Origin Wildlife Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Airport pickup

Airport pickup

Upon your arrival, our professional driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to Summit Lodge. Take your time to explore the beauty of Arusha city, starting at the Clock Tower (the midpoint between Cairo, Egypt, and Cape Town, South Africa). You can stroll to the Maasai Market, visit the Arusha Declaration monument and museum, and explore the central market to learn about various African spices, vegetables, and fruits. Don't miss the Arusha City bus terminal, and later, we'll drive to the Cultural Heritage Centre for some souvenir shopping.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Summit Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Today marks the start of your safari adventure! You’ll be picked up from your hotel or lodge in Arusha and set off for a full-day game drive in Tarangire National Park, complete with a picnic lunch. Tanzania's third-largest national park is renowned for its impressive baobab trees that tower over the animals feeding below. The Tarangire River serves as the heart of the park, famous for hosting some of the largest elephant herds in Africa. During your game drive, you may encounter lions, leopards, cheetahs, lesser kudu, buffalo, oryx, eland, giraffes, and zebras. After an exciting day, you’ll return to your lodge for a delicious dinner.

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:
Marera Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Game drive in Ngorongoro crater

Game drive in Ngorongoro crater

On this day of your safari, you’ll have an early start. After a quick breakfast, you’ll descend into the crater floor. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera, covering about 260 square kilometers and reaching depths of over 2,000 feet. Your 5-hour game drive on the crater floor will reveal plenty of wildlife, so keep your camera ready! You can expect to see African elephants, buffalo, black rhinos, hippos, hyenas, cheetahs, and lions in abundance. After enjoying a picnic lunch at the scenic hippo pool, you'll begin your steep ascent to the top of the crater. This marks the final leg of your safari as you drive back to Arusha.

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:
Summit Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Arusha to Materuni Waterfalls and Coffee Tour

Arusha to Materuni Waterfalls and Coffee Tour

You will be picked up from the hotel in Arusha. First you will visit the waterfalls. On the way, trail can be slippery & muddy best to have good hiking boots. The views are truly breathtaking, with some luck you will see the summit of Kilimanjaro. The waterfall is more than 80 meters high. The pool at the bottom is an inviting place for a refreshing swim so don‘t forget your swimwear. After having enjoyed the scenery, you slowly return for a traditional lunch. Coffee experience awaits you. Learn how coffee is cultivated, dried, roasted and further processed. You will also be invited to help with them grinding of the coffee, which is traditionally accompanied by songs and dances. You can savour the coffee you made and appreciate the views of the surrounding rainforest.
With an incredible experience and loads of memories to cherish, this is the time you bid goodbye to our team.

Main Destination:
Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch (Breakfast & dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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  • This tour is offered by Origin Wildlife Safaris, not SafariBookings.
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