7-Day Tanzania Safari and Materuni Waterfalls

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), our driver will welcome you and transfer you to your lodge in Arusha. After check-in, you will have time to relax before meeting your safari guide for a briefing about your upcoming adventure, including the itinerary and what to expect during your safari.

If you arrive early and feel like exploring, you can enjoy an optional Arusha city tour, visiting local highlights such as the African Art Gallery and a traditional Maasai market, where you can discover local artwork, crafts, and Tanzanian culture.

Accommodation: Serengeti Villa

After breakfast, you will depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. During your game drive, you will have the opportunity to spot elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and many other fascinating animals in their natural habitat.

Around midday, you will enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot near the Tarangire River. Keep an eye on your food, as playful monkeys may try to steal a bite! After lunch, continue exploring the park in search of more wildlife before departing for your accommodation.

After breakfast, you will depart for Serengeti National Park, traveling through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, you will stop at the famous Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint to admire the breathtaking panoramic views and take memorable photographs before continuing your journey across the beautiful landscapes of the African savannah.

You will arrive in the Serengeti in the afternoon and enjoy lunch before heading out for an exciting afternoon game drive. Keep your eyes open for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other wildlife roaming across the endless plains. After your game drive, you will proceed to Seronera Campsite for dinner and an overnight stay under the African night sky.

Accommodation: Seronera Campsite

After an early breakfast, you will set out for a morning game drive across the magnificent Serengeti plains, exploring different areas of the park in search of wildlife. This is another opportunity to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other fascinating animals in their natural habitat.

After the game drive, you will return to camp for lunch and pack up before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy the scenic journey through the changing landscapes as you make your way toward the Ngorongoro Crater.

In the evening, you will arrive at Simba Campsite, located near the crater rim. Enjoy dinner and a relaxing evening surrounded by the cool highland atmosphere as you prepare for an early descent into the crater the following morning.

Accommodation: Simba Campsite

After an early breakfast, you will descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive across its remarkable wildlife-rich floor. The crater is home to an incredible variety of animals, including elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, and hippos. One of the main highlights of the day will be searching for the endangered black rhino, one of the most elusive animals to spot in the crater.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site while taking in the beautiful surroundings. After lunch, continue your game drive, exploring more of the crater and its diverse habitats before ascending to the crater rim and proceeding to Fig Tree Camp. In the evening, relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere after an exciting day of wildlife exploration.

Accommodation: Fig Tree Camp

After an early breakfast, you will depart for Lake Manyara National Park, a beautiful wildlife destination known for its diverse birdlife, scenic landscapes, and famous tree-climbing lions. During your game drive, you will explore the park’s lush groundwater forest, open grasslands, and the shores of Lake Manyara, where you may spot flamingos and other waterbirds, depending on the season and water conditions.

You will also visit the hippo pool, where you can observe hippos in their natural habitat, and explore areas near the park’s hot springs. Keep your eyes open for wildlife such as elephants, buffaloes, wildebeest, warthogs, baboons, monkeys, and numerous bird species.

After an exciting day of wildlife viewing and enjoying the park’s natural beauty, you will drive back to your booked accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast, you will travel to Materuni Village, nestled on the lush slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided hike to the spectacular Materuni Waterfalls, passing through beautiful landscapes and local farmland. Although the hike is relatively short, some sections can be steep and challenging, making comfortable walking shoes essential. At the waterfall, take time to admire the breathtaking scenery and capture memorable photographs.

After the hike, you will visit a local coffee farm to discover how coffee is grown, harvested, and processed. Experience traditional coffee-making techniques firsthand, from roasting and grinding the beans to preparing and tasting a fresh cup of locally produced Tanzanian coffee.

After this memorable cultural and nature experience, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your departure flight. Airport transfer is included.