7-Day Tanzania Shared Safari & Materuni Waterfalls

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

Arrival in Arusha (Welcome to Tanzania)

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. As you drive through the vibrant city, you'll get your first glimpse of Tanzania's beautiful landscapes and friendly hospitality.

The rest of the day is yours to relax after your journey. Take time to unwind, enjoy the lodge's facilities, or simply prepare for the exciting adventure ahead. Your guide will provide a short safari briefing, ensuring you are ready for the unforgettable experiences waiting over the coming days.

Spend the evening at leisure before enjoying a restful night's sleep, ready to begin your Northern Circuit safari the following morning.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

The Charity Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha - Tarangire National Park (Elephants & Baobab Landscapes)

After breakfast, depart from Arusha and begin your shared safari adventure to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most scenic wildlife destinations. The park is famous for its ancient baobab trees, diverse landscapes, and large elephant populations, making it a perfect introduction to Tanzania’s wilderness.

Enjoy a game drive through the park while searching for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, antelopes, and a variety of bird species. The Tarangire River attracts wildlife throughout the year, creating excellent opportunities for memorable sightings and photography.

Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by nature before continuing your wildlife exploration. Later, continue to your accommodation at Mto Wa Mbu Town and relax after an exciting day discovering the beauty and wildlife of Tarangire National Park.

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
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to erengeti National Park (Game Viewing En Route)

After breakfast, continue your shared safari journey towards the legendary Serengeti National Park. Travel through the scenic landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area while enjoying the changing views of Tanzania’s beautiful countryside.

As you enter Serengeti, begin your first game viewing experience in the park’s endless plains. Keep your eyes open for wildlife including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, antelopes, and many other species that may be spotted along the way.

The Serengeti’s vast landscapes and abundant wildlife create an unforgettable first impression. Continue to your camp in the Serengeti area, where you can relax and prepare for more exciting game drives ahead.

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

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full-Day Serengeti National Park (Wildlife Exploration)

Spend a full day exploring the legendary Serengeti National Park with your experienced safari guide. Travel across the endless plains, woodlands, and wildlife-rich areas in search of the animals that make this destination one of Africa’s most famous safari locations.

During your game drives, look for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, cheetahs, leopards, and many other species depending on wildlife movements. Your guide will share fascinating insights about animal behaviour, the Serengeti ecosystem, and the Great Migration.

Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive. As the day comes to an end, return to your camp after an exciting day discovering the remarkable landscapes and wildlife of Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, depart Serengeti National Park game viewing en route and continue towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy the changing landscapes as you travel from the endless Serengeti plains to the breathtaking highlands surrounding the famous Ngorongoro Crater.

Along the way, enjoy scenic views and possible wildlife sightings while your guide shares insights about Tanzania’s unique ecosystems and the connection between Serengeti and Ngorongoro.

Arrive at the Crater Rim Campsite, located on the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater, where you can enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. Spend the evening surrounded by the beauty of the highlands before your upcoming crater exploration.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On the crater rim of Ngorongoro Highlands

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive & Return to Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters (2,000 feet) into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater for an exhilarating game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a natural sanctuary holding one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, all enclosed within giant volcanic walls.

Spend the morning exploring diverse habitats from acacia forests to swampy wetlands and the soda waters of Lake Magadi. Keep your camera ready as you track lions, elephants, cape buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, and hippos. With a bit of luck, you might spot the critically endangered black rhino, completing a rare Big Five sighting in a single day.

Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch near the hippo pool while soaking in the majestic crater surroundings. In the afternoon, ascend the crater rim and begin your scenic drive toward Arusha. Check into your hotel for a relaxing evening to rest and unwind before tomorrow’s waterfall and coffee 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:

The Charity Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Materuni Waterfalls, Chagga Coffee Tour & Airport Transfer

After a delicious breakfast, depart for Materuni Village, an authentic Chagga settlement nestled on the lush green foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. Begin your morning with a scenic guided walk through local banana and coffee farms leading to Materuni Waterfall. Tumbling over 80 meters into a cool mountain pool, it's a perfect spot for photos or a refreshing dip.

Following your hike, enjoy an interactive Chagga Coffee Experience. Learn the traditional bean-to-cup process roasting and grinding your own organic Arabica coffee while singing local songs followed by a tasty homemade Chagga lunch.

In the afternoon, bid farewell to your guide with a comfortable transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) for your onward flight, bringing your unforgettable Tanzanian safari adventure to a close.

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.