6-Day Tanzania Safari & Hadzabe Cultural Tour

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From $2,333 USD

Duration

6 Days / 5 Nights

Difficult Level

Medium

Minimum Age

6 Years

Best time

All year round

Tour Overview

Embark on a six-day journey that offers a truly holistic Tanzanian adventure, expertly blending premier wildlife viewing with profound cultural connection. This mid-range private tour, operated by Licaon Safaris, takes you through the iconic Northern Circuit—from the elephant herds of Tarangire and the legendary plains of the Serengeti to the dense wildlife haven of the Ngorongoro Crater and the diverse Lake Manyara. The defining feature of this itinerary is a dedicated day of immersion with the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes at Lake Eyasi, providing a rare and humbling window into ancient ways of life. Designed for families and small groups seeking both natural wonders and human heritage, this tour offers comfort, flexibility, and an unforgettable encounter with the soul of Tanzania.

At a Glance

The Highlights of Your Journey

Elephants & Baobabs

Tarangire is famous for its giant baobab trees and herds of elephants, often hundreds strong, gathering along the Tarangire River with lions, giraffes and zebras.

Serengeti Game Drives

Explore the endless plains of the Serengeti, where lions, cheetahs and leopards hunt among vast herds of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles.

The Ngorongoro Crater

Descend 600 metres into the world's largest intact volcanic caldera for a full day among lions, elephants, buffalo and rare black rhinos, with a picnic by a hippo pool.

Hadzabe Cultural Encounter

Join the Hadzabe, one of Africa's last hunter-gatherer peoples, on a dawn hunt at Lake Eyasi, and visit the Datoga blacksmiths who craft tools by hand.

Tree-Climbing Lions

Search Lake Manyara's groundwater forest and lakeshore for its famous tree-climbing lions, elephants, huge baboon troops and flocks of flamingos and pelicans.

The Big Five & Beyond

Look for lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo, plus cheetahs, giraffes, hippos and the stunning birdlife of East Africa.

Itinerary details

Day 1

Tarangire

Your safari begins as you are picked up from your Arusha lodge and journey to Tarangire National Park, carrying picnic lunches for the day. The park is a landscape of dramatic beauty, defined by ancient baobab trees and the life-sustaining Tarangire River, which attracts spectacular concentrations of wildlife, especially during the dry season. Your full-day game drive places you among the park’s famous elephant herds and offers chances to see lions, leopards resting in acacias, giraffes, buffalo, and a stunning array of birdlife.

After a day of exploration among these gentle giants and ancient trees, you’ll exit the park and travel a short distance to your first comfortable bush camp. You will spend the night at Africa Safari Manyara Escarpment Camp, a well-appointed mid-range tented camp where you can relax by the pool, enjoy dinner, and settle into the rhythm of safari life under the vast African sky.

Day 2

Serengeti

After an early breakfast, you’ll depart for the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. The drive itself is an adventure, transitioning through varied landscapes as you journey toward the iconic golden grasslands. Upon entering the park, your wildlife viewing begins immediately. You’ll stop for lunch at a scenic spot before continuing your afternoon game drive in the Central Serengeti, searching for the great herds and the predators that follow them.

The Serengeti is famed for the Great Migration, but its resident wildlife ensures thrilling sightings year-round. You’ll arrive at your accommodation as the sun begins to set. Your home in the wilderness for the next two nights is Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp, a comfortable mid-range tented camp situated right inside the Central Serengeti, offering you an authentic and immersive bush experience.

Serengeti Kati Kati Camp

Day 3

Central Serengeti

Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the vast and breathtaking Serengeti ecosystem at your own pace. With your private guide and vehicle, you have the freedom to tailor the day to your interests. You may choose a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch, venturing far across the plains to track the movements of the great herds and their attendant predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards.

Alternatively, you can opt for a more relaxed pace with separate morning and afternoon drives, returning to camp for lunch and a midday rest. This flexibility allows for patient wildlife photography, birdwatching, or simply absorbing the profound scale and beauty of one of Earth’s last great wilderness areas. You’ll return for a second night at the Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp, sharing stories of the day’s adventures.

Serengeti Kati Kati Camp

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you’ll bid farewell to the Serengeti and travel east to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Carrying picnic lunches, you will descend the steep walls into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. This natural amphitheater creates a unique, self-contained ecosystem often called “Africa’s Garden of Eden,” where an astonishing concentration of wildlife lives year-round.

Your game drive on the crater floor is a spectacular experience. You’ll have an excellent chance to spot the endangered black rhino, alongside large prides of lion, herds of elephant and buffalo, and thousands of flamingos on the soda lake. After a full day of exploration in this breathtaking setting, you’ll ascend the crater and return to the familiar comfort of the Country Lodge Karatu for your overnight stay.

Day 5

Lake Eyasi

Today offers a profound shift from wildlife to a living cultural heritage. After breakfast, you’ll drive to the shores of Lake Eyasi to spend the day with two of Tanzania’s most remarkable indigenous communities. First, you’ll meet the Hadzabe tribe, one of the last true hunter-gatherer societies on Earth. You’ll have the rare privilege of accompanying the men on a traditional hunt using bows and arrows, learning about their ancient techniques and unique click-based language.

In the afternoon, you’ll visit the neighboring Datoga tribe, skilled blacksmiths known for crafting tools and jewelry from recycled metals. You’ll witness their craftsmanship and learn about their pastoralist culture. After this immersive and humbling experience, you’ll take a walk along Lake Eyasi before returning to the Country Lodge Karatu for your final night, reflecting on a day that connected you with traditions spanning millennia.

Day 6

Lake Manyara National Park

On your final safari day, you’ll explore the compact and diverse Lake Manyara National Park. Nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, the park is famous for its unique tree-climbing lions and large troops of baboons. Your morning game drive will also reveal elephants in the lush forest, giraffes, hippos in the lake, and over 400 species of birds, including seasonal flocks of flamingos.

Following your game drive and a picnic lunch, you’ll begin your journey back to Arusha. You’ll be dropped off in the city in the late afternoon, marking the end of your six-day adventure that beautifully wove together the wild wonders and ancient cultures of Northern Tanzania.

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Price includes

All meals and accommodations during the entire safari
A very high quality safari land cruiser with pop-up roof
A professional English speaking safari guide
Unlimited mineral water during the entire safari
Kilimanjaro tea/coffee during game drive
All park fees for all the national parks
Unlimited game drives
All transfers
Flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
Zanzibar activities as in the itinerary
Mto wa mbu cultural walk
Flying doctors rescue cover

Price excludes

Visas
International flights
Lodge and Guides Tips
Drinks at the lodges
All personal related