Duration
5 days
Tour type
Private tour
Group size
1-20 people
Physical level
Moderate
Customizable
Yes, request changes
Minimum age
3 years
Languages
English, French, Swahili, Spanish, German, Italian
Extra accommodation
Can be arranged for an extra cost
Embark on a profound 5-day cultural expedition designed to connect you deeply with Tanzania's most iconic indigenous communities. Journey into the remote landscapes around Lake Eyasi to live and hunt alongside the ancient Hadzabe hunter-gatherers and visit traditional Datoga artisans. Continue to the breathtaking Ngorongoro highlands to experience the vibrant pastoralist lifestyle, dances, and bomas of the legendary Maasai people, complemented by a magnificent wildlife game drive inside the famous Ngorongoro Crater.
$1,650Per person
Trip type
Vehicle-based game drives, no walking or hiking required
Fitness level
Suitable for all fitness levels, most of the day is spent seated in the vehicle
Age
No age restriction, suitable for all ages
Health notes
No altitude or physical exertion concerns. Standard travel health precautions for East Africa apply.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or be picked up from your hotel in Arusha or Moshi by your professional guide. Board your comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle and enjoy a scenic drive heading west towards the Rift Valley escarpment and the shores of Lake Eyasi. Along the way, enjoy views of the changing landscapes and local Tanzanian village life. Arrive at your lodge near Lake Eyasi in the late afternoon just in time to relax, watch a beautiful sunset over the lake, and enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.
Rise early before dawn to join the ancient Hadzabe hunter-gatherers on a traditional morning hunting and foraging excursion in the bush. Learn their unique click-language, witness their tracking skills, and try your hand at archery. Afterward, visit a nearby Datoga village to see traditional metal smiths crafting spears, arrowheads, and jewelry using recycled brass and copper. Return to your lodge in the afternoon to relax by the pool or enjoy the serene environment, followed by dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, depart Lake Eyasi and drive up the scenic Rift Valley escarpment into the lush highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, visit an authentic Maasai boma to experience their rich pastoralist traditions, vibrant traditional dances, beadwork, and learn about their unique way of life living alongside wildlife. In the afternoon, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable afternoon game drive across the lush caldera floor teeming with elephants, lions, zebras, and rhinos. Proceed to your lodge on or near the crater rim for dinner and an overnight stay.
Spend a full day fully immersed in the vibrant pastoralist lifestyle of the Maasai people in the Ngorongoro highlands. Participate in daily cultural activities such as learning how to herd cattle, building traditional mud houses (bomas), crafting intricate beadwork alongside Maasai women, and listening to traditional storytelling and mesmerizing jumping dances (adumu). Enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the breathtaking highland landscapes and spend a peaceful evening around the campfire sharing cultural insights with your hosts before dinner and overnight.
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your lodge while taking in your final morning views of the majestic highlands. Afterward, check out and begin your scenic return journey back towards Moshi or Arusha, stopping along the way at local craft markets or viewpoints to pick up unique souvenirs. Enjoy a hot lunch on the way before being dropped off at your hotel or directly at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your departure flight, concluding your deeply enriching 5-day cultural adventure.
Starts in moshi, ends in moshi.
Tanzania
Other stops
What's arranged for you to sleep and eat each night of the trip.
No accommodation
What this operator recommends bringing on the trip.
Your cultural journey begins with a pick-up from your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) by your professional driver-guide in a custom 4x4 safari vehicle. All ground transport to Lake Eyasi, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and local tribal villages is seamlessly organized for your comfort.
Daniel Michael,
United State
A huge thank you to Tanzania Daily Tours & Safari for an extraordinary 5-day Hadzabe and Maasai cultural safari! From tracking with the Hadzabe bushmen to learning Maasai traditions and taking in incredible wildlife scenery, every single day exceeded our expectations. The team's professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail made this trip flawless. We highly recommend them to anyone visiting Tanzania
