$1,650 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire NP
Arusha to Tarangire NP
Begin your safari adventure with an early morning departure from Arusha, traveling approximately 2.5 to 3 hours to Tarangire National Park. Famous for its massive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, Tarangire offers a classic safari experience with abundant wildlife and scenic landscapes.
Spend the day on game drives, exploring rolling plains, riverine forests, and the Tarangire River, where animals gather, especially during the Dry season. Look out for lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and over 500 species of birds, making it a paradise for both wildlife enthusiasts and photographers.
After a full day of wildlife viewing, transfer to your midrange lodge or tented camp in Mto wa Mbu for an overnight stay. Enjoy a warm dinner, comfortable accommodations, and optional evening relaxation or cultural experiences in the nearby village, preparing for the adventures of the following day.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire NP to Serengeti
Tarangire NP to Serengeti
Begin your day with a scenic drive from Karatu to the Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most legendary wildlife destinations. The journey takes approximately 4 to 6 hours, winding through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking views of the crater rim and verdant highlands, and the chance to spot wildlife such as zebras, wildebeest, and gazelles grazing across the rolling landscapes.
As you enter the Serengeti, the scenery transforms into endless golden plains dotted with iconic acacia trees. These vast savannahs are home to an extraordinary diversity of wildlife. During the afternoon game drive, your guide will help you spot and track animals, offering insights into their behavior and the park’s unique ecosystems. Look out for lions resting on kopjes, stealthy cheetahs scanning the plains, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and, depending on the season, the dramatic spectacle of the great wildebeest migration.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti NP
Serengeti NP
Start your morning with a scenic drive from Karatu to Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking views of the crater rim and lush highlands, and look out for wildlife such as zebras, wildebeests, and gazelles grazing along the route. Your guide will share fascinating insights into the region’s geology, flora, fauna, and Maasai culture.
Upon arrival in the Serengeti, the landscape opens into vast golden plains dotted with acacia trees and rocky kopjes, alive with wildlife. Embark on an afternoon game drive, spotting the Big Five — lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos —along with cheetahs, giraffes, and numerous antelope species. Bird enthusiasts can see more than 500 bird species, while photographers can capture iconic Serengeti vistas, especially during golden hour.
Depending on the season, you may also witness the great wildebeest migration, one of the most extraordinary wildlife spectacles on Earth.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Discover the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife destinations. Created by a massive volcanic eruption millions of years ago, this collapsed caldera is the world’s largest unbroken volcanic crater, measuring about 20 kilometers in diameter. Today, it serves as a natural sanctuary supporting over 25,000 animals, including the Big Five — lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and the rare black rhino — making it one of the most concentrated wildlife habitats on the continent.
As you descend onto the crater floor, you’ll be captivated by its varied landscapes: open grassy plains teeming with grazing herbivores, scattered acacia forests, tranquil swamps, and the shimmering Lake Magadi, often dotted with flocks of flamingos. The diverse habitats attract predators, herbivores, and an incredible variety of birds, providing some of the best year-round wildlife viewing in Tanzania.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- The Charity Hotel
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Arusha to Materuni
Arusha to Materuni
You will be picked up from your accommodation in Arusha in the morning and begin a scenic 1.5- to 2-hour drive to Materuni Village, passing lush banana and coffee plantations, farmland, and traditional villages, with magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru along the way.
Upon arrival, explore the village on a guided walking tour, learning about Chagga culture, traditional farming practices, and coffee production. Visit a coffee plantation and participate in a coffee tasting of locally grown coffee. Then, hike through verdant forests to the Materuni Waterfall, where you can enjoy the natural pool and take in the surrounding scenery.
At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at your accommodation in Arusha, completing a memorable day of cultural immersion and nature exploration in the Kilimanjaro foothills.
- Main Destination:
- Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
