8 DAYS TANZANIA CULTURAL & HERITAGE TOURS: EXPLORE MAASAI, HADZABE, DATOGA, & CHAGGA TRIBES

Overview

Embark on an 8-day Tanzania Cultural and Heritage Tour, a journey that will immerse you in the rich traditions and vibrant cultures of Tanzania's Maasai, Hadzabe, Datoga, and Chagga tribes. This adventure combines thrilling game drives in iconic national parks like Serengeti and Lake Manyara with cultural experiences and scenic hikes to stunning waterfalls and hot springs. Explore Materuni Waterfall, engage in a traditional coffee tour, relax at Kikuletwa Hot Springs, and witness the majestic sunrise at Lake Natron. Encounter diverse wildlife, including the Big Five and the Great Wildebeest Migration, and experience the unique lifestyles of the Maasai, Datoga, and Hadzabe tribes. This comprehensive tour offers a perfect blend of cultural immersion, wildlife encounters, and breathtaking landscapes, creating unforgettable memories of your Tanzanian adventure.

Tour Highlights:

  • Materuni Waterfall hike
  • Coffee tour
  • Traditional Chagga lunch
  • Kikuletwa Hot Springs tour
  • Arusha National Park
  • Walking Safari in Arusha National Park
  • Canoeing in Lake Momella (optional)
  • Lake Natron
  • Maasai Boma tour
  • Serengeti National Park
  • Game Drive at Serengeti National Park
  • Lake Eyasi
  • Datoga tribe visit
  • Hadzabe tribe visit and Bushmen hunting experience
  • Lake Manyara National Park
  • Game Drive at Lake Manyara National Park
  • Mto Wa Mbu Village Biking tour

Start your adventure with a pickup from Arusha or Moshi. We’ll drive a short distance, passing by Banana and Coffee plantations. Begin your cultural exploration with a hike to the breathtaking Materuni Waterfall, nestled in the charming village of Materuni, home to the Chagga tribe (so make sure to wear good waterproof hiking shoes). Savor a traditional hot Chagga lunch. enjoy an immersive and interactive coffee tour where you will learn about traditional coffee-making methods, accompanied by Chagga songs and dances in which you can participate. Late afternoon, relax at the turquoise waters of Kikuletwa Hot Springs in Rundugai village also known as ‘CHEMKA’ a serene oasis, fed by underground water from mount Killimanjaro. End your day with dinner and an overnight stay at your hotel in Moshi.

Overnight: Accommodation of your choice

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Activities: Materuni Waterfall hike, Coffee Tour, Kikuletwa Hot Springs

After breakfast, we’ll drive for about 45 minutes to Arusha National Park for a full day of exploration, with a choice of picnic box or a hot lunch. The park offers diverse ecosystems, and besides a game drive, you can experience a guided walking tour accompanied by an armed ranger, allowing for up-close wildlife encounters. An optional canoe ride on Lake Momela offers a different perspective of the park. Arusha National Park is known for its giraffes, Cape buffalos, zebras, warthogs, black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, and flamingos. Enjoy the breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife. In the evening, return to your hotel in Arusha and an overnight stay.

Overnight: Accommodation of your choice

Meals: Full Board

Activities: Full day game drive, walking safari, canoeing

Start your day with a good breakfast, we will check out and drive towards the mystical Lake Natron with a picnic lunch. We’ll make a pit stop at one of the amazing galleries and cafés along the way for a break. Upon reaching Lake Natron, embark on a hike to Ngare Sero Waterfalls (waterproof hiking shoe and water shoes recommended). Later, visit a Maasai Boma at Lake Natron to experience the unique culture of the Maasai people. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Overnight: Accommodation of your choice

Meals: Full board

Activities: Lake Natron, Ngare Sero Waterfalls hike, Maasai Boma tour

Wake up early to witness the magical sunrise at Lake Natron, surrounded by flamingos, pelicans, ducks, herons, and various water birds, and the majestic Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano in the background. we will visit the Engare Sero footprints, which are well-preserved human footprints left in the mud around 120,000 years ago. an ancient site in Africa, making it a treasure trove for learning about humankind’s earliest days. Then, travel towards the Serengeti through Kleins Gate, enjoying a game drive en route. Dinner and overnight stay in central Serengeti.

Overnight: Accommodation of your choice

Meals: Full board

Activities: Visit Lake Natron at sunrise, Engare Sero footprints, Serengeti game drive

Have a good breakfast and experience the thrill of a full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park, encountering the Big Five, the Great Wildebeest Migration, and other fascinating wildlife in their natural habitat. This region is known for its network of rivers and waterholes, attracting a high density of wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot. Conclude your day with dinner and an overnight stay in central Serengeti

Overnight: Accommodation of your choice

Meals: Full board

Activities: Full day game drive

After breakfast, embark on a game drive as you leave the Serengeti. Head towards Lake Eyasi, visit the Datoga tribe, known for their pastoral lifestyle and skilled blacksmithing. They craft beautiful jewellery using ancient techniques. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Lake Eyasi.

Overnight: Accommodation of your choice

Meals: Full board

Activities: Game drive, Datoga tribe visit

Start your day with an early morning visit to the Hadzabe tribe, one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer societies in the world. Enjoy a lively chat with them, accompanied by traditional music and song. Participate in their unique daily activities, including learning fire-making, crafting tools, and practicing their traditional hunting techniques. You’ll also get the chance to learn their distinctive click language. Afterward, proceed to Lake Manyara for a game drive, where you’ll explore its diverse wildlife and lush vegetation. Lake Manyara is famous for its tree-climbing lions, vibrant pink flamingos, and large herds of majestic elephants. End your day with dinner and an overnight stay in Mto wa Mbu.

Overnight: Accommodation of your choice

Meals: Full board

Activities: Hadzabe tribe visit, game drive

After breakfast, explore the vibrant Mto Wa Mbu village with a guided biking tour through banana plantations, coffee plantations, and interacting with various ethnic groups including the Chagga, Maasai, and Makonde. Enjoy a relaxing lunch. Later, journey back to Arusha and transfer to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Activities: Mto Wa Mbu village biking tour, departure

Estimated Price: 2755 US$ per person for 2 people (Private Safari) based on mid-range accommodation during high season

The price provided is an estimate and may vary based on factors such as the number of people, the season, the selected accommodation, the availability of the chosen accommodation and other variables. For an accurate quotation and detailed itinerary, please contact us to begin planning your dream safari today.

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