5 Days Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Hadzabe Safari from Arusha

Adorable young lion cubs resting in the sunlit African savannah.

Costs per Person (USD)

High Season (June–Oct, Dec–Feb):

  • 2 pax: $2,900
  • 4 pax: $2,590
  • 6 pax: $2,330

Low Season (Mar–May, Nov):

  • 2 pax: $2,690
  • 4 pax: $2,390
  • 6 pax: $2,285

Inclusions

  • Airport transfers (Arusha/Kilimanjaro)
  • Accommodation (lodges/tented camps) on full-board basis
  • 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof & fridge
  • Professional English-speaking driver/guide
  • All park & conservation fees
  • Ngorongoro Crater service fee
  • Bottled drinking water daily
  • Hadzabe & Datoga cultural program

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips & gratuities
  • Alcoholic drinks & personal expenses

Overview

This 5-day journey is a perfect blend of world-class wildlife safaris and unique cultural encounters. Explore the legendary Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” experience the vast plains of the Serengeti, home to the Great Migration and iconic predators, and immerse yourself in the traditions of the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers and Datoga blacksmiths at Lake Eyasi.

Ideal for travelers who want to experience wildlife, culture, and scenery all in one itinerary.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha – Ngorongoro Crater

  • Morning pick-up in Arusha.
  • Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
  • Descend into the crater for a full-day game drive. Spot rhinos, lions, elephants, hippos, and flamingos.
  • Picnic lunch inside the crater.
  • Overnight at lodge/camp near Ngorongoro.

Day 2: Ngorongoro – Serengeti National Park

  • Scenic drive across the highlands into the Serengeti.
  • Optional visit to a Maasai Boma en route.
  • Afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park.
  • Overnight in Serengeti.

Day 3: Full Day in Serengeti

  • Full-day safari in the Serengeti plains.
  • Witness lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and (seasonal) wildebeest migration.
  • Overnight in Serengeti.

Day 4: Serengeti – Lake Eyasi (Hadzabe & Datoga)

  • Morning Serengeti game drive.
  • Transfer to Lake Eyasi.
  • Evening cultural interaction with Hadzabe and Datoga tribes.
  • Overnight at Lake Eyasi.

Day 5: Hadzabe Experience – Arusha

  • Early morning hunt with the Hadzabe Bushmen using bows and arrows.
  • Visit the Datoga blacksmiths, experts in tool and ornament making.
  • Cultural storytelling & local breakfast.
  • Drive back to Arusha for departure.
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