Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Kilimanjaro to Olpopongi
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 - Day 2
Olpopongi to Arusha
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 - Day 3
Arusha to Lake Eyasi
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 - Day 4
Lake Eyasi to Karatu
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 - Day 5
Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater
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 - Day 6
Karatu to Arusha Airport
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
