With more than 120 tribes in Tanzania, each with their own traditions and customs, this family group 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, we're met and transferred to our overnight accommodation in Moshi. -
Day 3: Hike Mount Kilimanjaro
Today, we 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 EXTENSION: Zanzibar
Finish your group tour with 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. Contact us to find out more.
Duration and Guide Prices
- Age Guide: 10+
- Itinerary Type: Small Group Holiday
When To Go
View dates and prices-
Summer
What’s Included
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Activities
- Canopy walk
- Coffee tour
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Safari
- Village visit
- Wildlife watching
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Accommodation
Lodges x 7 nights -
Meals
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners
Next Steps
Departures
Choose your preferred departure date from the 5 options below, then make a no obligation booking request, or enquire if you would like to ask us a question.
Our small group holidays require a minimum number of participants to operate. Most of our holidays are also available on a private basis or can be tailored to meet your requirements.
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| Year | Starts | Ends | Duration | Adult price, excluding flights, from | Child price, excluding flights, from | Duration | Adult price, including flights, from | Child price, including flights, from | Holiday Status | Options |
| 2026 | 19 Jul | 26 Jul | 8 days | £2,295 | £1,095 | 10 days | £3,495 | £1,995 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| 2026 | 2 Aug | 9 Aug | 8 days | £2,295 | £1,095 | 10 days | £3,495 | £2,195 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| 2027 | 11 Jul | 18 Jul | 8 days | £2,475 | £1,125 | 10 days | £3,495 | £1,975 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| 2027 | 1 Aug | 8 Aug | 8 days | £2,475 | £1,125 | 10 days | £3,495 | £1,975 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| 2027 | 15 Aug | 22 Aug | 8 days | £2,525 | £1,175 | 10 days | £3,625 | £2,075 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| * Guaranteed: this holiday is available to book and has reached a minimum number of participants, so is guaranteed to run. ** On Request: we may be able to offer places on this holiday, please contact us for further information. *** Fully Booked: if your preferred holiday is full we may be able to offer you a private departure or tailor a holiday to suit your requirements, please contact us for more details. | ||||||||||
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.
