4-Day Tarangire, Crater, Eyasi & Materuni

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

Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Mto wa Mbu

Your journey begins after breakfast with a drive to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania's most rewarding wildlife destinations. Known for its ancient baobab trees and impressive elephant herds, the park also provides excellent opportunities to spot lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, impalas and a remarkable variety of birdlife. Follow the Tarangire River as your guide explores different habitats, sharing insights into the park's unique ecosystem and increasing your chances of memorable wildlife encounters. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon game drive. Later, leave the park and drive to the vibrant village of Mto wa Mbu, where you'll enjoy dinner and an overnight stay. This lively community, set between the Great Rift Valley escarpment and Lake Manyara, offers a warm welcome and the perfect base for tomorrow's cultural experiences.

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
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mto wa Mbu – Lake Eyasi Cultural Experience – Karatu

Leave Mto wa Mbu after an early breakfast and travel to the shores of Lake Eyasi, where you'll spend the morning discovering some of Tanzania's oldest living cultures. Meet the Hadzabe, one of the last hunter-gatherer communities in Africa, and join them on a guided bush walk to learn about their traditional hunting techniques, bush survival skills and way of life that has remained largely unchanged for generations. Continue to a nearby Datoga village, where skilled blacksmiths transform recycled metal into knives, arrowheads and jewellery using techniques passed down through the centuries. These authentic cultural encounters offer a rare opportunity to connect with communities that continue to preserve their traditions and heritage. After the visits, enjoy lunch before driving through the scenic highlands to Karatu, where you can relax, enjoy dinner and prepare for your visit to the Ngorongoro Crater the following day.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

Lilac Elevate Inn

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Eyasi

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

This morning, travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before descending 600 metres into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife sanctuaries. The crater's rich ecosystem supports an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas and the endangered black rhino. As your guide explores the crater floor, you'll discover forests, open grasslands, wetlands and Lake Magadi, each attracting different species throughout the day. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by spectacular scenery before ascending the crater and driving back to Arusha, where you'll spend the night preparing for the final day's 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

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Bright Star Hotel Arusha

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Materuni Waterfalls, Chagga Coffee Tour & Chemka Hot Springs

Your final day begins with a drive to Materuni Village on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. A guided walk through coffee and banana plantations leads to the beautiful Materuni Waterfalls, where fresh mountain water flows into a natural pool surrounded by forest. Continue to a local Chagga home to learn the traditional journey of Arabica coffee from bean to cup, taking part in roasting, grinding and brewing while enjoying lively local songs and hospitality. A home-cooked Chagga lunch introduces the flavours of the region before continuing to Chemka Hot Springs. Spend the afternoon swimming in the crystal-clear spring water or relaxing beneath the shade of giant fig trees before returning to Arusha or continuing directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), bringing your Tanzanian adventure to a memorable close.

Main Destination:

Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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