The 7 Days Tanzania Culture Tour is a travel itinerary that combines a safari experience with an immersive cultural experience. Here is a brief overview of what the tour entails, day by day:
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by your tour guide who will transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. The rest of the day is free for you to rest and acclimatize.
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, you will drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and baobab trees. You will go on a game drive and enjoy a picnic lunch in the park. In the evening, you will visit a Maasai village and learn about their culture.
Day 3: Tarangire to Lake Eyasi
After breakfast, you will drive to Lake Eyasi, home to the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes. You will go on a bushwalk with the Hadzabe tribe, who are traditional hunter-gatherers, and learn about their way of life. In the afternoon, you will visit a Datoga village and learn about their blacksmithing skills.
Day 4: Lake Eyasi to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, you will drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s largest unbroken calderas. You will go on a game drive and have a picnic lunch in the crater. In the evening, you will visit a Maasai boma and learn about their traditional way of life.
Day 5: Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara
After breakfast, you will drive to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions and flamingos. You will go on a game drive and have a picnic lunch in the park. In the evening, you will visit a local market and learn about the different products sold by the locals.
Day 6: Lake Manyara to Arusha
After breakfast, you will drive back to Arusha and visit the Cultural Heritage Center, where you can buy traditional souvenirs and artifacts. In the afternoon, you will visit a coffee farm and learn about the coffee-making process.
Day 7: Departure
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
Overall, this 7 Days Tanzania Culture Tour offers a unique combination of safari and cultural experiences, allowing you to see some of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife while also learning about the diverse cultures that call Tanzania home.