7-Day Tanzania Cultural Safari & Karibu-Kili Festival Journey – (April 25–May 1, 2026)

Celebrate Culture at Karibu-Kili Fair

Kick off your journey at East Africa’s top tourism showcase, where tradition meets innovation. Connect with local artisans, enjoy live performances, and explore travel experiences shaped by Tanzanian culture and creativity.

Explore Kilimanjaro’s Living Landscape

Wander through coffee farms and lush waterfalls in the Kilimanjaro highlands. Learn from local growers, sip fresh brews, and hike scenic trails that reveal the beauty and rhythm of rural Tanzanian life.

Experience Safari and Tribal Traditions

Venture into Tarangire and Ngorongoro to witness elephants, lions, and breathtaking natural wonders. Then meet the Hadzabe and Datoga communities at Lake Eyasi, gaining rare insight into Tanzania’s oldest ways of life.

Duration

7 Days – 6 Nights

Tour Type

Daily tour and visit

Group Size

Between 10 to 50 people

Languages

English + local translation

Trip Overview (included in the package)

  • All park and conservation fees 
  • Accommodation as per itinerary 
  • All meals during safari (B/L/D) 
  • Domestic flights (Serengeti to Zanzibar) 
  • Private safari vehicle with pop-up roof 
  • Professional English-speaking guide 
  • Airport transfers 
  • Cultural excursions and village visits 
  • Bottled water during safari 
  • Emergency medical evacuation insurance​  

About the Festival

This 7-day cultural safari offers a dynamic journey through the heart of Tanzania, blending immersive cultural experiences with unforgettable natural landscapes.

It begins at the Karibu-Kili Fair in Arusha—East Africa’s leading tourism and cultural showcase—where travelers connect with local artisans, performers, and travel experts celebrating Tanzania’s rich heritage and innovation.

From there, participants explore the lush foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, including a guided coffee farm experience and a scenic waterfall hike, offering a taste of rural life and the land’s deep agricultural roots.

Key Highlights for a Transformative Experience

Trip Itinerary

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). 

  • Transfer to your hotel in Arusha. 
  • Attend the Karibu-Kili Fair, East Africa’s largest tourism expo, featuring local crafts, performances, and sustainable tourism initiatives. 

Overnight at Kibo Palace Hotel or Mount Meru Hotel.​  

  • Morning visit to Materuni Waterfalls, including a guided coffee plantation tour. 
  • Afternoon at leisure to explore Arusha. 
  • Overnight at your hotel in Arusha.  
  • Depart for Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds and baobab trees. 
  • Game drive with picnic lunch. 
  • Overnight at Tarangire Osupuko Lodge or Swala Camp.

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. 

  • Visit a Maasai village for cultural insights. 

Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge or Crater Lodge.​

Visit the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes for a unique cultural experience. 

  • Optional activities: traditional hunting demonstrations or pottery making. 

Overnight at Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge or Kisima Ngeda Tented Camp.​   ​ 

Morning flight to Serengeti National Park

  • Afternoon game drive. 

Overnight at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge or Serengeti Wilderness Camp.​  

Morning game drive in Serengeti. 

  • Afternoon flight to Zanzibar
  • Evening at leisure on the beach. 

Overnight at Park Hyatt Zanzibar or Zanzibar Serena Hotel.​  

More questions about this trip?

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