With more than 120 tribes in Tanzania, each with their own traditions and customs, this tailor-made family tour showcases just a few of these indigenous communities where your family can discover and learn about their unique cultures.
- Hike on Kilimanjaro & cycle through sugarcane plantations
- Meet the Chagga community & explore the Chagga Caves
- Swim in hot springs & refreshing waterfalls
- Game viewing in Lake Manyara National Park
- Meet the Datoga Blacksmith & Hadzabe Bushmen
- Head into the canopy on a treetop walkway
Based in Moshi for the first few days, head out on a day hike of Kilimanjaro, then cycle through sugarcane and coffee plantations and shop at colourful markets. Explore the history and culture of the Chagga people in addition to visiting the Chagga caves and Marangu waterfalls for a refreshing swim.
Next, journey to Lake Manyara National Park - famous for its tree-climbing lions and pink flamingos – for game viewing and a sky-high adventure to Tanzania’s first treetop walkway.
Meet an ethnic group known for their iron casting skills, the Datoga Blacksmith and experience a special moment with the Hadzabe Bushmen, an ancient hunter-gatherer tribe, to learn about their hunting techniques and survival skills, before a night at a peaceful game lodge in Arusha before returning home.
You can choose to extend your holiday with a blissful beach stay to the beautiful island of Zanzibar, where you can snorkel in tropical waters, go on spice tours and taste local dishes or simply lie back on white sand beaches, looking up at blue skies and palm trees!
Typical Itinerary
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Day 1: Fly to Kilimanjaro
Take an overnight flight to Kilimanjaro, arriving the following morning. -
Day 2: Arrive Kilimanjaro
On arrival into Tanzania, you're met and transferred to our overnight accommodation in Moshi. -
Day 3: Hike Mount Kilimanjaro
Today, you venture onto this dormant, snow-capped volcano for a guided trek up to Mandara Hut for lunch, before descending through rainforest, stopping at a waterfall for beautiful views. -
Day 4: Chagga Cultural Tour, Chagga Caves & Marangu Waterfall
Dive into the history and culture of the Chagga tribe, visiting coffee farms, colourful markets and exploring the Chagga caves before finishing with a refreshing swim at Marangu waterfall. -
Day 5: Cycling Tour & Swim in Kikuletwa Hot Springs
Explore the area on two wheels, cycling through sugar cane plantations and the expansive landscapes that surround Mount Kilimanjaro. Cycle to Kikuletwa Hot Springs for a relaxing dip and local lunch before cycling back to Moshi. -
Day 6: Game Viewing in Lake Manyara National Park & Treetop Walkway
Depart Moshi for Lake Manyara National Park – famous for its tree-climbing lions and pink flamingos in addition to a large elephant population.
In the afternoon, enjoy a sky-high adventure to Tanzania’s first treetop walkway, walking a series of suspension bridges as you look for primates and birds in the forest canopy.
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Day 7: Game Viewing at Lake Eyasi & Visit to the Datoga Blacksmith
In the morning enjoy a remote safari trip in a wild and scenic area, south of the Serengeti.
This afternoon, visit the Datoga Blacksmith, a local tribe who are renowned for their metalwork skills, crafting tools, weapons and ornaments from iron.
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Day 8: Meet the Hadzabe Bushmen
Amongst the world’s last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes who inhabit the land near Lake Eyasi, you have the opportunity to meet with some of the Hadzabe people who search for food in scrubby bushland to provide for their families and their tribe.
Enjoy your final night at a game lodge and sanctuary in Arusha.
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Day 9: Depart Kilimanjaro
Depart Arusha to Kilimanjaro airport for your overnight flight home. -
Day 10: Arrive UK
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Days 10-14 : OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Zanzibar, Ngorongoro & Olduvai Gorge or Serengeti National Park
Finish your holiday with a choice of three extension ideas.
Choose a relaxing stay on the beautiful island of Zanzibar, boasting stunning beaches and a great selection of accommodation options from luxury all-inclusive resorts to rustic retreats. Snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean, take a tour of a spice plantation and wander through the narrow alleyways and lively markets of Stonetown.
Alternatively, you could spend two nights in the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater in search of lion, elephant, buffalo and even black rhino, before visiting Olduvai Gorge, the fascinating ‘Cradle of Humankind’. Combining incredible wildlife encounters with ancient history, it’s a memorable addition to your Tanzanian adventure.
Include the legendary Serengeti National Park for an unforgettable safari among its vast plains and abundant wildlife. Head out on game drives searching for lion, elephant, giraffe, zebra and more, with the chance to witness the Great Migration at certain times of year. A spectacular way to add even more wildlife to your Tanzanian adventure.
Contact us to find out more about any of these ideas.
Duration and Guide Prices
- Age Guide: 10+
- Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
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Dates & Prices
Our trip ideas are flexible and can be offered during the date ranges below, on a date of your choice. To book, make a no obligation booking request with your preferred departure date or enquire to find out more.
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| 2027 | 1 Jul | 31 Aug | 8 days | £2,695 | £1,395 | 10 days | £3,895 | £2,295 | Book or Enquire |
For alternative dates, please contact us. We may be in the process of finalising further departures and are often able to tailor a holiday for you according to your own requirements.
Kindly note that we prepare our prices several months ahead of travel dates, and our flight-inclusive prices are provided as a general indication, based upon flight costs at the time of publication. Your quotation may vary, based upon the prices of flights (and the availability) at the time of your enquiry.
