Cultural Safari
Discover an itinerary covering the four major national parks in the north of the country and meet various ethnic groups.
Overview
This itinerary is for you if you want complete immersion in the north of the Tanzania. You'll explore must-see sites such as Lake Manyara, Tarangire, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, while having the chance to meet the locals and discover the different ethnic groups that make up Tanzania's rich culture.
June to February
10 days
From age 5
Getting to know
the locals
Our trips are carried out with the greatest respect for the local populations, allowing you to experience natural and joyful moments of exchange. We encourage you to always respect the local people and their customs so that these exchanges remain enriching for everyone.
During this trip, your safari is mostly by 4×4 car inside the national parks, but you can also try your hand at other activities. You can hike to the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, or head towards Lake Eyasi where the Hadzabe will lead you in a game of bow hunting. In Natron, you can walk to the Engarasero waterfall oasis.


Your highlights
SELECTED ACCOMMODATION
The lodges we offer are all selected and tested for you. All nights are spent in comfortable accommodation. The trip is full board from start to finish.
CROSS PATHS WITH THE BIG FIVE
The parks include the Big 5 mammals: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino.
AUTHENTICITY
On this trip, you'll have the chance to meet the different ethnic groups that live together in Tanzania. The country has more than 120 different ethnic groups.
THE NORTHERN PARKS
You will have the opportunity to visit the main parks in the north of Tanzania: Manyara, Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro’.
Itinerary
details
Browse through our tour and contact us to tailor it to your travel needs.
Day 1: West Kilimanjaro
Welcome to Tanzania! The ideal destination for safari lovers. You will be met by our team on arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport. Settle into your private 4×4 vehicle, which will be yours throughout your stay, and head for West Kilimanjaro.
First immersion on arrival!
In the evening, a spear-throwing contest with the Maasai, stories and songs around the fire.
Maasai Eco-Lodge
Private 4x4 vehicle
Day 2: Maasai country
Morning walk from the lodge with a Maasai guide. Kilimanjaro is right in front of you! He will show you the plants used by his people and explain their customs.
Oremiti Lodge
Private 4x4 vehicle
Day 3: Tarangire Park safari
Full day of safari in Tarangire National Park. Picnic lunch inside the park. Created in 1970, Tarangire National Park is now considered one of the country's finest wildlife sanctuaries. You'll come across a large number of elephants among the baobab forests.
Oremiti Lodge
Private 4x4 vehicle
Day 4: Manyara Park safari
In the morning, enjoy a game drive in Manyara National Park. Will you be lucky enough to see the lions in the trees? Drive to the shores of Lake Eyasi. Walk towards Lake Eyasi at sunset. Lake Eyasi is one of the many lakes in the Great Rift Valley.
Lake Eyasi Lodge
Private 4x4 vehicle
Day 5: Lake Eyasi
Early in the morning, we set off to accompany the Hadzabe people on a hunting trip (with bows and arrows). The Hadzabe are the last hunter-gatherer people in Africa. They have lived near Lake Eyasi for almost 40,000 years. Breakfast after the hunt. Then a walk in the surrounding area through onion fields and other plantations. You will also have the opportunity to meet the Datoga people, farmers and craftsmen. In the afternoon, drive to the town of Karatu at the foot of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Karatu Lodge
Private 4x4 vehicle
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Depart in the morning for the Ngorongoro Crater,a veritable paradise of Eden, for a day's safari with a picnic lunch in the crater at midday. You may be lucky enough to spot the Big 5.
The crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It contains fresh and salt water, savannah and forest, and is home to around 100 animals per km².
We then drive to the neighbouring Serengeti Park.
Tented camp
Private 4x4 vehicle
Day 7: Serengeti Park safari
A full day's safari dedicated to the Serengeti Park and its endless plains. You can set off early in the morning with your breakfast to watch the savannah awaken.
The night is spent in a charming tented camp with full board. The camp is right inside the park in the central region. You can hear the life of the park during the night from the comfort of your four-poster bed.
Tented camp
Private 4x4 vehicle
Day 8: Lake Natron
Early morning departure for the Natron region in Maasai country. Game drive to the eastern exit of the park, 5 hours on track to reach the shores of Lake Natron. Lunch break in the Wasso region. On arrival at Natron, check into the lodge and, weather permitting, walk to the Engarasero waterfall. A well-deserved swim at the waterfall.
Tented camp
Private 4x4 vehicle
Day 9: Lake Natron to Lake Manyara
Morning walk near Lake Natron in the company of a local Maasai guide. Lake Natron is a saltwater lake known for its colonies of flamingos. During the walk you will have a view of Mount Lengai, the sacred mountain and god of the Maasai. Ol Doinyo Lengaï is the only volcano still active in Tanzania, having last erupted in 2007. We then drive to Lake Manyara, about 4 hours on track. On arrival, relax by the pool.
Oremiti Lodge
Private 4x4 vehicle
Day 10: Arusha or Zanzibar
Leave the lodge in the morning for Arusha town or Kilimanjaro airport. It is possible to continue this trip with an internal flight to the island of Zanzibar.
Private 4x4 vehicle

Our added value:
A tailor-made experience
An extra day? This itinerary can be modified according to your wishes, your availability and your budget. Our travel designers are on hand to help you build the safari of your dreams.
More information
Oremiti Lodge
Oremiti Lodge is a charming retreat on the shores of Lake Manyara. The lush vegetation, the diversity of birds and butterflies, the sunset and the view of the Rift Valley from the swimming pool are simply unforgettable!
- Room for up to 6 people
- Pool facing the Rift Valley
- Several dining areas
- Lodge on a more intimate scale
- View of Lake Manyara
Maasai Eco-Lodge
The lodge will allow you to share a real experience with these endearing people. Profits are used for local Massai community projects (school, orphanage, football academy for Massai children, etc.). They will tell you all about the projects and you can support them if you wish. This unique lodge is a firm favourite with many of our travellers.
- Swimming pool with view
- View of Kilimanjaro
- View of Mount Meru
- Maasai sauna
- Family rooms for up to 6 people
Tented camp in Serengeti
The great plains of the Serengeti welcome you in superb, cosy tents, fitted out for your utmost comfort: large sleeping area (family tent for up to 5 people), shower room and toilet. You'll enjoy an aperitif while admiring the sunset, followed by an incredible dinner in such a remote location.
- The comfort of a hotel in the heart of nature
- A camp on a human scale
- Inside the Serengeti Park
- Tented restaurant
- Family rooms
Tented camp in Serengeti
Our favourite accommodation in the Natron region. A dozen, very comfortable and modern tents with a canvas system from Israel for warmth. Natural pools for cooling off instead of a swimming pool. Very well integrated into the environment. Good service given the difficult remote conditions in the region.
- A camp on a human scale
- Near Lake Natron
- The comfort of a hotel in a remote location.
The price of a safari in Tanzania depends on the number of participants, since certain costs, such as the vehicle, are shared.
The season is also important, and there is a significant difference in price between high and low season.
We invoice in US Dollars, so please be aware of the conversion rate.
The season is also important, and there is a significant difference in price between high and low season.
We invoice in Dollars US, so please be aware of the conversion rate.
This trip starts at US$4,000 per person for 2 participants in a double room, during the low season.
THE PRICE INCLUDES
- Full service from day 1 to departure transfer
- The entire safari in a private 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser or Nissan vehicle equipped with radio, water cooler, fridge and sunroof, with a English-speaking guide.
- Full board basis for meals
- Government park entrance fees
- Our assistance throughout your stay
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Flights
- Visa fees
- Insurance
Manyara National Park
Manyara National Park contains a hippo pool and tropical forest, with volcanic soil and a salt lake.
Look out for:
Giraffe - Zebra - Hippopotamus - Lion - Baboon - Birds including ibis, jacanas and flamingos.
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park attracts many animals thanks to the Tarangire River of the same name. It has 9 types of vegetation including umbrella acacias and baobabs.
Look out for:
Elephant – Zebra – Lion – Cheetah – Hartebeest – African wild dog
Ngorongoro crater
The Ngorongoro Crater contains fresh and salt water, savannah and forest and there are around 100 animals per km2.
Look out for:
Lion - Zebra - Wildebeest - Hyena - Buffalo - Rhinoceros
Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti National Park is one of Africa's largest preserved ecosystems.
Look out for:
Big cats - Elephants - Wildebeest - Gazelles - Zebra
At the end of this tour, you can take a domestic flight from Arusha to the island of Zanzibar. This trip pairs perfectly with a few days at the beach to complete your discovery of Tanzania.
To continue the safari, take a flight to the parks in the south of the country. Or, head to the far west to Mahale in the far west to see the chimpanzees.
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