6-Day Tanzania Heritage & Wildlife Safari

Day 1: Arusha – Maasai Highlands (Monduli)

Your cultural adventure begins with a scenic drive to the Monduli Highlands, home to the legendary Maasai. You’ll be welcomed into a traditional boma where elders share oral histories, demonstrate fire-making, and introduce you to the famed Adumu dance. Learn the rhythms, beliefs, and lifestyle of Tanzania’s most iconic tribe.

Overnight: Eco-lodge in Monduli

Day 2: Monduli – Lake Eyasi (Hadzabe Experience)

Travel to the remote lands of Lake Eyasi, where the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers still live much as they have for centuries. Join a bushwalk, learn about hunting with bows and foraging, and discover their unique click language. In the afternoon, visit the Datoga blacksmiths, known for their decorative beadwork and iron-forging skills.

Overnight: Lake Eyasi cultural lodge

Day 3: Lake Eyasi – Ngorongoro Highlands

Ascend to the lush Ngorongoro Highlands, a fertile region dotted with local farming villages. Enjoy a gentle hike on the crater rim, take in panoramic views, and visit a local cultural centre to learn about multiple Tanzanian ethnic groups.

Overnight: Lodge near Ngorongoro

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Serengeti

Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day safari. Spot elephants, lions, rhinos and more in this natural amphitheatre. Later, travel to the Serengeti Plains, stopping at the Olduvai Gorge Museum, where early human fossils were discovered.

Overnight: Serengeti tented camp or lodge

Day 5: Full-Day Serengeti Safari + Cultural Extension

Enjoy a full day exploring the Serengeti ecosystem, home to the Great Migration and unrivalled big cat sightings. Optional cultural extension: visit a Maasai village near the park boundary for insights into their coexistence with wildlife.

Overnight: Serengeti camp/lodge

Day 6: Serengeti – Arusha Departure

Enjoy a final morning game drive or scenic flight back to Arusha. Depending on your schedule, we can arrange a visit to a local craft market or community project before transfer to the airport.

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🧭 Tour Highlights

• ✨ Meet the Maasai, Hadzabe, Datoga, and Chaga communities

• 🦁 Safari in Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti National Park

• 🏕️ Stay in authentic cultural lodges and eco-friendly camps

• 🥘 Traditional meals, village storytelling, and hands-on crafts

• 🛡️ Responsible travel: all visits support local communities