Overview
This adventure safari is ideal for travelers visiting Dar es Salaam for football matches, business meetings, conferences, or expatriate assignments who want to make the most of their stay. Designed to be both affordable and memorable, the safari begins with a convenient flight from Dar es Salaam to Arusha, saving valuable travel time. Upon arrival, you’ll head straight to Tarangire National Park for an exciting game drive through one of Tanzania’s premier wildlife destinations. Combining comfort, convenience, and exceptional wildlife encounters, this safari offers an unforgettable experience that will leave you with lasting memories of Tanzania.
Trip Highlights
- Budget tour: This budget tour includes camping and hotels.
- Private tour: This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
- Can start any day: If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
- Can be customized: You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
- Not for solo travelers: Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
- Suitable for all ages: This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Itinerary
Early in the morning, your journey will begin at Mwalimu Nyerere International Airport as you board your flight to Arusha Airport. Upon arrival in Arusha, you will be met by your professional safari guide and immediately begin your scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s hidden gems.
Renowned for its iconic baobab trees, vast savannah landscapes, and the largest concentration of elephants in northern Tanzania, Tarangire offers a truly unique safari experience. As you explore the park, you will enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by nature, with excellent opportunities to spot a wide variety of wildlife, including lions, giraffes, zebras, and over 500 bird species.
After an enriching day of game viewing, you will continue to your accommodation, where dinner will be served, followed by a restful overnight stay.
Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Accommodation:
Fig Tree Lodge
Budget hotel located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
Non-alcoholic drinks
After breakfast at your accommodation in Mto Wa Mbu, you will depart for Lake Eyasi, a remote and culturally rich destination located along the floor of the Great Rift Valley. Unlike traditional wildlife parks, Lake Eyasi offers a unique cultural safari experience combined with striking landscapes and seasonal lake views.
Upon arrival, you will enjoy guided cultural activities and exploration around the lake, with opportunities to interact with the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers and the Datoga tribe, gaining insight into their traditional way of life. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed in a scenic natural setting.
In the afternoon, you will continue exploring the Lake Eyasi area, known for its dramatic scenery, birdlife, and tranquil atmosphere. After an enriching day of cultural encounters and exploration, you will return to your accommodation, where dinner will be served, followed by a restful overnight stay.
Main Destination:
Lake Eyasi
Accommodation:
Fig Tree Lodge
Budget hotel located in Mto wa Mbu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
After breakfast, your professional guide will pick you up. You will embark on a scenic drive to Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Depending on the Great Migration season, your safari route may vary; however, on this day, the focus will be on the Central Serengeti (Seronera area), renowned for its year-round wildlife viewing.
Upon arrival, you will begin an extensive game drive across the endless plains, home to abundant wildlife including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and large herds of wildebeest and buffalo. The Seronera Valley, with its permanent water sources, offers exceptional opportunities to spot predators in action. You will enjoy a picnic lunch in the heart of the park, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and rich biodiversity.
After an unforgettable day of game viewing, you will proceed to your lodge or camp, where dinner will be served, followed by a relaxing overnight stay under the African skies.
Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
Inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
After breakfast, your professional guide will pick you up. You will set off for a full day of game viewing in Serengeti National Park, following the Great Migration route depending on the season. Your guide will track the movement of the wildebeest and zebra herds, ensuring you are positioned in the best areas for wildlife viewing, whether in the southern plains, central Serengeti, or northern corridors.
You will spend the day exploring the vast Serengeti ecosystem, witnessing dramatic landscapes and incredible wildlife interactions. Along the way, you will enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush while surrounded by roaming herds and predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas that closely follow the migration.
Later in the day, you will proceed to your lodge or camp, where dinner will be served, followed by a relaxing overnight stay, bringing another unforgettable safari day to a close.
Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
Inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
Early in the morning, after breakfast, you will depart for an early morning transfer game drive to the Ngorongoro Crater. Upon arrival, you will descend into the crater for an unforgettable game drive within this extraordinary natural wonder. The Ngorongoro Crater is home to a remarkable concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, wildebeest, zebras, and the rare black rhino.
You will enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor, surrounded by breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife. After lunch, you will continue with the game drive, allowing ample time to explore the diverse habitats of the crater. A complete visit inside the crater typically takes around six hours, ensuring a thorough and rewarding safari experience.
Later in the afternoon, you will ascend from the crater and begin your drive to Arusha. You will be transferred to Arusha Airport for your onward flight to Dar es Salaam.
Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- Camping equipment
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Sleeping bag
Cost Excludes
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Bath towels
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
FAQs
The 5-Day Unforgettable Private Safari & Hadzabe includes private transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle, accommodation, park entrance fees, meals as specified in the itinerary, professional safari guide services, guided game drives, and a cultural visit to the Hadzabe community.
The 5-Day Unforgettable Private Safari & Hadzabe typically includes visits to Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the Lake Eyasi region, where you can meet the Hadzabe people and learn about their traditional hunter-gatherer lifestyle.
The 5-Day Unforgettable Private Safari & Hadzabe combines exceptional wildlife viewing with an authentic cultural experience, allowing you to enjoy private game drives and gain insight into the traditions and daily life of the Hadzabe people.
Yes, the 5-Day Unforgettable Private Safari & Hadzabe is ideal for families, couples, honeymooners, and solo travelers seeking a personalized safari that blends wildlife adventures with meaningful cultural encounters.
For the 5-Day Unforgettable Private Safari & Hadzabe, pack lightweight neutral-colored clothing, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, binoculars, a camera, and any personal medications. A light jacket is also recommended for cool mornings and evenings.
The 5-Day Unforgettable Private Safari & Hadzabe is an excellent choice for travelers looking for a more immersive Tanzanian experience, combining iconic wildlife safaris, breathtaking landscapes, private guided excursions, and a rare opportunity to connect with the fascinating culture of the Hadzabe people in one unforgettable journey.
