Zanzi Trekking and Safaris

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  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Materuni Waterfalls

Materuni Waterfalls

Your Materuni village adventure begins with a 9 am pickup in Moshi/Arusha. After registering at the village office, a 45-minute trek leads you to picturesque waterfalls, offering stunning scenery and insights into Chagga culture. You'll enjoy a rest or brave a swim at the waterfall.
Returning through a different path, your day continues with a coffee experience. You will learn about coffee bean cultivation, drying, and roasting while actively participating. Locals sing and dance around you during this immersive encounter.
Following the coffee adventure, local 'mama's' prepare a delicious Chagga lunch, featuring options like banana stew, pilau, or rice and beans. Afterward, your guide/driver takes you back to Moshi/Arusha, concluding a day of nature, culture, and culinary delights.

Main Destination:
Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
Accommodation:
Merves Hotel
  • Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

You will leave Arusha Town soon for Tarangire National Park. Lured by its winding river over the dry season, herds of animals pour into this park which boasts the highest recorded number of breeding species for any habitat in the world. The park boasts a huge elephant population, rolling hills, and open savannah dotted with the majestic “upside down” baobab trees, believed by the Maasai to be the first tree of creation, offering a picturesque background.

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
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Fanaka Lodge
  • Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

You will embark on a journey to Serengeti National Park after breakfast, passing through Karatu's scenic farmland and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will descend into the heart of wild Africa, where the endless plains of Serengeti stretch as far as the eye can see. You'll head to the Seronera area, renowned for its rich wildlife, and the Seronera River, a vital water source attracting diverse species. You will arrive for lunch and partake in an afternoon game drive.

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
Accommodation:
Serengeti Wild Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

You will embark on a captivating full-day Serengeti National Park game drive, immersing yourself in the mesmerizing spectacle of the wildebeest migration. You will witness the awe-inspiring sight of thousands of wildebeest traversing the vast Serengeti plains, a true testament to the rhythm of nature. As the day unfolds, you will experience the park's diverse landscapes and encounter an array of wildlife in their natural habitat. After a day of exploration, you will return to the lodge for a delightful dinner and a restful overnight stay. Meals include lunch, dinner, bed, and breakfast, ensuring a complete and satisfying experience in the heart of Serengeti's wildlife wonders.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Serengeti Wild Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, you will 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, which include 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, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the ever-elusive leopard, which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot. You will visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern
corner, which is one of the main features of the crater. A large number of flamingos, hippos, and other water birds can usually be seen here. In the late afternoon, you will be transferred your lodge/camp to have dinner and relax.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Wild Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Ngorongoro Highlands
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Ngorongoro/Crater

Ngorongoro/Crater

You will enjoy an early morning game drive and after depart to the Ngorongoro Conservation area. You will stop over
at Olduvai Gorge, boasting a history dating back to the dawn of time. It was here, that the anthropologists Drs. Lois and Mary Leakey discovered the skulls of ‘Nutcracker Man’ and ‘Handy Man’, both very significant links in the chain of human evolution. Late afternoon, you'll transfer to your lodge/camp where you will have dinner and overnight stay.

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

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Fanaka Lodge
  • Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park offers breathtaking views and a large variety of habitats. Acacia woodlands, water forests, baobab strewn cliffs, algae-streaked hot springs, swamps and the lake itself. And thanks to this the small Park is able to support a large number of animal species and incredible bird life. Manyara has the largest concentration of baboons anywhere in the world and the lions here are also renowned for their tree climbing.

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
HippoCommon
Show more
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

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End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

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