7-Day Mid Range Tanzania Safari Materuni & Serengeti

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

Experience Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee Tour

Your journey begins with a scenic drive from Arusha to Materuni village, located on the lush foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. This picturesque village is home to the Chagga people, famous for their traditional coffee-making techniques.
Activities:
Materuni Waterfalls Hike – Enjoy a guided nature walk through banana and coffee plantations to reach the stunning 80-meter-high falls.
Coffee Experience – Learn how the Chagga people grow, roast, and brew organic Arabica coffee. You'll get to prepare and taste your own cup!
Local Lunch – Savor a delicious Tanzanian meal with fresh fruits and local dishes.

In the late afternoon, return to Arusha for dinner and overnight stay at a Arusha Planet Lodge.

Main Destination:

Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha - Tarangire National Park - Karatu

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, a wildlife haven known for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse landscapes. The park also hosts lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, and over 500 bird species.
Activities:
Full-day game drive – Explore the Tarangire River, a major water source attracting wildlife.
Picnic Lunch – Enjoy your meal inside the park, surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

In the evening after sunset head to Karatu, a charming town near the Ngorongoro highlands. Arrival and check in at Kankari 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

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Kankari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 2-3hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Karatu – Serengeti National Park (Central Serengeti)

After an early breakfast, drive towards Serengeti National Park, passing through the stunning Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro Crater before reaching Serengeti’s endless plains.
Activities:
Game drive en route – Spot wildlife along the way, including giraffes, elephants, and antelopes.
Central Serengeti Game Drive – Explore Seronera Valley, known for its high concentration of big cats (lions, leopards, and cheetahs). Evening after sunset drive to Robins Serengeti Camp for a relaxing 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

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Robins Serengeti Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game Drive in Serengeti

Spend the entire day exploring Serengeti National Park, home to some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife and the Great Migration (seasonal).
Activities:
Enjoy Sunrise Game Drive – Witness predators like lions and leopards hunting at dawn.
Explore Different Ecosystems, Visit the Rock Kopjes (lion’s favorite resting spots), Seronera River, and plains filled with herbivores. In the evening after sunset drive back Robins Serengeti Camp to for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Robins Serengeti Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu

After an early morning game drive in Serengeti, travel towards Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Activities:
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater – Explore this natural wildlife sanctuary, home to black rhinos, elephants, hippos, and flamingos.
Game drive around Lake Magadi – A hotspot for water birds and hippos.
Afternoon Enjoy lunch while watching hippos at Hippo Pool. Evening drive to Karatu for a relaxing overnight stay at Kankari 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:

Kankari Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Karatu – Lake Eyasi (Hadza & Datoga Tribes Experience)

Today, you’ll visit Lake Eyasi, a remote and culturally rich destination where you’ll meet the indigenous Hadza (Bushmen) and Datoga tribes.
Activities:
Hunting with the Hadza Tribe – Join the Hadzabe, one of the last hunter-gatherer tribes, as they demonstrate their traditional hunting and survival skills.
Datoga Tribe Visit – Learn about blacksmithing and bead-making. Evening enjoy a relaxing at Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located at Lake Eyasi

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Eyasi – Arusha

At 06:00am short nature walk around Lake Eyas– Enjoy scenic views of the lake and its surrounding landscapes. After breakfast with lunch picnic Drive back to Arusha (4–5 hours), arriving in the afternoon. Arrival and drop-off at the airport or your hotel mark the end of your safari.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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