Wildlife Cultural Safari in Tanzania
Discover the Spirit of Tanzania – Where Culture Meets the Wild
Set off on an extraordinary and eventful journey through Tanzania, filled with adventure waiting for you in the heart of East Africa. Meet the majestic wildlife in Arusha National Park and the great Serengeti, be amazed by the breathtaking landscapes of the renowned Ngorongoro Crater and explore bustling markets and local villages where you can engage with the rich cultures of indigenous tribes. This 11-day adventure promises an unforgettable exploration of Tanzania’s diverse ecosystems, vibrant cultures, and iconic landmarks.
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Wildlife Wonders and Iconic Landscapes
Prepare for some unforgettable wildlife encounters as you explore the diverse ecosystems of Arusha National Park and Tarangire, where sightings of majestic elephants, graceful giraffes, and beautiful leopards await. Learn the hunting techniques and unique way of life Hadzabe tribe at Lake Eyasi and experience ancient African culture firsthand. Of course, the journey will lead you onto the legendary Serengeti, where the endless plains stretch as far as the eye can see with a good chance to see the Great Migration unfold before you. Spend two days surrounded by the iconic African savanna, observing the circle of life play out amidst vast herds of wildlife.
Natural and Cultural Treasures
Continue to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with diverse flora and fauna. Marvel at the breathtaking scenery and rare species such as the endangered black rhino, all against the backdrop of one of Africa’s most iconic landscapes. After that, more cultural experiences awaits with a visit to the MtowaMbu village. Stroll through bustling markets, sample local delicacies, and engage with friendly locals from diverse tribal backgrounds.
If you are interested in other cultural explorations, please check out our Original Maasai Lodge Tanzania, or if you have an urge for rich safari adventure you should check out our best-seller Big Five Safari in Tanzania or the popular Private Safari Zimbabwe & Botswana Adventure. Reach out to us for a customized travel plan tailored to your desires!
Best Time to Go
Dry Season (Jun–Oct): Cooler, prime wildlife viewing
Wet Season (Nov–May): Green, fewer visitors, birding
Popular Attractions
Serengeti, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Arusha National Park
Weather
Jun–Oct: 20–30 °C, dry & sunny | Nov–May: 25–35 °C, hot with showers
Highlights
Amazing wildlife in Arusha National Park and the Serengeti
Enriching cultural experiences with indigenous tribes
Breathtaking landscapes of Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Eyasi
Explore bustling markets in Moshi and vibrant villages
“We had an amazing experience and we saw many many animals. Our tour guide Emanuel was extremely passionate and knowledgeable and spotted animals from a great distance. Our accommodation was top notch the troop carrier was comfortable and well maintained though the charging points in the vehicle didn’t work. Overall it surpassed our expectation and would highly recommend this tour”
– Corrina, Tourradar
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Travel Plan
Day-to-Day Program – 11 Days
Day 1
Arrival in Moshi
Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport, Tanzania. After clearing customs, look for your driver. He will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name on it. Your driver will transport you to Moshi, where you’ll stay on the outskirts of town.
🍽 Meals: None
🏨 Accommodation: Springlands Hotel or Similar
Day 2
Wildlife in Arusha National Park
Enjoy a morning drive to Arusha National Park for a full day of game viewing. The park is dominated by Mount Meru, Africa’s fifth-highest mountain at 4,565 m. Expect to see hippos, giraffes, zebras, warthogs, waterbucks, and bushbucks, while more elusive species like reedbucks, leopards, and hyenas appear occasionally. The park’s alkaline lakes provide a year-round breeding area for flamingos.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Highview Hotel or Similar
Day 3
Exploring Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, drive along a scenic route to Tarangire National Park, known for its breathtaking landscapes and ancient baobab trees. During the dry season, the Tarangire River becomes the only source of water, attracting herds of elephants, zebras, buffalo, and oryx. Lions can often be seen prowling the savannah, while Tarangire also boasts more breeding bird species than anywhere else on Earth. Enjoy a full day of game viewing before returning to your lodge in the late afternoon.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Highview Hotel or Similar
Day 4
Elephant Caves & Iraqw Culture
Spend the day in the Karatu area, nestled between Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara. After breakfast, take a two-hour hike through the Ngorongoro Forest to discover a magnificent waterfall and the fascinating Elephant Caves, created by elephants digging for vitamin-rich soil. You may also spot buffalo, bushbuck, and baboons. In the afternoon, visit the Iraqw Cultural Center to learn about the local people’s farming techniques and see their historic underground tunnels once used for protection.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Highview Hotel or Similar
Day 5
Hadzabe & Lake Eyasi Experience
Drive to Lake Eyasi, a mildly alkaline lake about 55 km long. It’s a paradise for bird lovers, home to flamingos, pelicans, spoonbills, and many more species. Visit the Hadzabe tribe, one of Tanzania’s last hunter-gatherer communities. Learn about their unique click language, hunting traditions, and herbal medicine practices. The area also offers opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and exploring beautiful natural surroundings.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Highview Hotel or Similar
Day 6
Journey to the Serengeti
After breakfast, set out for Serengeti National Park, whose name comes from the Maasai word meaning “endless plains.” On your way, you can visit a Maasai Village to experience local traditions, or stop at Olduvai Gorge, known as the Cradle of Humanity, where early human fossils were discovered. Enjoy a game drive as you enter the park before reaching your camp.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Serengeti Wildebeest Camp or Similar
Day 7-8
Game Drives in Serengeti National Park
Spend two unforgettable days exploring the Serengeti, home to the Great Wildebeest Migration. Vast herds of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope roam the plains, while lions, leopards, and cheetahs patrol the area’s kopjes and grasslands. The park’s diverse terrain ranges from open savannah to woodland and riverine areas, providing ideal habitats for countless wildlife species.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Serengeti Wildebeest Camp or Similar
Day 9
Ngorongoro Crater Exploration
Enjoy a morning game drive as you travel to the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend 600 m to the crater floor for a spectacular safari experience in what is often called the “eighth wonder of the world.” See black rhinos, lions, cheetahs, zebras, and gazelles among more than 20,000 animals inhabiting the area. The scenic Makat Soda Lake often attracts flocks of flamingos. In the afternoon, drive to your lodge in Karatu.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Highview Hotel or Similar
Day 10
Mto wa Mbu Cultural Encounter
Visit Mto wa Mbu, a vibrant village at the gateway to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Explore its bustling market, meet locals from tribes such as the Chagga, Iraqw, Sukuma, and Maasai, and learn about traditional farming and crafts. Participate in activities like banana beer brewing, wood carving, and a village walk. You may also enjoy a local lunch or try cycling through the scenic farmlands before returning to Moshi.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast
🏨 Accommodation: Springlands Hotel or Similar
Day 11
Departure from Kilimanjaro
Enjoy a leisurely morning before your transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your outbound flight.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast
🏨 Accommodation: None (end of safari)
Why Pick This Travel Plan
Witness majestic wildlife in their natural habitats, from the diverse ecosystems of Arusha National Park to the legendary Serengeti plains
Experience true Tanzanian culture with visits to indigenous tribes like the Hadzabe and engaging with locals at the MtowaMbu village
Marvel at breathtaking sceneries like the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the endless plains of the Serengeti, where the Great Wildebeest Migration takes place
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The Perfect Blend of Culture and Safari Experiences
An exceptionally enriching journey through Tanzania, where you’ll uncover breathtaking landscapes, thrilling wildlife encounters, and rich cultural experiences. It’s the perfect blend of cultural immersion and wildlife adventure in Tanzania with this travel plan. Explore vibrant markets and tranquil lakeside retreats, discovering the rich tapestry of Tanzanian culture. Encounter majestic wildlife in Arusha National Park and Tarangire, then witness the vast savannas of the Serengeti and the ancient wonders of Ngorongoro Crater. With expert guides and comfortable accommodations, this journey ensures an unforgettable exploration of Tanzania’s diverse landscapes and cultural treasures.
Include in the Price
- Full board (breakfast, lunch & dinner) accommodation while on safari
- Bed and breakfast accommodation in Moshi
- Transfer to and from the airport
- Accommodation on arrival and departure day at Springlands Hotel or Similar
- Bush lunch in the Serengeti
- All game drives viewing in a custom built 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser
- All park and entrance fees
- Transportation with 4×4 vehicles with viewing roofs
- A professional English-speaking driver/guide during the safari
- Bottled water in safari vehicles
- Ngorongoro Crater car supplement fee
- Current Government taxes and levies
- 24-Hour support during the safari from our office in Moshi
- Travel Guarantee with the Swedish Kammarkollegiet »
Price Does Not Cover *
- Domestic or International flights
- Entry visa to Tanzania
- Travel and health insurance
- Meals, drinks, and excursions not described in the itinerary
- Any other items of a personal nature, laundry, telephone, and postage
- Masaai village tour & Olduvai Gorge Tour
- Balloon excursion in Tanzania
- Gratuities to your guide, hotel staff, and porters – Find guidelines in our Help Center
* Rest assured, we’re here to assist with anything not covered in the price. Your convenience is our priority.
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Accommodation
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Springlands Hotel
Highview Hotel
Serengeti Wild/Wildebeest Camp
Accommodation Upgrades
Please note that accommodation upgrades are exclusively available with our PRIVATE options.
Should you choose the group adventure, the standard – yet comfortable – accommodation will be provided.
Chanya Lodge
Endoro Lodge
Gran Melia Hotel, Arusha
Serengeti Safari Lodge
Ole Serai Luxury Camp, Moru Kopjes
Tarangire Kuro Treetop Lodge
Highview Coffee Lodge
Add-ons
Discover Africa with Our Exhilarating Activities. Pick and choose from our handpicked collection of activities and day trips to enrich your African travel plan with that special touch.
Tarangire Kuro Treetop Lodge
Luxury tents perched along the Baobab tree line, each tent designed with luxury beddings, en-suite bathroom with an indoor and outdoor shower and a private veranda with the perfect vantage point.
Strategically located on a towering Kopje hill it offers a breathtaking view of the Tarangire River and the path to the Silale swamp in the west—famous for attracting diverse wildlife all year round, thanks to its perennial water sources.
Ole Serai Luxury Camp, Moru Kopjes
Ideally located in the Central Seronera region of Serengeti National Park, near Moru Kopjes and Lake Magadi, this luxury camp is surrounded by hills and close to the Mbalageti/Seronera River and its diverse array of wildlife and a nearby hippo pool.
It features 20 well-appointed luxury tents, all en-suite with modern amenities, providing guests with panoramic views of nature and wildlife from the comfort of their beds or verandas.
Highview Coffee Lodge
This 8 cottage lodge comes with beautiful views over local hills and farmland, and is a gateway to Tanzania’s Northern circuit and local cultures, including Mbulu, Iraqw, Bushmen and Maasai tribes.
The lodge features 12 rooms, a pool, internet, a lounge with a bar and a fireplace, local and continental dinig, gardens, spa services and a gift shop.
Gran Melia Hotel, Arusha
This magnificent hotel Is located between the majestic Serengeti and Kilimanjaro National Parks, unveiling the natural beauty of Tanzania’s wilderness.
Enjoy an oasis of five-star luxury and comfort with unbeatable facilities, exclusive suites, international cuisine, spa, an infinity pool and a gym – it’s the ideal retreat for an exciting safari adventure or a luxurious business meeting.
Endoro Lodge
Luxury accommodations with elegant chalet-themed rooms with fireplaces and immersion tubs, a swimming pool, a well-stocked bar and conference facilites with a P.A system for over 40 people.
Welcome to privacy, tranquility and elegance.
Chanya Lodge
Chanya Lodge is located at the foothills of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, just outside Moshi in Tanzania. A convenient drive from the airport, it’s perfect for trekkers, tourists, families, and business visitors.
The residence offers 32 en-suite rooms, a large pool, a diverse cuisine restaurant, and beautiful grassy gardens.
Serengeti Wild/Wildebeest Camp
The Serengeti Wild Camp features 20 spacious, self-contained tents, offers a close-to-nature experience including hearing distant elephant trumpeting at night.
Nearby, the Serengeti Wildebeest Camps - an extra area with 10 similar tents, providing comfortable wildlife encounters in the heart of Serengeti National Park.
Both camps offer modern amenities like internet, bars, a multi-cuisine restaurant and special dining experiences, including bush meals.
Upgrade to Serengeti Safari Lodge or Ole Serai Luxury Camp, Moru Kopjes.
Serengeti Safari Lodge
Located in the Seronera Tana Spring Area of Serengeti National Park, Serengeti Safari Lodge offers 15 luxury self-contained tents with private facilites.
Enjoy a luxurious experience with amenities as a swimming pool, spa services, a restaurant with local and continental dishes, a bar with a fireplace, internet access and a gift shop.
Upgrade to Ole Serai Luxury Camp, Moru Kopjes.
Ikoma Wild Camp
This camp Is situated in the middle of Serengeti Ecosystem, between Grumeti and the Ikorongo Game reserve, and features a blend of 10 huts/Boma and 15 spacious, well-furnished tents with ensuite bathrooms.
Along with stunning views, the camp offers modern amenities like internet access, bar activities, sundowner cocktails, bush meals at private sites and the multi-cuisine restaurant provides a memorable dining experience alongside the impressive wildlife.
Upgrade to Serengeti Safari Lodge or Ole Serai Luxury Camp.
Highview Hotel
The hotel offers dining in its restaurant or in the serene garden, with a mix of local and international dishes served à la carte or buffet style. Packed lunches are available for day trips. In the lounge, relax with a drink, enjoy board games, internet access, or cultural shows. The gardens provide shaded seating and house an organic vegetable and fruit garden.
Guests can enjoy hiking around Moshi, with a mini-supermarket just 3 km away.
Upgrade to Highview Coffee Lodge or Endoro Lodge or Tarangire Kuro Treetop Lodge.
Springlands Hotel
Springlands Hotel in Moshi, 29 km from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO), offers accommodation with amenities like an outdoor pool, complimentary parking, a bar, 24-hour reception, and free WiFi. Continental or à la carte breakfast is served at the hotel.
Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, satellite TV, a kitchenette, dining area, and private bathroom with all essentials, including a kettle. Enjoy a hiking around Moshi, with a mini-supermarket just 3 km away.
Upgrade to Chanya Lodge or Gran Melia Hotel.
Kenzan Tented Luxury Camp
Located in Seronera, central Serengeti, this camp provides a peaceful stay in a wildlife-rich area. With essential amenities as luggage storage,and dining services including bush meals and a breakfast buffet. Activities as safaris and balloon rides can be provided.
Rooms feature comforts such as free Wi-Fi, safari showers, and mosquito nets, catering to both luxury and convenience.
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