A morning hunting and gathering with Hadzabe bushmen at Lake Eyasi.
A visit to the Datoga blacksmiths and a Maasai boma, with community guides.
Wildlife in Tarangire, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, all in one loop.
Overview
Wildlife is only part of Tanzania. This nine-day trip is built around the people of the northern Rift Valley, whose lives and land are tied to the parks you visit.
The community visits are led by local guides, and the fees go directly to the families involved. We ask you to be respectful and to ask before photographing people. See Lake Eyasi and Mto wa Mbu.
A meeting at the airport, a transfer to your hotel in Arusha and a briefing on the days ahead.
Day2Mto wa Mbu bike tour and Maasai bomaMto wa Mbu
A morning cycling through the village and its banana groves, followed by a Maasai boma visit and the drive to your lodge near Lake Manyara.
Day3Lake Eyasi and the HadzabeLake Eyasi
Before dawn, you join Hadzabe bushmen as they hunt and gather. In the afternoon you visit the Datoga blacksmiths, who make tools and jewellery.
Day4Lake Eyasi to Ngorongoro highlandsLake Eyasi
A slow morning, a village or market visit, and a drive to the Ngorongoro highlands for an overnight on the rim.
Day5Ngorongoro CraterNgorongoro Conservation Area
A descent into the crater for a full game drive, then a drive on through Olduvai Gorge towards the Serengeti.
Day6Serengeti game drivesSerengeti National Park
A full day in the Serengeti, with time to spot lions, leopards and herds on the plains.
Day7SerengetiSerengeti National Park
More game drives, a visit to a hippo pool and a chance for a sundowner in the bush.
Day8Serengeti to TarangireTarangire National Park
A long drive to Tarangire for an afternoon game drive among the baobabs.
Day9Return to ArushaArusha
A final morning game drive in Tarangire and the drive back to Arusha for your departure.
Photos from the trip
What’s included
Community, cultural-programme and entrance fees as listed
Local guides and translators in each community
Private vehicle and TeenVibe driver-guide
Lodge, camp or guesthouse nights as described
Meals as described, and drinking water
Not included
International flights and Tanzania visa
Drinks at lodges, laundry, and tips for guides and camp staff
Optional activities not written on the day plan (balloon flights, cultural visits)
Travel insurance, which is required
Prices by season
Per person in USD, 2026 rates, based on 2 travellers sharing.
High season
1 Jun – 31 Oct
$3,280
Shoulder season
1 Jan – 31 Mar
$3,050
Shoulder season
1 Nov – 15 Dec
$3,050
Green season
Best value
1 Apr – 31 May
$2,790
Travelling in a group? You save
Per-person price for the Green season rate.
1 traveller
$4,241
--52%
2 travellers
$2,790
-0%
3 travellers
$2,706
-3%
4 travellers
$2,651
-5%
5 travellers
$2,595
-7%
6 travellers
$2,539
-9%
7 travellers
$2,511
-10%
8 travellers
$2,483
-11%
Frequently asked questions
Are the cultural visits staged?
They are community-run programmes that show daily life, not performances. Families choose how they take part.
Can we change the itinerary?
Yes. Every safari can be adapted: dates, lodges, number of nights and the parks you visit. Tell us what matters and we rebuild the plan.
What is the best time to go?
Wildlife viewing is good all year. The dry season from June to October is easiest for game drives, while the green season has fewer visitors and lower prices.
