3-Day Budget Safari & Materuni Cultural Adventure

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

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel. After a short briefing, you'll set off westward toward Tarangire National Park, a drive of approximately 2.5 to 3 hours.

Upon arrival at the park, you’ll begin a full-day game drive through Tarangire’s vast landscapes, known for its majestic baobab trees, open savannah, and large herds of elephants. The Tarangire River draws in wildlife during the dry season, creating incredible opportunities to spot zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, giraffes, and predators like lions and leopards. You’ll stop at a scenic picnic site for lunch within the park. As the afternoon cools, the game drive continues before exiting the park by evening.

You’ll head to your camping site near Karatu Town for a warm dinner and your 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:

Budget camping

• Outside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After breakfast at the campsite, you’ll drive through the lush highlands to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving at the rim of the crater by mid-morning. A slow descent takes you 600 meters down into the Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World.

" Here, you’ll spend several hours exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site, which hosts some of Africa’s most concentrated wildlife populations. It’s one of the best places to spot the elusive black rhino alongside lions, hyenas, hippos, elephants, and abundant birdlife. A picnic lunch will be served near a hippo pool in the heart of the crater. By mid-afternoon, you'll ascend the crater walls and begin the drive toward Arusha.

Your evening accommodation is at Lost In Africa Lodge, a stylish and cozy mid-range lodge nestled just outside Arusha town. You’ll enjoy a hearty dinner and a peaceful night’s 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:

Lost in Africa

• Budget hostel located outside Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha to Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee Tour

On your final day, after breakfast, you'll travel to the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro to the village of Materuni, home of the Chagga people.

A local guide will lead you through a coffee farm, where you’ll learn how traditional Arabica coffee is grown, harvested, and processed—from bean to cup. You’ll get to roast and taste your own coffee in a hands-on experience. Afterward, enjoy a scenic hike through lush banana plantations and forest paths to reach the towering Materuni Waterfall, which plunges more than 90 meters into a tranquil pool—perfect for a refreshing swim if weather permits.

A traditional Chagga lunch will be served before you begin your return journey. You’ll arrive back in Arusha by late afternoon, marking the end of your unforgettable 3-day Tanzanian safari.

Main Destination:

Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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