7-Day Northern Tanzania Wildlife & Culture Adventure

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

Welcome to Tanzania – Arrival & Transfer to Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your guide and transferred to Rivertrees Country Inn, a charming lodge set in lush gardens along a quiet river on the outskirts of Arusha. The peaceful setting beneath towering trees provides the perfect place to relax after your journey. Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere, beautiful surroundings, and warm hospitality as you prepare for the exciting safari adventure ahead. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Rivertrees Country Inn

• Mid-range lodge located near Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Exploring Arusha national park

After a relaxed breakfast at River Trees Country Inn, depart for a short and scenic drive to Arusha National Park.

enjoy a full-day game drive through the park’s varied habitats, from lush montane forests to open savannah and the scenic Momella Lakes. Keep an eye out for giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, warthogs, and a variety of antelope species. The park is also home to black-and-white colobus monkeys and an impressive array of birdlife, including flamingos often seen along the lakes.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site within the park, surrounded by nature, before continuing with your afternoon game drive.

In the late afternoon, return to River Trees Country Inn for dinner and a relaxing evening.

Main Destination:

Arusha National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Animals are easier to spot)

High Season July to March (The park can get busy)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Arusha NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

ElephantOccasional

WildebeestOccasional

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LeopardRare

HyenaRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Rivertrees Country Inn

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Arusha NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Materuni waterfall and coffee experience

After breakfast at the lodge, depart for a scenic drive toward Materuni Village, located on the lush foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro near Moshi.

Upon arrival, begin a short guided hike through beautiful green landscapes and local farms, leading you to the stunning Materuni Waterfalls. Take time to relax, enjoy the fresh mountain air, and admire the cascading falls—an ideal spot for photos and, for the adventurous, a refreshing dip.

After the hike, return to the village for an authentic coffee tour with the local Chagga community. Learn about the traditional process of coffee-making, from harvesting and roasting to grinding and brewing, all done in a lively and interactive way.

Conclude the experience with a delicious local lunch, prepared using fresh ingredients from the surrounding area.

In the afternoon, drive back to the lodge for a relaxing evening and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Rivertrees Country Inn

• Mid-range lodge located near Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Journey to Tarangire National park

After breakfast at the lodge, depart for Tarangire National Park, enjoying a scenic drive through the Tanzanian countryside, passing local villages, farms, and open plains.

Upon arrival in the park, begin your game drive in one of Tanzania’s most underrated wildlife destinations, famous for its large herds of elephants and iconic baobab trees.

Keep an eye out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and predators such as lions and leopards. The park is also a haven for bird lovers, with hundreds of species recorded.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site within the park, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the wild, before continuing with your afternoon game drive.

Later in the day, proceed to your accommodation for 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

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Farm House

• Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Journey to Serengeti National national park

After an early breakfast, depart for the world-renowned Serengeti National Park, enjoying a scenic drive through the beautiful Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, take in breathtaking views of the highlands, traditional Maasai villages, and vast open landscapes.

Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive en route to your camp. Keep an eye out for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and large herds of wildebeest and antelope.

Arrive at your accommodation in the late afternoon, followed by dinner and an overnight stay in the heart of the Serengeti.

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:

Serengeti Sametu Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti balloon and a full day game drive

Start your day early with a magical hot air balloon safari over the vast plains of the Serengeti. As the sun rises, drift silently above the savannah, enjoying breathtaking aerial views of wildlife such as elephants, giraffes, wildebeest, and, if lucky, predators on the move.

Upon landing, celebrate the experience with a champagne bush breakfast set in the heart of the wilderness.

After breakfast, continue with a full-day game drive across the Serengeti’s endless plains. Explore the park, tracking wildlife and witnessing the incredible diversity of animals that call this ecosystem home.

Enjoy a picnic lunch during the day before continuing your exploration.

In the late afternoon, return to your camp for dinner and a relaxing evening under the African sky.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Serengeti Sametu Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro crater tour and departure

After an early breakfast, depart from the Serengeti and drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, descending into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive on its wildlife-rich floor.

the crater is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, and, with a bit of luck, the rare black rhino.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot surrounded by hippos and beautiful views of the crater walls.

After the game drive, ascend the crater and begin your journey back to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), Arrive at the airport marking the end of your unforgettable safari adventure.

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:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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