Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Welcome to the Safari Capital

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport. You’ll be welcomed by your safari guide and transferred to your lodge in Arusha. Enjoy optional nature walks or simply unwind with views of Mount Meru. Overnight in Arusha.

Day 2: Drive to Mkomazi – Wilderness on the Edge

After breakfast, begin your journey southeast to Mkomazi National Park. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive in this uncrowded park famous for its arid beauty and rare sightings. Overnight in a tented camp or eco-lodge near the park.

Day 3: Mkomazi – Full Day Safari & Rhino Sanctuary Visit

Today is dedicated to deeper exploration. Visit the Mkomazi Rhino Sanctuary to learn about conservation efforts, then enjoy morning and afternoon game drives with chances to see giraffe, lesser kudu, oryx, and wild dogs. Overnight at your Mkomazi lodge.

Day 4: Scenic Transfer to Lake Eyasi – Tribal Traditions Await

Leave Mkomazi after breakfast and ascend into the Rift Valley toward Lake Eyasi. In the afternoon, visit the Datoga blacksmith community and see how traditional tools and jewelry are forged. Enjoy sundown at your lakeside camp. Overnight near Eyasi.

Day 5: Hadzabe Bushmen Experience – To Ngorongoro Highlands

Wake early to join the Hadzabe on a short bushwalk or hunting trip. Learn about their language, survival skills, and rituals. After brunch, drive through volcanic highlands toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Overnight at a lodge on the crater rim or highlands.

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater – Full Day Inside the Eden of Africa

Descend 600 meters into the ancient crater for an unforgettable safari. This caldera is packed with wildlife – from elephants and flamingos to lions and rare black rhinos. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the hippo pool. Return to your lodge for sunset views and dinner. Overnight at Ngorongoro.

Day 7: Olduvai Gorge Discovery – Back to Arusha

After breakfast, travel to Olduvai Gorge – often called the “Cradle of Mankind.” Visit the museum and site where early hominid fossils were discovered. Later, drive back to Arusha. Enjoy a farewell dinner and reflect on the week’s journey. Overnight in Arusha.

Day 8: Departure – Kwaheri Tanzania!

Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a relaxed morning. Transfer to the airport for your international departure or extend your stay in Tanzania. End of safari services. Asante sana for traveling with Origin Ventures!