Duration
5 days
Tour type
Private tour
Group size
1-12 people
Physical level
Moderate
Customizable
Yes, request changes
Minimum age
3 years
Languages
English, Swahili
Airport transfer
Included in the price
Extra accommodation
Can be arranged for an extra cost
Discover Tanzania beyond the traditional safari on a private 5-day journey combining spectacular wildlife, authentic cultural encounters and some of Northern Tanzania's most remarkable landscapes. Begin your adventure in Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephants, ancient baobab trees and diverse wildlife. Continue to the Lake Eyasi area for an opportunity to meet members of the Hadzabe and Datoga communities and learn about traditional ways of life. Your journey then continues to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you will descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable wildlife experience. Finish your adventure with a visit to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its scenic landscapes, birdlife and diverse wildlife. This itinerary is designed for travelers who want to experience more than wildlife viewing. It combines game drives, cultural interaction, local traditions, photography and beautiful natural environments in one memorable journey. Travel comfortably in a private safari vehicle with an experienced local guide and stay in carefully selected mid-range accommodation. Travel with Nature Pulse Expeditions and Explore Beyond Borders.
$1,950Per person
Trip type
Vehicle-based game drives, no walking or hiking required
Fitness level
Moderate fitness needed for uneven terrain and several hours of walking per day
Age
Family-friendly from age 3
Health notes
Standard travel health precautions apply; no special medical requirements.
After breakfast, depart from Arusha and travel toward Tarangire National Park, one of Northern Tanzania's most rewarding wildlife destinations. Enter the park and begin your game drive through landscapes of open savannah, seasonal wetlands and impressive baobab trees. Tarangire is particularly famous for its large elephant populations. During the game drive, you may also encounter giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, antelopes, lions and numerous bird species. Enjoy lunch before continuing your wildlife exploration. In the late afternoon, leave the park and continue toward the Karatu area for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, travel toward Lake Eyasi for an authentic cultural experience with two of Tanzania's distinctive indigenous communities, the Hadzabe and Datoga. Spend time learning about the traditional lifestyle, customs and daily activities of the communities. Depending on the day's arrangements, the experience may include observing traditional hunting practices with Hadzabe community members and learning about Datoga traditions, metalworking and pastoral culture. The experience is led with respect for local communities and focuses on learning and cultural exchange rather than simply observing. Enjoy lunch before continuing your cultural experience and exploring the surrounding landscapes. Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, leave the Lake Eyasi area and continue toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Travel through changing landscapes as you approach the Ngorongoro Highlands, with opportunities to enjoy scenic views and observe rural Tanzanian life along the way. Arrive at your accommodation in the Karatu area and enjoy a relaxed afternoon after the previous day's cultural experience. Your guide will brief you about the following day's Ngorongoro Crater safari before dinner.
Rise early and travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a spectacular wildlife experience inside the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater and explore its diverse habitats on a game drive. The crater supports an exceptional concentration of wildlife, offering opportunities to see lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, elephants and many other species. With luck, you may also encounter the endangered black rhinoceros. Enjoy a picnic lunch in a designated area before continuing your crater exploration. In the afternoon, ascend from the crater and return to your accommodation in Karatu for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, travel to Lake Manyara National Park for your final wildlife experience. Explore the park's varied landscapes, including woodland, grassland and areas surrounding the lake. Lake Manyara is home to elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, baboons and a wide variety of birdlife. Continue your game drive before enjoying lunch and beginning your journey back to Arusha. Arrive in Arusha in the late afternoon or early evening, where your Tanzania safari and cultural adventure comes to an end.
Starts in Arusha, Tanzania, ends in Arusha, Tanzania.
Tanzania
Other stops
What's arranged for you to sleep and eat each night of the trip.
No accommodation
No accommodation
What this operator recommends bringing on the trip.
The tour starts in Arusha, Tanzania. Pickup is available from hotels, lodges and residences within Arusha. Travelers arriving through Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) can arrange airport transfers. Please provide your flight details in advance if an airport transfer is required.
Per person, based on group size. Request a quote for an exact price for your dates.
| Season | 1 to 1 people | 2 to 3 people | 4 to 5 people | 6 to 6 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group size | 1 to 1 | 2 to 3 | 4 to 5 | 6 to 6 |
| Per person (adult) | $3,100 | $2,650 | $2,150 | $1,950 |
| Per person (child) | — | $1,990 | $1,620 | $1,470 |
