2-Day Tarangire National Park & Materuni Waterfall

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

Arusha to The Home Elephant

After breakfast depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant populations and ancient baobabs trees. Upon arrival, begin your game drive across the vast savannah dotted with seasonal swamps and the Tarangire River, which attracts wildlife throughout the year.
Expect to encounter large herds of elephants, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, buffaloes, and various antelope species. Tarangire is also home of predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Bird enthusiasts will enjoy spotting over 500 bird species including colourful kingfishers and hornbills.
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park while surrounded by nature. Continue with an afternoon gamer drive exploring different section of the park before heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

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:

Kerama Silent Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Visit Materuni Waterfalls

Your day begins with a scenic walk of about 40 minutes to the beautiful Materuni Waterfalls. Along the way, your guide will share insights into Chagga people culture, village life, and the surrounding plants and wildlife. The journey offers stunning views, and on a clear day, you may even catch a glimpse of Mount Kilimanjaro’s summit. At the falls—standing over 80 meters high—you can relax by the natural pool or enjoy a refreshing swim.

After taking in the scenery, you’ll return to Materuni village to enjoy a traditional Chagga lunch and sample local banana beer. The experience continues with a lively coffee tour, accompanied by traditional songs and dances, giving you a deeper connection to the local culture. Before departing, you’ll savor the fresh coffee you helped prepare while enjoying the peaceful rainforest surroundings.

Main Destination:

Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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