Tribal Tales - 12 Day Wildlife Safari & Tanzanian Cultural Experience

(Lake Manyara, Lake Eyasi, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Tarangire)
 

DAY 1 ARUSHA
Meet at your arrival point and transfer to your lodge for pre-safari briefing.
KIGONGONI LODGE (Dinner)

DAY 2 ARUSHA-LAKE MANYARA
Our safari begins by passing through the town centre of Arusha and witnessing the sights and sounds of a colourful and bustling African city. We depart the city from the south west in the direction of the Great Rift Valley and Lake Manyara at the base of an escarpment. Lunch at E Unoto Maasai Lodge en-route prepares for our tribal introduction followed by an afternoon game drive within the park and overnight at our luxury camp.
KIRURUMU LUXURY TENTED CAMP (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 3 LAKE MANYARA-LAKE EYASI
We enter the true tribal areas of Tanzania by leaving the tourist trail after breakfast and heading towards Lake Eyasi. Upon arrival we are able to interact with the Hadzabe/Datoga tribes and exchange cultural norms and customs.
KISIMA NGEDA TENTED CAMP (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 4 LAKE EYASI-NGORONGORO
A very early morning of traditional hunting ensures we are

learning ancient customs firsthand. After lunch we leave to our next stop atop Ngorongoro Crater.
NGORONGORO SOPA LODGE (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 5 NGORONGORO
We descend into the Crater after breakfast for a fascinating array of resident mammals. With several different habitats, Ngorongoro Crater can offer extensive viewing within this 22 square kilometre fishbowl. We enjoy a picnic lunch in the Crater before returning to the lodge for refreshment and overnight.
NGORONGORO SOPA LODGE (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 6 NGORONGORO-SERENGETI
The transfer to the Serengeti is via a sea of red clothed warriors as we enter the traditional bomas of the Maasai to view daily life and leisure. After an exciting insight into this ancient culture, we lunch en-route and arrive at our camp mid-afternoon.
SAYARI CAMP (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 7 SERENGETI
Our exclusive camp is prime viewing for the Wildebeest Migration as it is located in the unspoilt areas of the Northern Serengeti. We spend the day in search of spectacular wildlife by combing the surrounding areas, while only to returning to the camp for lunch and resting before evening.
SAYARI CAMP (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 8 SERENGETI
We move onto another intimate and luxurious camp today situated in the Big Cat area of Ndutu and Moru in the Southern Serengeti. We are able to explore game-filled plains and try to spot the Big Cats lazing among the kopjes.
OLAKIRA CAMP (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 9 SERENGETI
An extension on areas already discovered allows today to be in pursuit of even more prime wildlife. It is a convenient access point for an optional Serengeti Balloon Safari or simply enjoy a private dinner under the stars of the Serengeti.
OLAKIRA CAMP (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 10 SERENGETI-TARANGIRE
An exciting return transfer through the rugged terrain of the Great Rift Valley outskirts and the archeological site of Olduvai Gorge ensues breakfast today. And we arrive to our camp for a delicious lunch and game driving. The remoteness of this camp ensures intimacy and a classical bush experience.
OLIVER’S CAMP (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 11 TARANGIRE-ARUSHA
The optional and unique offer of a walking safari this morning caps off our Tribal Tales as we learn animal behaviours and natural habitats from local experienced guides. We transfer to Arusha after lunch for Craft Market Exploration and safari de-briefing.
KIGONGONI LODGE (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 12 ARUSHA-BEYOND
Timely transfer to Arusha departure point for travel beyond.
(Breakfast)