5-Day Materuni, Arusha, Tarangire, Manyara & Ngorongoro

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

Materuni Waterfall & Coffee Tour – Cultural & Scenic Experience

Start your journey with a visit to Materuni Village, located near the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. Hike through lush forest to reach the impressive Materuni Waterfall, followed by an immersive Chagga coffee-making experience where you’ll roast, grind, and taste freshly brewed coffee. Enjoy a traditional lunch before heading to your accommodation in Arusha for overnight.

Main Destination:

Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Arusha National Park – Canoeing or Game Drive

Today, explore Arusha National Park, a green gem known for its variety of landscapes—from Mount Meru’s slopes to Momella Lakes and the Ngurdoto Crater. Enjoy a game drive or an optional canoeing safari, spotting giraffes, zebras, flamingos, and more. The park offers excellent photographic scenery and peaceful wildlife viewing. Return to your lodge in Arusha for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Arusha National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Animals are easier to spot)

High Season July to March (The park can get busy)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Arusha NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

ElephantOccasional

WildebeestOccasional

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LeopardRare

HyenaRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Tarangire National Park – Wildlife & Baobabs

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, home to massive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Explore the diverse terrain along the Tarangire River, which draws a large concentration of wildlife including lions, leopards, and antelope. Enjoy a full-day game drive with picnic lunch. Overnight near Lake Manyara or Karatu.

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:

Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Manyara National Park – Tree-Climbing Lions & Birdlife

Head to Lake Manyara National Park, a compact but vibrant park famous for its tree-climbing lions and flocks of flamingos. Game drive through forests, open grasslands, and acacia woodlands, keeping an eye out for hippos, monkeys, and elephants. After lunch, relax or explore a local market in Mto wa Mbu. Overnight near Ngorongoro.

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

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ngorongoro Crater – Game Drive & Return to Arusha

Descend into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera for a spectacular game drive in Ngorongoro Crater. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to the Big Five and an incredible variety of wildlife all year round. After a picnic lunch, begin your drive back to Arusha or continue to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for departure.

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)
• Drinks not included

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