7-Day Manyara Materuni Ngorongoro Serengeti Tarangire

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

Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee tour

Pickup from Kilimanjaro Airport / Moshi or Arusha in the morning. Drive to Materuni Village for a hike through coffee plantations and village trails to Materuni Waterfalls an attractive 70m waterfall set in lush highland forest (short, moderate hike; about 30–60 minutes on foot depending on pace). Enjoy a local coffee experience with the hosts, then transfer to your hotel in Arusha for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Graceland Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer L Manyara Park & enjoy the game drive

After breakfast depart for Lake Manyara National Park (located at the foot of the Rift Valley escarpment). Enjoy an afternoon game drive among acacia woodland and along the lake shore Lake Manyara is famous for its tree-climbing lions and dense baboon troops, plus excellent birdlife. Overnight at a budget lodge or campsite near the park.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Just outside Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Manyara- Drive to Serengeti (via Ngorongoro area)

Optional early morning game drive in Lake Manyara for better light and activity. Afterwards head west toward the Serengeti, with scenic stops en route; depending on road conditions you may transit the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before entering the Serengeti. Arrive mid-to-late afternoon continue with game drive to begin exploring the plains. Overnight at a budget camp or basic lodge in/near the Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Central 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

• Just outside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Full game Serengeti game drives

Full-day game drives across different Serengeti habitats (plains, kopjes and riverine sections) with packed lunch. This day focuses on predators, large grazers and photographic opportunities; dawn and dusk drives are recommended for best wildlife activity. Overnight at camp/lodge.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti morning drive - Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Enjoy a final early game drive in the Serengeti, then drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Ascend to the crater rim for sunset viewpoints; overnight at a budget lodge or campsite outside the crater rim. Note: this day offers beautiful landscapes and a chance to visit Maasai villages (optional guided, respectful visits only).

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On the crater rim of Ngorongoro Highlands

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater full-day descent & game drive- Return to Karatu

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater after breakfast for a half-to-full day of game viewing inside this vast volcanic caldera one of the densest wildlife habitats in Africa and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picnic lunch on the crater floor or rim (seasonal). Late afternoon transfer to your campsite or lodge for overnight.

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:

Budget camping

• Outside Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Tarangire National Park half/full game - Drop-off

Early morning transfer to Tarangire National Park for a morning/half-day game drive among iconic baobabs and large elephant herds. After the game drive return to Arusha (or Kilimanjaro Airport / Moshi) for drop-off. Tour ends on arrival.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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