African Culture Adventures

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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

Tarangire national park

Tarangire national park

You will be picked up in Arusha airport by a safari Jeep with your guide and depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its enormous elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Your morning game drive will take you across vast savannahs and along the Tarangire River, offering close encounters with wildlife including lions, giraffes, zebras, and numerous bird species.

Midday, enjoy a relaxing picnic lunch surrounded by the park’s natural beauty. In the afternoon, continue the game drive before departing Tarangire for the town of Mto wa mbu. Here, you will settle into your lodge, enjoy dinner, and soak in the rural Tanzanian atmosphere.

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:
Fig Tree Lodge
  • Budget hotel located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Serengeti national park

Serengeti national park

Following breakfast, embark on a scenic drive from Mto wa Mbu to the Serengeti national park, passing through rolling landscapes and small villages along the way. Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive in this world-famous park, renowned for its dramatic vistas and high concentration of wildlife.

Spot lions lounging under acacia trees, herds of elephants grazing, and vast numbers of zebras and wildebeests moving across the plains. The evening offers time to relax at your tented camp or lodge, where you can enjoy dinner under the stars, sharing stories of the day’s sightings. The combination of journeying through Tanzania’s countryside and witnessing the Serengeti’s wildlife makes this day an unforgettable start to your safari adventure.

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:
Budget camping
  • Inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Central serengeti national park

Central serengeti national park

Begin the day with an early breakfast followed by a morning game drive in the central Serengeti, where the endless plains provide breathtaking opportunities to encounter Africa’s Big Five. Traverse savannahs, riverine forests, and kopjes as your guide points out unique wildlife behaviors and hidden gems in the landscape.

Midday, enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the tranquility of the park, taking in the sounds and sights of the wild. In the afternoon, continue your exploration on another game drive, perhaps witnessing a pride of lions hunting or observing rare species like cheetahs and wild dogs.

Return to your lodge or camp in the late afternoon for dinner and relaxation, reflecting on the day’s extraordinary encounters and preparing for another immersive safari experience tomorrow.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • On the crater rim of Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Ngorongoro crater

Ngorongoro crater

After breakfast, descend into the legendary Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive in one of the most wildlife-dense areas of Africa.

Observe large herds of buffalo, elephants, and zebras, and if lucky, spot the critically endangered black rhino. The crater’s unique ecosystem supports a wide variety of bird and mammal species.

Pause for a picnic lunch within the crater before ascending and driving back to Mto wa Mbu, where you will spend the night. This day provides an extraordinary contrast between the open plains of the Serengeti and the dramatic, enclosed crater, showcasing Tanzania’s incredible diversity in landscapes and wildlife.

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:
The Charity Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Materuni water falls

Materuni water falls

You'll be pick up from the lodge and driven to Materuni Village. Upon arrival, you will register at the village office and your trip will begin with a visit to the waterfalls, which are around a 40-minute walk away and short hike. Your guide will give you short description of Chagga culture, their village life that surrounded with trees and flora. The views are truly breathtaking you will see Mt Kilimanjaro. When you reach the waterfalls, you will see they are more than 80 meters high. At the bottom of the waterfall, there is an amazing pool, which is a good place for a refreshing, swiming, meditation and praying.

After enjoying the scenery, you will slowly return with your guide to Materuni village, where you will experience a traditional Chagga lunch. You also will have the opportunity to taste our local banana beer, Natural Coffee, Dancing and Reduce Stress when you listen to water falls.

Main Destination:
Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
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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