meet the people

Cultural tours

Hadzabe, Datoga and Maasai communities, guided by local hosts.

cultural tours

Tanzania beyond the wildlife

Cultural tours introduce you to local communities, traditional skills, food, crafts and ways of life. From the Hadzabe and Datoga communities around Lake Eyasi to Maasai villages, you learn about Tanzania through local guides and community-based experiences.

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Cultural itineraries

Every itinerary can be changed to suit your dates, budget and pace. Prices shown are per person, sharing, and are confirmed when we quote your dates.

4 days · 3 nights

4-Day Lake Eyasi Hadzabe, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire Safari

Ngorongoro Crater · Lake Eyasi · Tarangire National Park

From $685

15 days · 14 nights

15-Day Budget Camping Safari Off the Beaten Track

Mount Kilimanjaro · Arusha National Park · Tarangire National Park · Lake Natron & Ol Doinyo Lengai · Serengeti National Park · Ngorongoro Crater · Lake Eyasi · Lake Manyara National Park

From $2,350

3 days · 2 nights

3-Day Maasai Village, Lake Natron and Ol Doinyo Lengai Climb

Lake Natron & Ol Doinyo Lengai

From $490

7 days · 6 nights

7-Day Ngorongoro Highlands Trek via Naiyobi to Ol Doinyo Lengai

Ngorongoro Crater · Lake Natron & Ol Doinyo Lengai · Empakai & Olmoti Craters

From $1,540

10 days · 9 nights

10-Day Ngorongoro Highlands Trek from Lake Eyasi to Ol Doinyo Lengai

Lake Eyasi · Ngorongoro Crater · Lake Natron & Ol Doinyo Lengai · Empakai & Olmoti Craters

From $2,100

9 days · 8 nights

9-Day Maasai Land Trek with Maasai Warriors to Ol Doinyo Lengai

Lake Natron & Ol Doinyo Lengai · Lake Manyara National Park · Ngorongoro Crater

From $1,700

12 days · 11 nights

12-Day Maasai Land Trekking Safari with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

Tarangire National Park · Lake Natron & Ol Doinyo Lengai · Serengeti National Park · Ngorongoro Crater · Lake Manyara National Park

From $2,220

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Cultural experiences

Meet the Hadzabe

Learn about traditional hunting, gathering, tracking and knowledge of the natural world around Lake Eyasi.

Maasai culture

Discover Maasai community life, traditional homes, livestock, crafts, music and customs on guided visits.

Datoga craftsmanship

See aspects of Datoga pastoral life and traditional crafts, including metalworking.

before you ask

Common questions

From a few hours or a full day to multi-day trips. The right option depends on the community you want to visit and whether you combine it with a safari or trek.

Yes. For example, a Lake Eyasi cultural visit combines well with Ngorongoro or Tarangire.

Many are, although the walking involved varies. Tell us your children’s ages and interests when you plan.

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Ready to plan Tanzania?

Tell us your dates, interests and budget. Our team in Arusha will plan an itinerary around you and send you a quote.