4-Day Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Materuni Budget Lodge

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

Arrival in Arusha

You will be picked up from either Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport and dropped off at your accommodation in Arusha. If time allows, depending on your arrival, you will have the option to do an Arusha city tour, visiting the famous art gallery (cultural heritage), local market, and Maasai Market.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Karibu Heritage House

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Arusha to Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour and Chemka Hot Springs

After breakfast, your day begins at 7:00 a.m. as you embark on a 2-hour drive to Materuni Waterfalls, passing through the picturesque villages of Kishumundu and Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival in the village, you'll embark on a 45-minute walk through the lush vegetation of Materuni to reach the captivating waterfalls. You will spend around 30 minutes enjoying the falls, and if you're up for it, bring your swimsuit for a refreshing dip.

Afterward, you will return to the village for a local coffee tour, followed by a delicious lunch that starts with a unique banana soup. Following this, your journey continues to Chemka Hot Springs, where you can soak in the lukewarm waters and even enjoy a free pedicure from the "Garra Rufa" fish.

As the day winds down, you'll head back to Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Karibu Heritage House

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast at 7:45 a.m., you will be picked up from your accommodation and drive for approximately 2 hours to Tarangire National Park. The park is famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. From our open-roof vehicle, you'll experience seasonal swamps and savannah. The Tarangire River teems with wildlife, including birds, giraffes, impalas, lions, leopards, and elephants. You'll have a picnic lunch at a picturesque spot before continuing your game viewing. Finally, you'll head to Fig Tree Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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 & Camp

• Budget hotel located in Mto wa Mbu (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Mto Wa Mbu to Ngorongoro Crater

Today, your safari adventure begins early at 5:00 a.m. as you hop into the safari vehicle. You'll embark on a 2-hour journey to Ngorongoro Crater, bringing your packed breakfast and lunch along. This breathtaking location is home to nearly every species of wildlife native to East Africa, including the elusive black rhinos, if luck is on your side.

Covering an expansive 260 square kilometers and stretching approximately 20 kilometers in diameter, you'll likely need 5 to 6 hours to explore the crater's wonders. Breakfast and lunch will be enjoyed within the crater's boundaries.

As the day progresses, you'll make your way back to Arusha, with an expected return to town around 6:00 p.m.

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:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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