Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
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
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
We’ll pick you up from your hotel and introduce you to your tour guide and chef before driving approximately 2 hours to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its unique landscapes and iconic baobab trees. The park hosts the highest concentration of elephants in Tanzania, giving you an excellent chance to observe their social interactions.

Our game drive will follow reports of animal activity, with herbivores such as giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests easier to spot, while predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs may require more patience. Around midday, we’ll stop at the Tarangire River picnic site for lunch, enjoying riverside views while monkeys and baboons curiously try to join. After lunch, the game drive continues, and we’ll exit the park by approximately 4:30  pm.

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

Elephant
Abundant

Giraffe
Common

Lion
Common

Buffalo
Abundant

Zebra
Abundant

Wildebeest
Abundant
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Accommodation:
Ngedere Lodge & Camp
Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
The Ngorongoro Crater, with its rich volcanic soil, supports diverse habitats, making it possible to encounter the Big Five in a single day. Within the crater lies Lake Makat — a soda lake in Maasai — which attracts numerous bird species. The area is also home to several Maasai families living in their traditional circular bomas, offering a glimpse into their unique culture.

Additionally, the crater is significant for anyone interested in human evolution, as it played a key role in the pioneering work of the Leakey family. Wildlife commonly seen includes lion, buffalo, wildebeest, zebra, hippo, gazelle, jackal, fox, wild dog, eland, waterbuck, serval, and various other ungulates, while giraffes, cheetahs, leopards, and elephants are rarely observed at the crater rim. By evening, you will return to Arusha and be dropped off at your hotel.

Materuni Village, home to the Chagga community, remains an authentic and charming settlement just 15 km from Moshi Town, at the gateway to Kilimanjaro National Park. In the morning, your English-speaking guide will pick you up and drive you to the village, where you’ll register at the village office before beginning your adventure. Take a scenic 40-minute walk to the stunning Materuni Waterfalls while learning about Chagga culture, village life, and the local flora and fauna. On clear days, you may even catch a glimpse of Kilimanjaro’s summit.

End the day with an interactive coffee tour, making your own coffee, before returning to Arusha or the airport.

Main Destination:
Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)

Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)