Paws and Claws Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Arrival in Moshi/Arusha

Arrival in Moshi/Arusha

Program of the day: Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by one of our friendly, kind,
experienced and professional driver guides. After a short introduction, they will escort you to Moshi for your overnight stay at your reserved hotel/lodge. He will introduce you to this wonderful tourist city and peaceful country. Shose Farmhouse and Chalets is one of the best affordable Semi-luxury lodges with comfortable beds to relax in, an attractive garden, and a staff with full customer care.

Main Destination:
Moshi (Town)
Accommodation:
Shose Farmhouse and Chalets
  • Mid-range hotel located in Moshi (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Materuni Waterfalls and Coffee Tour

Materuni Waterfalls and Coffee Tour

Program of the Day: After breakfast, we will depart for Materuni Village on the lush slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro near Moshi. Enjoy a scenic guided hike through farms and rainforest, passing irrigation channels and small waterfalls, to reach the impressive 150-meter Materuni Waterfall. Relax at the base of the falls or take a refreshing swim in the clear, cool water.

Then, we will return to the village for an authentic cultural experience: visit a traditional Chagga home, enjoy a freshly prepared local lunch (included), and taste "Mbege", the traditional banana and finger-millet brew. We will conclude with a hands-on coffee tour led by a local farmer, learning the full process from cultivation to roasting and tasting. Later, return to Arusha for relaxation and an overnight stay at Arusha Planet Lodge.

Main Destination:
Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
Accommodation:
Arusha Planet Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

Program of the Day: You will be picked up in the morning from your hotel or lodge and depart for Tarangire National Park, enjoying a scenic drive through Maasai landscapes. Upon arrival, embark on an exciting full-day game drive with picnic lunch boxes provided.

Tarangire is renowned for its vast elephant herds and iconic ancient baobab trees that dominate the landscape and give the park its unique character. During the game drive, you may encounter large populations of wildebeest, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, baboons, and vervet monkeys. The park’s diverse terrain of rolling savannah, rocky hills, seasonal swamps, and the Tarangire River attracts abundant wildlife throughout the year.

After an enriching day of wildlife viewing, you will drive to your lodge inside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

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
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HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Wild Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Ngorongoro Highlands
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Program of the Day: After a delicious breakfast, you will depart with your picnic lunch for a memorable game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. From the crater rim, enjoy breathtaking views into this vast volcanic caldera, often described as a natural wonder and a “lost world” teeming with wildlife.

Descend 600 meters to the crater floor and spend the day exploring its rich ecosystems of open grasslands, swamps, forests, and soda lakes. The crater offers outstanding game viewing, with chances to see lions, hyenas, elephants, large herds of plains game, flamingos, and the rare black rhinoceros, all within a compact area where wildlife thrives year-round.

After the game drive, continue your journey to the Southern Serengeti, arriving in time for dinner and an overnight stay at Serengeti safari Haven Migration Camp, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

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

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Safari Haven Migration Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Southern Serengeti & Ndutu Plains to Central Serengeti

Southern Serengeti & Ndutu Plains to Central Serengeti

Program of the Day – Southern to Central Serengeti: After breakfast, we will depart for a Half-day game drive in the Southern Serengeti, focusing on the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration calving season. During this period, vast herds gather on the open plains, and you may witness thousands of newborn calves, along with intense predator activity as lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and leopards follow the herds.

The Southern Serengeti’s endless golden grasslands provide exceptional wildlife viewing and dramatic photographic opportunities. This region is especially famous for cheetah sightings, while scattered rocky outcrops (kopjes) offer ideal vantage points for spotting lions and leopards.

After an exciting day of game viewing, you will drive to the Central Serengeti, where you will enjoy a relaxing evening, dinner, and an overnight stay, surrounded by the timeless beauty of the Serengeti ecosystem.

Main Destination:
Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Accommodation:
Safari Haven Serengeti Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Central Serengeti and Departure to Arusha

Central Serengeti and Departure to Arusha

Program of the Day: After an early breakfast, we will depart for an early morning game drive to further explore the remarkable Central Serengeti, when wildlife is most active and the light is ideal for photography. This region forms the heart of the Serengeti ecosystem and supports some of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa.

During the game drive, you will have excellent chances of spotting all three big cats lions, leopards, and cheetahs—along with large herds of plains game roaming the classic savannah of endless grasslands dotted with acacia trees, the iconic landscape of the East African safari.

After the game drive, you will be transferred to Arusha or to the airport for your onward departure back home or to your next destination. This marks the end of your unforgettable Tanzanian safari. We hope the memories stay with you and inspire your next adventure.

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
Show more
GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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