3-Day Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Materuni Budget Safari

• 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 a drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, famous for its towering baobab trees and massive herds of elephants. The day is spent on a game drive through varied landscapes, where you’ll spot lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and hundreds of bird species and having a delicious lunch. After an exciting day in the wild, you’ll head to Karatu for a relaxing evening with dinner and an overnight stay at a budget lodge or campsite.

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:

Country Lodge Karatu

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game Drive in Ngorongoro National Park

After an early breakfast, you’ll journey to the Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” As you descend into the crater, you’ll find yourself surrounded by breathtaking scenery and some of the highest concentrations of wildlife on Earth. Lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, and flamingos are just a few of the many species you may encounter. After a picnic lunch by the hippo pool, you’ll ascend back to Karatu for another night in a budget lodge.

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:

Country Lodge Karatu

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

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

Materuni Waterfall & Coffee Tour – Arusha

Your final day takes you to Materuni Village, nestled at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. A short guided hike through lush forests leads you to Materuni Waterfall, an impressive 90-meter cascade where you can relax or enjoy a refreshing swim. You’ll then take part in a hands-on coffee tour, learning how local farmers grow, process, and brew coffee—ending with a cup of fresh Tanzanian coffee made the traditional way. In the afternoon, you’ll return to Arusha, marking the end of your safari.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

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.