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Cultures and Craters

6 days
Start and end in Arusha
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kilimanjaro to Olpopongi

    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional lunch at Olpopongi Maasai Cultural Village), Dinner (BBQ with Maasai traditional ceremony)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport to Olpopongi Maasai Cultural Village
    • Welcome drink and check-in to traditional boma accommodation
    • Traditional lunch at Olpopongi
    • Afternoon at Maasai Village - cultural immersion
    • Learning about Maasai culture, traditions, dress, religion and way of life
    • Walking tour into Maasai land
    • Learning Maasai hunting techniques
    • Learning traditional and natural Maasai bush medicine
    • BBQ dinner with Maasai traditional ceremony
    • Overnight in traditional boma with cow hide bed
    Landmarks
    Kilimanjaro Airport
    Olpopongi Maasai Cultural Village and Museum
  2. Day 2

    Olpopongi to Arusha

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Olpopongi Maasai Centre), Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at Olpopongi Maasai Centre
    • Fire-making training with Maasai
    • Final time with local Maasai women
    • Transfer to Arusha

    Optional Activities

    • Cycle tour in Arusha
    • Village walk in Arusha
    • Canoeing in Arusha
    Landmarks
    Olpopongi Maasai Cultural Village and Museum
    Arusha
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  3. Day 3

    Arusha to Lake Eyasi

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast before transfer from Arusha), Lunch (Lunch at Lake Eyasi)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Arusha to Lake Eyasi
    • Visit to Datoga Tribe
    • Learning about Datoga lifestyle and history
    • Learning about hut construction from mud and cow dung
    • Learning about traditional Datoga costumes
    • Learning about beadwork and jewellery making
    • Learning about blacksmithing and weapon construction
    • Observing cow milking and butter preparation
    • Participating in flour grinding with women
    • Learning about local beer preparation (gissuda)
    Landmarks
    Lake Eyasi
    Ngorongoro Conservation Area
    Eyasi Escarpment
  4. Day 4

    Lake Eyasi to Karatu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (BBQ of fresh meat (if hunting successful that week), or other lunch option)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Hadzabe Tribe homesteads
    • Learning Hadzabe hunting and gathering traditions
    • Learning about medicinal plants
    • Animal tracking training with bows and arrows
    • Arrow shooting training and targeting practice
    • Learning arrow construction materials and techniques
    • Learning poison preparation and application
    • Training on poison sourcing from trees
    • Learning hunting and gathering fruit, root tubers and honey
    • Seeing traditional shallow wells for water collection
    • Traditional dancing with Hadzabe
    • Traditional fire-making training using handdrill method
    • Learning about Hadzabe monogamy practices
    • Learning hunting training methods for youngsters
    • Transfer to Karatu
    Landmarks
    Lake Eyasi
  5. Day 5

    Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater

    Meals
    Breakfast (Leisurely breakfast at lodge), Lunch (Picnic lunch at Ngorongoro Crater)

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Ngorongoro Crater
    • Picnic lunch at Ngorongoro Crater
    • Game drive descending into Ngorongoro Crater
    • Wildlife viewing in Ngorongoro Crater
    Landmarks
    Ngorongoro Crater
    Lerai Forest
    Lake Magadi
    Gorigor Swamp
    Ngoitokitok Springs
  6. Day 6

    Karatu to Arusha Airport

    Meals
    Breakfast (Leisurely breakfast at lodge), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant with local Tanzanian cuisine)

    Included Activities

    • Leisurely breakfast at lodge
    • Transfer from Karatu to Arusha
    • Lunch at local Tanzanian restaurant
    Landmarks
    Arusha

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Tour ID: 129692

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    Tanzanian Shilling
    Tanzania
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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.

    Type G
    Tanzania
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 1st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 1st, 2026, a minimum payment of $850 is required to confirm your booking with Crooked Compass. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Crooked Compass will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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