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Kilidove Tours provides a range of accommodation options to help you find your perfect match, tailored to your personal preferences and budget.
Our price guide offers a clear overview of the different seasons—low, mid, and high—along with various accommodation types, including mid-luxury, luxury, and high-end. The cost of your stay will largely depend on whether you're looking for ultimate comfort and luxury or prefer a more adventurous, nature-focused experience. No matter your preference, we always have something to suit your needs!
We can't wait to help you create your next dream trip to Tanzania.
Low season
(March + April 1st - May 30th)
Type of accommodation
Mid Luxury
2 persons 4996 USD *
4 persons 4104 USD *
6+ persons 3806 USD *
Luxury
2 persons 6881 USD *
4 persons 6055 USD *
6+ persons 5735 USD *
High-end
2 persons 10353 USD *
4 persons 9526 USD *
6+ persons 9207 USD *
* Indicative costs per person, excluding international airline tickets
Mid season
(June + November - Dec 19)
Type of accommodation
Mid Luxury
2 persons 5242 USD *
4 persons 4415 USD *
6+ persons 4096 USD *
Luxury
2 persons 7371 USD *
4 persons 6379 USD *
6+ persons 6225 USD *
High-end
2 persons 10706 USD *
4 persons 10376 USD *
6+ persons 10054 USD *
* Indicative costs per person, excluding international airline tickets
High season
(July to October + 20 Dec - 10 Jan + Feb)
Type of accommodation
Mid Luxury
2 persons 5342 USD *
4 persons 4515 USD *
6+ persons 4196 USD *
Luxury
2 persons 8022 USD *
4 persons 7195 USD *
6+ persons 6848 USD *
High-end
2 persons 12539 USD *
4 persons 11714 USD *
6+ persons 11393 USD *
* Indicative costs per person, excluding international airline tickets
Let us Customize your Safari
Our Accommodation Partners offer a curated selection of places to stay, ensuring quality, comfort, and convenience for our guests. This 10-day Tanzania Safari and cultural experiences itinerary includes a stay at an Authentic Maasai village in Arusha to enhance your cultural experience.
10 Days Tanzania Safari and Cultural Experiences.
Welcome to Tanzania
Experience a magnificent 10-day safari and cultural adventure in Tanzania. This trip offers the opportunity to explore the country’s rich wildlife areas, witness the Great Migration, and immerse yourself in the culture of the Maasai and Hadzabe people.
Trip Highlights
Start in Arusha
Begin your journey in the city of Arusha. This small northern city in Tanzania offers a great selection of hotels to rest before starting your once-in-a-lifetime experience.Serengeti Adventure
In Serengeti, you will experience:- The big cats of Serengeti
- The Great Migration
- The endless plains and big game
- An optional balloon flight to enhance your experience
Ngorongoro Crater
Continue to Ngorongoro Crater, known for its unique habitat and home to black rhinos. This is a rare place where humans and wildlife coexist harmoniously.Lake Eyasi and Hadzabe Bushmen
Proceed to Lake Eyasi to meet the Hadzabe Bushmen, the last hunters of the area. Learn about their inherited lifestyle of hunting and the use of ancient tools.Tarangire National Park
Tarangire is renowned for its beautiful landscapes, large elephant herds, baobab trees, and stunning sunsets. Enjoy an optional night safari for a unique experience.Maasai Community Experience
Unwind with a stay with the Maasai community against the backdrop of Mount Meru in the Alama land. Sleep in Maasai-style huts with modern comforts, bringing you closer to this community. Learn spear-throwing skills, fire-making, and their general lifestyle. Start your morning with a memorable bush walk.End of the Journey
Your journey concludes at Kilimanjaro Airport for your departure. Alternatively, you may choose to extend your stay with a visit to the Indian Ocean beaches for a relaxing end to your trip.Known for its large elephant population, majestic baobab trees, and diverse wildlife, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
The heart of the Serengeti, Seronera is famous for its high concentration of big cats, the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonally), and a sprawling savannah landscape.
It is a prime location for witnessing the dramatic river crossings during the Great Migration, where thousands of wildebeests and zebras brave crocodile-infested waters.
We take you to the Southern plains of Serengeti in Ndutu from December to March and Mara River from June to November. For the rest of the year, we take you to Central Serengeti where is easy to explore Eastern and Western corridors.
A UNESCO World Heritage site featuring a vast, unbroken volcanic caldera teeming with wildlife, including the Big Five and a large population of pink flamingos.
Home to the Hadzabe tribe, offering a unique cultural experience with one of the last hunter-gatherer communities and a visit to the Datoga tribe, skilled blacksmiths.
An immersive cultural experience in a Maasai village. Moreover, visitors can participate in traditional Maasai activities, learn about their customs, and understand their way of life.
- The starting and ending point of the safari, providing a chance to explore local markets, cuisine, and the vibrant city life of Tanzania’s safari capital.
Lastly, these highlights combine spectacular wildlife viewing with rich cultural interactions, offering a comprehensive and unforgettable Tanzanian safari experience. The tour from July to October visits the northern part of Serengeti, where famous great migration takes place. From December to March, the time visits the Ndutu plains in Southern Serengeti, where the calving season occurs.
Pick up from Kilimanjaro Airport
First Night in Tanzania
Meet and greet upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Arusha for dinner and overnight stay at Bed and Breakfast (BB)
Our Choices Includes;
Mid-Luxury: Mount Meru Game Lodge
Luxury: Lake Duluti Lodge
High-End: Arusha Coffee Lodge
A Morning Scenic Flight to Serengeti
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Arusha airport for an hour’s flight to Serengeti. The tour between June and October will take you to Mara River, and December to March will take you to Ndutu plains in Southern Serengeti.
The scenic flight gives you an overview of the Tanzanian safari plains; you will land in Serengeti after an hour.
Your safari starts when you land at the airstrip with a driver waiting to show you the magic of the Serengeti plains.
Our Choices include:
Mid-Luxury: Gnu Migration Camps
Luxury-Siringit Camp
High-End: Serengeti Bushtops
Great Migration Tracking
A day of watching the Great Migration in the Serengeti is an awe-inspiring experience embodying the African wilderness’s essence. The day begins early, with the soft light of dawn breaking over the vast plains. As you set off on a game drive, the Serengeti starts to come alive, with the distant sounds of wildlife awakening.
The main event is the Great Migration, a spectacular annual movement of over a million wildebeest, accompanied by hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles. This mass movement is driven by the search for fresh grazing and water, following the rains clockwise route through the Serengeti and Maasai Mara ecosystem.
During the migration, the air is filled with the thunderous sound of hooves. You witness vast herds stretching as far as the eye can see, an endless river of animals moving in a primal rhythm. The sight is both humbling and exhilarating, showcasing nature’s raw beauty and harsh realities.
Predators are never far behind. Lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas stalk the herds, waiting for an opportunity to strike. The river crossings are particularly dramatic, where crocodiles lurk in the waters, adding to the difficult journey of the migrating herds.
Throughout the day, you observe various facets of this natural spectacle – the harmonious grazing, the tense river crossings, and the predator-prey interactions. It’s a day filled with suspense, wonder, and profound respect for the laws of nature.
As the sun sets, painting the sky in hues of orange and purple, the Serengeti calms down, but the migration continues, a never-ending cycle of life that has been playing out for millennia. Watching the Great Migration in the Serengeti is not just a wildlife viewing experience; it’s a powerful encounter with one of the most incredible natural events on the planet.
Our Choices include:
Mid-Luxury: Gnu Migration Camps
Luxury-Siringit Camp
High-End: Serengeti Bushtops
Big Cats and Residences of Central Serengeti
Day 4 :Safari En Route to Serengeti
Your journey continues to the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. Known for its vast plains and the Great Migration, Serengeti offers unrivaled wildlife encounters. You’ll enjoy game drives in search of the park’s resident predators and grazers. Spend the night in a lodge within the Serengeti.
Day 5: Serengeti National Park
A full day in the Serengeti allows for in-depth exploration. Witness the dynamic ecosystem and experience the thrill of tracking wildlife on the endless savannah. Another night in your Serengeti camp awaits.
Our Choices Includes;
Mid-Luxury: Mawe Tented Camp
Luxury: Siringit Camp
High-End: Lemala Nanyukie
Black Rhinos of Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro Crater
Prepare for a thrilling day at the Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” This unique ecosystem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and boasts incredible wildlife diversity, including the Big Five. You’ll descend into the crater for a full day of game viewing, followed by an overnight stay at Tarangire.
Our selection includes:
Mid-Luxury: Karatu Tented Lodge
Luxury: Ngorongoro Neptune Lodge
High End: Gibbs Farm Lodge
Hadzabe Bushmen and Datoga, the Blacksmith
A day at Lake Eyasi offers a unique and enriching experience quite different from the typical wildlife-focused safari day. This area is known for its cultural interactions, particularly with the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes, giving visitors a profound insight into Tanzania’s diverse cultural landscape.
Morning: Visit the Hadzabe Tribe
– Your day begins early as you head out to meet the Hadzabe community, one of the last hunter-gatherer tribes in Africa.
– You get to join them on a hunting expedition, witnessing their expert skills with bows and arrows. This experience provides a glimpse into their daily life and survival techniques that have been passed down for generations.
– The Hadzabe also share their knowledge of medicinal plants and their daily use.
– You might also participate in gathering fruits or honey, integral parts of their diet.
Midday: Interaction and Cultural Exchange
– Returning from the hunt, there’s usually an opportunity to engage in cultural exchanges. This might involve using a traditional bow, learning about their methods of making fire, or understanding their unique language, which includes click sounds.
– Lunch can be a traditional meal, sometimes including the game hunted in the morning.
Afternoon: Visit the Datoga Tribe
– The afternoon is often reserved for visiting the Datoga tribe, skilled blacksmiths, and pastoralists.
– You’ll observe their skills in metalworking, making arrowheads, jewelry, and tools, an essential aspect of their culture and economy.
– The Datoga also share their traditions, which include intricate beadwork and leather crafts.
– Interaction with the Datoga contrasts the Hadzabe lifestyle, showcasing the diversity of tribal cultures in Tanzania.
Evening:
Game drives en route to the next accommodation in Tarangire, where you spend a night at your favorite lodge or camp.
Our Choices Includes;
Mid-Luxury: Baobab Tented Camp
Luxury: Kuro Treetops Lodge
High-End: Mpingo Ridge
The Elephants of Tarangire and Baobab Trees
A day spent in Tarangire National Park in northern Tanzania unfolds as a thrilling encounter with nature and wildlife in one of the country’s most diverse and picturesque landscapes.
Morning: Game Drive and Elephant Sightings
– The day typically starts at dawn when the wildlife is most active. As you venture out on a morning game drive, the park’s landscape, dotted with ancient baobab trees and acacia woodlands, creates a stunning backdrop.
– Tarangire is renowned for its large elephant population. Early mornings often provide the best opportunities to see these majestic creatures as herds gather at the Tarangire River or meander through the grasslands.
– Besides elephants, you may spot giraffes, waterbucks, and various bird species, including the colorful lilac-breasted roller and the large ground hornbill.
Midday: Picnic and Relaxation
As the day heats up, you might stop for a picnic lunch at one of the park’s designated areas. These areas often offer views overlooking the river or a landscape teeming with wildlife.
– This time is also perfect for rest, perhaps at a lodge or a shaded spot in the park, as animals retreat from the midday sun.
Afternoon: Drive to Africa Amini Maasai Lodge
Your safari culminates with a drive to Africa Amini Maasai village for the night.
A night at Africa Amini Maasai Lodge.
Full Maasai Experience at Africa Amini
A day at Africa Amini near Arusha in Tanzania provides a unique and immersive experience of the Maasai culture, one of Africa’s most renowned and vibrant indigenous communities.
Morning: Welcome and Cultural Introduction
– Your day at Africa Amini starts with a warm welcome from the Maasai people, often accompanied by traditional singing and dancing.
– You are then introduced to their way of life, learning about their customs, beliefs, and the importance of cattle in their society.
– Participating in a traditional Maasai morning ritual or a guided walk around the village offers insight into their daily routines and practices.
Midday: Participatory Activities and Lunch
– Engaging in various participatory activities forms the core of the Africa Amini experience. You might learn to make Maasai jewelry, try your hand at traditional beading, or help construct a Maasai hut using local techniques and materials.
– A traditional lunch is usually served, giving you a taste of local cuisine, often prepared using ingredients sourced from the surrounding environment.
Afternoon: Learning and Interaction
– The afternoon might include learning about Maasai medicinal plants and their uses in traditional healing practices.
– Engaging with the community, you can partake in storytelling sessions, where elders share tales of Maasai folklore and history.
– Demonstrations of Maasai warrior training, including spear-throwing and jumping dances, offer a lively and interactive experience.
Evening: Sunset and Reflection
– As the day winds down, you can join a Maasai warrior for a walk in the surrounding area, observing the beautiful sunset and reflecting on the day’s experiences.
– The evening might conclude with more singing and dancing, a communal gathering that showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Maasai people.
Spending a day at Africa Amini is more than a cultural tour; it’s an opportunity to connect with and learn from the Maasai community, gaining a deeper understanding and appreciation for their enduring traditions and way of life.
Last Day with Us
Check out of the lodge and depart for the airport in time for your outbound flight.
PRICE INCLUDES
- Professional Safari guide/driver language of your choice is English, French, Italian, Spanish, or German.
- Transportation using 4×4 safari vehicles with pop-up roofs for easy viewing and photo taking.
- National Park entrance fees.
- Government charges
- Taxes VAT included
- Accommodation with meals included as per your final itinerary includes Bed and breakfast in all town hotels and Full board on safari.
PRICE EXCLUDES
- Personal items of nature, such as alcoholic drinks/beverages.
- Tips and gratuities
- Visa to Tanzania
- International flight to the country
Itinerary
- Day 1 - Arrival to Tanzania
- Day 2 - Arusha to Mara River or Ndutu
- Day 3 - Great Migration Experience
- Day 4 & 5 - Serengeti Exploration
- Day 6 - Ngorongoro Crater
- Day 7 - Lake Eyasi
- Day 8- Tarangire National Park
- Day 9- Maasai Experience
- Day 10- Drop off at the Airport
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Why Kilidove Tours?
- Personalized Safari Experiences
- Expert Local Guides
- Commitment to Sustainability
- Exceptional Value for Money
- Diverse Range of Destinations
- Highest service
- Competitive rates
Embark on a 10-day Tanzanian adventure, starting in Arusha before exploring the Serengeti’s vast plains, witnessing the Great Migration, and spotting big cats. An optional balloon flight adds stunning aerial views. Continue to Ngorongoro Crater to see rare black rhinos and learn about the unique coexistence of humans and wildlife. Meet the Hadzabe Bushmen at Lake Eyasi and explore their traditional hunting lifestyle. Discover Tarangire National Park, famous for its baobab trees and large elephant herds, before concluding with cultural experiences in a Maasai community near Mount Meru. Finish at Kilimanjaro Airport or unwind at the Indian Ocean beaches.
