6 Days Mid-Range Best of Tanzania & Culture
ID: GYG857392-1355661
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
6 days
Description
Embark on a 6-day safari to experience the best of Tanzania. Visit the iconic Serengeti National Park, see the Big 5, and immerse in the Hadzabe culture.
Experience the best of Tanzania on a 6-day safari. Witness breathtaking wildlife in the midst of some of the most diverse landscapes, including monkeys in the forest, lions in trees, and elephants traveling through the bush.
Day 1: Arrive Kilimanjaro International Airport
Welcome to Tanzania
Day 2:
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Morning: Tarangire National Park is named after Tarangire River that flows through its borders. One of its main highlights undoubtedly the large herds of majestic elephants, who thrive in the abundant food source available, making them bigger, and stronger than in any other place.
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater Tour to Serengeti National Park
Morning: We drive through the Ngorongoro conservation before descending, 610 meters down to the grasslands of the crater floor, an area of about 265 square kilometers. Despite its small size, the Crater is a Big 5 country and the openness of the terrain means easy and rewarding game viewing. You will spend the day exploring the crater floor, stopping to picnic on the grasslands amidst the grazing herds. Formed by a massive volcanic eruption, the world’s largest intact and un-flooded caldera provides a year-round home to an astonishing 25,000 large mammals including black rhino, wildebeest, and zebra along with Africa’s densest concentrations of hyena
Day 4: Explore the Serengeti National Park
Morning: We’ll set out to explore the vast expanse of the Serengeti, where the wildlife sightings are typically at their peak in the early mornings and late afternoons, when the temperature cools. The multitude and diversity of wildlife species in this huge protected area are unrivaled anywhere on the planet. Serengeti, in fact, is the Maasai word that means “endless plain.” We’ll return to camp in between game-viewing drives for lunch.
Day 5: Serengeti National Park (Central) to Ngorongoro Highland.
The Serengeti is truly spectacular. It is famous for its vast open grasslands, which allow excellent wildlife sightings. The Serengeti’s climate and vegetation have remained largely untouched for millions of years. While it boasts abundant wildlife, it is perhaps best known for its annual great migration. Vast numbers of wildebeest, accompanied by large numbers of zebra and antelope, move in an annual pattern, constantly seeking fresh grazing.
Day 6: Lake Eyasi (Bushmen) to Arusha
A day in the old days, where we’ll immerse ourselves in the ancient traditions of the Hadzabe and Datoga people. We’ll start by visiting the Hadzabe, also known as the Bushmen of Lake Eyasi, renowned for their hunter-gatherer lifestyle. In their arid landscape of savanna woodland, we’ll explore Hadzabe hiding caves, join in fruit gathering and wild honey collection, and test our skills with their traditional bow and arrow. If luck is on our side, we might even witness a successful hunt, with the hunters sharing the meat among themselves and taking some home for their families.
Highlights
- Experience the best of Tanzania's wildlife and landscapes on a 6-day safari
- Marvel at the huge number of elephants in Tarangire National Park
- Get the chance to see the Big 5 and immerse in the Hadzabe culture
- Visit the iconic Serengeti National Park, home to 3 million animals
- See lions in trees, elephants traveling through the bush, and a variety of animals inside a collapsed volcano
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Expect early morning starts to maximize wildlife viewing.
Be prepared for rough terrains during game drives.
Respect wildlife and maintain a safe distance.
Cultural visits are optional but highly recommended for a full experience.
Check visa requirements for Tanzania prior to travel.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.