6 Days Safari with Cultural Tours

Welcome to Tanzania! Your journey begins upon your arrival at JRO in the morning, where our friendly representative will greet you. The representative will be with you throughout your journey, ensuring your seamless and enjoyable experience. After meeting your representative, you will be taken to Arusha town to enjoy a delicious breakfast before heading to Tarangire National Park. The Tarangire National Park was named after the Tarangire River, as it is a crucial water source for the park's wildlife during the dry season. The river is also known as the 'river of warthogs,' you might even spot some of these fascinating creatures during your visit. The park's vegetation is dense, consisting of elephant grass, acacia woodlands, and lush groundwater forest. You will be amazed at the sheer beauty of the park, which serves as a habitat for animals such as elephant families, giraffes, bushbucks, and hartebeest. Predators such as lions and leopards closely follow these animals, making it a prime location for wildlife enthusiasts. In addition to the wildlife, Tarangire National Park boasts more breeding species of birds than any other place on Earth. You will witness these beautiful creatures up close and personal, creating an unforgettable experience. After a comprehensive game drive in the park, you will return to your accommodation for dinner and spend the night. Get ready for another day of adventure and discovery in beautiful Tanzania!

Mto wa Mbu is a unique destination where different cultures and tribes unite. Take a break from your safari and explore on foot to fully experience this fascinating place. You can go on a nature walk and enjoy the beautiful view of the escarpment. The village walk in Mto wa Mbu provides a fantastic cultural experience that allows you to explore the town and learn about its diverse cultures. Mto wa Mbu is home to approximately 120 tribes and is a melting pot of different languages and traditions found nowhere else in Tanzania. Exploring the villages will give you an exclusive insight into these cultures and help you discover a lot. You will also witness how the locals make their local alcoholic drinks. The Miwaleni Lake and Waterfall is a beautiful oasis at the foot of the Great Rift Valley. Take a walk around the lake, which is lined with thriving papyrus. The Rangi people particularly love this place as they collect the papyrus for mats and baskets. Following the river, you can hike to the scenic Miwaleni Waterfall. This hike involves walking over rocks and stones and can be challenging, but at the end of the hike, a refreshing pool awaits you at the bottom of the 15-meter fall! Optional After enjoying your breakfast, the next stop on your itinerary will be Lake Manyara National Park, which is about 1hrs approximately. Although relatively small, it boasts a wide variety of flora and fauna. The park's namesake is a shallow Salt Lake that covers a significant portion of the park, and it is a habitat for thousands of flamingos and over 500 other bird species. You can also expect to see monkeys, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, elephants, and, if you're lucky, lions resting on the trees while exploring the park. Besides the open grassy plains, the park also features primate-filled woodlands and baobab-dotted cliffs, making it a place of diverse landscapes. After lunch and an extensive After game drive, you will head to your accommodation for dinner—an overnight stay.

Let's start our day with breakfast and head towards the beautiful highlands where the Iraqw people cultivate wheat and corn. During our journey through the misty rainforests of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, be on the lookout for baboons, leopards, and elephants hiding in the dense undergrowth. We'll glimpse the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater before moving on to the Serengeti National Park, which we should reach by noon. This park is the largest in Tanzania and boasts a diverse landscape, including grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannahs, and mountains. After an exhilarating game drive, we'll retire to our lodging for the evening. Where can we enjoy a delicious dinner and stay overnight.

The Serengeti National Park is one of the most famous wildlife sanctuaries in the world, known for its natural beauty and scientific significance. It has the highest concentration of plains game in Africa and is particularly renowned for the migration of animals. Over a million wildebeest and 200,000 zebra’s travel. The short rains travel from the northern hills to the southern plains every October and November. They then move west and north after the long rains in April, May, and June. Despite the challenges of droughts, gorges, and crocodile-infested rivers, the animals follow their ancient instincts and keep moving. The Great Wildebeest Migration is legendary and a vital attraction of the Serengeti National Park. Safari enthusiasts come here for an authentic African safari experience. After a late afternoon arrival, you can enjoy dinner and stay overnight at your lodge.

After enjoying breakfast, we will drive from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater for a game-viewing drive. This is an excellent opportunity to spot the big "5" - Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Buffalo, and Elephant. Ngorongoro Crater is a world-renowned site that boasts Africa's highest density of wildlife. It is often called the "eighth wonder of the world" and attracts a growing number of visitors each year. While other vehicles may be present, the wildlife viewing experience is truly breathtaking. Ngorongoro is a unique destination that cannot be found anywhere else in Africa. It is one of the best places in the country to spot the endangered black rhinoceros and is home to the entire big five. The park is particularly famous for year-round lion and cape buffalo sightings. Before continuing the game drive, we will stop at a picnic site for a packed lunch. After that, we'll head to your accommodation, where you will have dinner and stay overnight.

After having breakfast in the early morning, you will begin preparing for your transfer to Arusha, which will signify the conclusion of your fantastic journey with Ishi Africa Safaris.