4 Days Wilderness Safaris & Cultural Experience
Trip overview
- Arrival: Kilimanjaro Airport
- Tarangire National park: Game drive
- Ngorongoro crater: Morning game drive
- Haadzabe bushmen: cultural experience
Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival - Kilimanjaro Airport – Arusha
Upon your arrival at the Kilimanjaro international airport, you will Meet and greet by our safari ground representative who will assist you with your luggage’s and later be transferred to your hotel in Arusha, Tanzania, where you’ll freshen up and relax. Enjoy dinner and spend the night at the hotel.
Accommodation: Moivaro lodge
Meal plan: Bead and Breakfast
Day 2: Arusha Town – Tarangire- Discover Tangarine
Tarangire National Park is a national park in Tanzania’s Manyara Region. The name of the park originates from the Tarangire River that crosses the park. The Tarangire River is the primary source of fresh water for wild animals in the Tarangire Ecosystem during the annual dry season. The Tarangire Ecosystem is defined by the long-distance migration of wildebeest and zebras. During the dry season thousands of animals concentrate in Tarangire National Park from the surrounding wet-season dispersal and calving areas.
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before checking out. later, head to Tarangire National Park, which is about a 2.5 to 3-hour drive by road. Once you arrive,spend the day exploring Tarangire’s rich wildlife, known for its large herds of elephants, iconic baobab trees, and diverse animal species like lions, giraffes, and zebras. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park, after lunch break, continue your game drive directing on the Tarangire River area a hotspot for wildlife. After your Tarangire adventure, head toward the Karatu region for Dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: karatu Tented lodge
Meal plan: full board
Day 3: Explore Ngorongoro Crater
The Ngorongoro Crater, located in northern Tanzania, is a large volcanic caldera formed around 2-3 million years ago. It is one of the most famous wildlife conservation areas in the world, often referred to as the “Garden of Eden.” The crater is home to a rich variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, zebras, and rhinos, making it a prime safari destination. Its unique ecosystem supports both grasslands and forests, and the floor of the crater is a natural enclosure that ensures a high density of animals. Ngorongoro is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, noted for its natural beauty and ecological importance.
Start your day with an early breakfast and a scenic drive to the Ngorongoro Crater border. Descend into the crater as the sun rises, bringing the wildlife to life. Look for the Big Five (lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, and leopards) along with zebras, wildebeest, and cheetahs. The cool morning is the best time to spot animals. Your game drive will take you through grasslands, forests, and salt pans, where flamingos often gather. After a few hours of wildlife viewing, enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater before continuing your exploration. In the afternoon, ascend back to the crater border, leaving with unforgettable memories of this natural wonder. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge in karatu region
Accommodation: Karatu tented lodge
Meal plan: Full board
Day 4: Haadzabe Bushmen And Transfer Back to Arusha Town
Start your day with an early breakfast at 6 AM, then depart to lake Eyasi for a Hadzaabe bushmen cultural experience, one of Tanzania’s most fascinating indigenous tribes. This unique visit will offer you a chance to learn about their ancient way of life, including: hunting with bows and arrows, foraging for food, and their traditional customs. Spend a few hours interacting with them, join them and in their morning hunting; learn how to make fire without matches; Learn a few words of their click language, and gain insights into their rich culture and survival skills in the harsh bush environment. After this enriching experience, begin your journey back to Arusha in the afternoon, with a scenic drive that takes around 3 to 4 hours. you’ll have an enroute stopover for lunch. You’ll arrive in Arusha town in the afternoon hours.
Meal plan: Breakfast & lunch
What's Included?
- Airport transfer Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha upon arrival.
- Full Board Accommodation on safari
- Single room supplement applies (a single room supplement will be charged if you book a shared room and no one else is sharing with you).
- Transfers as per program with Game drives with unlimited mileage on safari (within the park opening hours), sharing a 4×4 safari vehicle.
- Site Inspection visits as specified in the itinerary.
- All Government fees applicable in the National Parks and Conservation Areas
- All fees related to the visit to Haadzabe tribe at Lake Eyasi.
- Mineral water in the safari vehicle.
- Professional English-speaking Driver/Guide on safari.