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14-Day Authentic Maasai-Hadzabe Culture Serengeti & Z'Bar

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Spend time at the authentic Maasai Village “Olpopongi” Musum and village tour, eat a traditional lunch, and go for a walking safari while learning about Maasai hunting techniques, natural medicines. Enjoy evening program with Maasai ceremonies, a campfire and barbecue before you find yourself sleeping on a comfortable cow hide bed in your private Maasai house! Hadzabe Bushmen pay a visit to their home. Serengeti Migration of wildebeest and relax at white sandy beach of Zanzibar islands.

Tour Summary

You'll go to Tanzania

You'll visit Boma Ng'ombe (Town), Maasai Village (Highlight), Arusha NP, Tarangire NP, Karatu (Town), Lake Eyasi, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater & Zanzibar (Beach)

This tour starts in Arusha & ends in Zanzibar - Getting there

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

Minimum age of 1 year

The minimum age for this tour is 1 year.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives, nature hikes/walks & beach time

Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle

Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & air transfer

This operator can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself help

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day	Accommodation	Meals
1	Snow View Hotel Mid-range hotel in or near Boma Ng'ombe	Breakfast Included
2	Olpopongi Maasai Cultural Village Budget banda outside Arusha NP	All Meals Included
3	Mc Elly's Hotel Budget hotel in or near Arusha	All Meals Included
4	Tarangire Simba Lodge Mid-range lodge just outside Tarangire NP	All Meals Included
5	Karatu Simba Lodge Mid-range lodge in or near Karatu Region	All Meals Included
6	Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge in or near Lake Eyasi	All Meals Included
7-8	Kananga Special Tented Camp Mid-range tented camp inside Serengeti NP	All Meals Included
9	Rhino Lodge Mid-range lodge on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater	All Meals Included
10	Karatu Simba Lodge Mid-range lodge outside Ngorongoro Crater	All Meals Included
11-13	Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Luxury resort in or near Zanzibar (Beach)	Day 11: All Meals Included Day 12-13: Breakfast & Dinner Included
14	End of tour (No accommodation)	Breakfast Included

Next:Day by Day

Arrival

(See Getting there for more details)

You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1 Kilimanjaro to Boma Ng'ombe near Moshi Town

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be met and greeted by our customer service representative. Afterwards you will be assisted to board your vehicle for your transfer to your hotel in Boma Ng'ombe near Moshi town, the home of Mt. Kilimanjaro overnight at Snow View Hotel. Accommodation can be upgraded to higher level options (at extra costs) or downgraded to more economic ones (price reduction).

Main Destination:	Boma Ng'Ombe
Accommodation:	Snow View Hotel Mid-range hotel located in or near Boma Ng'ombe
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Day 2 Moshi Boma Ng'ombe to Olpopongi Maasai Cultural Village

After breakfast and then drive to West Kilimanjaro to a Maasai Village to learn more about their culture and nomadic lifestyle. Spend time at the authentic Maasai Village “Olpopongi” Musum and village tour, eat a traditional lunch, and go for a walking safari while learning about Maasai hunting techniques, natural medicines. Enjoy evening program with Maasai ceremonies, a campfire and barbecue dinner before you find yourself sleeping on a comfortable cow hide bed in your private Maasai house.

Main Destination:	Maasai Village
Accommodation:	Olpopongi Maasai Cultural Village Budget banda located outside Arusha NP
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3 Maasai Cultural Village-Arusha National Park-Arusha Town

Have an early breakfast and then drive to Arusha National Park which is famous for its amazing view of Mt. Meru and Mt. Kilimanjaro, the beautiful Ngurdoto Crater, and both fresh water and soda lakes. We will go for a game drive in the park with a chance to see many wild animals like elephant, giraffe, and zebra. We will be having a picnic lunch before continuing with the afternoon game drive. Late in the evening we will drive to Arusha Town for dinner and overnight at Mc Elly's Hotel. Accommodation can be upgraded to higher level options (at extra costs) or downgraded to more economic ones (price reduction).

Main Destination:	Arusha National Park
Best Time to Visit June to October (Animals are easier to spot) High Season July to March (The park never gets too crowded) Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Arusha National Park Giraffe Common Buffalo Common Zebra Common Elephant Occasional Hippo Occasional Leopard Rare Cheetah Very Rare Wildebeest Rare Hyena Rare Wild Dog Very Rare White Rhino None Black Rhino None Lion None
Accommodation:	Mc Elly's Hotel Budget hotel located in or near Arusha
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4 Arusha Town-Tarangire National Park

Early breakfast drive directly to Tarangire National Park which is very famous for its elephant population. Here you will have the unique experience of seeing nature combined with the original lifestyle of the Masaai people. Tarangire offers unparalleled game viewing, and during the dry season elephants abound. Families of the pachyderms play around the ancient trunks of baobab trees and strip acacia bark from the thorn trees for their afternoon meal. Breathtaking views of the Masaai Steppe and the mountains to the South make a stop at Tarangire a memorable experience. Dinner and overnight will be at Tarangire Simba Lodge. Accommodation can be upgraded to higher level options (at extra costs) or downgraded to more economic ones (price reduction).

Main Destination:	Tarangire National Park
Best Time to Visit June to October (Animals come to the river) High Season June to October (The park is full of tourists) Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Tarangire National Park Elephant Abundant Giraffe Common Lion Common Buffalo Common Zebra Abundant Wildebeest Abundant Hippo Common Hyena Occasional Leopard Rare Cheetah Rare Wild Dog Very Rare White Rhino None Black Rhino None
Accommodation:	Tarangire Simba Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5 Tarangire National Park-Karatu near Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, go for a game drive in Tarangire National Park. Here you will have a chance to see many herds of elephant, as well as other wildlife like buffalo zebra, wildebeest, mangoes, lion, and about 500 species of birds. Proceed to Karatu with another game drive en route. You will be arriving in the evening and having dinner and overnight at the Karatu Simba Lodge. Accommodation can be upgraded to higher level options (at extra costs) or downgraded to more economic ones (price reduction).

Main Destination:	Karatu
Accommodation:	Karatu Simba Lodge Mid-range lodge located in or near Karatu Region
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6 Karatu Village – Lake Eyasi The Hadzabe Tribe-Cultural Experience

After some dusty driving southwest of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Crater, you will arrive at the Northern Shore of Lake Eyasi. The drive will continue to the Yaida Valley some 4 hours, a place barely visited by tourists. Here you can find the Hadzabe Bushmen who has made Lake Eyasi and its surrounding bush their home. With local Hadzabe guide, you will pay a visit to their home; they are nomadic by nature and are constantly moving. They are the last existing East African hunters and gatherers and still live in the way of their ancestors. You can participate in local hunting, see the way poisoned arrows are made, learn how to make a fire, collect honey, and learn about different types of natural medicine. Dinner and overnight will be at Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge. Accommodation can be upgraded to higher level options (at extra costs) or downgraded to more economic ones (price reduction).

Main Destination:	Lake Eyasi
Accommodation:	Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located in or near Lake Eyasi
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7 Lake Eyasi –Serengeti National Park

Early breakfast you will drive with your picnic lunch from Lake Eyasi to the famous Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro; there will be a game drive en route. On the way you have a chance to see the big four and the migration of the wildebeest depending on the season. You will have an evening game drive and then dinner and overnight at the Kananga Special Tented Camp. Accommodation can be upgraded to higher level options (at extra costs) or downgraded to more economic ones (price reduction).

Main Destination:	Serengeti National Park
Best Time to Visit June to February (Areas are best at different times) High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded) Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall) Wildlife in Serengeti National Park Elephant Common Giraffe Common Lion Common Cheetah Common Zebra Abundant Wildebeest Abundant Buffalo Common Hippo Common Hyena Common Leopard Occasional Black Rhino Very Rare Wild Dog Rare White Rhino None
Accommodation:	Kananga Special Tented Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8 Serengeti National Park Full-Day Game Drive

Have an early morning game drive with a picnic lunch until the afternoon. Then go for another game drive in the evening in the famous Serengeti National Park. Here you have a chance to see lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, hippo, zebra, wildebeest, cheetah, hyena, and Thomson Gazelles to mention a few. You will also visit the wild paradise of Seronera Area where many animals live and migrate through depending on the season. Dinner and overnight will be at Kananga Special Tented Camp. Accommodation can be upgraded to higher level options (at extra costs) or downgraded to more economic ones (price reduction).

Main Destination:	Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:	Kananga Special Tented Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9 Serengeti National Park- Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, we will depart with a picnic lunch in the Serengeti and then to Ngorongoro in the afternoon. We will be sure to drive by way of Olduvai George, which is believed to be home of the first human being. The skull of Home sapiens was discovered here by Dr. Leakey. You have the option to visit Masai Boma nearby until late in the evening when you will drive to your hotel at the Crater rim. Dinner and overnight will be at Rhino Lodge. Accommodation can be upgraded to higher level options (at extra costs) or downgraded to more economic ones (price reduction).

Main Destination:	Ngorongoro Crater
Best Time to Visit June to September (General wildlife viewing is best) High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds) Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none) Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater Black Rhino Common Lion Common Cheetah Common Zebra Abundant Wildebeest Abundant Hyena Abundant Elephant Common Buffalo Common Hippo Common Giraffe Occasional Leopard Occasional Wild Dog Very Rare White Rhino None
Accommodation:	Rhino Lodge Mid-range lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10 Ngorongoro Crater Full-Day Game Drive-Karatu Village

After breakfast descend to the world's seventh wonder; a caldera that was formed as a result of the great movement of the earth that formed the rift valley. The Ngorongoro wild reserve is a home to a wide variety of wildlife including the big cats and more than four hundred bird species. Enjoy the wildlife until late in the evening; you should have had a good hance at seeing the big five today. Then ascend the crater rim and drive to Karatu Village for dinner and overnight at the Karatu Simba Lodge. Accommodation can be upgraded to higher level options (at extra costs) or downgraded to more economic ones (price reduction).

Main Destination:	Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation:	Karatu Simba Lodge Mid-range lodge located outside Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 11 Karatu Village-Lake Manyara-Arusha Town-Zanzibar-North East Coast

After breakfast we will drive to Lake Manyara National Park with our picnic lunches. The park is famous for its green scenery, varied bird life, tree-climbing lions, hippos, baboons, and many more wild animals. We will be in this park until noon when we will drive to Arusha Airport for your flight at 0445pm to Zanzibar. We should be arriving at 0600pm. Meet and greet and then transfer to the beach hotel for dinner and overnight at Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa. (Superior Rooms). Accommodation can be upgraded to higher level options (at extra costs) or downgraded to more economic ones (price reduction).

Main Destination:	Zanzibar Island (Beach)
Accommodation:	Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Luxury resort located in or near Zanzibar
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 12 Zanzibar Island North East Coast

Have breakfast and then spend some time relaxing or participating in sea activities like snorkeling, diving, or deep sea fishing. You can snorkel near your hotel; there are many coral garden reefs around Pwani Machangani Sea. There are many nice dive sites in Pwani Mchangani Sea and places for scuba diving at Mnemba Island Conservation Area. Zanzibar is considered by experts to offer some of the best fishing grounds in the world, especially the Pemba Channel between Unguja Island and Pemba Island. There are so many recreational possibilities. All activities can be booked by us before your arrival or after arrival in Zanzibar or in the hotel's sports center. Dinner and overnight will be at Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa. (Superior Rooms). Accommodation can be upgraded to higher level options (at extra costs) or downgraded to more economic ones (price reduction).

Main Destination:	Zanzibar Island (Beach)
Accommodation:	Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Luxury resort located in or near Zanzibar
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Day 13 Zanzibar Island North East Coast

Have breakfast and then spend some time relaxing or participating in sea activities like snorkeling, diving, or deep sea fishing. You can snorkel near your hotel; there are many coral garden reefs around Ningwi Sea. There are many nice dive sites in Nungwi Sea and places for scuba diving at Mnemba Island Conservation Area. Zanzibar is considered by experts to offer some of the best fishing grounds in the world, especially the Pemba Channel between Unguja Island and Pemba Island. There are so many recreational possibilities. All activities can be booked by us before your arrival or after arrival in Zanzibar or in the hotel's sports center. Dinner and overnight will be at Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa (Superior Rooms). Accommodation can be upgraded to higher level options (at extra costs) or downgraded to more economic ones (price reduction).

Main Destination:	Zanzibar Island (Beach)
Accommodation:	Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Luxury resort located in or near Zanzibar
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Day 14 Zanzibar Island North East Coast-Zanzibar Airport

Transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your flight out of Zanzibar, depending on your international flight timings back home.

Main Destination:	Zanzibar Airport
Accommodation:	No accommodation
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

End of tour

(See Getting there for more details)

You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Next: Rates

Important to Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD). The ZAR rates shown are converted for information purposes only. How do I pay in USD?
This tour accepts children who are 1 year and older. Children under 11 receive a discount and children under 3 are free.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.

Rates Per Person

Inclusions

Rates Per Person

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ZAR

EUR

GBP

Start dates	Solo 1 room	2 people 1 room	3 people 2 rooms	4 people 2 rooms	5 people 3 rooms	6 people 3 rooms	7+ people
Jan 1, 2020 - Mar 31, 2020	$5124	$3834	$3665	$3397	$3383	$3251
Apr 1, 2020 - May 31, 2020	$4667	$3453	$3259	$3016	$2988	$2870
Jun 1, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020	$5124	$3834	$3665	$3397	$3383	$3251
Nov 1, 2020 - Nov 30, 2020	$4667	$3453	$3259	$3016	$2988	$2870
Dec 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020	$5124	$3834	$3665	$3397	$3383	$3251

N/A* = Not Available. This is Unavailable For Single Travelers.

Jan 1, 2020 - Mar 31, 2020

Solo 1 room

2 people 1 room

3 people 2 rooms

4 people 2 rooms

5 people 3 rooms

6 people 3 rooms

7+ people

$5124

$3834

$3665

$3397

$3383

$3251

Apr 1, 2020 - May 31, 2020

Solo 1 room

2 people 1 room

3 people 2 rooms

4 people 2 rooms

5 people 3 rooms

6 people 3 rooms

7+ people

$4667

$3453

$3259

$3016

$2988

$2870

Jun 1, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020

Solo 1 room

2 people 1 room

3 people 2 rooms

4 people 2 rooms

5 people 3 rooms

6 people 3 rooms

7+ people

$5124

$3834

$3665

$3397

$3383

$3251

Nov 1, 2020 - Nov 30, 2020

Solo 1 room

2 people 1 room

3 people 2 rooms

4 people 2 rooms

5 people 3 rooms

6 people 3 rooms

7+ people

$4667

$3453

$3259

$3016

$2988

$2870

Dec 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020

Solo 1 room

2 people 1 room

3 people 2 rooms

4 people 2 rooms

5 people 3 rooms

6 people 3 rooms

7+ people

$5124

$3834

$3665

$3397

$3383

$3251

N/A* = Not Available. This is Unavailable For Single Travelers.

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Included

Park fees(For non-residents)
All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
All flights during the tour
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

International flights(From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)

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Included

Park fees(For non-residents)
All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
All flights during the tour
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

International flights(From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)

Getting There

This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Zanzibar, Tanzania

This operator can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself help

Fly to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) near Arusha. Or fly to Arusha Airport (ARK) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya)

Fly back from Abeid Amani Karume Airport (ZNZ) on Zanzibar. Or fly from Dar es Salaam (DAR) . There are daily ferries between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar.