10 Days African Culture & Nature Experience
10 Days African Culture & Nature Experience
Welcome and come to learn and experience the wildlife, landscapes & human “nature” as back as from the stone tool age to modern ones. There’s no better way to get to know a culture than learning the local cuisine.
usually during June – December.
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10 Days African Culture & Nature Experience
Low Season
2 persons
On request
4 persons
On request
6 persons
On request
High Season
2 persons
On request
4 persons
On request
6 persons
On request
Peak Season (1st June – 31st Dec)
2 persons
$11,888.00 USD*
4 persons
$11,086.00 USD*
6 persons
$10,735.00 USD*
* Indicative costs per person, excluding international airline tickets
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Itinerary
You will be picked up from Kilimanjaro International Airport upon arrival ex KLM. Our staff will answer all your queries regarding your upcoming safari and provide you with a short briefing as well. Afterwards, you will be taken to your accommodation in Moshi.
Accommodation
Salinero Hotel – Kilimanjaro
Experience breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro at Salinero Hotel, where comfort meets local culture. Located near popular attractions, this hotel offers modern amenities and an on-site restaurant serving delicious local cuisine. Enjoy the beautifully landscaped gardens and the unique blend of traditional and contemporary design throughout your stay.
First you will visit the waterfalls, which are around a 40 minute walk away. On the way, your guide will inform you about the culture of the Chagga, village life and explain the surrounding fauna and flora. The views are truly breathtaking, and with some luck you will see the summit of Kilimanjaro. When you reach the waterfalls, you will see that they are more than 80 meters high. The pool at the bottom of the waterfall is an inviting place for a refreshing swim so don‘t forget your swimwear!
Chagga Village Experience & Lunch
After having enjoyed the scenery, you slowly return with your guide to Materuni village, where you will experience a traditional Chagga lunch. You also will have the opportunity to taste our local banana beer – definitely not to be missed!
Materuni Coffee Experience
Next the coffee experience awaits you. Here you will learn how coffee is cultivated, dried, roasted and further processed. You will also be invited to help with the grinding of the coffee, which is traditionally accompanied by Chagga songs and dances – a fun way to immerse yourself in the local culture. Before you say goodbye and return in the afternoon to Moshi, you can savour the coffee you made and appreciate the views of the surrounding rainforest.
Traditional Chagga Cooking Class
A traditional Chagga cooking class. This cooking class is relaxed – Hakuna Matata! Not only will you get to enjoy and taste the local cuisine, but you will also have the opportunity to learn more about the lifestyles of many villagers in Materuni in a hands-on way. Accompanied by our village mamas you will go to the farm to source your fresh ingredients, cook dishes by following step by step recipes, and enjoy a lesson on how to serve these traditional dishes. In the cooking class, you will learn how to cook traditional Chagga food, including Machalari (banana foods), kiburu, kitawa, pilau, ngande, and kitalolo. You will also get the opportunity to make Ugali. Ugali is Tanzania’s most known dish, made with cassava flour, cornmeal, and millet or sorghum meal. Ugali is served with meat or fish stew, vegetables, or some beans. Customers will be given the recipes to bring home so you can share them with loved ones. Our guides will be there throughout the cooking class to assist and answer any questions you may have. Come and join us for an unforgettable and fun cooking experience!
Meru Village Local Market Tour
Depart for Arusha via the Meru Village for local tour. Experience a real, local market and try your hand at negotiating for the best price. Hear local vendors negotiating and selling their goods in loud screams in the market.
Tanzanian Cooking Class with Local Mammas
Learn how to cook one of the favourite local foods with Tanzanian mammas. Go to a local kitchen and learn to make foods like ugali, wali, chapati, mboga, tuwi, and many more. These foods will be served at lunch.
Tanzanian Cooking Class with Local Mammas
Accommodation
Arusha Serena Hotel
Experience the Arusha Serena Hotel, where lush gardens and serene surroundings create an inviting retreat. Located near Arusha National Park, it offers easy access to unforgettable wildlife adventures. Enjoy stunning views of Mount Meru, traditional African decor, and on-site dining, making it a unique choice for any traveler.
Arusha Serena Resort- Arusha Serena Resort
Depart for Tarangire National Park, which is known as the house of the elephant in Tanzania, more than 6000 Elephant in relatively a small area, Cheetah, Leopards, Lions and most of Africa wild animals are in this park together with more than 400 species of birds which make Tarangire one of the most popular national parks for birding.
Dinner and Overnight at Melia Ngorongoro Lodge.
Accommodation
Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
Discover the Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge, where breathtaking views of Lake Manyara meet unparalleled access to nearby national parks. Enjoy luxurious accommodations with local architectural charm and unwind in the infinity pool. Engage in cultural experiences while immersing yourself in the vibrant local community.
- Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
- Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
- Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
After an early breakfast, you will drive down the road that takes you into the Ngorongoro crater. The slopes are forested but soon the landscape changes to savannah. Here, the wildlife is just breath-taking and with a little luck, you can observe the Big Five – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard – in just a few hours. You should also see warthogs, wildebeests, zebras, hippos and some of the more than 500 bird species of the area. After dedicated game viewing and a picnic lunch, you will leave the crater and drive back to Melia Ngorongoro Lodge for Dinner and Overnight.
Lake Manyara National Park Game Drive
PM drive to Lake Manyara Park for afternoon game drives, although small in size, this park is one of the foremost diverse reserves within the country. Lake Manyara covers two thirds of the park. At the backdrop is that the wall of the great valley, before which lies rock bottom water forest, areas of open grassland near the lake foreshore, and thus the Soda Lake. We enjoy a picnic lunch during this area, which consists of open grassy areas, hot springs, dense woodlands and steep mountainsides. Lake Manyara Park could even be a birding paradise that has quite 350 species of bird. The park is additionally famed for its unique and elusive tree-climbing lions.
Accommodation
Ngorongoro Farm House
Experience the charm of Ngorongoro Farm House, located near the stunning Ngorongoro Crater, perfect for wildlife enthusiasts. Surrounded by lush coffee plantations, enjoy farm-to-table dining and guided nature walks that highlight its rich history as a former coffee plantation. Spacious rooms offer breathtaking views, ensuring a delightful stay.
- Ngorongoro Farm House
- Ngorongoro Farm House
- Ngorongoro Farm House
- Ngorongoro Farm House
Lake Eyasi Visit with Hadzabe & Datooga Tribes
Drive to Lake Eyasi for a visit to Hadzabe & Datooga people and interact with them, and learn so much stuff about the life styles and language. Observing the hunting display, gathering honey and traditional dance performances are all part of the experience. It is a cultural experience not to be missed, and it all takes place with the backdrop of beautiful Lake Eyasi. Hadzabe: is one of the very unique tribes we have in the area, the last hunter-gatherers tribe left in Tanzania. Visit Lake Eyasi in the Northern circuit, home to the Hadzabe people, a reclusive tribe of bushmen in Tanzania who live as they did 10 000 years ago. The Hadzabe are among the last hunters and gatherers of Africa alongside the Khoisan bushmen of the Kalahari desert. You will be fascinated by their clicking language and hunting techniques of the hadza culture.
Traditional Tanzanian Cooking Class with Iraq People
Immerse yourself in the flavours and aromas of Tanzanian cuisine from Iraq people by participating in a traditional cooking class. Learn from local chefs who will guide you through the preparation of authentic Tanzanian dishes. From staple foods like Ugali and Chapati to flavorful stews and curries, you’ll discover the secrets of Tanzanian cooking and have the opportunity to savor your creations. This culinary experience allows you to connect with the local culture through the art of food preparation and offers a delightful way to take a piece of Tanzanian cuisine home with you.
Very early morning breakfast and descend to the crater for a half-day tour. You will drive down the road that takes you into the crater. The slopes are forested but soon the landscape changes to savannah. Here, the wildlife is just breath-taking and with a little luck, you can observe the Big Five – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard – in just a few hours. You should also see warthogs, wildebeests, zebras, hippos and some of the more than 500 bird species of the area. After a long morning dedicated to game viewing and a picnic lunch, you will leave the crater and ascend to Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge for Dinner and Overnight.
Accommodation
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Experience the Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, offering spectacular views of the Ngorongoro Crater and easy access to diverse wildlife. Enjoy a unique blend of luxury and local culture in lodges that harmoniously blend with nature. With private terraces and guided walking safaris, adventure awaits right at your doorstep.
- Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
- Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
- Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
- Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
- Ngorongoro Serena Safari
- Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Visit to Olduvai Gorge and Museum
Visit to the Olduvai Gorge and museum. Significant finds from Olduvai range from stone tool types to thousands of animal fossils – both extinct and extant species – and the fossil bones of hominids (pre-Homo sapiens) and early Homo sapiens. Mary & Louis Leakey unearthed here a jawbone in 1959, which has pushed back the beginning of human evolution well past the 1.5-Million-year mark. The different kinds of hominids found here show a gradual increase in brain size and in the complexity of their stone tools. Olduvai has roughly 3000 visitors each day during peak season from all over the world. Most visitors arrive by safari car, stopping for lunch and a museum tour.
Wildlife Viewing En-route to Serengeti
Proceed on to Serengeti. You will be stopping several times for wildlife viewing en-route to your Lodge in the Central Serengeti.
Accommodation
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Experience the Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, situated in the heart of Serengeti National Park. Enjoy stunning views and wildlife viewing right from your lodge. With guided safari experiences and a refreshing infinity pool, this lodge offers a unique blend of adventure and relaxation amidst authentic African design.
- Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
- Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
- Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
The entire day is dedicated to game viewing in the Serengeti plains. The areas that you visit will depend upon where the migrating herds are. Predators usually follow closely behind the trekking animals and include lions, leopards (in the acacia trees) and cheetahs. During the short rainy season in November and December the herds move from the hills in the north to the plains in the south. During the longer rainy season from April to June they return up north. As the migration is completely dependent on the yearly rainfalls, the location of the herds may vary from year to year but your guide will know where to locate the animals and where to see them best.
Evening Cooking Class with Chef
Under the expert guidance of the Chef, you will prepare selected dishes (mainly local dishes) and learn more and fully about local cuisine.
After breakfast, check out and have a game drives en-route to Seronera airstrip for scheduled flight to Arusha.
Following lunch and transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport.
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