11-Day Cultural & Wildlife Circuit
Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
Destinations: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Lake Eyasi (Hadza & Datoga tribes), Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Longido
Safari Type: Wildlife & Cultural Safari (Private)
Starting Point: Arusha
Safari Highlights
Experience the Big Five in Serengeti and Ngorongoro
Visit Hadzabe and Datoga tribes near Lake Eyasi
Engage in walking tours and cultural encounters in Longido
Explore Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks
Enjoy authentic storytelling and traditional activities
🗓️ Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Pick-up from Kilimanjaro International Airport
Transfer to hotel for briefing and rest
Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge in Arusha
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Drive to Tarangire for game drive
Explore baobab-studded landscapes and large elephant herds
Picnic lunch in the park
Accommodation: Lodge near Tarangire
Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park
Drive to Tarangire for game drive
Explore baobab-studded landscapes and large elephant herds
Picnic lunch in the park
Accommodation: Lodge near Tarangire
Day 4: Karatu – Lake Eyasi – Cultural Tour
Drive to Lake Eyasi for visits to Hadzabe and Datoga tribes
Join early morning hunting with the Hadza
Visit Datoga blacksmiths and learn their ancient techniques
Accommodation: Lodge or Camp near Lake Eyasi
Day 5: Lake Eyasi – Serengeti National Park
Scenic drive via Ngorongoro highlands to Serengeti
En-route wildlife sightings along the way
Afternoon game drive in Serengeti plains
Accommodation: Tented Camp in Serengeti
Day 6: Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive
Morning and afternoon drives in central or northern Serengeti
Track the Big Cats, large herds, and possibly the Great Migration
Accommodation: Tented Camp in Serengeti
Day 7: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Game drive as you exit the Serengeti
Optional stop at Olduvai Gorge
Arrive in Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Accommodation: Lodge near Crater Rim
Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Descend into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera
Full-day game drive with picnic lunch
Spot rhinos, buffaloes, lions, and hippos
Accommodation: Lodge near Longido
Day 9: Longido Cultural Experience
Visit a Maasai boma for a cultural immersion
Learn about medicinal plants and daily life in Longido
Optional short nature walk with a Maasai guide
Accommodation: Lodge in Longido
Day 10: Longido – Arusha (Leisure Day)
Return to Arusha
Optional visit to local market or cultural museum
Accommodation: Hotel in Arusha
Day 11: Departure Day
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport
End of safari
Safari Booking
✅ What’s Included
All park entrance and conservation fees
Cultural and tribal visits (Hadza, Datoga, Maasai)
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
English-speaking professional guide
All accommodations
All meals during safari
Bottled drinking water
Airport transfers
❌ What’s Not Included
International flights
Tips to guide and camp staff
Travel insurance
Optional activities (Olduvai Gorge, museums)
Alcoholic or soft drinks
Items of personal nature