7-Day Manyara, Materuni, Ngorongoro, Serengeti Budget

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

Materuni Waterfalls Trek

Today's highlight is a visit to Materuni Waterfalls on the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy a guided walk through lush coffee and banana plantations before reaching the stunning 80-meter waterfall, where you can swim in the natural pool. Later, visit a local Chagga coffee farm to learn how coffee is harvested, dried, roasted, and ground. You'll even help roast and grind the beans using traditional methods, accompanied by Chagga songs and dances, before enjoying a freshly brewed cup of organic coffee.

Main Destination:

Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Olerai Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, depart from Arusha for Lake Manyara National Park, arriving in time for a memorable afternoon game drive. The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions and large flocks of flamingos along the shores of the soda lake. Enjoy spotting elephants, giraffes, zebras, baboons, and a wide variety of birdlife.

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

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Drive to Serengeti National Park

After an early morning breakfast, drive through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area highlands, passing through rolling green hills and Maasai villages, before descending onto the vast Serengeti plains. En route, enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater rim with panoramic views. Arrive at the central Serengeti in the afternoon and enjoy your first game drives on the endless grasslands, searching for the Big Five.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti NP

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

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Tukaone Weavers Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Full Day Serengeti Game Drives

Spend the entire day exploring the famous Serengeti National Park on morning and afternoon game drives. The Serengeti is home to the world's greatest wildlife spectacle - the Great Migration - with millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles moving across the plains. Enjoy exceptional predator sightings including lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Return to Tukaone Camp for dinner under the vast starry African night sky.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti NP

Accommodation:

Tukaone Weavers Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ngorongoro Crater Full Day

Wake up early and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will spend the day exploring the massive crater floor, which shelters an incredible abundance of wildlife including rare black rhinos, lions, elephants, hippos, and diverse bird species. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch right inside the crater before ascending the rim and driving to Farm of Dreams Lodge for dinner and a relaxing evening.

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

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Tarangire National Park Game Drive

Drive south to Tarangire National Park, famous for its ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds. The Tarangire River attracts remarkable concentrations of wildlife during the dry season, making it one of Tanzania's best-kept safari secrets. Enjoy a full day of game drives spotting elephants, buffaloes, oryx, lions, leopards, and hundreds of bird species including colorful bee-eaters and hornbills.

Main Destination:

Tarangire NP

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

Show more

HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Tarangire Safari Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Return to Arusha

After a final breakfast at camp, drive back to Arusha, arriving in the early afternoon. Stop at a local curio market for last-minute souvenir shopping. You will be dropped off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward journey home, carrying wonderful memories of Tanzania's spectacular wildlife and landscapes.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

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