Roots & Traditions

8 DAYS

FROM 2,200 USD

Revised Overview

Roots & Traditions 8 by Nature Trails Safari is a journey into Tanzania’s living cultures, taking you far beyond the wildlife to the heart of the people. This itinerary connects you with some of the country’s most unique tribes — the Maasai, the ancient hunter-gatherer Hadzabe, the skilled blacksmith Datoga, and the agricultural Chaga of Mount Kilimanjaro.From learning traditional hunting techniques with the Hadzabe to exploring Chaga farmlands and walking with Maasai warriors, this tour offers a deep, authentic look at Tanzania’s heritage. Landscapes shift from sweeping savannas to volcanic highlands and crater forests, giving you a culturally rich and scenic adventure perfect for travelers seeking real human connection.

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to the Olpopongi Maasai Village. Meet the Maasai community, enjoy refreshments, and take in the view of Kilimanjaro and Meru if the day is clear.
Overnight in a traditional Maasai house.

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Spend the day on a walking safari in the Maasai village. Learn about medicinal plants, local tools, and traditional survival techniques. In the evening, enjoy song and dance around a campfire and a BBQ dinner under the stars.
Overnight again in the Maasai house.

After breakfast, drive to Tengeru Village. Visit local schools, including one for special-needs children, and explore a historic stone quarry used by Polish refugees in World War II. Overnight at the Mount Meru Hotel.

Head to Monduli Juu through forest trails with a ranger guide. Hike to viewpoints for sweeping views of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. Picnic lunch along the way. Overnight in a local village.

Drive to Lake Eyasi and spend the afternoon with the Hadzabe (hunter-gatherers) and Datoga tribes. Learn how they hunt, gather, and live in harmony with nature. Overnight at Kisimangeda Tented Lodge.

Join the Hadzabe for a morning “hunting tour.” Afterward, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping on the crater rim for scenic views. Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.

Visit a Maasai village, then continue to Olduvai Gorge (the “Cradle of Mankind”) with an anthropologist-hosted talk about early human evolution. Return to the Ngorongoro rim lodge for an evening under the stars.

n the morning, drive to Mto wa Mbu for a cultural walking tour through the village. Taste local food, visit community projects, and experience day-to-day Tanzanian village life. In the afternoon, transfer back to Arusha for your onward journey.

What’s Included

  • All park entry fees
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with professional English-speaking guide
  • Accommodation on a full-board basis during safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Bed & breakfast accommodation in Arusha and Zanzibar
  • Domestic flight from Serengeti/Arusha to Zanzibar
  • Airport transfers on arrival and departure
  • Game drives and activities as per itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water during safari
  • Meet & greet assistance upon arrival

What’s Not Included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Tips and gratuities for driver/guide and lodge staff
  • Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
  • Optional activities (hot-air balloon safari, Stone Town tour, diving, dhow dinner, etc.)

Mid-range lodges / tented camps

Starting Price (USD)

US$2,200 – US$2,800

Comfortable lodges and safari camps, standard meals, shared transfers

Ultra-luxury / boutique lodges

Starting Price (USD)

4,658

Exclusive lodges, private guides & vehicles, VIP experiences, all-inclusive services

Additional Costs / Optional Add-ons:

Hot-air balloon Serengeti: $600–$650 per person

Stone Town private tour: $50–$100

Dhow cruise with lunch/dinner: $100–$150

Private picnic in Ngorongoro Crater: $150

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