9-Day Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Kilimanjaro

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts cannot be arranged by this operator.

Airport Reception & Transfer

Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed at the airport and transferred to Karibu Heritage House for check-in and relaxation.

On Day 1, enjoy a guided city tour of Arusha, featuring visits to vibrant local markets, the renowned Maasai Market, the Cultural Heritage Centre, and the Arusha City Museum, offering an insightful introduction to the region’s history and culture.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Karibu Heritage House

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, your adventure begins with a drive to Tarangire National Park, famously known as the home of elephants. Expect to encounter large herds of elephants roaming the park, alongside a chance to spot wild cats such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards, as well as a variety of herbivores.

During your game drive, you’ll get up close to the wildlife, and at midday, enjoy a picnic lunch at the Tarangire River picnic site.

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:

Fig Tree Lodge

• Budget hotel located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which serves as the gateway to Serengeti National Park. Along the way, stop at the Ngorongoro viewpoint to admire the stunning panorama and capture memorable photos.

Continue your journey into the Serengeti, arriving in the afternoon for lunch before setting out on an exciting evening game drive. Later, settle in for the night at the Campsite.

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

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, set out for a dawn game drive to witness the sunrise over the Serengeti National Park. Spend the day exploring different areas of the park, following the movements of the wildlife. You’ll likely see large herds of wildebeests and zebras, moving together in a remarkable survival partnership. The park is also home to numerous big cats, and with some luck, you may even witness a thrilling hunting scene in action.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, we will embark on a game drive to various parts of the parks. We will then return to the camp for lunch and parking for a journey back to Ngorongoro where we will spend the night at Campsite which is just on the top of the crater. Here we'll get ready for an early descent in the morning.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On the crater rim of Ngorongoro Highlands

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater on a search for the elusive black rhinos. While many animals are easier to spot on the crater floor, rhinos remain a rare and exciting sight.

Following a midday lunch, enjoy a game drive before ascending the crater back to camp. Continue onward to Lake Manyara National Park.

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:

Fig Tree Lodge

• Budget hotel located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Manyara National Park

The area surrounding Lake Manyara National Park is renowned for its stunning wildlife and scenic beauty. Here, you can witness thousands of flamingos painting the lake pink and spot playful blue monkeys in the lush forests. Visiting the local villages offers an immersive insight into traditional life, where you may be welcomed into homes, learn about family structures, take part in cultural dances, try beadwork, and experience early-morning small game hunting and gathering.

After these memorable experiences, enjoy an early evening drive back to Arusha for your 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

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Karibu Heritage House

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Materuni Waterfalls

Immerse yourself in Tanzania’s natural beauty on this full-day adventure to Materuni Waterfalls and Kikuletwa Hot Springs—perfect for adventure, cultural, and active travelers. Begin with a scenic hike to Materuni Waterfalls, where you can take a refreshing swim in the natural pools. Then, visit a local farm to discover the secrets of Tanzania’s coffee industry, before relaxing and unwinding at the soothing Kikuletwa Hot Springs. The day concludes with a transfer back to your hotel.

Main Destination:

Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Karibu Heritage House

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Departure Airport Transfer

You will be picked up from the hotel at your preferred time and be drop off at the airport.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation cannot be arranged by this operator.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.