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Mid-RangeTanzania

Hadzabe, Datoga and Maasai cultural encounters with Mara River migration viewing.

Duration
8 Days
Style
Mid-Range
Country
Tanzania
Format
Private
The Journey

8 days · Mid-Range

Traverse Tanzania's most extraordinary landscapes, connecting three iconic tribes: the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers, Datoga metalworkers and Maasai warriors. Experience the Great Wildebeest Migration and the unique terrain of the Ngorongoro Crater with guides who offer insight into animal behaviour and tribal traditions.

Lake Eyasi Ngorongoro Crater Northern Serengeti Mara River Central Serengeti

At a glance

8
Days
7
Nights
4
Places to stay
Private
Group

Where you'll stay

  • Kahawa House
  • Ngorongoro Farm House
  • Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
  • Mara Under Canvas
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Your Route

5 stops across Tanzania & Kenya

  1. 1ArushaDay 1
  2. 2Lake EyasiDay 2
  3. 3Ngorongoro CraterDays 2–7
  4. 4SerengetiDays 3–6
  5. 5Masai MaraDays 4–5
Day by Day

Every day is flexible — we tune the pace, lodges and game drives to you.

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Arusha

    Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and transfer to your hotel in Arusha for a first tranquil night in Tanzania.

    Where you stay

    Kahawa House

    Meals

    Bed and breakfast

  2. Day 2

    Hadzabe Bushmen at Lake Eyasi

    Join a hunt with the Hadzabe, one of the last hunter-gatherer peoples in East Africa. Watch them read every clue (an upturned stone, a line of droppings, a slight indent in the grass) as they stalk a small antelope with homemade bow and arrow, in a full day of cultural immersion.

    Where you stay

    Ngorongoro Farm House

    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

  3. Day 3

    Ngorongoro Crater and on to the Serengeti

    Enjoy the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with an incredible concentration of wildlife. After lunch, leave the crater and descend into the Serengeti National Park, with endless plains stretching to the horizon.

    Where you stay

    Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

  4. Day 4

    The Mara River Crossing

    Head to Kogatende in the northern Serengeti to witness the Great Migration and the Mara River crossings.

    Where you stay

    Mara Under Canvas

    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

  5. Day 5

    Witnessing the Great Migration

    Continue north in Kogatende to experience the phenomenal river crossings, watching these magnificent animals navigate the waterways.

    Where you stay

    Mara Under Canvas

    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

  6. Day 6

    Central Serengeti

    Depart the northern Serengeti on a scenic drive towards the central Serengeti, where granite kopjes shelter a variety of wildlife.

    Where you stay

    Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

  7. Day 7

    Maasai Cultural Visit

    After an early game drive, leave the Serengeti and drive through the highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Visit a traditional Maasai village to witness daily rituals and browse the craft centre for handmade crafts, and learn about their pastoralist way of life, dance and clothing.

    Where you stay

    Ngorongoro Farm House

    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

  8. Day 8

    Farewell Safari

    After breakfast, an easy drive to Kilimanjaro International Airport in time for your flight home.

Investment

Rates are in US dollars, per person sharing, based on the lodges in this itinerary. We'll confirm exact pricing for your dates and party.

Per person sharing

$3,750

USD

Per person sharing, USD (July to October). Prices are guides and may change with season, availability and exchange rates. See our terms for payment and cancellation details.

The Details

Included

  • All transfers according to program
  • Safari costing includes 18% VAT
  • English-speaking safari guide
  • Entrance fees to all national parks
  • Concession fee
  • Crater service fee
  • Accommodation according to program
  • Full board during safari
  • 2 litres of mineral water per person per day on safari; tea; coffee
  • Driver/guide and vehicle without km limit

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Drinks (if not mentioned above)
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses (such as souvenirs)
  • Excursions not included in the program (e.g. Serengeti balloon safari)
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