7 Days Ngorongoro and Hadzabe
Join the most thorough exploration of northern Tanzania with an immersive mix of African wildlife and authentic cultural interactions and experience the human side of Tanzania. This is designed for those with relatively limited time but can get two more days for a relaxed schedule. You cannot miss the must-see games (big five) and go back home with a full satisfaction
Our 7 days Ngorongoro and Hadzabe tour includes information such as transportation details, accommodations, and activities for each day. We want to ensure that our clients are able to make the most of their time in this particular destination.
Overnight: Park View Hotel or similar
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport; our driver will pick you up and transfer to your hotel in Moshi town in the vicinity of mount Kilimanjaro. Rest and relax before starting your adventure the next day.
Overnight: Rivertrees Hotel or similar
Meals: Full board
After an early breakfast, enjoy a short trek on the foot slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, in Marangu or Machame gate which will last approximately 1-2 hours. This trek will be guided by a certified mountain guide from our Muzuri Tours team. With good weather, there is a high chance of viewing the Roof of Africa.
The base of Mount Kilimanjaro has characteristic green vegetation. The montane forest zone is dotted with attractive tree species such as yellowwood, East African camphorwood, wild olive, maracanga, and wild figs. This zone is also endowed with sensational flowers like red-and-yellow impatiens and violets.
Following an early or packed lunch, then transfer to Arusha town.
Overnight: Burunge Tented Lodge
Meals: Full board
After an early breakfast we will depart to Tarangire National Park, a 2-3 hours drive from Arusha. Once you've entered Tarangire, you'll begin your game drive across a rich vista of endless golden savannah that surrounds the Tarangire River. The river itself runs throughout the year and is a vital source of water for the animals of the region during the dry season. Lined with acacia and Baobab trees, the river is regularly visited by the park's large elephant population as well as other herbivores such as zebras and antelopes, naturally, predators are not far behind!!
A picnic lunch with a view of the river is a great way to take it all in, but you'll have to keep on your toes as the local monkey population does its best to separate you from your lunch!
Meals: Full Board
Overnight: Sound of Silence
After breakfast, transfer by road to Serengeti National Park. Stop at the viewpoint in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and enjoy the breathtaking view of the Ngorongoro Crater.
Next, visit the Olduvai Gorge Museum, where you will witness the birthplace of humanity and unravel the mysteries of our evolutionary past, followed by a picnic lunch at Naabi Kopjes.
After a delicious lunch at the Serengeti National Park picnic area, it’s time to explore the Serengeti itself. Witness Africa’s iconic savannah landscape and be amazed by the sheer number of animals that roam these grassy plains.
Transfer to your accommodation.
Meals: Full board
Overnight: Sound of Silence
On this day, will be picked up before dawn at your hotels. Start to rise as the sun rises and floating in whichever direction the winds of the morning take us.
The flight is about one hour, depending on conditions and eventually we must land and have a full English breakfast and a champagne in the bush.
Then later we will venture into the Serengeti's wilderness corners for a full-day of game viewing in the park. With a picnic lunch beside you, take your leisure while exploring this world heritage site, where earth's largest concentration of plain game still roams free until late evening.
Meals: Full board
Overnight: The Merera View
After breakfast, you'll depart to Ngorongoro Crater; considered by some to be the Eighth Wonder of the World. When you get your first glimpse of this vast, verdant caldera from the panoramic viewpoint, you'll soon understand why it has earned such a lofty reputation.
From the comfort of your open-top vehicle, you'll be able to observe and photograph some of Africa's most recognizable faces. The crater is home to a large number of predators including lions, leopards, cheetahs, jackals, and hyenas, as well as a large population of wildebeest, zebras, antelope, cape buffalo, and more. It is truly one of Africa's premier safari destinations.
After the thrills and excitement of the day, you will have a picnic lunch by the park's famous hippo pool. Thereafter, you will drive to the hotel.
After very early breakfast a drive to Lake Eyasi, where Haadzabe tribe, also named “the Bushmen”, reside. You will join them in their morning hunt for food; learn how to make fire without matches; and a few words of their click language.
Having the hot packed lunch then transfer to Kilimanjaro International airport for departure/other personal plans.
Travel information provides essential details to help you make informed decisions and enhance your overall travel experience. We have prepared some important travel information including weather, documentation and recommendations to allow you to navigate our destinations with confidence and ease.
It is of course impossible to predict exact weather conditions, and mountains are notorious for creating their own, localized conditions. The highland areas of East Africa, including Northern Tanzania where Kilimanjaro and the parks of Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Lake Manyara are located, have a pleasant, temperate climate throughout the year. There is a long rainy season in April/May and a second, shorter rainy period in November/early December. Temperatures vary greatly with altitude. At the foot of Kilimanjaro it’s usually approximately 25- 28⁰C, dropping to 15⁰C at night. At 3000m, daytime temperatures can be around 15⁰C. Above 4000m, the night-time temperatures will fall below freezing and it is usually no more than 10⁰C in the day.
It is recommended that you do not photograph Tanzanians without their express permission. However, you will find that many people enjoy having their pictures taken especially if they can see the instant results of a digital image. If individuals do refuse to be photographed, please respect this decision
In some cities and towns in Tanzania, expensive-looking clothing, jewelry and electronics could put you at an unnecessary risk for robbery or worse. Individuals with electronic equipment such as laptops, cameras, and music players are asked to use them discreetly.
Tipping is not a common practice in Tanzania, with exception of the tourism industry. It is customary for visitors climbing Kilimanjaro or going on Safari to tip the guides and crew. This is discretionary and should depend on the level of service you received and be a mirror of your satisfaction of the professionalism of the team.
We strongly feel this should not depend on whether or not you reached the top. Whilst discretionary, many of our guests ask us for a guideline so we suggest the following percentages:
Kilimanjaro Expeditions: 10-15% of total sum shared across the crew
Safaris: 5-7% of total sum shared across the crew
Local Excursions: 10% of total sum shared across the crew
Though Tanzania is a rather tolerant country, people tend to dress rather conservatively and it is a sign of respect that you dress the same. Women should never dress in what the local people might interpret as a provocative fashion. We recommend that skirts or shorts at or below the knees or long pants should be worn at all times. Spaghetti strap tops, halter tops, or tank tops are not worn by local women very often, but are definitely seen more now than they used to be. Tight fitting or revealing clothing should be avoided – mainly to avoid stares from local men rather than any other reason.
Men can wear shorts or trousers, although you will find the local men rarely wear shorts. It is also advisable that men avoid wearing sleeveless shirts. It can be rainy between November – April, so we’d suggest bringing a raincoat and a sweatshirt. At other times of the year, light cotton clothing is best for the heat, though you should be prepared and pack a light sweater just in case.
We recommend that you make 3 photocopies of each of the below documents; you should scan them and email them to yourself as well.
We recommend that you make 3 photocopies of each of the above documents; you should scan them and email them to yourself as well. On your journey to Africa, you should keep one copy in your backpack, one in your day-bag and give one set to your parents or a friend back home (in case you need to contact them in case of an emergency). To be extra safe you should also bring with you photocopies of the following:
It is strongly recommended you secure travelers insurance for your upcoming trip and if climbing Kilimanjaro with us, be sure to include this additional coverage. The nearest hospitals of western standards for severe and life-threatening emergencies are located in Nairobi. For a minimal fee we can arrange Emergency Air Evacuation coverage to be transferred via helicopter to accredited facilities. Medical evacuations often cost tens of thousands of US Dollars
There are many options for this, including AMREF Flying Doctors, Air Med, Medjet Assistance, International SOS, Patriot Travel Medical Insurance and Foreignsure. Before your trip, we recommend that you consult with an insurance provider about these and other options to decide what is best for you.
As a developing country, health care costs are considered fairly low for local and basic services, and International travelers usually have to pay cash for any required medical care during travel. Few places will bill your home health insurance direction. And many health insurances plans do not cover medical care outside of your home country
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