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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

Arusha - Tarangire National Park

Arusha - Tarangire National Park

This morning, after breakfast, your safari guide will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha for a journey to Tarangire National Park, where you'll embark on an exciting game drive. Covering nearly 3,000 square kilometers, Tarangire is renowned for its impressive elephant populations and iconic baobab trees. The park takes its name from the Tarangire River, which flows through it and serves as a crucial water source.
Tarangire is particularly stunning during the dry season (June to November), when wildlife gathers in large numbers, rivaling the concentrations seen in the Serengeti. The river attracts vast herds of elephants, along with other animals, while the park's diverse habitats support over 2,000 elephants and more than 500 bird species.
In the evening, you'll head to the Lodge and camp for an 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
WildebeestAbundant
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HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
  • Budget hotel located in Mto wa Mbu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Lake Manyara Visit

Lake Manyara Visit

After Breakfast at the lodge embark on 10 minutes’ drive to the Lake Manyara National Park. Arrive at the park by 1000am, with picnic lunches proceed for a game drive in search of the wildlife and the flamingos that inhabit this national park. Lake Manyara is famous for the tree-climbing lions and the flocks of Flamingos. Later in the evening leave Lake Manyara and drive back to the lodge where dinner will be served followed by overnight.

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
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LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Martina's Retreat
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, we depart from the hotel at 6:00 AM, embarking on a scenic journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The stunning landscapes along the way set the tone for an unforgettable adventure. After registering at Loduare Gate, we continue toward the crater.
As we reach the crater rim, the descent into the caldera reveals a wildlife haven. Here, you’ll encounter a diverse array of animals, including the iconic Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros—alongside other species such as wildebeest, zebras, and hippos. Around noon, you’ll enjoy lunch near the picturesque Ngoitoktok Springs.
The afternoon is dedicated to further exploration and wildlife viewing, uncovering the wonders of the crater's unique ecosystem. As the day concludes, we ascend back to the rim and make our return journey to Arusha for relaxation and an 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
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ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Green Mountain Hotel
  • Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Arusha – Materuni village

Arusha – Materuni village

After a hearty morning breakfast in the hotel, embark on a 2 hours drive to Materuni village located about 45 minutes from Moshi town with an altitude of 1300m. The village hosts the famous Materuni waterfalls an experience of local coffee and a Chagga tribe lunch. You will get to know about the Chagga culture, plants, trees, and coffee produced in Kilimanjaro.
Departure for Materuni will start at 9:00 AM from Moshi, we will stop at the office in the village and do the payment. We then take 45 45-minute’ walk to the waterfall from the gate, if it’s raining you have to be careful as you hike the trail because when slipped you can even break a leg. We get to the waterfall we stand a chance to rest even to swim.
We go back uphill for an hour in the village for a coffee experience where you will process coffee beans from the first step to the last by hand. We will take local cuisine, and the Chagga lunch at the same place, after all the experience we will then get back to Moshi town.

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

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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