8 Days Best of Wildlife Cultural Safari in Tanzania

Day 1: Arrival

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and continue to Zawadi House in Arusha for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Arusha National Park

After breakfast, drive to uncover the secret of Arusha National Park by hiking or walking through the elephants and buffalo trails and trade in the same land while the beautiful black and white colobus monkeys oversee the walkers hanging acrobatically in the tree canopy. Have your lunch overlooking the view of the great Momela Lakes, followed by a tour through the forest to the Ngurdoto Crater back to the lodge and proceed to Manyara. Dinner and overnight at Manyara Wildlife Lodge. Activities include game viewing, walking, and canoeing.

Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, drive to one of the rare scenic parks Manyara and explore the contrasting habitats of the park. These will open your eyes for the beautiful birds found in Tanzania and the great population of baboons in the park. Other sightings may include giraffes, buffalos, elephants, and the rare tree climbing lions. Later in the evening, drive to a farmhouse. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Farm House Lodge.

Day 4 and 5: Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park to the Gol Mountain, one place which is known for its cheetah sighting and the residence lion and enjoy your picnic in this area with no other vehicle around. In the evening, proceed to Katikati Camp. The next day will be spent exploring the thrilling habitats of the park looking for elephants, giraffes, leopards, buffalos, and birds. The lion research here is the second longest wildlife research in the world after the chimps in Gombe. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Katikati Tented Camp.

Day 6: Serengeti - Ngorongoro

After breakfast, explore the Moru area, one place in Serengeti where you might see the endangered rhino and more sighting. Later in the evening, cross to Ngorongoro. Dinner and overnight at Rhino Lodge.

Day 7: Ngorongoro - Eyasi

After an early breakfast, descend down to the crater one of the places with a big concentration of big mammals in the world. The endangered rhino recedes here and maybe one of the places to see the black-mane lions. Other sightings may include elephants, hippos, wildebeests, zebras, and big clans of hyenas. Back to the lodge for lunch and proceed to Eyasi. Dinner and overnight at Eyasi Safari Lodge.

Day 8: Lake Eyasi - Arusha

Early in the morning, leave the lodge accompanied by your local guide and go looking for the bushmen and join them on hunting expedition. Big animals are hunted using poisonous arrows and small animals nonpoisonous. These are one of the best cultural experiences you will get in Africa. Later, back to the lodge for your brunch and drive back to Arusha and connect your flight to your next destination.

This safari will take place in Tanzania. Starting from Arusha, you will get the chance to explore Arusha National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Lake Eyasi.

• Massage
• Visit Maasai Boma
• Visit Olduvai Gorge
• Visit Olkarian Gorge

• 7 nights accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)
• A professional driver / guide
• All activities (unless labeled as optional)
• All taxes / VAT
• All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
• Drinking water (on all days)
• Meals (as specified in the day by day section)
• Park fees and flying doctors service (AMREF) during safari
• Round trip airport transfer

• Accommodation on the last day
• Government imposed increase of park fees and / or taxes
• International flights (from / to home)
• Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
• Tips (tipping guideline 10 USD pp per day)

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
• The deposit is fully refundable if the booking is cancelled up to 30 days before the arrival date.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.