10 Days Cultural Tour

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Descriptions

Embark on a ten-day exploration of Tanzania’s local cultures, vibrant traditions, and everyday life. This journey promises both excitement and a chance to gain unique insights. Discover the enduring lifestyle of the Bushman, delve into their traditional ways, and understand their unique approach to living without modern timekeeping or counting days. They rely on natural, cultural cues, such as the position of the sun or the behavior of animals, to structure the position of the sun or the behavior of animals, to structure their daily routines.

Included

transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle
professional, English-speaking guide
meals according to the itinerary
Accomodation according to the itinerary
drinking water
activities and transfers as per itinerary
all national park fees
Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari

Excluded

flights (international and domestic)
meals not indicated in the itinerary
alcoholic and soft drinks
optional activities
tips
personal expenses, visa fees, travel insurance

Itinerary

Set out on an extraordinary journey to diverse destinations across Tanzania. Begin your adventure in Arusha City before delving into the rich biodiversity of Lake Manyara National Park and Tarangire National Park. Experience the vibrant culture of Bargaig (Man’gati) through an immersive cultural encounter.

Explore the bustling community of Mto wa Mbu and uncover the serene beauty of Lake Eyasi. Immerse yourself in the traditions of the Hadzabe people during a visit to their villages for a cultural experience. Conclude your expedition with a memorable exploration of the Rift Valley Escarpment.

Day 1: Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Park

Begin your day with breakfast before taking a town tour to purchase necessary items, such as sunscreen, insect repellent, or any personal items you may need. A wildlife and cultural expedition follows this. In the Babati district, along the Arusha to Dodoma Road, you will meet the Barbaig (Mang'ati) people, who maintain a hunter-gatherer lifestyle. In the afternoon, pause in the Hanang area to appreciate the varied landscapes. Post-lunch, explore a Man'gati village to understand the historical, social, environmental, and political dynamics of the Man'gati community. Learn about their rich history, social structure and customs, relationship with the environment, and current political issues they face.
Day 2: Bargaig (Man'gati) Experience

Start with breakfast, then journey with a local guide through the pristine and varied landscapes of Hanang. These landscapes offer splendid views of Tanzania's geological diversity, and their breathtaking beauty will inspire awe and wonder. Enjoy a morning walk in Hanang to witness the area's rich biodiversity. After lunch and a brief rest, embark on a guided cultural and historical trek through the region. This may include visits to historical sites, interactions with local communities, or discussions about the region's cultural heritage. Your day ends with an overnight stay at a local camp, lodge, or hotel.
Day 3: Visit Mto wa Mbu

Post breakfast, take a brief town tour for last-minute safari necessities before heading to Mto wa Mbu. Here, immerse yourself in the local cultural life and participate in community activities. These are not staged performances but genuine interactions that will leave you feeling genuinely connected to the local community. Continue your journey post-lunch to the stunning Lake Eyasi, where you'll enjoy an evening walk and overnight at a local camp, lodge, or hotel.
Day 4: Lake Eyasi – Preserving Unique Cultures

After breakfast, explore the sociological and historical aspects of the Bushmen. This may include discussions about their social structure, traditional roles and responsibilities, or the historical events that have shaped their culture. Traverse various terrains on foot, guided by your knowledgeable companion, who will enhance your journey with their valuable insights. Enjoy a bush lunch with the Bushmen and your guide. Afterward, explore the northern Lake Eyasi, learning about the Bushmen's history and lifestyle. The day concludes with an overnight stay in the area.
Day 5: Visiting the Hadzabe Villages

Following your morning meal, you'll be accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide as you traverse diverse Bushmen villages, each boasting its distinct traits and rich cultural customs. These villages are governed by their leadership yet communally owned by all its members, providing a fascinating insight into their social structure and community life. Post-lunch, spend quality time with the Hadzabe, who still practice a traditional hunting and gathering lifestyle, away from the usual tourist paths. Overnight at a local camp, lodge, or hotel.
Day 6: Hunting Trip

Your day begins with a hunting lesson with the Bushmen, followed by a practical hunting experience in the bush. You'll learn about traditional hunting techniques, game tracking, and game preparation preparation using bushcraft.
Day 7: Hunting Trip

Continue your adventure with the Bushmen guides for a full-day wildlife hunting and honey-gathering expedition. This journey offers a chance to discover traditional hunting methods track games and prepare for the hunt. Despite the Hadzabe's meat-eating opportunities, their diet is predominantly vegetarian, centered around honey and fruits. With your guide's assistance, engage in hunting and prepare a bush barbecue, sharing the meal with the village later. With your guide's assistance, engage in hunting and prepare a bush barbecue, sharing the meal with the village later.
Day 8: Hadzabe Women

Join Hadzabe women in their search for roots, tubers, and berries. This day offers a deep dive into the uses of various plants, providing a rich cultural learning experience. Gain profound knowledge about the interplay between humans and local biodiversity, particularly from the dedicated Hadzable women.
Day 9: Visit Around the Rift Valley Escarpment

Bid farewell to the Hadzabe community as you traverse the lowlands to the base of the Rift Valley Escarpment, leading up to the edges of the renowned Serengeti Savannah Plains. Gain profound knowledge about the interplay between humans and local biodiversity, particularly from the dedicated Hadzable women.
Day 10: Arusha

Travel back to Arusha via the Karatu district through the Ngorongoro Highlands, with a lunch stop at Mto wa Mbu. Enjoy a tranquil sunset at Lake Duluti or Oldonyo Sambu with your final night at a local lodge or hotel.

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   Lena W 
 2023-10-26
 
 
  Best driver you can get
My experience with King Solomon was great! He organized the whole trip, so that I don't had to worry about anything. With a massive and outstanding knowledge about the animals and wildness he drove me through the parks. Especially in the Serengeti he managed the impossible: He found baby cheetahs! I saw the big five (okay, rhinos a bit far away), but about thirty to forty lions, a bunch of leopards and cheetahs and of course a lot of more common animals. With all he was very flexible and able to take my wishes into the plans. I can highly recommend the tour with Tangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Also a walking safari was included and very informative and nice. If you are looking for a driver and unsure where your money is well invested: here. I can highly recommend him.
  
 
       
   Ay J 
 2023-05-12
 
 
  Best driver and Guide ever
King Solomon is the king of the Safari for sure but also the best driver ! You feel confortable being almost all day in the car. He is very good to spot the animals and he will do his best to not miss any. Everything was well organized, the food is great. In our last day in Arusha our flight was delayed and he took care of us showing us around before dropping us at the airport. I fully recommend him for any person who wants to have the best safari ever in Tanzania.
  
 
       
   mourad 
 2023-02-19
 
 
  amazing safari
salut à tous, je viens de france et je ne connaissais pas kingsalomon s'est en cherchant sur le Web que je suis tombé sur sa page , tout de suite le contenu et les commentaires nous ont facilité dans notre choix.Puis nous avons pris en contact avec salomon et le courant est bien passé, il nous a fait un prix raisonnable pour une famille de 5.Ensuite lorsque nous avons été en tanzanie nous avons eut des souci de vol , salomon et venu nous chercher malgré 5h de retard pour nous déposé à notre hôtel. Concernant le safari,ce fut magnifique nous en avons pris plein les yeux, car en plus de la visite du parc nous avions un guide qui parlais français plus simple pour les explications.De plus salomon nous a mis dans des lodges sans rien rajouter car à la base nous devions dormir dans des tentes, merci à vous salomon. Pour conclure je recommande kingsalomon pour son professionnalisme, sa générosité, son accueil et son humanisme.
  
 
       
   חן ז 
 2023-02-14
 
 
  Best safari tour guy in Tanzania
Hey, I’m Hen from Israel and I was looking a lot for a tour guy that will be good and that I can trust him. I found king Solomon after a friend’s recommendation and I booked him. I found out that he’s the best tour guy I could have asked for, he’s very nice very responsible and the most important he’s the most professional tour guy there’s, he can find everything and everywhere, never get lost and always takes care for us. I’m glad I made this decision and for sure highly recommending about him. If you are looking for the best safari experience King Solomon is the guy! Looking forward for our next experience with him!
  
 
       
   Tomer M 
 2023-02-14
 
 
  If you look for the best tour guy than he’s here…
I’ll start by saying, if you think about him, choose him! Solomon is the best driver we could have found and the best tour guy in Tanzania! He knows everything about everywhere and every animal, he will do anything to find you all the best location and rare animals, he can find animals hiding in the bushes with his bare eyes where I barely could’ve found them with the binuclear And the most important he knows every route and never get lost (which some other tour guys are getting lost sometimes). We had the best experience with him and I’m highly recommending about him, you will have the best safari experience that can be! Go King Solomon!
  
 
       
   iamkeith18 
 2023-02-04
 
 
  Such good company. Felt like we had the most knowledgeable guide
We spent 6 days with King Solomon, who was friendly and good company. It’s clear that he is well connected with the parks and other guides which meant that he often knew what had been seen recently and where. His knowledge of the parks is fantastic and he has a super-human eye for spotting things you otherwise would miss. We had a great time and found King Solomon to be really funny and knowledgable. Would definitely highly recommend.
  
 
       
   Foued BH 
 2023-01-14
 
 
  Unique experience with an unique guide
Our safari was amazing with king Solomon as a guide. he is very professional, he can find all the animals in the savannah. we loved his company!! thank you King we are a fan of you and the experience you made us live
  
 
       
   Jazlyn H 
 2023-01-02
 
 
  Amazing 5 stars
Solomon was excellent at spotting animals that weren't visible to the naked eye. He found a black and white colobus money high us in the trees and a Jaguar. Solomon is a great guide with lots of stories to tell. He is extremely knowledgeable and has had over a decade years of experience. I highly recommend booking through Solomon as his attention to detail will ensure your trip is a cut above the rest. Meals were provided on the trip in hampers every day for the 3 days that we went which was excellent. There were also facilities around the park to occasionally stop for a toilet break. Overall I will be coming back to Tanzania and booking through Solomon again. He also offers hot air balloon rides over the Serengeti which I am keen to do next time.
  
 
       
   Hanen 
 2023-01-01
 
 
  It was A wonderful experience
The best safari guide ever I recommend 100% It was a wonderful experience Thanks to king solomone, the safari was top top top
  
 
       
   Tomasz M 
 2022-03-20
 
 
  Amazing safari!
Solomon is a great, professional safari guide who knows exactly when and where to go to give you the best possible safari experience. Moreover he's a very good driver, with whom you feel safe, and a super friendly person. We had great time and we saw a lot of animals thanks to Solomon's "eagle eye" and big experience. The whole safari was very well organized, we didn't need to worry about anything from the moment when Solomon picked us up at the airport in Kilimanjaro to the moment when he left us at the Seronera Airstrip 5 days later. I enjoyed every minute of it. The hotels, which he chose for us, were amazing (one in a coffee plantation and the other one in the middle of Serengeti - wow!). The food that he provided us with was very good and more than we could eat. Overall the whole experience was awesome and worth every penny!

10 Days Cultural Tour