11-Day Tanzania Cultural and Wildlife Adventures

Introduction and Overview

Discover the heart of Tanzania with Safe and Love Safaris on this 11-day Cultural and Wildlife Adventure. Immerse yourself in the traditions of the Maasai and Hadzabe tribes, track the Big Five across Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara, and unwind on the pristine beaches of Zanzibar. This journey blends authentic cultural encounters with thrilling safaris and a tropical finale, creating memories that last a lifetime.

Adventure Highlights

• Maasai village visit with traditional dances
• Hunting with the Hadzabe bushmen
• Big Five sightings in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
• Elephant herds in Tarangire National Park
• Flamingo flocks at Lake Manyara
• Spice tour and Stone Town exploration in Zanzibar
• Beach relaxation on Zanzibar’s white sands

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Relax with a welcome drink, enjoy dinner, and rest before your adventure begins.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Arusha Hotel (e.g., Arusha Coffee Lodge)

Day 2: Arusha to Maasai Village

Drive to a Maasai village near Arusha (1-2 hours). Experience a traditional welcome, learn about Maasai life, and enjoy a dance performance. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Lodge near Arusha

Day 3: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Travel to Tarangire National Park (2-3 hours). Enjoy an afternoon game drive, spotting elephants, lions, and baobab trees. Stay overnight at a lodge with dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge (or similar)

Day 4: Tarangire to Lake Eyasi - Hadzabe Tribe

Drive to Lake Eyasi (3-4 hours) to visit the Hadzabe bushmen. Join them for a morning hunt, learn their survival skills, and visit the Datoga tribe. Overnight at a nearby lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Lake Eyasi Lodge (or similar)

Day 5: Lake Eyasi to Serengeti National Park

Travel to Serengeti National Park (4-5 hours) via Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive for an afternoon game drive, spotting cheetahs, giraffes, and more. Dinner and overnight at a lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge (or similar)

Day 6: Full Day in Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. Track the Great Migration (seasonal) and the Big Five. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge (or similar)

Day 7: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area (3-4 hours). Check into a lodge on the crater rim, relax with a sundowner, and enjoy dinner with views of the crater below.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (or similar)

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara

Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive, spotting rhinos and lions. After lunch, drive to Lake Manyara National Park (2 hours) for an afternoon game drive, seeing flamingos and tree-climbing lions. Overnight at a lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge (or similar)

Day 9: Lake Manyara to Zanzibar

Drive to Arusha (3 hours) for a short flight to Zanzibar (1 hour, included). Arrive in Stone Town, check into your hotel, and relax with dinner by the Indian Ocean.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Zanzibar Serena Hotel (or similar)

Day 10: Zanzibar - Stone Town and Spice Tour

Explore Stone Town’s historic streets in the morning, visiting markets and the House of Wonders. In the afternoon, take a spice tour to discover Zanzibar’s aromatic plantations. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Zanzibar Serena Hotel (or similar)

Day 11: Zanzibar Beach and Departure

Spend the morning relaxing on Zanzibar’s white-sand beaches or swimming in the turquoise waters. After lunch, transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your departure, concluding your Tanzanian adventure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: None

Tour Price

The total cost for the 11-Day Tanzania Cultural and Wildlife Adventures is $4,200 per person (based on double occupancy). This includes accommodations, meals, game drives, cultural visits, and the Zanzibar flight as listed in the itinerary.