8-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari, Hadzabe Culture & AFCON 2027 Experience
Destinations: Arusha National Park | Tarangire National Park | Serengeti National Park | Lake Eyasi – Hadzabe Community | AFCON 2027
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Tour Style: Mid-Range
Experience: Wildlife Safari, Cultural Encounters, Nature and African Football
Package Description
Discover the extraordinary beauty of Tanzania with our exclusive 8-Day Wildlife Safari, Hadzabe Cultural Experience & AFCON 2027 Package by Kilimanjaro Classic Safaris! Explore the scenic landscapes of Arusha National Park, encounter elephants and baobab trees in Tarangire, and experience the legendary wildlife plains of Serengeti National Park. Connect with the traditional Hadzabe community near Lake Eyasi and learn about their unique hunter-gatherer heritage through a respectful, locally guided cultural experience. Complete your adventure by enjoying the passion and excitement of a live AFCON 2027 football match. With comfortable mid-range accommodation, professional guides and carefully planned travel arrangements, this package combines wildlife, culture and African football in one unforgettable journey.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Arrive in Arusha and meet your Kilimanjaro Classic Safaris representative. Transfer to your mid-range hotel, relax and receive a briefing about your upcoming safari.
Accommodation: Mid-range hotel in Arusha
Meals: Dinner, depending on arrival time
Day 2: Arusha National Park Safari
After breakfast, travel to Arusha National Park for a guided game drive through forest, grassland and scenic landscapes beneath Mount Meru. Look out for giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, monkeys and diverse birdlife. Depending on availability and park regulations, an optional walking safari or canoe excursion may be arranged at an additional cost.
Accommodation: Mid-range lodge or hotel in Arusha
Meals: Breakfast and lunch; dinner according to the accommodation arrangement
Day 3: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Depart after breakfast for Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and rich wildlife. Enjoy a game drive in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes and predators, with a picnic lunch during the safari.
Accommodation: Mid-range lodge or tented camp near Tarangire
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, travel toward Serengeti through the beautiful landscapes of northern Tanzania. Enjoy wildlife viewing along the route and an afternoon game drive after entering the park, subject to arrival time and road conditions.
Accommodation: Mid-range tented camp or lodge in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 5: Full-Day Serengeti Safari
Enjoy a full day exploring the vast plains of Serengeti National Park. Search for lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest. Wildlife sightings depend on the season and natural movements of the animals. Your guide will select the best areas to explore based on current conditions.
Accommodation: Mid-range tented camp or lodge in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6: Serengeti to Lake Eyasi – Hadzabe Cultural Experience
After breakfast, depart Serengeti and travel toward Lake Eyasi, allowing sufficient time for the journey. Depending on arrival time and the agreed programme, enjoy a guided cultural visit with members of the Hadzabe community. Learn about their traditional knowledge, hunting and gathering practices, and relationship with the local environment. Visits should be arranged respectfully with community consent.
Accommodation: Mid-range lodge or guest accommodation near Lake Eyasi
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner, subject to the confirmed schedule
Day 7: Lake Eyasi to Arusha
Enjoy breakfast and, if arranged in advance, a further cultural activity with local community guides. Travel back toward Arusha, with breaks along the way. Depending on the confirmed AFCON match venue and schedule, the overnight stay may need to be moved to another city.
Accommodation: Mid-range hotel, subject to the match arrangements
Meals: Breakfast and lunch; dinner according to the accommodation arrangement
Day 8: AFCON 2027 Match-Day Experience
Enjoy the excitement of AFCON 2027 and experience the atmosphere of African football as you watch your selected match. Transfers to the stadium and onward to your hotel or airport will be arranged according to the confirmed venue, kick-off time and departure schedule.
Meals: Breakfast, subject to the accommodation arrangement
Important: The official match date, stadium and host city must be confirmed against the published AFCON 2027 fixtures. The route and overnight stays may need to be adjusted to accommodate the selected match.
Package Inclusions
- Seven nights of mid-range accommodation, as specified in the final itinerary
- Meals as listed in the confirmed itinerary
- Airport transfers and ground transport listed in the quotation
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof during the agreed safari sections
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Arusha National Park entry fees
- Tarangire National Park entry fees
- Serengeti National Park entry fees
- Applicable Ngorongoro Conservation Area transit or other fees, if required by the confirmed route
- Game drives in Arusha, Tarangire and Serengeti as scheduled
- Picnic lunches during safari days, where specified
- Drinking water during safari activities
- Local community guide and Hadzabe cultural visit, if included in the confirmed programme
- AFCON 2027 match ticket, if explicitly included in the final quotation
- Match-day transfers, if explicitly included in the final quotation
- Applicable taxes and levies for the listed services
Package Exclusions
- International and domestic flights unless specified
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- AFCON match ticket unless explicitly included
- Stadium transfers unless explicitly included
- Optional walking safaris, canoeing or other activities not listed under inclusions
- Additional flights, hotel nights or transfers required because of the match location
- Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
- Alcoholic beverages and premium drinks
- Personal expenses, laundry and souvenirs
- Tips for safari guides, drivers and local community guides
- Any service not specifically listed under package inclusions
Book Your Tanzania Safari & AFCON Adventure
Explore Tanzania’s wildlife, connect with its cultural heritage and experience the thrill of African football with Kilimanjaro Classic Safaris. From the magnificent elephants of Tarangire to the spectacular plains of Serengeti and the traditions of the Hadzabe community, this special journey offers a memorable combination of adventure and sport. Contact us for a personalised quotation based on your travel dates, accommodation preferences and confirmed AFCON match venue.
Kilimanjaro Classic Safaris — Discover the Wild. Connect with Culture. Celebrate African Football!
