Safari and cultural activity

5 days—Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Eyasi short gateway.

$1209-2700 USD

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Safari summary

This Tanzanian safari has recently been included in our list of tours and uniquely offers tours to the rugged Lake Eyasi. The first day is spent in the majestic Tarangire National Park, where you have the chance to view ancient baobab trees and large herds of elephants. The following day you will study the local Hadzabe and Datooga tribes, residing in Lake Eyasi. An untouched culture, these tribes live according to ancient customs and traditions, hunting and gathering and living off the land. The third day is spent at the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO heritage site famous for its own ecosystem and endangered animals.

This itinerary is a perfect combination of price and quality; guests stay in comfortable lodges and hotels throughout the tour. A professional driver-guide will lead your trip through the African bush and be able to answer any questions about the unique African wildlife you will see on a safari in Tanzania.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Ngorongoro Crater Tarangire

Fine details

Safari highlights

Bushman | tribal visits

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

Arrival

The group arrives at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO). Participants are met by a representative of EAS Guides and transferred to a hotel in Arusha. Note: The hotel cost only includes breakfast. Check-in starts at 2:00 PM.

Meru View Lodge in Arusha.

Arusha - Tarangire National Park.

Tarangire

In the morning after breakfast (around 7:30 AM) your safari guide will arrive at the hotel and inform the receptionist that he is waiting for you. After meeting up with your driver you will travel to Tarangire National Park, and by 10:00 AM you will already be on your first safari! In this park, you have the chance to see lots of wild Tanzanian animals (lions, buffalos, giraffes, zebras, etc.)

Marera Valley Lodge in Karatu

Karatu - Lake Eyasi

Early wake-up time, breakfast, and travel to Lake Eyasi with a visit to Hadzabe (Bushman) village, where you can watch their daily life and participate in the real hunt with them. In the afternoon you will have a break and the driver will give you hot cooked lunch. After this stop, the safari will continue, and by evening you will be transferred to a hotel located on the edge of the Ngorongoro volcanic crater.

Marera Valley Lodge in Karatu.

Karatu - Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro is one of the most famous and interesting of Tanzania's national parks because here you can find the greatest number of different animal species per square kilometer. You will have the chance to see buffalo, elephants, lions, wildebeests, zebras, hippopotamus, and feline species such as caracals and servals. The luckiest travelers might even see a rhinoceros, an animal whose numbers are rapidly declining.

Marera Valley Lodge in Karatu.

International Departure.

Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport. Note: Hotel check-out is at 11:00 AM. In case you need a late check-out because of an evening flight, you have the option to extend your hotel stay till 6:00 PM for an extra fee.

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