Survival Course in Tanzania

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Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: 10 days
Spoken languages: English, French
Minimum age: From 18 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: strict More info
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Activity description

Push your limits in the magnificent Great Rift Valley on a 9-day survival course in Tanzania!

Unforgettable encounters and incredible memories await you during this survival course in Tanzania with the Hanzabe, a local ethnic group living around Lake Eyasi. Fully immersed in the bush, you will experience an extraordinary survival adventure under the supervision of Denis Tribaudeau or one of the members of his team of experienced instructors.

On the programme for these 9 days of survival in Tanzania, you will learn the basics of survival (preparing a bivouac, a fire without lighters or matches, drinking water, items for hunting game, etc.) while learning to manage your stress. You will also have the chance to discover the Ngorongoro Crater, an exceptional natural site where you will enjoy a day's safari. Get ready to observe wild animals and magnificent landscapes that will leave you with wonderful memories!

Between learning how to survive in the wild and unique moments in a sublime environment, this survival course in Tanzania among the Hanzabe will give you an experience that will last a lifetime!

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Course of events

The following programme is given as an indication only: as the Hanzabe are a free and nomadic people, the weather, game and predators are imponderables that may require adjustments to the programme for the sake of the course and your safety.

Day 1 - Participants are met at Arusha / Kilimanjaro airport and transferred to the hotel (dinner and overnight in Arusha).

Day 2 - Breakfast, then departure by jeep for the shores of Lake Eyasi: on the way, lunch will be served in the heart of Maasai country on the heights of Manyara, then you will arrive in the afternoon on Hanzabe territory and set up your first camp. Dinner and a "survival" night in the "Bush", close to a Datoga herdsman's farm in a calm, unspoilt setting.

Day 3 - Briefing on the fundamentals of survival (what is a survival situation, priorities, dangers, objectives, etc.), followed by an approach walk along the shores of Lake Eyasi or further into the hills to meet the Hanzabe people. Making contact with the hunters/gatherers and setting up camp before a "traditional" meal, presentations, etc. Make various tools (bows and arrows, etc.), observe the vegetation, manage stress, gather food, have a "local" dinner, etc.

Day 4 - Continuation of the "Bush" survival adventure with the Hanzabe: bow hunting (as every morning), making bows and arrows, preparing a meal with the fruit of your hunt, spotting animal tracks, distilling water, making a fire without lighters or matches, finding food, etc.

Day 5 - Continuation of your immersion in the world of the Hanzabe with the spotting of animal tracks, water distillation, making a fire, finding food, hunting, setting traps, etc. In the middle of the day, walk to an area where there are baboons for observation. Bivouac with the bare minimum at the foot of a rocky promontory, then evening and night in complete autonomy with the advice of the instructors.

Day 6 - Return to the base camp, where you will test all your skills in life-size conditions: overcoming obstacles, walking in the Bush or on the dry lake. Evening festivities with the Hanzabe around the camp fire, making a fire without a lighter, preparing dinner, etc.

Day 7 - Last morning with the Hanzabe and exit from the Bush in the early afternoon: join the jeeps and transfer to a superb lodge for a late afternoon by the pool and a hearty hot dinner. Overnight in a double bungalow overlooking the surrounding area.

Day 8 - Breakfast, followed by a day's safari trip in Africa's famous Ngorongoro Crater Game Reserve, with a picnic lunch in the reserve. Evening and overnight at the lodge, where you will enjoy a luxurious and convivial meal.

Day 9 - Breakfast, then transfer to Arusha in the morning. Lunch on the way and transfer to Arusha/Kilimanjaro airport.

Activity requirements

Material to be provided for the course:

- a backpack (recommended weight 10 to 12 kg)
- a sleeping bag
- a floor mat
- a mosquito net
- a headlamp
- a knife
- a rubbish bag
- a hiking outfit
- a pair of tap dance shoes
- a spare pair of socks
- a rain suit
- a pair of sunglasses
- a hat
- a swimwear

Cameras, GoPro and SIM-free phones are permitted.

Do not forget to bring
  • See the list above
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

10 days

Minimum age:

From 18 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Arusha / Kilimandjaro international airport

Included:
  • Ngorongoro Crater safari tour
  • Entrance and camping fees in the reserves and national parks
  • Jeep transfers
  • 3 nights in hotel
  • Full board (excluding breakfast on the first day)
  • Flying doctors service
Excluded:
  • Plane tickets
  • Visas (50$ per person)
  • Insurances
  • Personal expenses (meals not included, etc.)
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The activity can be adapted to the group!

Course of events

The following programme is given as an indication only: as the Hanzabe are a free and nomadic people, the weather, game and predators are imponderables that may require adjustments to the programme for the sake of the course and your safety.

Day 1 - Participants are met at Arusha / Kilimanjaro airport and transferred to the hotel (dinner and overnight in Arusha).

Day 2 - Breakfast, then departure by jeep for the shores of Lake Eyasi: on the way, lunch will be served in the heart of Maasai country on the heights of Manyara, then you will arrive in the afternoon on Hanzabe territory and set up your first camp. Dinner and a "survival" night in the "Bush", close to a Datoga herdsman's farm in a calm, unspoilt setting.

Day 3 - Briefing on the fundamentals of survival (what is a survival situation, priorities, dangers, objectives, etc.), followed by an approach walk along the shores of Lake Eyasi or further into the hills to meet the Hanzabe people. Making contact with the hunters/gatherers and setting up camp before a "traditional" meal, presentations, etc. Make various tools (bows and arrows, etc.), observe the vegetation, manage stress, gather food, have a "local" dinner, etc.

Day 4 - Continuation of the "Bush" survival adventure with the Hanzabe: bow hunting (as every morning), making bows and arrows, preparing a meal with the fruit of your hunt, spotting animal tracks, distilling water, making a fire without lighters or matches, finding food, etc.

Day 5 - Continuation of your immersion in the world of the Hanzabe with the spotting of animal tracks, water distillation, making a fire, finding food, hunting, setting traps, etc. In the middle of the day, walk to an area where there are baboons for observation. Bivouac with the bare minimum at the foot of a rocky promontory, then evening and night in complete autonomy with the advice of the instructors.

Day 6 - Return to the base camp, where you will test all your skills in life-size conditions: overcoming obstacles, walking in the Bush or on the dry lake. Evening festivities with the Hanzabe around the camp fire, making a fire without a lighter, preparing dinner, etc.

Day 7 - Last morning with the Hanzabe and exit from the Bush in the early afternoon: join the jeeps and transfer to a superb lodge for a late afternoon by the pool and a hearty hot dinner. Overnight in a double bungalow overlooking the surrounding area.

Day 8 - Breakfast, followed by a day's safari trip in Africa's famous Ngorongoro Crater Game Reserve, with a picnic lunch in the reserve. Evening and overnight at the lodge, where you will enjoy a luxurious and convivial meal.

Day 9 - Breakfast, then transfer to Arusha in the morning. Lunch on the way and transfer to Arusha/Kilimanjaro airport.

Activity requirements

Material to be provided for the course:

- a backpack (recommended weight 10 to 12 kg)
- a sleeping bag
- a floor mat
- a mosquito net
- a headlamp
- a knife
- a rubbish bag
- a hiking outfit
- a pair of tap dance shoes
- a spare pair of socks
- a rain suit
- a pair of sunglasses
- a hat
- a swimwear

Cameras, GoPro and SIM-free phones are permitted.

Do not forget to bring
  • See the list above
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

10 days

Minimum age:

From 18 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Arusha / Kilimandjaro international airport

Included:
  • Ngorongoro Crater safari tour
  • Entrance and camping fees in the reserves and national parks
  • Jeep transfers
  • 3 nights in hotel
  • Full board (excluding breakfast on the first day)
  • Flying doctors service
Excluded:
  • Plane tickets
  • Visas (50$ per person)
  • Insurances
  • Personal expenses (meals not included, etc.)
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Meeting point

Arusha / Kilimandjaro international airport Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 30 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
30 days
Cancellation between 10 and 30 days prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
10 days
Cancellation 10 days or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule