2-Day Tarangire & Materuni Village & Coffee Tour

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

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

We pick you up from your hotel in Arusha and depart on the two-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Along the way, you'll take in the changing landscape as Arusha's urban jungle is replaced by wide open plains and quaint Maasai villages.

Once inside the park, you'll see the Tarangire River lined with acacia and baobab trees where game amble to and fro throughout the day. During the dry season, thousands of animals from the Maasai steppe migrate to the Tarangire region looking for water, so you can see dozens of different species in a small amount of time. Exclusive to the park are endangered animals such as the greater kudu, fringe-eared oryx, and the ashy starling.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the park's picnic areas and take in an unparalleled view of the Tarangire River. Keep an eye on your food though, as the local monkey population will be only too happy to make off with a tasty treat if given the opportunity!

Late in the afternoon, we return to Arusha.

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:

Arusha Gateway Lodge II

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Materuni Village & Waterfalls Hike

After pick-up by our driver, you head to Materuni village and the waterfalls. Follow the tropical trails under the banana canopy while listening to some thrilling, legendary stories about villagers living on the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy the forest’s flora and fauna - rich birdlife, beautiful butterflies, and a number of medicinal plants. You will see spectacular views of Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro on the way to the waterfalls.

Upon arrival at the magnificent waterfalls, take beautiful pictures and start descending back to the village. Eat a locally-prepared lunch and learn about some of the local history and traditions. Enjoy seeing the coffee plantations of the local Chagga tribe where the villagers will demonstrate some of the processes involved in coffee farming and handling. You will get an opportunity to prepare and drink your own local coffee.

In the evening, you will be transferred to Arusha or the airport.

Main Destination:

Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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