• Immersion in the Tanzanian bush with the Hadzabé
  • Immersion in the Tanzanian bush with the Hadzabé
  • Immersion in the Tanzanian bush with the Hadzabé
  • Immersion in the Tanzanian bush with the Hadzabé
  • Immersion in the Tanzanian bush with the Hadzabé
  • Immersion in the Tanzanian bush with the Hadzabé
  • Immersion in the Tanzanian bush with the Hadzabé
  • Immersion in the Tanzanian bush with the Hadzabé
  • Immersion in the Tanzanian bush with the Hadzabé
  • Immersion in the Tanzanian bush with the Hadzabé
  • Immersion in the Tanzanian bush with the Hadzabé
  • Immersion in the Tanzanian bush with the Hadzabé
  • Immersion in the Tanzanian bush with the Hadzabé
Kilimanjaro

Immersion in the Tanzanian bush with the Hadzabé

Réf : NAEKSB

In summary

  • Sports
    Bushcraft , Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    9 days
  • Level
    Beginner

    Levels

    Beginner
    For those wishing to discover the activity. You are in good general health; there are no specific athletic prerequisites. You must be able to walk a few kilometers a day while carrying your pack and to bivouac in the wild without modern comforts.
    Intermediate
    For those well-versed in outdoor activities: you wish to learn basic survival skills such as fire-starting, building simple shelters, and foraging for food and water. You are capable of hiking for several hours at a stretch and possess the resilience and adaptability to bivouac in the wild without modern comforts.
    Confirmed
    For those with prior experience in trekking, hiking, or bushcraft/survival training. You wish to refine your skills in fire-making, shelter-building, and navigation, while exploring methods for mental and physical resilience. You adapt to diverse environments by bivouacking in the wild—both in France and abroad—facing conditions ranging from extreme cold to heat.
    Advanced
    For those with prior survival experience who are looking for a new challenge. You aim to develop advanced skills such as tool making, navigating difficult terrain, and pushing your limits over several days. Excellent physical fitness, a strong mindset, good social skills, and great endurance are recommended.
    Expert
    For survival enthusiasts. You have extensive outdoor experience and a passion for life in the wilderness. Excellent physical condition (a stress test is required) is essential to fully enjoy the activities offered at this level.
  • Destination
    Tanzania / Kilimanjaro
  • Age
    Up to a 90imum of years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    161.56 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    🇬🇧
    English

In a few words

Explore the wild lands of East Africa on an exceptional 10-day immersion in the heart of the Rift Valley . This Tanzanian journey invites you on a true voyage back in time, to meet the Hadzabe people. Within this nomadic community, you will share their ancestral daily life and be initiated into their unique survival techniques .

Your adventure begins with 5 nights camping in a spectacular setting of ancient baobabs , mysterious caves , and the shores of a salt lake . You'll wake up to the rhythm of nature, surrounded by the silhouettes of acacia trees and the distant calls of monkeys.

The journey continues with a striking contrast to the legendary Ngorongoro Crater Reserve. This wildlife sanctuary offers a memorable safari where wild animals thrive in a unique geological setting. To conclude this experience in style, you will enjoy the comfort of a luxurious lodge , perfectly combining a change of scenery and well-being. An authentic and magnificent odyssey for a complete reconnection with nature.

The highlights

  • To live an intense and unforgettable human experience
  • To be in contact with the last 300 Hadzabé living as they did 40,000 years ago
  • Experience a timeless adventure, far from the beaten track.
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Sport

Level

Bushcraft

Beginner

Levels

Beginner
For those wishing to discover the activity. You are in good general health; there are no specific athletic prerequisites. You must be able to walk a few kilometers a day while carrying your pack and to bivouac in the wild without modern comforts.
Intermediate
For those well-versed in outdoor activities: you wish to learn basic survival skills such as fire-starting, building simple shelters, and foraging for food and water. You are capable of hiking for several hours at a stretch and possess the resilience and adaptability to bivouac in the wild without modern comforts.
Confirmed
For those with prior experience in trekking, hiking, or bushcraft/survival training. You wish to refine your skills in fire-making, shelter-building, and navigation, while exploring methods for mental and physical resilience. You adapt to diverse environments by bivouacking in the wild—both in France and abroad—facing conditions ranging from extreme cold to heat.
Advanced
For those with prior survival experience who are looking for a new challenge. You aim to develop advanced skills such as tool making, navigating difficult terrain, and pushing your limits over several days. Excellent physical fitness, a strong mindset, good social skills, and great endurance are recommended.
Expert
For survival enthusiasts. You have extensive outdoor experience and a passion for life in the wilderness. Excellent physical condition (a stress test is required) is essential to fully enjoy the activities offered at this level.
For those wishing to discover the activity. You are in good general health; there are no specific athletic prerequisites. You must be able to walk a few kilometers a day while carrying your pack and to bivouac in the wild without modern comforts.

The expert's opinion

You will need to be somewhat experienced in walking and trekking, but nothing too demanding! The Hanzabé are great walkers, but no walk will be mandatory and there will always be the possibility of staying or returning to the camp.

In figures

Trekking

  • Average duration/day: 2h30
  • Average distance/day: 6 km

Explor Game

  • Average distance/day: 80 km

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 4 to 14 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇬🇧
English
Denis et Omary

You will be guided by the best survival expert in Africa, along with the world's leading expert on the Hadzabé people.

Management

Security

We will have all the necessary permits and supervision to guarantee your complete safety.
Learn more about supervision

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Days 4 to 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
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    Participant reception

    • Accommodation 4-star hotel
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Day of pick-up of participants at Arusha/Kilimanjaro airport and transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Arusha.

    Day 1

Note

PLEASE NOTE: The program is only indicative. As the Hanzabé are a free and nomadic people, weather, game, and predators are unpredictable factors that may require adjustments to the program to ensure the smooth running of the course and your safety.

Accommodation

During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.

Access

Departure
Aéroport d'Arusha/Kilimandjaro
Day 1 : 12h30
End of stay
Aéroport d'Arusha/Kilimandjaro
Day 9 - 23h00

The departure and end times of the adventure may vary depending on flight schedules.

Go to the starting point

Access by plane
The nearest airport isAéroport d'Arusha/Kilimandjaro

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Price details

The price includes

  • 1 "survival specialist" trainer
  • 1 or 2 chaperones from the Hadzabé community
  • Ngorongoro Crater Safari Tour
  • Entry and camping fees in reserves and national parks
  • All transfers by jeep
  • 5 days of survival / 3 nights in a hotel
  • Full board (except lunch on the first day)
  • The flying doctors service

The price does not include

  1. International flights
  2. Visas ($50 per person) and excess baggage
  3. Tips, personal purchases
  4. Drinks during meals, and meals not mentioned

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
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The Denis team
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The Denis team

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Référence incontournable en France, notre partenaire local est le leader de l'organisation de stages de survie et de "Bushcraft" en milieu naturel. Fort d'une solide réputation dans le domaine de l'aventure extrême, il vous propose une immersion totale centrée sur la compréhension de l'environnement pour mieux s'y intégrer. Encadré par des guides formés à l'école des plus grands baroudeurs, vous apprendrez les réflexes essentiels : monter un abri, allumer un feu, purifier de l'eau, s'orienter ou encore reconnaître les plantes comestibles. Alliant pédagogie et bonne humeur, cette expérience transforme chaque participant en aventurier des temps modernes, capable de faire face à l'imprévu avec les seuls moyens du bord.
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