9-Day Tanzania Cultural Roots Safari
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Explore Tours
This journey takes you deep into the cultural heart of Tanzania. You’ll engage with the Hadzabe and Datoga—two of the country’s most fascinating indigenous tribes—while also enjoying classic safari experiences in Tarangire and Lake Eyasi. This tour is ideal for travelers who want to go beyond sightseeing and connect with Tanzania’s ancestral heritage, living traditions, and the rhythms of local life.
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Private 4x4 safari vehicle with driver/guide
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Accommodation (lodges and tented camps)
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All meals during the safari
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Cultural activities and village fees
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Park entrance and conservation fees
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Bottled water during activities
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Airport transfers
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International flights
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Visa fees
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Travel insurance
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Tips and gratuities
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Optional activities not mentioned
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Alcoholic beverages
Tour Plan
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Meet your guide and transfer to your lodge in Arusha. Evening briefing and welcome dinner.
Drive to Tarangire for a full-day game drive. Famous for baobab trees and large elephant herds. Overnight at a lodge near the park.
Morning game drive, then continue to Mto wa Mbu for a guided village walk, banana beer tasting, and artisan market tour.
Transfer to Lake Eyasi for an immersive cultural experience. Afternoon visit to Datoga blacksmiths to learn about their traditional metalwork.
Early morning hunt with the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers. Learn their unique language, tracking, and survival techniques. Return for rest and cultural discussions.
Travel to the Ngorongoro Highlands for a scenic drive and cultural stops. Optional Maasai village visit in the afternoon.
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day wildlife safari. Spot rhinos, lions, elephants, and more.
Leisurely drive back to Arusha with en-route stops at craft markets or a local coffee plantation. Overnight stay or day room available.
Transfer to the airport for your international flight or optional extension to Zanzibar.
