3-Day Trip Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Materuni Waterfalls

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

Tarangire National Park

You will be picked up from your hotel in Zanzibar for your flight to Arusha. After landing in Arusha, you'll be driven approximately 2 hours to Tarangire National Park. After checking in, you’ll spend the day exploring this stunning haven, known for its towering baobab trees and large herds of elephants, which rely on the trees as a vital food source during the Dry season. In the evening, you’ll head to Fig Tree Lodge in the vibrant village of Mto wa Mbu 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

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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)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you'll drive approximately 45 minutes to the Ngorongoro Crater. Following registration at the entrance gate, you’ll descend 600 meters to the crater floor, where you'll be amazed by the abundance of grazing mammals. The crater offers one of the best opportunities to spot all members of the legendary Big Five.

In the afternoon, you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch near a hippo pool (with nearby washroom facilities). Later, you'll return to Arusha for a 2-hour drive to your overnight accommodation.

Optional: In the evening, you can take a night tour of Arusha town.

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)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, you’ll take a scenic 2-hour drive to Materuni Village, nestled at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival, you’ll hike to the village’s famous waterfalls, surrounded by lush vegetation and stunning views.

Following the hike, you'll enjoy a traditional local buffet lunch and learn about the rich history and culture of the Chagga people, the native inhabitants of the Kilimanjaro region.

Later, you'll drive to the airport for your flight back to Zanzibar.

Main Destination:

Foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro

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.