Footsteps Through the Wild

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be transferred to the Mount Meru Hotel in Arusha. Relax and settle in for your first night in the safari capital.

Overnight: Mount Meru Hotel (Bed & Breakfast)

Travel toward Moshi to visit the ECANUBI Cultural Center. Here, you will explore a 400-year-old underground house system, learning how ancient communities lived and protected themselves in these subterranean dwellings. Return to Arusha for the evening.

Overnight: Mount Meru Hotel (Bed & Breakfast)

Activities: Underground house tour and cultural briefing

After breakfast, head to Tarangire National Park. Arrive in time for lunch before heading out on an evening game drive to spot the massive elephant herds and iconic baobabs that define this park.

Overnight: Pure Tented Camp (Full Board)

Spend a full day exploring the diverse habitats of Tarangire. With a private vehicle and guide, you can track wildlife along the Tarangire River, where predators often wait for thirsty prey.

Overnight: Pure Tented Camp (Full Board)

Depart Tarangire and journey toward the dramatic, soda-ash shores of Lake Natron. The drive offers stunning views of Ol Doinyo Lengai, the sacred "Mountain of God." Arrive at your lodge nestled in the heart of the Rift Valley.

Overnight: Maasai Giraffe Lodge (Full Board)

Explore the unique geology and culture of Natron. Visit the Engare Sero hominid footprints, take a refreshing dip in a natural forest swimming pool, and visit local Maasai Bomas to experience the traditional pastoralist lifestyle.

Overnight: Maasai Giraffe Lodge (Full Board)

Journey into the Northern Serengeti, entering through Klein’s Gate. This remote sector offers rugged beauty and excellent sightings as you transition into the park’s vast plains.

Overnight: Karibu Camps (Full Board)

Dedicate the day to exploring the Northern Serengeti. This area is known for its rolling hills and high concentration of resident wildlife, offering a peaceful and exclusive safari experience.

Overnight: Karibu Camps (Full Board + In-house Drinks)

Head toward the Central Serengeti, enjoying "en-route" game drives through different vegetation zones. Arrive at your new camp located in the heart of the big cat territory.

Overnight: Kumbukumbu Tented Camp (Full Board)

Explore the Makoma Hill area, a favorite haunt for cheetahs, lions, and leopards. The granite kopjes and sweeping grasslands here provide a perfect backdrop for observing Africa's top predators.

Overnight: Kumbukumbu Tented Camp (Full Board)

Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater. This self-contained ecosystem offers some of the best wildlife viewing in Africa, including a chance to see the rare Black Rhino. In the late afternoon, ascend to the lush Karatu highlands.

• Overnight: Acacia Farm Lodge (Full Board)

After breakfast, depart from Karatu and proceed to Lake Eyasi for a unique cultural experience with the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes.

• Hadzabe Tribe: The Hadzabe are one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer communities in Tanzania. Guests will have the opportunity to join them on a traditional hunting expedition, learn about their use of bows and arrows, and discover how they forage for wild fruits, roots, and honey. Their lifestyle offers a rare glimpse into a way of life that has remained largely unchanged for centuries.
• Datoga Tribe: The Datoga are skilled blacksmiths and pastoralists. Visitors can observe their traditional metalworking techniques, where they forge tools, jewellery, and arrowheads from scrap metal using age-old methods. Their vibrant culture also includes distinctive beadwork and traditional dress.

After this enriching cultural encounter, continue the journey to Arusha. Depending on flight schedules, you will arrive in time for your evening departure back home.

Dinner and overnight arrangements are not included, as this marks the conclusion of the safari program.