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8 Days Cultural Tours and Wildlife Experience

By Pumba Reisen
Free cancellation available
Price is P 358,632 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

This 8-day Tanzania safari combines iconic wildlife and rich cultural experiences. The journey begins in the northern circuit with Tarangire National Park, famous for large elephant herds and baobab landscapes. It continues to the vast Serengeti National Park for immersive game drives and potential Great Migration sightings, offering chances to see the Big Five. The route then leads to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where a spectacular crater safari reveals dense wildlife in a natural volcanic caldera, followed by a cultural visit to a Maasai village. The adventure continues to Lake Manyara National Park, known for tree-climbing lions and flamingos, before concluding with a cultural exploration of historic Stone Town in Zanzibar.

Activity location

  • Maasai Cultural Center
    • Karatu, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kilimanjaro International Airport
    • Kilimanjaro Airport Road
    • Hai, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania

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8 Days Cultural Tours and Wildlife Experience

  • Activity duration is 8 days8d
    8d
  • English
Starting time: 12:30
Price details
P 358,631.50 x 1 AdultP 358,631.50
Total
Price is P 358,631.50

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrival – Kilimanjaro Airport → Tarangire Area

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: karatu tented lodge

Tarangire National Park

  • 12h
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer directly to the safari circuit. Afternoon: Drive to Tarangire National Park or nearby lodge Optional short evening game drive depending on arrival time

Day 2: Full-Day Tarangire Safari

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: mawe lodge

Tarangire National Park

  • 12h
Full game drive in Tarangire National Park Highlights: Large elephant herds Baobab landscapes Lions, giraffes, zebras, and buffalo

Day 3: Drive to Serengeti (En Route Safari)

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: serengeti serena safari lodge

Serengeti National Park

  • 12h
Travel toward Serengeti National Park Scenic drive through Ngorongoro Highlands Wildlife viewing en route Afternoon game drive upon entry into Serengeti

Day 4: Full-Day Serengeti Safari

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: serengeti serena safari lodge

Serengeti National Park

  • 12h
Full exploration of Serengeti: Morning and evening game drives Big Five sightings (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino) Optional Great Migration viewing (seasonal)

Day 5: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation Area

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: embalakai lodge

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

  • 12h
Morning game drive, then transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area Scenic stops along the route Wildlife viewing during transit

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Safari + Maasai Culture

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: karatu tented lodge

Maasai Cultural Center

  • 8h
  • Admission ticket not included
Early descent into Ngorongoro Crater: Dense wildlife in a volcanic caldera Lions, elephants, rhinos, hippos, flamingos Afternoon: Visit a Maasai village Learn traditions, dances, and pastoral lifestyle

Day 7: Lake Manyara Safari + Fly to Zanzibar

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: lodge at Zanzibar

Zanzibar Island

  • 12h
Morning safari in Lake Manyara National Park Tree-climbing lions Flamingos and hippo pools Forest and lake ecosystem diversity Afternoon flight to Zanzibar Evening beach arrival and rest

Day 8: Stone Town Cultural Tour + Departure

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included

Zanzibar Island

  • 6h
Cultural exploration in Stone Town UNESCO World Heritage old town Spice markets and historic architecture Swahili, Arab, and European heritage sites Transfer for departure or optional beach extension

Location

Activity location

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    Maasai Cultural Center
    • Karatu, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Kilimanjaro International Airport
    • Kilimanjaro Airport Road
    • Hai, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania

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