7 Day Tanzania Culture, History & Big Five Safari

This 7 Day Tanzania Culture, History & Big Five Safari is designed for travelers who want more than just wildlife — it is a journey into the heart of Tanzania’s landscapes, cultures, and human story.

Departure: Daily departures

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Arusha → Tarangire National Park – Game Drive

   Your adventure begins with a morning pick-up from Arusha, Moshi, or Kilimanjaro Airport. Drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive baobabs and large elephant herds. Enjoy a full-day game drive spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and over 400 bird species.

2. Day 2

   Lake Manyara National Park → Mto wa Mbu Cultural Tour

   After breakfast, visit Lake Manyara National Park, home to tree-climbing lions, hippos, elephants, flamingos, and lush forest. Later, enjoy a guided cultural tour of Mto wa Mbu Village, where you’ll visit banana farms, rice fields, local markets, and enjoy traditional hot lunch. This is one of Tanzania’s most diverse cultural hubs.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Stay: Country lodge Karatu, Eileen Trees Karatu, Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

3. Day 3

   Serengeti National Park

   This morning, you will depart from Karatu to the iconic Serengeti National Park, Sit back and relax while you are driving through Ngorongoro Conservation area, Upon arrival, your guide will take you on a Game drive and Pic nic Lunch, en route to your Tented camp. Spend the Evening relaxing, soaking in the views, and enjoy the Sunset.

4. Day 4

   Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive

   Spend the day exploring the legendary Serengeti, home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and the famous Great Migration herds (seasonal). Enjoy a full-day game drive with a delicious picnic lunch in the bush. In the evening, On this day you can opt to Start with Balloon safari in the Morning ( Can be arranged in Advance )

5. Day 5

   Serengeti → Olduvai Gorge → Ngorongoro Crater Rim

   After breakfast, drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop at Olduvai Gorge, one of the most important paleoanthropological sites in the world. Visit the museum and learn about early human origins before continuing to your lodge on the crater rim. Enjoy stunning sunset views overlooking the Ngorongoro Crater.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Stay: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, Mawe Serengeti Camp, Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

6. Day 6

   Ngorongoro Crater Safari → Lake Eyasi

   Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact caldera and home to the Big Five. Enjoy a half-day game drive spotting lions, black rhinos, elephants, hippos, and more than 25,000 animals. In the afternoon, drive to Lake Eyasi for your cultural adventure. Overnight: Lake Eyasi Lodge

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Stay: Lake Eyasi safari Lodge, Lake Eyasi safari Lodge, Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

7. Day 7

   Visit Hadzabe Tribe & Datoga Tribe → Return to Arusha

   Start early with a visit to the Hadzabe Tribe, one of the last hunter-gatherer communities in Africa, get a chance to meet with famous Chaba and Dudukwe. Join them on a traditional morning hunt, learn their fire-making techniques, and experience their unique click-language. Afterward, visit the Datoga Tribe, known for their blacksmithing craft and traditional jewelry making. Later, drive back to Arusha, where you’re cultural and wildlife safari ends. Download Brochure Start planning your Safari Total Cost Per Person Available until 40 days before departure Minimum - 2 Pax required $3,600Deposit: $250

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch