This unique 7-day safari takes you deep into the heart of Tanzania’s cultural mosaic. Spend time with the Hadzabe, one of Africa’s last hunter-gatherer tribes, learning their ancient skills of tracking, foraging, and archery. Visit the Datoga blacksmiths, renowned for their traditional metalwork and jewelry. Combine these immersive experiences with classic game drives in Tarangire and Lake Manyara, where elephants, lions, and flamingos await. Enjoy village walks, cultural exchanges, and the chance to witness a way of life unchanged for centuries. Perfect for travelers seeking authentic encounters and a deeper understanding of Tanzania’s living heritage.
From $1,650 per person (based on 2 people, low season).
Contact us for a personalized quote depending on group size and season.
Depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephant herds and baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive, spotting lions, giraffes, and a variety of wildlife. Picnic lunch in the park. Overnight at a lodge or tented camp near Tarangire.
Accommodation: Tarangire lodge/tented camp
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, drive to Lake Eyasi, a remote and scenic area home to the Hadzabe and Datoga peoples. Settle into your lodge and enjoy a sunset walk along the lakeshore, observing local fishing and birdlife. Evening cultural briefing and dinner.
Accommodation: Lake Eyasi lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Rise early to join the Hadzabe on a bush walk, learning about their hunting and gathering techniques. Try your hand at archery, gather wild tubers, and listen to stories of survival. Return to camp for lunch and relax in the afternoon. Evening cultural exchange with Hadzabe families.
Accommodation: Lake Eyasi lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visit a Datoga village to witness traditional blacksmithing, beadwork, and jewelry making. Learn about Datoga customs and daily life. Afternoon at leisure or optional birdwatching along the lake. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Accommodation: Lake Eyasi lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Depart for Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions and flamingos. Enjoy a game drive and picnic lunch. Evening at a lodge near the park, with time to reflect on your cultural experiences.
Accommodation: Manyara lodge/tented camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive or village visit before returning to Arusha. Afternoon at leisure or optional city tour. Overnight in Arusha or transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
Accommodation: Arusha hotel (optional)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a relaxing morning or extend your stay with additional cultural or wildlife excursions. Airport transfers provided as needed.
Accommodation: No accommodation (end of tour)
Meals: Breakfast
