"Exploring the Marvels of Tanzania: Must-Visit Destinations - Olpopongi, Tengeru, Monduli Juu, Lake Eyasi, Ngorongoro, Olduvai Gorge, and Mto wa Mbu"
DAY 1: Arrive- Olpopongi Maasai Village
Arrive at Kilimanjaro international airport. Drive to Olpopongi in the West Kilimanjaro
region, 74 kilometers from the airport taking us through the beautiful outback of West
Kilimanjaro. Depending on the season, you can see game like zebras and elephants.
On a clear day, you will have amazing views of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. We
arrive at Olpopongi Maasai Village a group of Maasai where the Village Chief welcomes
you with refreshments.
Overnight at the village. Full board meals.
DAY 2: Olpopongi Maasai Village
After breakfast, we go on a walking safari where your guide will explain the past and
contemporary life of the Tanzania Maasai. Get more information about the culinary
culture of the Maasai while sampling a traditional tea (chai) prepared on the wood fire. A
tasty lunch with a variety of local food highlights will end the activities inside the village.
Maasai warriors will guide you along their paths and explain typical medicinal plants,
extraordinary trees, tracks and the local wildlife. Also learn to use local tools, hunting
techniques and fire preparation as part your bush excursion. At sunset, a group of
Maasai men and women will gather around for a traditional song & dance
performances. A great BBQ-Buffet at the camp fire will provide you an unforgettable
evening under the starry sky.
Overnight at a private Maasai house with traditional beds. Full board meals.
DAY 3: Olpopongi Maasai Village- Tengeru Village
After breakfast, depart for Tengeru for a day of cultural tour. In the village, there are two
primary schools. One is for handicap children and the other is a teaching practice
primary school.You have the chance to play with the kids and get to know their way of life. We also visit
an old stone quarry site developed after WWII where more than 100 refugees from
Poland were brought to Arusha. Most of them died of malaria and influenza and were
buried in this area. In the evening, we drive back to Arusha for accommodation and
overnight
Accommodation
Luxury: Mount Meru / Arusha Serena /
DAY 4: Monduli Juu Cultural
After breakfast, we depart from Arusha with picnic lunch boxes and drive to Monduli.
We start walking from there through a forest where an armed ranger will be guiding us.
Buffalos, Elephants, and other wildlife can be seen in this forest. After lunch, we
proceed to the summit of Monduli Mountain and enjoy the great views of Mount
Kilimanjaro and Meru.
Overnight at Enguik Village. Full board meals
DAY 5: Lake Eyasi – Cultural Interaction
After breakfast, we traverse the rough road to Lake Eyasi, another soda lake in the rift
valley. We arrive in afternoon for a cultural interaction with the Tatoga tribe (a very
interesting tribe). Our Tatoga guide at the village will lead the tour. We explore the dry
and rugged landscape area on foot, which is still inhabited by a small group of
Bushmen: the Hadzabe or Watindiga. These tribes still live in bands, hunting with bows
and arrows; gathering roots, tubers and wild fruits, just as how humans did to survive
10,000 years ago. Another interesting tribe in this area is the Datoga (also called the
Barabaig or Mang’ati). Initially, they were exercising a lot of rivalry over grazing land
with the Maasai tribe.
Full
board meals.
Accommodation
Kisimangeda Tented Lodge / enyasi safari lodge, / tindiga tented camp /
DAY 6: Lake Eyasi – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
We start early in the morning for a hunting tour with the bushmen then back to the lodge
for breakfast. Afterwards, we depart for Ngorongoro Crater seeing wildlife and route.
You’ll stop briefly on one of the viewpoints on the rim of the crater to enjoy it splendid
views.
Accommodation
Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, / marera lodge, / coffee lodge /
DAY 7: Maasai Village Visit- Olduvai Gorge
Drive to the Maasai village with an optional stop- over at Olduvai Gorge – a famous
historical site for a visit. A resident anthropologist will give a lecture about human
evolution and life at this place 20milion years ago.
Accommodation
Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, / marera lodge, / coffee lodge /
DAY 8: Mto wa Mbu - Arusha
After breakfast, drive to Mto wa mbu for a cultural tour. Mto Wa Mbu Village has a very
active cultural programme that seeks to show visitors the traditional way of life of the
villagers through various activities and also a range of community projects that are in
place. You can visit top spots in the area, taste Tanzanian foods and experience
authentic cultural interaction. There are a number of excellent walking, hiking and biking
tours offered in the village ranging in length from a couple of hours to a full day. In the
afternoon, we drive back to Arusha
Optional Safari Activities:
Balloon Safari (USD 600 per person)
Maasai Village Visit (U$DD 50 per vehicle)
Night Game Drive Tarangire or Lake Manyara (USD 150 per person)
Ngorongoro Crater Rim Walk (U$D40 per person)
Visit to the Olduvai Gorge and museum (U$D 50 per person)
Excluded
>>All International Flights/local Flights + Taxes
>> Visa fees, Travel & Personal accident insurance
>>Excursions, services and activities not mentioned in this program
>>Personal expenses e.g. laundry, telephone calls, Drinks, Tips and gratuities
>>Tips (Tipping guideline US$15.00 pp per day)
Included
>>Accommodation as per the itinerary
>>Lodges/camps on Full Board / cook for camping safari
>>Road transportation in 4wd land Cruiser safari vehicle
>>Tents and other camping gears {for budget camping safaris
>>Park entrance fees and crater service fees
>>English Speaking guides available for the safari
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