Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Pick-up from the Airport
Pick-up from the Airport
We will pick you up from the airport and then transfer you to the hotel with an optional tour of Arusha city. This short city tour will introduce you to Tanzania and prepare for your trip the next day. In the evening, we will brief you on the activities of the rest of the tour. Depending on the time you arrive in Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
We will pick you up from the hotel at 8:00am, and introduce you to our guide, and take the 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is known for the abundance of ancient baobab trees and boasts the country's most significant number of elephants! You will encounter these giants up close and observe the interaction between elephant families. We will follow reported animal sightings as we do a game drive. There are plenty of herbivores like giraffes, wildebeest, and zebras. The predators (lions, cheetahs, and leopards) are more difficult to spot. Later, we will go to the river picnic site and enjoy the beautiful river view and animals while having lunch. Keep an eye out for small monkeys and baboons that will try to scare you and take your lunch! They are, however, nothing to worry about. After lunch, we will proceed with the game drive before we exit the park around 5:30pm and head to our accommodation ngare lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngare Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Central Serengeti National Park
Central Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, we will drive to Serengeti for about 6 hours (including all stops), passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We will briefly stop at the gate and view the breathtaking crater for about 20 minutes. There is an optional visit to a Masai Village to learn about the daily life of the Masai people (an additional US$10 to US$20).
Serengeti National Park
Arrive late afternoon and do a game drive in Seronera (center of Serengeti). At the same time, we proceeded to do a game drive to late evening and experience the sunset in Serengeti while having a close view of the wild animals. We might be lucky and see a predator hunt! Finally, we will head to your comfortable tented lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Moyo Tented Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Northern Serengeti National Park
Northern Serengeti National Park
Today, we explore the wider areas of the Serengeti, heading northwest to follow the movements of the wildlife. After an early breakfast, embark on a morning game drive with a picnic lunch. The focus will be the Mara River, where you may witness herds of wildebeest and zebras crossing during the great migration. Continue your game drive through the afternoon, spotting predators and other wildlife along the way. Return to sero tented serengeti Camp in the evening for dinner and overnight stay, where animals can often be seen near the camp, adding to the immersive safari experience.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Sero Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Northern Serengeti National Park
Northern Serengeti National Park
Today, we travel west to return to the Mara River, where large herds of wildebeest gather in preparation for their river crossing. With luck, we may witness the start of the great migration. After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive, enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild, and continue exploring the plains until evening. Return to Sero tented serengeti Camp for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Sero Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Seronera, Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, embark on a game drive south toward Seronera, exploring the heart of the Serengeti. In the late afternoon, exit the park and drive to ngorongoro area for dinner and overnight at Hhando Coffee Lodge, located near the Ngorongoro Crater rim. Enjoy spectacular views of the crater from the lodge. The drive to Ngorongoro takes approximately 1 hours, offering scenic landscapes along the way. Arrive for dinner and an overnight stay, preparing for the next day’s adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Hhando Coffee Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha Region
After an early breakfast, we will descend into the crater at 6:15am. The journey aims to find the black rhino. Rhinos are the hardest to spot in this beautiful crater. However, most animals will be easier to spot on the crater floor.
After lunch, we will do a game drive, ascend the crater, and return to the lodge. Upon arrival, we will pack up and depart for Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa near Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Materuni village local coffee tour then fly back to Zanzibar
Materuni village local coffee tour then fly back to Zanzibar
We conclude our unforgettable journey with a visit to the charming Materuni Village, nestled on the lush slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. Here, you’ll experience authentic Chagga culture and take part in a traditional coffee-making tour — from bean to cup. Enjoy the aroma of freshly brewed coffee as you learn the process directly from local farmers, surrounded by stunning landscapes and the sounds of village life. After this enriching experience, we will transfer you to the airport for your flight back to Zanzibar. This marks the end of our incredible adventure together — thank you for choosing Madini Africa Safari Adventures, where every journey becomes a story worth telling.
- Main Destination:
- Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
