4-Day Budget Safari Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Materuni

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

Arusha to Serengeti National Park

Depart from Arusha after breakfast, driving across the beautiful highlands and Ngorongoro plains toward Serengeti National Park. You’ll pass traditional Maasai villages before entering the endless savannahs alive with wildlife. Upon arrival, enjoy your first exciting game drive as you search for elephants, giraffes, lions, and herds of wildebeest roaming freely. As the sun sets, drive to your public campsite within the park. Dinner and overnight under a canopy of bright stars, surrounded by the soothing sounds of the wild—a true African bush experience that marks an incredible start to your safari.

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)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National park

Wake early for sunrise over the plains and set out for a full day of game drives in the Serengeti. Watch as predators begin their morning hunt and witness herds grazing across golden grasslands. Explore different habitats, from open savannah to rocky kopjes where lions often rest. After lunch, continue your exploration as you slowly head toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You’ll stop for scenic views and possible sightings of elephants or hyenas along the way. Arrive in the evening and descend toward the crater rim road leading to Arusha, where you’ll check in to your comfortable hotel for dinner and rest.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On the crater rim of Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro crater to Arusha

After breakfast, descend 600 meters into the famous Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive. Known as the world’s largest unbroken caldera, the crater shelters a rich concentration of wildlife including black rhinos, buffaloes, lions, and hippos. You’ll explore its lakes, open grasslands, and acacia forests while your guide shares insights about this unique ecosystem. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the crater floor before ascending the rim in the afternoon. From here, return to Arusha and check in at your hotel for a relaxing evening with dinner and an overnight stay before the next day’s adventure begins.

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:

A1 Hotel & Resort

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Materuni Waterfalls and Coffee Tours

After breakfast in Arusha, depart toward the green foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival at Materuni village, start a guided hike through lush coffee farms and banana plantations to the stunning Materuni Waterfalls. Learn the traditional process of coffee cultivation and roasting, then enjoy a fresh local cup brewed by villagers. The waterfall’s refreshing mist and mountain views make it a perfect spot for photos and relaxation. After your picnic lunch, return to Arusha in the late afternoon, marking the end of your memorable 4-day adventure through Tanzania’s spectacular wilderness and culture.

Main Destination:

Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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