CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY IMMERSION SAFARI (4 DAYS)

Itinerary & highlights

1. Day 1

   Lake Duluti canoeing

   Arrive and drive to Lake Duluti for a canoeing safari on the lake with birdwatching: giant kingfisher, fish eagle and darters. Overnight near Arusha.

2. Day 2

   Maasai village and Lake Manyara

   Drive to a Maasai village for a cultural visit and traditional dance, then an afternoon game drive in Lake Manyara. Overnight at Karatu.

3. Day 3

   Lake Eyasi and the Bushmen

   Drive to Lake Eyasi to visit the Bushmen tribes, the Datoga and Hadzabe, and learn traditional hunting skills with bow and arrow. Overnight at Karatu.

4. Day 4

   Mto wa Mbu and departure

   Visit Mto wa Mbu village, home to Maasai, Makonde, Iraqw and Chaga communities, touring homes and schools, then transfer to the airport for departure.

Trip highlights

• Canoeing safari on Lake Duluti with giant kingfisher, fish eagle and darters
• Maasai village visit with traditional dance
• Datoga and Hadzabe of Lake Eyasi, and traditional bow and arrow hunting
• Mto wa Mbu village walk through Maasai, Makonde, Iraqw and Chaga communities

Add-ons available

Optional extras you can add to this trip.

• Maasai Village Visit

  An opportunity to learn about Maasai culture, traditions and daily life in the communities around the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

  From $50per vehicle

• Ngorongoro Crater Rim Walk

  A scenic hiking experience along the highlands surrounding Ngorongoro Crater with an armed ranger.

  From $30per person

• Half Day Arusha National Park Game Drive

  A half day exploring Momella Lakes, Ngurdoto Crater and the forest, then back to Arusha.

  From $180per person