9 Day Tanzania Private Tour: Wildlife Encounters & Cultural Immersion (Accommodated) 2025

Day 1: Arusha, Tanzania

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be greeted by a representative who will assist you with the transfer to your hotel in Arusha. The rest of the day is yours to relax and unwind. Please note that meals are not included today.

Meals: No meals included today
Accommodation: Mount Meru Game Lodge or similar
Included Highlights: Arrival Transfer from Kilimanjoro International Airport

Day 2 – 3: Arusha, Tanzania

After breakfast, we’ll embark on a journey to the western edge of Mount Kilimanjaro, where we’ll immerse ourselves in the authentic Maasai culture at the Olpopongi Maasai Village. We’ll spend the day experiencing their way of life, enjoying a traditional lunch, and learning about their hunting techniques and traditional medicine on a guided walking safari.

The following day, we’ll start early with a morning game drive in the park, followed by lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, we’ll engage in various Maasai cultural activities, including spear throwing, donkey rides, and nature walks.

Accommodation: Africa Amini Maasai Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast x2, Lunch x2, Dinner x2
Included Highlights: Olpopongi Maasai Village Visit, Educational Walking safari in the Maasai Territory, Morning game drive in Arusha National Park, Spear throwing competition, A donkey ride and nature walk with the Maasai

Day 4: Arusha – Ngorongoro Highlands, Tanzania

Following breakfast, we’ll depart for the Ngorongoro Highlands, stopping at the charming Mto wa Mbu village for a local lunch. Here, we’ll have the opportunity to immerse ourselves in the local culture, visiting a banana plantation and learning about the process of brewing local banana beer. We’ll then continue our journey to the Karatu area, where we’ll enjoy dinner.

Accommodation: Pamoja Farm Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlights: Lunch at Mto wa Mbu Village, Banana Plantation visit, Interact with local community, Local Banana Beer Brewing

Day 5: Ngorongoro Highlands, Tanzania

Following breakfast, we’ll head to Mto wa Mbu village for a fascinating cultural experience. We’ll explore the village on a guided tour, gaining insights into the daily lives of the local people. Afterward, we’ll hop on a tuk-tuk, a popular mode of transport in the area, to further explore the village and interact with the community. Our cultural immersion continues with a visit to an authentic Maasai village, where we’ll learn about their traditions and way of life. We’ll return to the lodge in the evening for dinner.

Accommodation: Pamoja Farm Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlights: Morning Village tour in Mto wa Mbu, Explore the village by Tuk tuk, Masai Village Visit

Day 6: Ngorongoro Highlands – Lake Eyasi, Tanzania

Following breakfast, we’ll embark on a scenic drive to the Lake Eyasi area, arriving at Kisimangeda Teted Camp in time for lunch.

In the afternoon, we’ll visit the Datoga tribe, a fascinating group of people known for their distinctive culture and traditions. We’ll have the opportunity to learn about their way of life, admire their intricate beadwork and blacksmithing skills, and witness their unique eye tattoos.

Accommodation: Kisimangeda Tented Camp or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlights: Lake Eyasi, Datoba Tribe visit

Day 7: Lake Eyasi, Tanzania

After a hearty breakfast, we’ll embark on a unique cultural experience, visiting the Hadzabe tribe, one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer societies in Africa. We’ll spend the day with these fascinating people, learning about their traditional way of life, witnessing their hunting and gathering techniques, and experiencing their simple yet fulfilling existence.

Accommodation: Kisimangeda Tented Camp or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlights: Hadzabe Tribe Cultural Experience

Day 8: Lake Eyasi – Ngorongoro Highlands, Tanzania

Following breakfast, we’ll pack a picnic lunch and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s natural wonders. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities, with the chance to spot the Big Five and other iconic African animals. After a memorable day exploring the crater, we’ll return to the lodge.

Accommodation: Pamoja Farm Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlights: Ngorongoro Conservation – Spot the Big 5

Day 9: Ngorongoro Highlands – Arusha, Tanzania

After a final breakfast, we’ll check out of the lodge and begin our journey back to Arusha. Upon arrival, a representative will assist you with your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast

Onward Travel Plans

Due to circumstances beyond our control while on tour (such as border crossings, traffic, breakdowns and delays, etc), the end time on the last day cannot be guaranteed. Therefore we strongly recommend you stay the night and fly out the next day. Please consult with your booking consultant.