7-Day Wildlife & Cultural Discovery Safari

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by the Kilimanjaro Raven Company team and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, relax and prepare for your upcoming safari adventure.

In the evening, enjoy a safari briefing from your guide who will explain the itinerary and answer any questions before the safari begins. Overnight stay in Arusha.

After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive toward Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. Tarangire is famous for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds concentrated along the Tarangire River.

During the game drive, you may encounter lions, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing through the beautiful savannah landscapes. Later, drive to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Serengeti National Park. The scenic drive passes through the Ngorongoro Highlands and Maasai villages before entering the Serengeti ecosystem.

Begin your first game drive across the endless plains known for abundant wildlife and predator activity. Enjoy a picnic lunch en route while continuing your game drive toward your lodge or tented camp.

After an early breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive exploring different regions of the Serengeti. Your guide will take you to the best areas for viewing predators and migration herds depending on the season.

Witness breathtaking interactions as lions hunt across the plains and elephants roam through acacia woodlands. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon wildlife exploration.

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti while searching for wildlife and taking in the beauty of the endless plains.

Later, depart Serengeti and drive toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. Enjoy spectacular views across the Rift Valley landscapes and Maasai countryside. Arrive at your lodge near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in the late afternoon.

After an early breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive inside this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The crater floor supports lions, elephants, buffaloes, and black rhinos.

Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool surrounded by breathtaking scenery. In the afternoon, depart the crater and drive toward Lake Eyasi for dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.

After an early breakfast, visit the Hadzabe community for a unique cultural experience with one of Africa’s last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes. Learn about their traditional hunting techniques and survival skills.

Later, visit the Datoga people, skilled blacksmiths and pastoralists. This cultural interaction offers fascinating insight into Tanzania’s diverse traditions. Return to your lodge in the afternoon for relaxation.

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a final game drive beneath the Rift Valley escarpment. Explore the lush groundwater forest and lakeshore habitats while searching for the famous tree-climbing lions.

The park is also rich in birdlife including flamingos and pelicans. Enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing your safari. Later, return to Arusha where your safari adventure with Kilimanjaro Raven Company concludes.

Depending on your flight schedule, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport for your onward departure. Travelers wishing to continue with Mount Kilimanjaro trekking or Zanzibar beach holidays can arrange seamless extensions with Kilimanjaro Raven Company.