Adventure

6 DAYS CLASSIC SAFARI WITHOUT SERENGETI

Six unhurried days across Arusha, Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara with strong cultural time.

From $1,320 6 days Easy

Overview

For travellers who would rather go deep than far. No long transfers to the Serengeti, just steady game drives in the parks around the crater highlands, plus Bushmen, Maasai and Mto wa Mbu village visits.

Itinerary & highlights

  1. Day 1

    Arrival and Arusha National Park

    Meet on arrival and drive to Arusha National Park for a game drive. Overnight at a hotel, full board.

  2. Day 2

    Tarangire to Karatu

    Drive to Tarangire for an afternoon game drive until late noon, then drive to Karatu. Overnight at a lodge.

  3. Day 3

    Bushmen culture

    Morning visit to the Bushmen tribe to learn about their culture. Overnight at the lodge.

  4. Day 4

    Maasai village and the crater

    Visit a Maasai village in Ngorongoro, then descend into the crater for a game drive and crater tour. Overnight at the lodge.

  5. Day 5

    Lake Manyara

    Depart for a game drive in Lake Manyara with game viewing until late noon, then drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

  6. Day 6

    Mto wa Mbu and departure

    Tour of Mto wa Mbu, a multicultural village home to Maasai, Makonde, Iraqw and Chaga communities, visiting homes and schools. Drive to the airport for departure.

Trip highlights

  • Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara game drives
  • Bushmen cultural morning
  • Maasai village in Ngorongoro
  • Mto wa Mbu multicultural village tour

Add-ons available

Optional extras you can add to this trip. Prices are per person.

  • Full Day Arusha National Park Game Drive

    A full day exploring Momella Lakes, Ngurdoto Crater and the forest, accommodation not included.

    From $200
  • Half Day Arusha National Park

    A shorter morning or afternoon game drive in the park closest to town.

    From $180
  • Walking Safari, Arusha National Park

    Two hours on foot with an armed ranger, tracking wildlife at ground level.

    From $55
  • Horseback Riding at Kili Golf Kaskaz

    Two hours in the saddle on the plains below Kilimanjaro and Meru.

    From $150

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