Zohar Signature Luxury Safari – 9 Days

You will drive to the Kilimanjaro region for a day of activities. Upon arrival at the village, you will go for the hiking adventure to the waterfalls that take about 45min-1hr one way, followed by a hot local lunch before embarking for a coffee plantation tour to learn about Tanzania’s Arabica coffee. Enjoy cooking coffee in an outdoor fire, pound it and finally make a cup of coffee for yourself.

Today, you will proceed to Tarangire, home to the highest concentration of elephants in Northern Tanzania. Lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeests, zebras, gazelles and many other wildlife species also inhabit this park. Tarangire offers over 550 bird species, including the world’s most giant bird – the Maasai ostrich.

You will leave the lodge early morning to meet the Hadzabe Bushmen, the last hunters and gatherers society in Africa. Participate in their activities such as hunting, fruit gathering, and making a campfire. Later on, you will meet the Datoga tribe, traditional pastoralists who farm maize, beans, and millet. Visit the Datoga blacksmith and watch him forge knives and jewelry for the Bushmen.

Lake Ndutu is part of Southern Serengeti and Ngorongoro ecosystem renowned for Great Migration between Jan to March, but the area is also famous for its resident game throughout the year including lions, cheetahs, leopards, striped hyenas, elephants, giraffes etc. What makes Ndutu special is the opportunity to track the wildlife off the main roads, which is not possible elsewhere.

Let yourself be inspired by the beauty and wonder of the Serengeti, where acacia trees and granite kopjes adorn the endless waves of grass! Your time is dedicated to see the best of Central Serengeti, that offers everyday opportunities to spot Tanzania’s most impressive wildlife including big prides of lions, cheetahs, elephants, leopards, giraffes, a great number of hippos, and abundant birdlife!

The Ngorongoro crater, which is only 10 miles wide, was formed around three million years ago when a volcano collapsed. It is the world’s largest volcano caldera and is home to over 25,000 resident animals, making it a unique ecosystem. In the grass steppes and acacia forest, you can spot almost every animal in the East African savanna, including the African “Big Five”.

Spend quality time with the Maasai tribe and experience their traditional culture. During your visit, you can witness how they build their igloo-like homes called manyatas and livestock fences. You can also participate in activities such as fetching water with the donkeys, collecting firewood, or learning about traditional beadwork with the revered women of the tribe.