7-Day Tanzania Safari – Waterfalls, Wildlife & Culture

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

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport – Welcome to Tanzania

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional driver-guide and transferred to your lodge near the airport. After assistance with luggage and a short safari briefing, the rest of the day is at leisure. Relax in the peaceful garden setting, enjoy the swimming pool, or simply recover from your international flight. This gentle start ensures a smooth and stress-free introduction to Tanzania.

Main Destination:

Foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Airport Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located at Arusha Airport

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Materuni Waterfalls & Chagga Coffee Experience – Arusha

After breakfast, drive to Materuni Village, located on the green slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro and home to the Chagga people. With a local guide, enjoy a scenic walk through banana plantations, coffee farms, and tropical forest as you learn about village life, traditional practices, and medicinal plants.
Reach the impressive Materuni Waterfalls, where you can relax, take photos, or enjoy a refreshing swim. Return to the village for an authentic Chagga coffee experience, participating in roasting, grinding, and brewing coffee using traditional methods. In the afternoon, continue to Arusha and check in to your boutique hotel.

Main Destination:

Foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Pazuri Inn

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Classic Safari Adventure

After breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, passing through scenic countryside dotted with Maasai settlements. Upon entering the park, your safari begins immediately. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife.
Enjoy a game drive spotting giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and a variety of birdlife, with chances to see lions and leopards. A hot or picnic lunch is served inside the park, followed by an afternoon game drive before heading to your lodge for relaxation and dinner.

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

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Lake Burunge Tented Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Village Visit & Mto wa Mbu Cultural Experience

Start the day with a visit to a traditional Maasai village, where you’ll learn about their customs, daily life, cattle herding traditions, and unique architecture. This respectful cultural exchange offers genuine insight into one of Tanzania’s most iconic communities.
Continue to Mto wa Mbu, a vibrant village representing over 120 ethnic groups. Enjoy a guided cultural tour through farms, markets, and artisan workshops, learning about local food, banana beer brewing, and village life. The highlight is a home-hosted traditional lunch, offering authentic flavors and warm hospitality. Later, drive into the Ngorongoro Highlands to Karatu.

Main Destination:

Mto Wa Mbu (Town)

Accommodation:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ngorongoro Conservation Area – Scenic Exploration

After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, traveling through rolling highlands and fertile farmlands. Enjoy breathtaking viewpoints overlooking this UNESCO World Heritage Site, often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”
Ngorongoro is unique for its dramatic volcanic scenery and harmonious coexistence of wildlife and Maasai pastoralists. Spend the day exploring the area, soaking in spectacular crater views and incredible landscapes before returning to Karatu for a relaxed evening at your lodge.

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:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Arusha City Tour, Coffee Experience & Social Impact Visit

After breakfast, return to Arusha for a guided city tour, offering insight into everyday life in Tanzania’s safari capital. Visit local markets, neighborhoods, and cultural landmarks.
Enjoy lunch at Arusha Coffee Lodge, beautifully set within a working coffee plantation. In the afternoon, visit an inspiring social enterprise supporting artisans with disabilities, producing handcrafted jewelry, glassware, and home décor from recycled materials. This visit highlights Tanzania’s commitment to sustainable tourism and community empowerment.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Pazuri Inn

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Leisure Morning – Departure

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and free time at your hotel. Depending on your flight schedule, you may relax or do last-minute shopping. At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey.
Depart Tanzania with unforgettable memories of wildlife, culture, landscapes, and genuine human connections.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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