Tanzania Cultural Experience
Jun 28, 2023 to Jul 4, 2023
Arusha and Zanzibar
You are invited to join us on our 7-day journey as we connect with our African roots in Tanzania, Africa. We have put together the perfect combination of culture, game drive, visits to the town, local shopping and food, and experiences with tribal villages. That's not all, we will say goodbye to Arusha as we depart together on a flight to the island of Zanzibar, Tanzania. Zanzibar, also known as Spice City, offers some of the best beaches in the world! Don't take it from me, experience it for yourself! On the island of Zanzibar, we get to tour the island by boat on our safari blue beach extravaganza! If that's not all, we get to engage in an optional buggy ATV excursion to explore the countryside of Zanzibar. This will no doubt be an all-in-one experience of a lifetime! Well, what are you waiting for? Don't Wait, TRAVEL with us to Tanzania, Africa!
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Itinerary:
Arrival Day 1: Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha City
After arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be welcomed by our tour guide. The guide will be holding a poster with Don't Wait, TRAVEL! and will transfer you to Arusha (45-60 minutes). The guide will transfer you to Mount Meru hotel-HB in Arusha city, one of the fascinating touristic towns in Tanzania.
After arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be welcomed by our tour guide. The guide will be holding a poster with Don't Wait, TRAVEL! and will transfer you to Arusha (45-60 minutes). The guide will transfer you to Mount Meru hotel-HB in Arusha city, one of the fascinating touristic towns in Tanzania.
Day 2: CAC and Tengeru culture center, Town Tour & Local Market
After breakfast, you will have a full day of activity starting with a drive to Cultural Arts Centre to enjoy the excitement and energy of Tanzanian traditional cultures as you witness traditional dances from a minimum of 7 different ethnic groups in Tanzania. You will then visit Tengeru village with our local guide visiting coffee farms will provide you with enriching knowledge and information starting with the origins of coffee beans from roasting them to taste a cup of coffee you made. You will then enjoy a hot lunch before you head to the city and begin your town tour and also visit a few local markets and shopping. Dinner and overnight at Mount Meru Hotel-HB All meals are included.
Day 3 Arusha-Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, you will be heading into the Tarangire National Park for a morning game drive. The park runs along the line of the Tarangire River and is mainly made up of low-lying hills on the Great Rift Valley floor. Its natural vegetation mainly consists of Acacia woodland and giant African Baobab trees, with huge swamp areas in the south. During Tanzania's dry season, both the river and the swamps act like a magnet for wild animals. On your way back you will visit the Maasai tribe. In the afternoon you will eat your lunch at the picnic overlooking Tarangire River before you depart for dinner and overnight at Marera Lodge -FB All meals are included.
Day 4 Hadzabe & Datoga Tribe Visits
Unforgettable today is the visit of the Hadzabe tribe to Lake Eyasi, who today still traditionally use stone tools, bows, and arrows. The last hunter-gatherers in Tanzania will take you on a journey back in time to the early days of human life for a day. The shores of Lake Eyasi are still inhabited by the Hadzabe Bushmen: hunter-gatherers who can possibly be described as one of the most interesting tribes in Tanzania and all of East Africa. Their language is similar to the Klicklaut languages of the indigenous tribes further south of Africa, in the Kalahari Desert, for example. They are open to visitors who want to get an insight into the culture. They lead a very simple life and sometimes live only in a treetop or in a cave. You will experience their lives up close and can witness their hunting skills on antelopes and baboons, with wooden bows equipped with giraffe tendons and dipped in poison.
The Datoga are semi-nomadic, they move around with their cattle, but also settle down in between and are active in agriculture. Nowadays they are also active to a greater extent in the forging and plant and produce, for example, arrowheads. The Datoga live in different regions in Tanzania, but the majority live near Lake Eyasi. dinner and overnight at Marera Lodge -FB All meals are included.
Day 5 Arusha – Fly to Zanzibar Today you will wear your group t-shirt. This is your final day in Arusha the safari capital of the world. After enjoying a leisurely breakfast in the hotel, you will then travel to the town for a Local market tour and shopping. You will then transfer to JRO or Arusha airstrip to catch your scheduled flight to Zanzibar.
Day 5 Arrival Zanzibar & Stone Town Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport, you will then be transferred to La-Luna-HB which is located on the Northern-East Coast of Zanzibar. You will enjoy a visit to Stone Town. Dinner and overnight at La- Luna Hotel Breakfast and lunch are included.
Day 5 Arrival Zanzibar & Stone Town Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport, you will then be transferred to La-Luna-HB which is located on the Northern-East Coast of Zanzibar. You will enjoy a visit to Stone Town. Dinner and overnight at La- Luna Hotel Breakfast and lunch are included.
Day 6 Royal blue Safari blue beach leisure & Buggy ride
Our color for today is ROYAL BLUE. You decide what attire you want to wear for the dhow, but we are taking over in ROYAL BLUE. Yes, wear royal blue😊 Early after breakfast, you will depart to Fumba village where you will board a dhow to the southwest of the island and have a full day of activities, as you visit safari blue beaches which are infringed by its beautiful coral reef ideal for snorkeling and famous for its blue beach. A day in safari blue showcases the history, culture, and traditional ways of life. You will enjoy swimming in clear water and tasting various seafood with the company of friends. After lunch, you will be transferred to the northern tip of the island to enjoy a unique buggy adventure on an off-road driving paradise. Later you will be transferred back to the hotel where you will gather for a fair well dinner and overnight at La Luna hotel-HB Breakfast and lunch are included.
Day 7 International flight Out of Zanzibar
After breakfast, we will pick you up at Zanzibar International Airport to catch your flight back home. It is with great regret to inform you, your Safari has come to an end but the memory will remain forever, we do hope you join us again on our next journey. Breakfast is included.
FLIGHT OPTIONS:
- Roundtrip international flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport code JRO. Book a late evening/night flight on July 4th.
- Arrival to Kilimanjaro International Airport on June 28, and departure from Zanzibar International Airport on July 4th.
Please note that international flights are not included, but can be added at your request.
Cancellation policy:
The trip is nonrefundable. Travel insurance is required, and is the best way to attempt to recuperate any loss. Please read the terms of the policy to determine if you are selecting the policy that's best for you. Please also take advantage of the name change opportunity if necessary. By booking, you are agreeing to the terms of this trip.
Available Packages
Double Occupancy
Unavailable as of
April 21, 2023
$2,900.00
Deposit: $300.00 per person
The price is per person.
Roommate matching is available. If we are unable to match you with another traveler by May 15, 2023, you will have until May 20, 2023 to pay the difference of the single rate.
If you have a roommate, send an email to dontwaittravel22@gmail.com once both of you have signed up.
Please note that your selected room option will be applied throughout your entire trip. If you select double occupancy, you will be paired with the same roommate for the duration of the trip.
Extra Options
Buggy atv ride + Instructor
Unavailable as of
April 21, 2023
$125.00
Join us as we take a 2hr buggy ride tour in Zanzibar. This is an optional tour, but a great way to see more of what Zanzibar has to offer. This tour will take place on day 6. Payments are nonrefundable.
An extra night stay in Zanzibar
Unavailable as of
April 21, 2023
$290.00
Do you need an additional night to relax before departing from Zanzibar? If so, then this option is for you. Please remember that payments are nonrefundable and travel insurance is required for this trip.