8 Days Tanzania Cultural Safari
- Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Eyasi
8 Days
Starting from
N/A
per person*
- +255 762 982 004
8 Days Tanzania Cultural Safari
- Discover Tarangire’s vast herds of elephants, iconic baobab trees, and stunning wildlife. Known for seasonal migrations of zebras and wildebeests, it’s a paradise for birdwatchers with over 550 species. The serene landscapes and diverse habitats create unforgettable moments of African wilderness.
- Explore the world’s largest unbroken volcanic caldera, home to the Big Five and rare black rhinos. The lush crater floor teems with wildlife, offering unparalleled game-viewing opportunities in a stunning natural amphitheater. Scenic views and rich biodiversity make it an unmissable destination.
- Experience the endless plains of Serengeti, home to the awe-inspiring Great Migration. Witness millions of wildebeests, zebras, and predators like lions and cheetahs in action. Known for its iconic savannah landscapes and year-round wildlife, the Serengeti offers unforgettable game drives and breathtaking sunsets, embodying the essence of an African safari.
- Nestled at the base of the Rift Valley, Lake Manyara dazzles with its scenic beauty and diverse wildlife. Famous for its tree-climbing lions, flamingo-covered lake shores, and thriving hippo pools, the park also offers lush forests, hot springs, and exceptional birdlife, making it a perfect blend of adventure and tranquility.
- Immerse yourself in the cultural and natural beauty of Lake Eyasi, a tranquil soda lake surrounded by dramatic landscapes. Visit the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes, learning about their unique traditions and lifestyles. The experience combines cultural interactions, birdwatching, and stunning vistas, making it a perfect addition to your Tanzania adventure.
- Stay in handpicked lodges or tented camps blending comfort with nature. Our midrange options ensure cozy stays, while luxury accommodations offer refined amenities, private decks, and gourmet dining. Every detail is designed to provide relaxation after thrilling safari adventures.
- Our skilled driver-guides are wildlife experts and storytellers with deep knowledge of the parks. Their sharp eyes for spotting animals and engaging personalities enhance your safari, making it both informative and exciting. With their guidance, every game drive is unforgettable.
Trip Overview
Tanzania 8-day safari is our most iconic cultural safari itinerary in Tanzania. During this Tanzanian safari trip you will have the chance of, not only visiting all the parks of the Northern Circuit of Tanzania (including 3 nights in Tanzania’s Serengeti park which is, for us, the ideal timeframe), but also have amazing cultural experiences in lake Eyasi with the Hadzabe tribe
Lemali Safaris we prepare this 8-day cultural safari trip due to fact of a beautiful place and no need for our visitors to miss this unforgettable Tanzania extraordinary adventure.
Trip Itinerary
-
Day 1: Tarangire National Park Safari
We will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha or directly from the airport at 8:00 AM and take you to one of Tanzania's most unique safari parks. Tarangire National Park is renowned for its diverse landscape, featuring nine distinct vegetation zones and a breathtaking abundance of ancient Baobab trees—the largest trees on the continent—that dominate the scenery and dwarf the wildlife around them.
The Tarangire River, the park's lifeline, teems with wildlife, from vibrant bird species to predators like lions and leopards, and grazers such as zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, and antelopes. Tarangire is especially famous for its incredible population of African elephants, the largest concentration in the country, offering rare opportunities to witness the fascinating interactions of elephant families.
After an exhilarating morning game drive and lunch, we’ll embark on another game drive in the afternoon before heading to your accommodation for the evening. -
Accommodation
Eileen's Tree Inn
Escarpment Luxury
- Meal Plan: Full board
- Wifi
- Swimming Pool
- Laundry
- Restaurant
-
Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park Safari
Beautiful short trip across the Great Rift Valley until Lake Manyara National Park for a full day game drive. Although small in dimension (205 sq. miles), the Lake Manyara has breathtaking scenery and well famous for its lush acacia forest, giant figs and mahogany trees, as well as to a growing population of baboons and blue monkeys. Permanent residents of this park also include giraffes, African elephants, impalas and a huge amount of buffaloes. The lake is also home to a large number of hippos. Some unique facts about this park include the tree climbing lions, flamingos in the lake shore, as well as the Ground Hornbill and the Crested Eagle. The landscapes of Lake Manyara are something that can not be described with words, and the game drives along the lake provide stunning photo opportunities of giraffes and buffaloes in the foreground and the lake (and its flamingos) in the background. During this day, some extra adventure tours are possible, including a bike tour or a boat excursion. In the afternoon, transfer to the camp for dinner.
-
Accommodation
Eileen's Tree Inn
Escarpment Luxury
- Meal Plan: Full board
- Wifi
- Swimming Pool
- Laundry
- Restaurant
-
Day 3: Serengeti National Park Safari
After an early breakfast, depart towards the most famous safari park in the World, the Serengeti. The driving itself, although long, is spectacular. You will drive up the crater highlands, making a quick stop at the rim for an out of this world view of Ngorongoro Crater. This will be an unforgettable moment for anyone seeing it for the first time. As you progress well into the Serengeti, you will see why the name means, in local language, “endless plains”. The park has 6,900 sq. mile (18,000 sq. km) and for most of it, the plains will stretch to the horizon defying your senses and perception of distances. It is the home of the Great Animal Migration and to two million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras and all kinds of antelopes including the abundant impalas and Thomson’s gazelles. As for Big Cats and large predators, it’s the place of choice to look out for lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, with many television scenes like the famous river crossings having been filmed in this park. Smaller animals like foxes, mongoose, honey badgers, jackals, monkeys, baboons, rock hyrax and african hares, together with more than 500 species of birds, also inhabit this park.
On the way to the park you will have the option to stop for a visit to Olduvai Gorge, a famous place where Dr. Louis and Mary Leakey discovered the remains of the first man who walked on Earth. This adventure tour includes a short lecture describing the archeological digs and geologic characteristics of the gorge, as well as a visit to their museum. -
Accommodation
Osero Serengeti
- Midrange Accommodation
Serengeti Serena
- Luxury Accommodation
- Meal Plan: Full board
- Wifi
- Swimming Pool (Only Serengeti Serena)
- Laundry
- Restaurant
-
Day 4 - 5: Serengeti searching for Migration
On these 2 incredible days, you will be driven across remote locations within the vast Serengeti plains in pursue of the Great Migration. The areas you visit depend on the time of the year and could be as far as the remote North of the Serengeti (Koga Tende) near the border with Kenya, or could be in the South (Ndutu Area) or even in the Western part of the park.
-
Accommodation
Osero Serengeti
- Midrange Accommodation
Serengeti Serena
- Luxury Accommodation
- Meal Plan: Full board
- Wifi
- Swimming Pool (Only Serengeti Serena)
- Laundry
- Restaurant
-
Day 6: Serengeti - Ngorongoro Safari
On this day we suggest a very early wake up in order to do an early morning game drive (when the animals are more active) and see one of the best sunrises you’ll ever witness. It’s really one of the most beautiful experiences to have. After the game drive, we return to the lodge or camp for a rewarding brunch and then we’ll proceed to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the 8th wonder of the Natural World. The crater spreads for 102 sq. miles and has 2.000 ft high walls, making it virtually a Noah’s ark and inhabiting almost every species of wildlife that is indigenous to East Africa. It’s one of the very rare locations in the whole continent where you can witness the black Rhino. The concentration of African wildlife if the greatest in the continent. The crater has a river, several swamps, a soda lake with a great concentration of flamingos, a forest and open plains. It’s also famous for its elephants which are the largest in the world and have huge tusks. This is due to the rich mineral content of the volcanic soil and its grasses. Ngorongoro Crater is truly a Wonder of the Natural World.
You will reach Ngorongoro in time for a sundowner. -
Accommodation
Rhino Lodge
- Midrange Accommodation
Ngorongoro Serena
- Luxury Accommodation
- Meal Plan: Full board
- Wifi
- Swimming Pool
- Laundry
- Restaurant
-
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Ngorongoro Crater is considered one the wonders of the Natural World. The crater spreads for 102 sq. miles and has 2.000 ft high walls, making it virtually a Noah’s ark and inhabiting almost every species of wildlife that is indigenous to East Africa. It’s one of the very rare locations in the whole continent where you can witness the black Rhino. The concentration of African wildlife if the greatest in the continent. The crater has a river, several swamps, a soda lake with a great concentration of flamingos, a forest and open plains. It’s also famous for its elephants which are the largest in the world and have huge tusks. This is due to the rich mineral content of the volcanic soil and its grasses. Ngorongoro Crater is truly a Wonder of the Natural World.
We will start the day very early and descend into the crater floor for an incredible morning of wildlife in one of the most stunning places on Earth. After the game drive, there will be time for a picnic lunch near the beautiful hippo Lake. After lunch, we will have time for a short game drive and then ascend the crater and exit Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards Lake Eyasi, where you will have a unique and fascinating cultural experience on the next day. -
Accommodation
Rhino Lodge
- Midrange Accommodation
Ngorongoro Serena
- Luxury Accommodation
- Meal Plan: Full board
- Wifi
- Swimming Pool
- Laundry
- Restaurant
-
Day 8: Lake Eyasi Tour
Today will be a very special and different day. You will wake up very early, just before sunrise, and follow your guide until he finds the Hadzabe tribe, one of the last true nomadic tribes in Africa. After some explanations about the tribe, you will join them in their daily morning activities. This experience is out of the beaten track and does not feel touristic by any means. The photographic opportunities are out of this world. This tour will definitely be a highlight of your safari. The experiences you do with the tribe can either be joining the men in their daily hunting, or the women in their fruit gathering session. In either of them, you will learn about many aspects of the hadzabe way of living. After finishing the activities with the tribe, we will visit the beautiful Lake Eyasi, a season shallow salt lake on the floor of the Great Rift Valley and then return to Arusha. We expect to be back in Arusha around 5pm although we are flexible in case there is a flight to catch or another situation
-
Accommodation
- Meal Plan: Half board
- Accommodation on this day is not included. You can book additional accommodation at an extra charge.
Trip Includes
- A 4x4 safari jeep with the pop-up roof, which enable you to spot wildlife easier
- All park entry fees
- Accommodation on safari
- A professional English speaking driver guide
- All meals
- Mineral water
- Daily tour briefing (To keep you aware and help you be prepared for the next day)
- Activities as per itinerary above
Trip Does Not Includes
- International Flights
- Optional activities
- Visa fees
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
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8 Days Tanzania Cultural Safari
- Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Eyasi
8 Days
Starting from
N/A
per person*
- +255 762 982 004
8 Days Tanzania Cultural Safari
- Discover Tarangire’s vast herds of elephants, iconic baobab trees, and stunning wildlife. Known for seasonal migrations of zebras and wildebeests, it’s a paradise for birdwatchers with over 550 species. The serene landscapes and diverse habitats create unforgettable moments of African wilderness.
- Explore the world’s largest unbroken volcanic caldera, home to the Big Five and rare black rhinos. The lush crater floor teems with wildlife, offering unparalleled game-viewing opportunities in a stunning natural amphitheater. Scenic views and rich biodiversity make it an unmissable destination.
- Experience the endless plains of Serengeti, home to the awe-inspiring Great Migration. Witness millions of wildebeests, zebras, and predators like lions and cheetahs in action. Known for its iconic savannah landscapes and year-round wildlife, the Serengeti offers unforgettable game drives and breathtaking sunsets, embodying the essence of an African safari.
- Nestled at the base of the Rift Valley, Lake Manyara dazzles with its scenic beauty and diverse wildlife. Famous for its tree-climbing lions, flamingo-covered lake shores, and thriving hippo pools, the park also offers lush forests, hot springs, and exceptional birdlife, making it a perfect blend of adventure and tranquility.
- Immerse yourself in the cultural and natural beauty of Lake Eyasi, a tranquil soda lake surrounded by dramatic landscapes. Visit the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes, learning about their unique traditions and lifestyles. The experience combines cultural interactions, birdwatching, and stunning vistas, making it a perfect addition to your Tanzania adventure.
- Stay in handpicked lodges or tented camps blending comfort with nature. Our midrange options ensure cozy stays, while luxury accommodations offer refined amenities, private decks, and gourmet dining. Every detail is designed to provide relaxation after thrilling safari adventures.
- Our skilled driver-guides are wildlife experts and storytellers with deep knowledge of the parks. Their sharp eyes for spotting animals and engaging personalities enhance your safari, making it both informative and exciting. With their guidance, every game drive is unforgettable.
Trip Overview
Tanzania 8-day safari is our most iconic cultural safari itinerary in Tanzania. During this Tanzanian safari trip you will have the chance of, not only visiting all the parks of the Northern Circuit of Tanzania (including 3 nights in Tanzania’s Serengeti park which is, for us, the ideal timeframe), but also have amazing cultural experiences in lake Eyasi with the Hadzabe tribe
Lemali Safaris we prepare this 8-day cultural safari trip due to fact of a beautiful place and no need for our visitors to miss this unforgettable Tanzania extraordinary adventure.
Trip Itinerary
-
Day 1: Tarangire National Park Safari
We will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha or directly from the airport at 8:00 AM and take you to one of Tanzania's most unique safari parks. Tarangire National Park is renowned for its diverse landscape, featuring nine distinct vegetation zones and a breathtaking abundance of ancient Baobab trees—the largest trees on the continent—that dominate the scenery and dwarf the wildlife around them.
The Tarangire River, the park's lifeline, teems with wildlife, from vibrant bird species to predators like lions and leopards, and grazers such as zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, and antelopes. Tarangire is especially famous for its incredible population of African elephants, the largest concentration in the country, offering rare opportunities to witness the fascinating interactions of elephant families.
After an exhilarating morning game drive and lunch, we’ll embark on another game drive in the afternoon before heading to your accommodation for the evening. -
Accommodation
Eileen's Tree Inn
Escarpment Luxury
- Meal Plan: Full board
- Wifi
- Swimming Pool
- Laundry
- Restaurant
-
Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park Safari
Beautiful short trip across the Great Rift Valley until Lake Manyara National Park for a full day game drive. Although small in dimension (205 sq. miles), the Lake Manyara has breathtaking scenery and well famous for its lush acacia forest, giant figs and mahogany trees, as well as to a growing population of baboons and blue monkeys. Permanent residents of this park also include giraffes, African elephants, impalas and a huge amount of buffaloes. The lake is also home to a large number of hippos. Some unique facts about this park include the tree climbing lions, flamingos in the lake shore, as well as the Ground Hornbill and the Crested Eagle. The landscapes of Lake Manyara are something that can not be described with words, and the game drives along the lake provide stunning photo opportunities of giraffes and buffaloes in the foreground and the lake (and its flamingos) in the background. During this day, some extra adventure tours are possible, including a bike tour or a boat excursion. In the afternoon, transfer to the camp for dinner.
-
Accommodation
Eileen's Tree Inn
Escarpment Luxury
- Meal Plan: Full board
- Wifi
- Swimming Pool
- Laundry
- Restaurant
-
Day 3: Serengeti National Park Safari
After an early breakfast, depart towards the most famous safari park in the World, the Serengeti. The driving itself, although long, is spectacular. You will drive up the crater highlands, making a quick stop at the rim for an out of this world view of Ngorongoro Crater. This will be an unforgettable moment for anyone seeing it for the first time. As you progress well into the Serengeti, you will see why the name means, in local language, “endless plains”. The park has 6,900 sq. mile (18,000 sq. km) and for most of it, the plains will stretch to the horizon defying your senses and perception of distances. It is the home of the Great Animal Migration and to two million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras and all kinds of antelopes including the abundant impalas and Thomson’s gazelles. As for Big Cats and large predators, it’s the place of choice to look out for lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, with many television scenes like the famous river crossings having been filmed in this park. Smaller animals like foxes, mongoose, honey badgers, jackals, monkeys, baboons, rock hyrax and african hares, together with more than 500 species of birds, also inhabit this park.
On the way to the park you will have the option to stop for a visit to Olduvai Gorge, a famous place where Dr. Louis and Mary Leakey discovered the remains of the first man who walked on Earth. This adventure tour includes a short lecture describing the archeological digs and geologic characteristics of the gorge, as well as a visit to their museum. -
Accommodation
Osero Serengeti
- Midrange Accommodation
Serengeti Serena
- Luxury Accommodation
- Meal Plan: Full board
- Wifi
- Swimming Pool (Only Serengeti Serena)
- Laundry
- Restaurant
-
Day 4 - 5: Serengeti searching for Migration
On these 2 incredible days, you will be driven across remote locations within the vast Serengeti plains in pursue of the Great Migration. The areas you visit depend on the time of the year and could be as far as the remote North of the Serengeti (Koga Tende) near the border with Kenya, or could be in the South (Ndutu Area) or even in the Western part of the park.
-
Accommodation
Osero Serengeti
- Midrange Accommodation
Serengeti Serena
- Luxury Accommodation
- Meal Plan: Full board
- Wifi
- Swimming Pool (Only Serengeti Serena)
- Laundry
- Restaurant
-
Day 6: Serengeti - Ngorongoro Safari
On this day we suggest a very early wake up in order to do an early morning game drive (when the animals are more active) and see one of the best sunrises you’ll ever witness. It’s really one of the most beautiful experiences to have. After the game drive, we return to the lodge or camp for a rewarding brunch and then we’ll proceed to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the 8th wonder of the Natural World. The crater spreads for 102 sq. miles and has 2.000 ft high walls, making it virtually a Noah’s ark and inhabiting almost every species of wildlife that is indigenous to East Africa. It’s one of the very rare locations in the whole continent where you can witness the black Rhino. The concentration of African wildlife if the greatest in the continent. The crater has a river, several swamps, a soda lake with a great concentration of flamingos, a forest and open plains. It’s also famous for its elephants which are the largest in the world and have huge tusks. This is due to the rich mineral content of the volcanic soil and its grasses. Ngorongoro Crater is truly a Wonder of the Natural World.
You will reach Ngorongoro in time for a sundowner. -
Accommodation
Rhino Lodge
- Midrange Accommodation
Ngorongoro Serena
- Luxury Accommodation
- Meal Plan: Full board
- Wifi
- Swimming Pool
- Laundry
- Restaurant
-
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Ngorongoro Crater is considered one the wonders of the Natural World. The crater spreads for 102 sq. miles and has 2.000 ft high walls, making it virtually a Noah’s ark and inhabiting almost every species of wildlife that is indigenous to East Africa. It’s one of the very rare locations in the whole continent where you can witness the black Rhino. The concentration of African wildlife if the greatest in the continent. The crater has a river, several swamps, a soda lake with a great concentration of flamingos, a forest and open plains. It’s also famous for its elephants which are the largest in the world and have huge tusks. This is due to the rich mineral content of the volcanic soil and its grasses. Ngorongoro Crater is truly a Wonder of the Natural World.
We will start the day very early and descend into the crater floor for an incredible morning of wildlife in one of the most stunning places on Earth. After the game drive, there will be time for a picnic lunch near the beautiful hippo Lake. After lunch, we will have time for a short game drive and then ascend the crater and exit Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards Lake Eyasi, where you will have a unique and fascinating cultural experience on the next day. -
Accommodation
Rhino Lodge
- Midrange Accommodation
Ngorongoro Serena
- Luxury Accommodation
- Meal Plan: Full board
- Wifi
- Swimming Pool
- Laundry
- Restaurant
-
Day 8: Lake Eyasi Tour
Today will be a very special and different day. You will wake up very early, just before sunrise, and follow your guide until he finds the Hadzabe tribe, one of the last true nomadic tribes in Africa. After some explanations about the tribe, you will join them in their daily morning activities. This experience is out of the beaten track and does not feel touristic by any means. The photographic opportunities are out of this world. This tour will definitely be a highlight of your safari. The experiences you do with the tribe can either be joining the men in their daily hunting, or the women in their fruit gathering session. In either of them, you will learn about many aspects of the hadzabe way of living. After finishing the activities with the tribe, we will visit the beautiful Lake Eyasi, a season shallow salt lake on the floor of the Great Rift Valley and then return to Arusha. We expect to be back in Arusha around 5pm although we are flexible in case there is a flight to catch or another situation
-
Accommodation
- Meal Plan: Half board
- Accommodation on this day is not included. You can book additional accommodation at an extra charge.
Trip Includes
- A 4x4 safari jeep with the pop-up roof, which enable you to spot wildlife easier
- All park entry fees
- Accommodation on safari
- A professional English speaking driver guide
- All meals
- Mineral water
- Daily tour briefing (To keep you aware and help you be prepared for the next day)
- Activities as per itinerary above
Trip Does Not Includes
- International Flights
- Optional activities
- Visa fees
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
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