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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

Materuni Waterfalls and Coffee Tour

Materuni Waterfalls and Coffee Tour

Ou will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha and travel to Materuni Waterfalls for a delightful coffee tour. Explore the stunning waterfalls and discover traditional coffee-making practices. Afterward, return to Arusha, where you will be transferred to karibu Hertage House, your booked hotel, to relax and enjoy an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
Accommodation:
Karibu Heritage House
  • Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

After enjoying breakfast at your lodge in Arusha, your guide will pick you up for departure to Tarangire National Park. Named after the Tarangire River, known as the “river of warthogs,” it becomes the main water source for wildlife during the dry season.
The park features a mix of dense vegetation, including elephant grass, acacia woodlands, and lush groundwater forests. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds, often seen gathering along the riverbanks. You may also spot giraffes, bushbucks, and hartebeests, with lions and leopards nearby. The park is also home to more breeding bird species than anywhere else in the world, making it a paradise for wildlife and bird enthusiasts alike.

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:
Suricata Boma Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

On the way, you will travel through the misty rainforests of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you may spot baboons, leopards, or elephants hidden in the dense vegetation. You will also have the chance to admire the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater before continuing to Serengeti National Park, arriving around midday.

Serengeti National Park, the largest in Tanzania, is renowned for its diverse landscapes, including grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannahs, and mountains. After an exciting game drive, you will head to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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
Accommodation:
Land of Nature Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Serengeti National ParK

Serengeti National ParK

You will spend a full day in Serengeti National Park, with the schedule fully tailored to your preferences. Each day, your guide will discuss the best timings with you, including game drives and wake-up times.

For this day, you could enjoy a morning game drive, return to the camp for lunch and some relaxation, then finish with an afternoon game drive. Alternatively, you may choose a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch, allowing you to make the most of the incredible wildlife and landscapes.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Land of Nature Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Ngorongoro CrateR

Ngorongoro CrateR

You will rise early for a journey to the Ngorongoro Crater, often called the 8th Wonder of the Natural World. This incredible crater is home to one of the highest concentrations of African wildlife on the continent.
Measuring nearly 20 km across and about 610 m deep, it hosts a remarkable variety of animals. In addition to the Big Five, you may see wildebeests, gazelles, reedbucks, and over 500 bird species. Enjoy lunch at a scenic picnic site before continuing your game viewing within the crater.
Ngorongoro features a river, several swamps, a soda lake frequented by flamingos, lush forests, and open plains. It is also famous for its magnificent elephants with enormous tusks, nourished by the mineral-rich volcanic soil and grasses. Truly a natural wonder, the crater offers unforgettable wildlife experiences. You will then head to your lodge in time to enjoy a stunning sunset and some well-deserved relaxation.

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:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Lake Manyara National ParK

Lake Manyara National ParK

After breakfast, you will take a short drive to Lake Manyara National Park, enjoying stunning views of the Great Rift Valley escarpment along the way. Your first wildlife encounter may be with large troops of baboons. The park is also famous for its tree-climbing lions.
Visit Lake Manyara, an alkaline soda lake that attracts an incredible variety of birds. Thousands of pink flamingos dot the lake’s shore, while yellow-billed storks soar and corkscrew on the thermal winds, and herons glide gracefully against the sunlit sky. Even casual bird watchers will be amazed, and you may also spot hippos in the waters.
A packed lunch will be served at a picnic site before you begin the drive back to Arusha, where you will check into your lodge for an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Lake Manyara National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)
High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Show more
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Karibu Heritage House
  • Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Arusha City TouR

Arusha City TouR

After breakfast, enjoy a short city tour before your departure. You will have lunch with us and a warm farewell.

We hope your time with us has been truly memorable, and that it inspires you to return for another adventure in the future!

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

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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