8-Day Tanzania Family Adventure & Beach Holiday

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

Arrival

Karibu! Welcome to Tanzania! After arriving at the Kilimanjaro International Airport, your Massawe Adventures representative driver / guide will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation, Chanya Lodge. There you'll have dinner and your overnight stay where you can rest and gather energy for your exciting safari departure the next day.

Main Destination:

Moshi (Town)

Accommodation:

Chanya Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located near Moshi (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Local Tour

After breakfast, you will be met by Massawe Adventures staff with a private vehicle and taken to the beautiful Materuni waterfalls. Materuni Waterfall is a booming waterfall just 15-kilometers from Moshi Town. En route to the waterfalls, we will stop for a coffee tour in the village, where you will have the opportunity to observe the process of making that beloved cup of coffee from the coffee bean. After the visit to the coffee plantation village, you will be served a locally produced lunch, before heading off to explore the massive Materuni waterfalls
This excursion makes for a perfect day trip to climatize with the weather before starting your safari adventure. With about eight kilometers of walking throughout the day and 300 meters of incline, this adventure is a great warm-up for the legs while also getting to immerse yourself in the local culture.
At the end of the day you will check in to Green Side Cottages for your overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)

Accommodation:

The Green Side Cottages

• Luxury cottage located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Manyara

Your day will start with an early morning departure for Lake Manyara National Park where you will explore a wealth of habitats, from swamps and the tranquil lake to the mountainous escarpment of the Great Rift Valley. With its location at the base of the East African rift valley along the Gregory rift, it offers spectacular viewing of the escarpment. Lake Manyara National Park is described as one of the hidden gems of Tanzania, and it is also famous for its tree-climbing lions and large herds of elephants (The Elephants are not shy of tourists). After the safari, the adventure continues onto the Ngorongoro Crater for an overnight stay at Pembeni Africa.

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

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Pembeni Africa Rothia Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, there is an awe-inspiring descent into the crater – a wonderful haven for wildlife and one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The Ngorongoro crater, which is the world's largest caldera, is often referred to as 'Africa's garden of Eden. An estimated 30,000 animals including lion, buffalo, zebra, elephant and rhino to name but a few can be found in the crater. Enjoy lunch in the crater before returning to Arusha, where you will be staying overnight at The Green Side Cottages.

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

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

The Green Side Cottages

• Luxury cottage located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Maasai Cultural Tour

Travel to West Kilimanjaro to explore a choice of experiences, suitable for a day excursion or a longer overnight stay in West Kilimanjaro. Our travel planner will assist you with the options available for you.
Each cultural experience offers a different learning opportunity and each has its own unique flavour. The adventurers may choose between one of the following options:

Visit Osiligilai (traditional Maasai houses) to see how the traditional Maasai live.

Olpopongi (Maasai Cultural Village & Museum) opportunity to experience historical Maasai traditions.

Main Destination:

West Kilimanjaro (Area)

Accommodation:

Chanya Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located near Moshi (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Pangani Beach

In the morning you will drive to Pangani in the Tanga Region on the stunning coast of Tanzania. There you will enjoy relaxing, sunbathing, swimming and also sample the scrumptious and fresh local cuisine.
There are other island trips and excursions available, such as snorkelling at Maziwa Island, boat trip to Zanzibar. For an added fee you can add them to your tour. Your travel planner will assist you with the bookings.
You will be spending the two days at Emayani Beach Lodge.

Main Destination:

Pangani (Town & Beach)

Accommodation:

Emayani Beach Lodge

• Mid-range banda located in Pangani (Town & Beach)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Departure

On the final day of the tour, you will have the opportunity to explore the city of Moshi to gather souvenirs and experiences before the trip commences home. We are happy to advise the various activities available that may be of interest, idepending on how you'd like to spend the remainder of your time in the town (we'd always recommend exploring the food stalls and local markets to pick up authentic Tanzanian art and handcrafted items).

Massawe Adventures will ensure that you are transported to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure following your tour with us - so that you safely reach your destination with plenty of time.

Main Destination:

Moshi (Town)

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.