Overview & Summary
This safari weaves together Tanzania's most celebrated wildlife destinations with a profound cultural encounter at Lake Eyasi, home to the Hadzabe people—one of Africa's last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes. Begin in Tarangire National Park, where massive elephant herds gather beneath ancient baobabs. Journey to the remote shores of Lake Eyasi to walk with the Hadzabe, learning their click-based language, tracking techniques, and ancient hunting traditions. Spend two full days in the Serengeti, tracking lions, leopards, and cheetahs across endless plains. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater at first light, where over 25,000 animals including the endangered black rhino roam. With expert BMC TOURS & SAFARIS guides, this safari offers both the thrill of the wild and the richness of living tradition.
Full Itinerary
Private transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport & briefing
Your safari begins with a warm welcome from your BMC TOURS & SAFARIS driver at Kilimanjaro International Airport. You are transferred to your comfortable hotel in Arusha, where views of Mount Meru greet you. The afternoon is yours to relax, perhaps exploring the vibrant local markets or simply unwinding by the pool. In the evening, your safari guide meets you for a private briefing, sharing insights on the days ahead—from Tarangire's elephants to the Hadzabe hunters of Lake Eyasi, the Serengeti's predators, and the ancient crater. A delicious dinner awaits, setting the tone for the journey to come.
Dinner and overnight at Tulia Retreat Hotel & Spa
Full day game drive, river elephant herds & baobabs
After breakfast, journey to Tarangire National Park, a landscape dominated by ancient baobab trees and the life-giving Tarangire River. This park is famous for its massive elephant herds, some numbering in the hundreds, gathering along the riverbanks during the dry season. Spend the full day on game drives through acacia woodlands, open savannahs, and seasonal swamps. Spot lions resting in the shade, giraffes browsing treetops, zebras grazing in herds, and the elusive tree-climbing pythons coiled in acacia branches. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot overlooking the river, watching elephants drink and play. The afternoon continues with more wildlife encounters as golden light illuminates the baobabs. Exit the park in the late afternoon and transfer to your lodge near Karatu.
Dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge
Hadzabe bush walk, bow shooting & Datoga blacksmith visit
After an early breakfast, drive to the remote shores of Lake Eyasi, nestled within the Great Rift Valley. Here you meet the Hadzabe people, one of the last true hunter-gatherer communities on earth. Join them on a gentle walk through their territory, learning about their click-based language, tracking techniques, and deep connection to the land. You may witness their traditional hunting methods and try your hand at shooting a bow. After the morning walk, enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the lake. In the afternoon, visit the Datoga tribe, skilled blacksmiths who craft tools and jewelry using traditional furnaces. Return to your lodge near Karatu in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight, reflecting on authentic encounters with living traditions.
Dinner and overnight at Marera Valley LodgeNgorongoro Highlands transit, Maasai homesteads & evening Serengeti game drive
After breakfast, journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park. The scenic drive takes you through the Ngorongoro Highlands, with stops at breathtaking viewpoints overlooking the Great Rift Valley and traditional Maasai homesteads dotting the landscape. As you descend onto the vast plains, the horizon stretches into eternity. Enter the Serengeti and begin your first game drive, encountering giraffes, elephants, zebras, and perhaps lions resting in the golden grass. Enjoy a picnic lunch en route before continuing your exploration. Arrive at your comfortable camp in Central Serengeti in the late afternoon, with time to settle in before an evening game drive as the sun sets over the endless plains. Return to camp for dinner under a blanket of stars.
Dinner and overnight at Osinon Serengeti Camp
Seronera Valley dawn game drive, predator tracking & kopjes exploration
Wake before dawn for an early morning game drive as the Serengeti awakens in golden light—prime time for predator sightings. The Seronera Valley, one of Africa's most predator-rich regions, offers lions stalking zebras, cheetahs scanning from termite mounds, and leopards draped in acacia branches. Spend the day exploring open savannahs and ancient granite kopjes where predators laze and hyraxes scurry among the rocks. If the season aligns, witness the Great Migration with thousands of wildebeest and zebras stretching across the plains. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush, surrounded by the sounds of the wild. The afternoon offers more exploration through acacia woodlands and along the Seronera River. Return to camp as the sun sets, sharing stories of the day's wonders over dinner.
Dinner and overnight at Osinon Serengeti CampMorning game drive, transit highlands & caldera sunset views
After a final morning game drive in the Serengeti, enjoy a leisurely breakfast before beginning your journey toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. Stop for a picnic lunch at a scenic spot along the way, surrounded by the changing landscapes of acacia woodlands and open grasslands. Travel through the Ngorongoro Highlands, with stops at viewpoints offering sweeping panoramas of the Great Rift Valley and traditional Maasai homesteads dotting the landscape. Arrive at your comfortable lodge perched on the Ngorongoro Crater rim in the late afternoon, where you are welcomed with breathtaking views of the caldera below. Settle in, then enjoy a delicious dinner as the sun sets over this ancient volcanic landscape, anticipation building for tomorrow's descent into Africa's Garden of Eden.
Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
UNESCO caldera floor game drive, Ngoitokitok Springs picnic & return to JRO
After an early breakfast with spectacular crater views, descend 600 meters onto the Ngorongoro Crater floor for a full day game drive. This natural wonder, formed over two million years ago, is the world's largest intact volcanic caldera a self-contained ecosystem teeming with over 25,000 animals. Lions stalk zebras on open grasslands, elephants graze near hippo pools, and the endangered black rhino browses peacefully in the distance. Explore Lake Magadi's shimmering flamingos and the lush Gorigor Swamp before enjoying a picnic lunch at scenic Ngoitokitok Springs, watching hippos surface just meters away. After lunch, take a short final game drive before ascending the crater wall. Begin your scenic drive back to Arusha, arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport in the late afternoon for your departure.
END OF OUR SERVICESInclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Private transfers from Kilimanjaro Airport
- Accommodations as listed
- All meals: 6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners
- Daily game drives with expert BMC guide
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Park entry fees for Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
- Ngorongoro Crater descent fee
- Lake Eyasi cultural visits with Hadzabe and Datoga tribes
- Bottled drinking water
- All government taxes
Excluded
- International flights
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tanzania visa fees
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, spa)
- Tips for guide & lodge staff
- Accommodation before or after safari
Optional Activities
