$2,574 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival
Arrival
As you step off your flight at Kilimanjaro International Airport, a friendly Tales of Tanzania Safaris representative will be there to welcome you. They will then assist you in transferring to your hotel, where the rest of the day is yours to enjoy. You can relax in your room, take a refreshing swim in the pool, or embark on one of our day tours to explore Arusha town. The choice is entirely yours, and we're here to ensure you have a memorable start to your safari adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
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Outpost Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
A visit to Materuni Waterfalls
A visit to Materuni Waterfalls
Your day begins at 7:30 AM with a pick-up from your hotel in Arusha, followed by a scenic 130 km (approximately 2.5–3-hour) drive to Materuni Village near the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. Along the way, you'll pass through vibrant towns, farmland, and beautiful countryside. Situated at about 1,800 meters above sea level, Materuni offers a cool mountain climate and stunning surroundings. After a brief orientation, you'll enjoy a guided 40–45 minute walk through lush rainforest and banana plantations to the impressive Materuni Waterfall. Your guide will share fascinating insights into Chagga culture, local traditions, and the area's rich flora and fauna. On clear days, you'll also be rewarded with breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Main Destination:
- Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- Outpost Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After a relaxed breakfast, your safari adventure begins with a scenic 2–2.5 hour drive (110 km) from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, passing Maasai villages and beautiful countryside. Covering nearly 2,850 km², Tarangire is renowned for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and the wildlife-rich Tarangire River, which attracts animals year-round. Keep an eye out for lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and over 550 bird species.
Midday, enjoy a delicious hot lunch at Tarangire Safari Lodge with stunning views over the river valley. Your afternoon game drive continues through the park’s diverse landscapes, including the famous Silale Swamp, where wildlife gathers in abundance. As the golden afternoon light settles over the plains, you'll transfer to Rim View inn for dinner and an overnight stay. All meals and drinking water are included today.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rim View Inn
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Journey to the Serengeti
Journey to the Serengeti
Following an early breakfast, you will begin your journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park, covering approximately 205 km about 3.5 to 4 hours including wildlife viewing stops. The drive is exceptionally scenic, passing through the Ngorongoro Highlands before opening into the vast, seemingly endless plains of the Serengeti. Game drives begin as soon as you enter the park, with opportunities to spot plains game and predators along the way. You will arrive at your Camp in the late afternoon.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tukaone Weavers Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
A Full Day in the Serengeti
A Full Day in the Serengeti
Imagine embarking on an unforgettable adventure as we leave the lodge around 6 AM for an early morning game drive. This enchanting hour is ideal for wildlife spotting, as the cool temperatures awaken the animals, including the majestic big cats returning from their night of hunting.
Once we've had our fill of incredible sights, we'll return to the lodge for a delightful breakfast, perfect for refueling your energy. After some time to relax and soak in the serene surroundings, we'll set off again for another thrilling game drive, culminating in breathtaking sunset views over the Serengeti before driving back to the lodge for a private bush dinner and overnight and a memorable night.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tukaone Weavers Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater – A Natural Wonder
Ngorongoro Crater – A Natural Wonder
After an early breakfast, you will depart for the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Descending approximately 600 meters (2,000 feet) to the crater floor, you'll enter a unique ecosystem often referred to as "Africa's Garden of Eden."
Your day will be spent exploring this wildlife-rich caldera, where nearly every iconic African species can be found. Keep an eye out for the critically endangered black rhino, magnificent bull elephants with impressive tusks, large prides of lions, spotted hyenas, buffalo, zebras, and countless antelope species. The crater's diverse habitats, including open grasslands, acacia woodlands, freshwater springs, and the beautiful Lake Magadi, support an incredible concentration of wildlife year-round.
Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch on the crater floor, surrounded by breathtaking views and the sounds of nature thereafter drive to your next lodge for overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Rim View Inn
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Lake Manyara National Park - Tour End
Lake Manyara National Park - Tour End
This is another lovely park lying roughly between Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater. It boasts a beautiful little groundwater forest where you can spot blue monkeys, giraffes, elephants, lions, leopards, and a very pretty lake dusted pink in the distance with flamingos.
Stretching for 50km along the base of the rusty-gold 600-metre high Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara is a scenic gem with a setting extolled by Ernest Hemingway as “the loveliest I had seen in Africa”. From the entrance gate, the road winds through an expanse of lush jungle-like groundwater forest where 100-strong baboon troops lounge nonchalantly along the roadside, blue monkeys scamper nimbly between the ancient mahogany trees, dainty bushbuck tread through the shadows, and outsized forest hornbills honk cacophonously in the high canopy.
You will enjoy your lunch box in the park and continue with the game drive. In the late afternoon, you will be driven back to Arusha where your Tour Ends.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
