rare black rhino. Enjoy lunch within the crater, surrounded by nature and flamingos. Marvel at the world’s largest inactive and intact volcanic caldera, renowned as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa. The crater is home to over 7,000 wildebeests, 6,000 hyenas, 4,000 zebras, 3,000 elands, 3,000 gazelles, 300 elephants, 55 lions, 30 black rhinos, and many smaller animals. Conclude the day by driving to Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
After breakfast, traverse the rugged road to Lake Eyasi, another soda lake in the Rift Valley. Arrive in the afternoon for a cultural interaction with the Tatoga tribe, guided by a local. Explore the area on foot, inhabited by the Hadzabe or Watindiga bushmen, who live by hunting and gathering. Learn about the Datoga tribe, known for their historic rivalry with the Maasai over grazing land. In the evening, return to Marera View Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive, where you can see tree-climbing lions and flamingos. Visit the hot springs within the park. In the afternoon, explore Mto wa Mbu village, where four African language groups converge, offering a unique cultural experience. Visit a Maasai boma, engage with the local community, and hike the Rift Valley wall for views of Lake Manyara. Conclude the tour with a drive back to Arusha for an overnight stay.
Included
- Transfers in both directions between the International Airport and Arusha
- Two nights’ accommodation in Arusha town which is night before your tour and after your tour.
- Extended 4 x 4 luxury safari jeep with pop up roof for game viewing
- Professional safari guide and well speaking English.
- Professional safari cook Entrance fee for all national parks.
- Accommodation at basic camping during the safari full board
- Camping fees at all national parks.
- Ngorongoro Crater fees
- 18% VAT to our entrance fees.
- All Government taxes,
- Free WIFI in safari jeep
- Unlimited drinking water.
- Flying doctor Services.
Exclude
- Tanzania Visa
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Optional Tours (balloon rides USD. 550 per person), should be booked in advance
- Tips and gratuities to your safari guide and cook
