7-Day Manyara -Tarangire- Ngorongoro- Serengeti- Materun

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

Pick up from the airport

Welcome to Tanzania. Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed by our representative just outside the arrival’s hall, he or she will holding a sign board which shows your name. After a brief introduction and assistance with your luggage, you’ll begin your comfortable transfer to Arusha, the vibrant gateway city to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. Upon arrival at the hotel get chance for the briefing on your tour before going to bed.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation:

Elanacha Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Materuni Waterfalls and Coffee Tour

This day you will visit Materuni. The Materuni waterfall and coffee tour is a cultural day trip from Moshi, Tanzania, at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro, where you hike to the majestic 80-meter Materuni Waterfall to swim at its base. The tour also includes a traditional Chagga lunch, a hands-on coffee experience learning the bean-to-cup process, and a chance to see local banana trees and taste local banana beer, all while immersed in Chagga culture.

Main Destination:

Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Elanacha Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast at your hotel and with the packed lunches, your driver will come to pick you at the hotel ready for safari, set off for a full-day adventure to Tarangire National Park just about an hour’s drive from your lodge/hotel. Renowned for its vast elephant population and towering baobab trees, Tarangire offers a classic safari experience rich in both wildlife and scenery. During the dry season, the park hosts a spectacular migration of up to 3,000 elephants, 25,000 wildebeest, and 30,000 zebras, all drawn to the life-giving waters of the Tarangire River.

Bird enthusiasts will be thrilled with sightings of over 550 bird species, including rare and colorful residents such as the Ashy Starling, Yellow-collared Lovebird, and Rufous-tailed Weaver species found almost exclusively in this region. Break for lunch before continue with the game drive.

After a rewarding day of wildlife viewing and scenic drives, return to your lodge in time for dinner and a comfortable 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:

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

Lake Manya Game Drive

After breakfast, depart from your lodge for a full day safari to Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania’s most beautifully diverse and compact parks, located about 1.5 hours from Tarangire. Though small in size, this park offers a stunning variety of landscapes and wildlife. Lake Manyara is famous for its tree-climbing lions, often found lounging in acacia branches a rare behavior not commonly seen elsewhere. The park is also home to large herds of elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and playful troops of baboons, one of the largest populations in East Africa.

Bird lovers will be in paradise here, with over 400 bird species, including thousands of pink flamingos, pelicans, kingfishers, and hornbills that frequent the lake and surrounding wetlands. Break for picnic lunch at one of the designated viewpoints and the Rift Valley escarpment.

Later after extensive game drive heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight relaxation.

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:

Budget camping

• Outside Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Explore Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, we set off toward Serengeti National Park, traveling through the lush highlands of the Karatu region and skirting the edge of the iconic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. En route, take in stunning vistas from the Ngorongoro Crater rim, with an opportunity to stop for photos at one of its panoramic viewpoints.

The Central Serengeti, also known as the Seronera region, is one of the best places in Africa for year-round wildlife viewing. Its open plains, riverine forests, and rocky outcrops (kopjes), this area supports a high concentration of animals regardless of the season. Attracting a constant stream of wildlife including large prides of lions, leopards lounging in trees, cheetahs on the hunt, elephants, giraffes, and abundant antelope. It's also one of the best places to spot the elusive leopard.

After a thrilling day of wildlife encounters, retreat to your lodge for dinner and a tranquil overnight stay.

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

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Game Drive in Serengeti

After an early breakfast at your lodge, set off into the vast open plains, where each moment brings the possibility of an unforgettable wildlife encounter. Serengeti National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations. Witness massive herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, accompanied by dramatic scenes of predators on the hunt. Lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and leopards take advantage of the abundance of newborns, offering unmatched opportunities for observing predator-prey interactions depending on the time of year. Keep your eyes peeled for the Big Five animals as lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes and the elusive black rhino.

Stops to stretch, take photos, and have a picnic lunch in the wild, surrounded by the sounds of nature and sweeping views of the savannah.

Later after extensive game drive, heading back to your lodge for dinner and overnight relaxation.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater - Departure

After an early breakfast, depart from your Serengeti lodge or camp and begin your scenic journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you leave the vast plains behind, enjoy a final game drive through the Serengeti offering last glimpses of lions, elephants, giraffes, or even a chance encounter with a leopard or cheetah.

Descend over 600 meters into the crater to view wildlife. Supported by a year-round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro conservation Area supports a vast variety of animals as herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo and giant African elephants. Another big draw card to this picturesque national park, is its dense population of predators as lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs and the ever-elusive leopard. You'll visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, which is one of the main features of the crater.

Stop for the lunch before proceeding back to Arusha for airport drop off around 5:00PM.

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)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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