Unveiled Tanzania Safaris

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

Day 1

Materuni Waterfalls

Materuni Waterfalls

Begin your journey with a visit to Materuni Village, located on the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro near Moshi. Home to the Chagga people, the village offers a unique blend of nature, culture, and adventure. Enjoy a guided walk through lush coffee and banana plantations to the stunning Materuni Waterfalls, where water drops nearly 80 meters into a natural pool surrounded by tropical forest. Continue with a traditional coffee-making experience, learning every step from harvesting and roasting to grinding and brewing fresh organic coffee while enjoying local Chagga songs and dances. End the day with a delicious traditional Tanzanian lunch prepared by the community, giving you the opportunity to experience local hospitality and authentic cuisine. This tour provides breathtaking scenery, cultural immersion, and an unforgettable introduction to Tanzania's natural beauty. In evening the driver will take you back to your accommodation in Arusha for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
Accommodation:
Greenside Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Discover the Wonders of Lake Manyara National Park

Discover the Wonders of Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania's most diverse wildlife destinations. Nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, the park is renowned for its scenic beauty, lush groundwater forests, open grasslands, and the alkaline lake that attracts thousands of flamingos and other water birds. Enjoy a full-day game drive in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, hippos, baboons, and the famous tree-climbing lions. The park also hosts over 400 bird species, making it a paradise for bird enthusiasts. Throughout the day, admire breathtaking landscapes that range from dense forests to expansive lake views. A picnic lunch is served inside the park before continuing your wildlife adventure. Return to your lodge in the evening with unforgettable memories of Tanzania's remarkable biodiversity.

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
HippoCommon
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LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Siafu Serenity Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Journey into the Endless Plains of Serengeti

Journey into the Endless Plains of Serengeti

Today you travel to the legendary Serengeti National Park, Tanzania's most celebrated wildlife destination and home to endless golden plains stretching beyond the horizon. As you enter the park, enjoy a game drive while heading to your accommodation, encountering wildlife along the way. Serengeti is famous for hosting the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeests and zebras move in search of fresh grazing, accompanied by predators including lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. Throughout the afternoon, explore different habitats where elephants, giraffes, antelopes, and countless bird species thrive. The vast landscapes provide exceptional opportunities for photography and wildlife viewing. As the sun sets over the plains, arrive at your lodge or camp to relax and experience the unforgettable atmosphere of the African wilderness.

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
Accommodation:
Mbuni Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

A Full Day of Wildlife Encounters in Serengeti

A Full Day of Wildlife Encounters in Serengeti

Spend a full day exploring the extraordinary Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives across its spectacular plains. The park offers one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, providing excellent opportunities to witness predators in action and observe animals in their natural environment. Depending on the season, you may encounter large herds of wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, elephants, buffaloes, and giraffes, while lions rest beneath acacia trees and cheetahs scan the grasslands for prey. Visit different areas of the park to experience its diverse ecosystems and changing landscapes. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by nature before continuing your safari adventure. As evening approaches, return to your accommodation after another rewarding day filled with unforgettable wildlife encounters.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Mbuni Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Scenic Journey to the Majestic Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Scenic Journey to the Majestic Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, depart Serengeti and travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying wildlife viewing along the route. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its breathtaking volcanic landscapes and rich Maasai culture. Along the way, stop at scenic viewpoints overlooking the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest intact volcanic caldera. Keep an eye out for wildlife including zebras, buffaloes, elephants, and various antelope species that inhabit the conservation area. You may also have the opportunity to visit a traditional Maasai village to learn about their customs, lifestyle, and cultural heritage. Arrive at your lodge near the crater rim in the evening, where spectacular views and cool mountain air provide the perfect setting to prepare for the following day's crater safari.

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

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
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ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located outside Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Explore the Wildlife Paradise of Ngorongoro Crater

Explore the Wildlife Paradise of Ngorongoro Crater

Descend early into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari in one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife habitats. The crater floor supports an incredible concentration of animals, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, jackals, zebras, wildebeests, and numerous antelope species. It is also one of the best places in Tanzania to spot the endangered black rhinoceros. Explore grasslands, forests, swamps, and soda lakes that create a diverse ecosystem supporting abundant wildlife throughout the year. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool while surrounded by stunning scenery before continuing your game drive. In the afternoon, ascend the crater walls and return to your lodge, ending an unforgettable day in one of the world's greatest natural wonders.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation:
Siafu Serenity Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Land of Giants and Ancient Baobabs

Land of Giants and Ancient Baobabs

On the final day of your safari, visit Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees, ancient landscapes, and one of the largest elephant populations in Tanzania. Enjoy a game drive through open savannah, seasonal swamps, and woodlands while searching for elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, impalas, and numerous bird species. During the dry season, the Tarangire River becomes the park's lifeline, attracting large numbers of animals and creating outstanding wildlife viewing opportunities. The peaceful scenery and unique vegetation provide excellent photography throughout the day. After a picnic lunch and final game drive, depart the park with unforgettable memories of Tanzania's remarkable wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and incredible safari experiences before continuing to your onward destination.

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
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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