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9 Days Tanzania Cultural Safari

9 Days
$3,750 Price Per Person
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9-Day Tanzania Cultural Safari Experience

Embark on a unique 9-day cultural immersion safari through Tanzania's diverse regions. This comprehensive journey combines wildlife viewing and deep cultural experiences with Tanzania's indigenous tribes, offering an authentic insight into the country's rich heritage and traditional ways of life.

Experience Mto wa Mbu's multicultural hub, Lake Eyasi's Hadzabe and Datoga tribes, and deep cultural encounters with the Wataturu and Sukuma tribes in central Tanzania. This carefully crafted itinerary provides a perfect blend of wildlife adventure and authentic tribal experiences, focusing on the traditional lifestyles of Tanzania's indigenous communities.

Tanzania Cultural Safari

Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania

You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in ARUSHA town, where you will relax and rest after a long flight; you will also have dinner and overnight.

Accommodations

Mid-Range
Tumbili Lodge

Day 2: Arusha to Mto wa Mbu

On this day after your breakfast you will drive to Mto wa Mbu, Bustling with a variety of cultures from around Tanzania, the little town of Mto Wa Mbu lies at the entrance to Lake Manyara National Park. A local agricultural hub, the town is famous for its crops of rice and the distinctive red bananas that Tanzania is known for. A half-day tour of the town in the company of a local guide gives travelers the opportunity to interact with local farmers, as well as artisans, craftsmen and painters. A sampling of the local banana beer adds a unique taste of local flavor. And later after your traditional lunch you will visit a Maasai boma and see the lifestyle of this legendary tribe up-close. Along with a guided tour of the boma and an introduction to the local Maasai population. Later drive back to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodations

Mid-Range
Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge

Day 3: Lake Eyasi Cultural Experience

This is a day to explore the cultural life of the Datoga and the Hadzabe in Lake Eyasi. These are among the few people that still practice ancient traditions. You will get a chance to see the Datoga pastoralists and their traditional ways of life. Get a chance to visit their homes and practice in their traditional dances.The Hadzabe on the other hand are a hunting community still practicing the ancient ways of getting food by hunting and gathering using their traditional tools such as bows and arrows. On your visit with the Hadzabe you will get a chance to see them making these tools and you can even participate in their small game hunt. Later Drive to mto wa mbu for dinner and overnight.

Accommodations

Mid-Range
Migombani Camp

Day 4: Mto Wa Mbu to Tabora (Wataturu tribe)

On this day after your amazing breakfast you will drive to Tabora Region with your packed lunch you will arrive in Wataturu Area in the afternoon, here you will set your tents, then later enjoy some walking in the village while interacting with tribes men as your chef prepares dinner for you.

Accommodations

Camping
Camping with Tents

Day 5: Full day Wataturu tribe Experience

On this day you will have a full day experience with Wataturu people, Wataturu is a tribe that lives in the central part of Tanzania, they are skilled pastoralist and their tradition is still alive and very interesting to be among them to learn and experience about them.

Accommodations

Camping
Camping with Tents

Day 6: Tabora Region to Sukuma Land

On this day after your breakfast you will pack your things and start driving to the Sukuma Land, Sukuma, and The Sukuma live in northwestern Tanzania on or near the southern shores of Lake Victoria, and the territory has been divided into nine administrative districts of the Mwanza and Shinyanga Region. The northern area of their residence is in the famous Serengeti Plain. Sukuma families have migrated southward, into the Rukwa area too, We will drive into the interior of the region to meet the pure Sukuma tribemen as our aim is to enjoy uniqueness and authenticity of these beautiful tribe, upon your arrival you will set your tents as usual, then enjoy some walking around the village while interacting with the tribe members as your chef prepares a wonderful meal, later you will come to enjoy dinner and overnight.

Accommodations

Camping
Camping with Tents

Day 7: Full day Sukuma Culture Experience

On this day after breakfast you will enjoy this beautiful tribe by interacting with tribe members from they way they live, sometimes try to eat some of their traditional food, be among them and enjoy their traditional dances.

Accommodations

Camping
Camping with Tents

Day 8: Tabora to Mwanza

On this day earlier in the morning you will pack you things and drive to Mwanza spend on lake Victoria, Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Africa and second largest fresh water lake in the world, you will have dinner and overnight there.

Accommodations

Mid-Range
Wag Hill Lodge

Day 9: Airport Transfer/Back Home

On this day after breakfast you will be transferred direct to the airport to connect you with a flight back home.

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Price quoted includes:

  • All transport, 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for game viewing
  • Hotel and lodge accommodation as detailed
  • All Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Services of various local guides
  • All National Park entrance and camp site fees
  • All food - breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meals
  • Donations and payments to local community projects

Prices quoted exclude:

  • International flights
  • Travel and personal accident insurance
  • Visa, passport, vaccinations, and medicines
  • Tips (While tipping is not obligatory, it is a thoughtful way to show appreciation for your guide's hard work and dedication in making your trip memorable. A recommended amount is US$30 per day per guest.)
  • Expenditure on personal bar bills (including all additional drinks), souvenirs, personal items
  • Optional excursions/activities not detailed in itinerary
  • Any additional services requested
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