4-Day Journey Through Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Materuni

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Dar es salaam to Serengeti

Your adventure begins with an air transfer from Dar es Salaam to Arusha Airport, where your professional safari guide will warmly welcome you and accompany you on a scenic drive to the Serengeti National Park. Along the way, enjoy a packed lunch as you travel across the expansive Maasai steppe, a landscape that continually changes with every passing mile.

As you journey, witness daily life among the Maasai people herders guiding their cattle across the plains and women gracefully leading donkeys laden with water.

After approximately three hours, you’ll enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a wildlife haven home to elephants, giraffes, Cape buffalo, gazelles, and waterbucks.

Arriving in the Serengeti by afternoon, set out on an introductory game drive across its legendary plains before checking in at your lodge or camp. Enjoy a delightful dinner and spend your first night surrounded by the captivating sounds of the African wilderness.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Central Serengeti Game Drive

After breakfast at your lodge, embark on a full-day game drive through the Central Serengeti, with packed lunches provided for your adventure. This day is dedicated to exploring the heart of predator country, where lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, caracals, and other elusive cats roam freely across the golden plains.

The Serengeti’s vast landscapes also teem with antelopes, including gazelles, topis, hartebeests, and waterbucks, alongside large herds of zebras and wildebeest. Bird lovers will be captivated by the park’s rich avian life, with over 500 recorded species adding vibrant color and song to the wilderness.

After enjoying your lunch in the wild, continue your journey with a scenic transfer game drive toward the Ngorongoro Crater. Arrive at your lodge located near the crater rim in time for dinner and an overnight stay, as the sounds of the African night echo through the surrounding landscape.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On the crater rim of Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater

Begin your day with an early breakfast at the camp, savoring a hearty meal surrounded by the tranquil sounds of the wilderness. With picnic lunch boxes prepared, set out for a full-day exploration of the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater.

Often referred to as the Eighth Wonder of the World, this remarkable natural sanctuary is home to more than 27,000 animals. Here, you’ll have the chance to spot the Big Five lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and the critically endangered black rhino as well as hippos wallowing in the waterholes and vast herds of zebras, wildebeests, and gazelles. Keep an eye out for more elusive residents such as hartebeests, bushbucks, waterbucks, caracals, and serval cats. Bird lovers will also be enchanted by the crater’s thriving avian life, with over 100 recorded species.

After enjoying a scenic picnic lunch and an unforgettable day of game viewing, return to Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay at your accommodation.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

The Charity Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Materuni Waterfalls and Coffee Tour

Begin your day with an unforgettable visit to the Materuni Waterfalls, nestled in the lush foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy a scenic hike through verdant coffee plantations and picturesque local villages, where the friendly Chagga people warmly share their traditions and way of life. Feel the refreshing mist of the cascading falls and take in the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

Afterward, delight in a freshly brewed cup of local coffee, renowned worldwide for its rich aroma and smooth flavor. Capture stunning photos, breathe in the crisp mountain air, and savor the peaceful beauty of nature.

Following a relaxing lunch, you’ll travel back to Arusha Airport for your air transfer to Dar es Salaam, cherishing the unforgettable memories you’ve made from thrilling safaris to cultural encounters before bidding farewell to Tanzania’s warm hospitality and spectacular landscapes.

Main Destination:

Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.