9-Day Tanzania Safari & Cultural Tour

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be met by a representative from Tanzania Footprints Adventures. You will be transferred to your comfortable lodge in Arusha. Take this evening to relax, settle in, and prepare for the incredible journey ahead, with a briefing from your guide on the details of your tour.

After breakfast, your safari adventure begins with a drive to Tarangire National Park. This park is famous for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Your expert guide will take you on a full-day game drive, where you'll have the chance to spot lions, giraffes, zebras, and many other animals congregating around the Tarangire River. You'll enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before heading to your lodge for the evening.

Today, we journey to the legendary Serengeti National Park. The drive is a game drive in itself, offering continuous wildlife viewing opportunities. As you enter the park, the endless plains of the Serengeti unfold before you. We'll proceed to your luxury tented camp in the heart of the park, arriving in time for a sundowner and an exquisite dinner under the stars.

Spend two full days exploring the vast Serengeti. Your guide will navigate the plains in search of the most spectacular wildlife sightings. We'll track predators and herbivores, and depending on the season, follow the path of the Great Wildebeest Migration. You'll have ample time for photography and to simply soak in the majesty of this incredible ecosystem. Optional activities like a hot air balloon safari are available for an unparalleled aerial view.

After a final morning game drive in the Serengeti, we'll drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The route takes you through the stunning Ngorongoro Highlands. Along the way, you have the option to visit the historic Olduvai Gorge, known as the "Cradle of Mankind." We'll arrive at your lodge on the crater rim, offering breathtaking views of the caldera.

Today is a highlight of your tour as you descend into the Ngorongoro Crater. This self-contained ecosystem is a haven for wildlife, and you are likely to see the Big Five in one day. After a thrilling game drive and a picnic lunch by the hippo pool, we'll ascend to the rim. In the afternoon, you will visit a traditional Maasai village. You will be welcomed with traditional songs and dances, learn about their pastoral lifestyle, and gain insight into their unique culture.

We depart for Lake Eyasi, a remote and beautiful soda lake in the Great Rift Valley. This is where you will have your most profound cultural experience. You'll spend the day with the Hadzabe tribe, one of the last true hunter-gatherer communities in Africa. You'll join the men on a morning hunt with bows and arrows, learn about their language and customs, and witness their remarkable skills. You will also meet the Datoga tribe, a community of skilled blacksmiths, learning about their craft and culture.

On your final day, we'll drive towards Lake Manyara National Park and stop in the bustling village of Mto wa Mbu. This unique village is a "cultural melting pot," home to over 120 different tribes. You will take a walking tour with a local guide, visiting a banana plantation, a local market, and a traditional home. You'll learn about the diverse community projects and sample local delicacies, including the famous banana beer. Following the tour, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight home, with a camera full of photos and a heart full of memories.