3-Day Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater & Materuni Village

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Tarangire National Park

After an early morning hotel pickup, your guide will drive you to Tarangire National Park, known for its dramatic landscapes, ancient baobab trees, and large elephant herds. Enjoy a thrilling game drive as you search for giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and, with luck, big cats like lions and cheetahs.
You'll stop for lunch at the Tarangire River picnic site, surrounded by nature (watch for cheeky monkeys!). The day wraps up with more wildlife viewing before heading to your budget lodge for dinner and 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)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoror Crater

After breakfast, journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, home to the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Descend into the crater for a full-day game drive, where you might spot all of the Big Five: lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard. Lake Makat inside the crater is a haven for flamingos and other birdlife.
Enjoy a packed lunch in a designated picnic area, then continue exploring the crater floor’s diverse habitats. Later, ascend and drive to your lodge for dinner and rest.

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

Materuni Waterfalls

On your final day, visit Materuni Village, located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro and home to the Chagga people. After checking in at the village office, take a scenic 40-minute hike to the spectacular Materuni Waterfalls. Your guide will introduce you to Chagga traditions and local plant life, and if the skies are clear, you might catch a glimpse of Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped summit.
Later, join a traditional coffee-making tour—pick, roast, grind, and brew your own cup of Chagga coffee. After the tour, you’ll begin your return journey to Arusha, Moshi, or Kilimanjaro Airport.

Main Destination:

Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)

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.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.