Tanzania Cultural Safari
8 days—"8-Day Tanzania Cultural Safari Experience"
$2500-3000 USD
pp
Safari summary
We offer organized Tanzania Cultural Safaris that will immerse travelers in the real Tanzanian culture. The trip includes a visit to Chaga tribes, Masai tribes, and Hadzabes bushmen tribes.
Small groups of hadzabe bushmen live around lake eyasi. Their language resembles the click languages of other bushmen further south in the kalahari. Their small population was seriously threatened, in particular during the period when Julius Nyerere tried to introduce his ujuma policy. The tribe resisted the forcible settlement policies and nowadays most of their children have never seen a doctor or school – the bush provides for all their needs.
Tourists will see their simple bush homes where the tree canopy alone or a cave provides them shelter. They live entirely off the bush and from hunting, generally small antelopes and baboons. In rainy seasons, gazelles and antelopes come down from the Ngorongoro or Serengeti to their lush bush lands thereby offering them richer pickings. In the recent past, their hunting activities were resented by trophy hunters and tried to stop their “illegal” hunting.
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Walking safari—with armed guard | |
Activity level | Moderate activity | |
Best months | All months | |
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Accesibility |
This tour is modifiable for those with limited mobility.
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
- Photography safari—with professional guide
- Sightseeing | shopping | markets
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Arrive- Olpopongi Masai Village
Arrive at Kilimanjaro international airport. Drive to Olpopongi in the West Kilimanjaro region, 74 kilometres from the airport taking us through the beautiful outback of West Kilimanjaro. Depending on the season, you can see game like zebras and elephants. On a clear day, you will have amazing views of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. We arrive at Olpopongi Maasai Village a group of Maasai where the Village Chief welcomes you with refreshments. Overnight at the village. Full board meals.
Olpopongi Masai Village
Start your day with a guided walking safari to explore Maasai culture, enjoy traditional chai, and a local lunch. Continue with a bush excursion led by Maasai warriors, learning about medicinal plants, wildlife, and survival skills. In the evening, enjoy traditional singing and dancing, followed by a BBQ buffet under the stars. Stay overnight in a private Maasai home with full board meals.
Olpopongi Masai Village- Tengeru
After breakfast, head to Tengeru for a cultural tour, including visits to two local primary schools—one for children with disabilities and another for teacher training. Spend time with the children and learn about their daily lives. Visit a historic WWII-era stone quarry and Polish refugee cemetery. In the evening, return to Arusha for overnight accommodation at Mount Meru Hotel with full board meals.
Monduli Juu Cultural
After breakfast, we depart from Arusha with picnic lunch boxes and drive to Monduli. We start walking from there through a forest where an armed ranger will be guiding us. Buffalos, Elephants, and other wildlife can be seen in this forest. After lunch, we proceed to the summit of Monduli Mountain and enjoy the great views of Mount Kilimanjaro and Meru. Overnight at Enguik Village. Full board meals.
Lake Eyasi – Cultural Interaction
After breakfast, travel to Lake Eyasi for an afternoon of cultural interaction with the Tatoga tribe, guided by a local Tatoga host. Explore the rugged landscape on foot and meet the Hadzabe bushmen, who still practice traditional hunting and gathering. Learn about the Datoga people, known for their historical rivalry with the Maasai over grazing land. Overnight at Kisimangeda Tented Lodge with full board meals.
Lake Eyasi – Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
We start early in the morning for a hunting tour with the bushmen then back to the lodge for breakfast. Afterwards, we depart for Ngorongoro Crater seeing wildlife en route. You’ll stop briefly on one of the viewpoints on the rim of the crater to enjoy it splendid views. Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge. Full board meals.
Masai Village Visit- Olduvai Gorge
Drive to the Masai village with an optional stop- over at Olduvai Gorge – a famous historical site for a visit. A resident anthropologist will give a lecture about human evolution and life in this place 20 milion years ago. Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge– on the rim of the crater. Full board meals.
Mto wa Mbu – Arusha
After breakfast, drive to Mto wa mbu for a cultural tour. Mto Wa Mbu Village has a very active cultural program that seeks to show visitors the traditional way of life of the villagers . You can visit top spots in the area, taste Tanzanian foods, and experience authentic cultural interaction. There are a number of excellent walking, hiking and biking tours offered in the village ranging in length from a couple of hours to a full day. In the afternoon, we drive back to Arusha.
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