5-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Crater Waterfalls & Coffee
5-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Crater Waterfalls & Coffee
Places You’ll See
Itinerary
Introduction
Discover the best of Tanzania on this unforgettable adventure, Visit Tarangire National Park, Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater for amazing wildlife viewing, including elephants, lions, and zebras. Then explore the lush Materuni Waterfalls, enjoy a local coffee tour, and relax in the warm Kikuletwa Hot Springs. This tour combines safari, culture, and nature for a perfect Tanzanian experience.
You’ll be picked up from your accommodation in Arusha town to begin your trip. Then, you’ll set off towards Tarangire National Park, home to some of the largest elephant herds in Africa. This diverse landscape, dotted with ancient baobab trees, is also a prime location to spot lions, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest.
As you explore the park on a thrilling game drive, you’ll witness Tarangire’s stunning wildlife, including its famous tree-climbing pythons and over 500 bird species. A picnic lunch in the wild allows you to take in the beauty of your surroundings before continuing your safari.
By late afternoon, you’ll head to your camping ground, where you can relax and enjoy a hearty dinner.
Note: This tour includes a hotel pickup in Arusha, but airport transfers are available at an additional cost.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
After an early breakfast at the campsite in Mto wa Mbu, you’ll begin your journey to the world-famous Serengeti National Park. The drive takes you through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro Crater—one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife habitats. Along the way, there’s a chance to spot wildlife and admire the changing landscapes.
Upon arrival in the Serengeti, you’ll enjoy an afternoon game drive across the endless plains. This is prime territory for viewing the Big Five, cheetahs, hyenas, and massive herds of wildebeest and zebras. If you’re traveling during the Great Migration, you might witness thousands of animals moving in search of greener pastures—an awe-inspiring natural event.
As evening approaches, you’ll head to a public campsite in the heart of the Serengeti. Relax with dinner under the stars and fall asleep to the distant sounds of lions and hyenas echoing through the night.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti, exploring more of the vast plains and wildlife. After the drive, head to the Serengeti Gate for a relaxing lunch. Following lunch, begin the scenic journey to the Ngorongoro Highlands. Along the way, you’ll pass through changing landscapes, from open savannah to lush highlands, with opportunities to spot wildlife.
In the late afternoon, arrive at your campsite situated on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. This unique location offers breathtaking panoramic views of the crater floor, one of Africa’s most famous natural wonders. Take time to unwind and absorb the stunning surroundings as the sun sets.
Dinner will be served at the campsite, allowing you to enjoy a peaceful evening under the African stars before a restful night.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Highlands
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
After an early breakfast, you’ll drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, home to the world’s largest unbroken volcanic caldera. As you descend about 600 meters into the crater, you’ll enter a rich ecosystem full of wildlife. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the best places to spot the rare black rhino, along with lions, elephants, leopards, and hippos. The lakes and swamps attract many birds, including flamingos, storks, and geese.
After a half-day game drive inside the crater, you’ll enjoy lunch served outside the crater before starting your journey back to Arusha. You’ll arrive in the evening and be dropped off at your accommodation for the night, with wonderful memories of this amazing day.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Meals & Drinks:
You will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha and drive about 2 hours to Moshi, enjoying scenic countryside views along the way. Start with a visit to the stunning Materuni Waterfalls, where you can hike through lush forest, feel the refreshing mist, and take beautiful photos. After the hike, join a local coffee tour to see how coffee is grown, roasted, and brewed, and enjoy tasting a fresh cup. A traditional local lunch will be served at the village after the tour. In the late afternoon, you will be dropped off at Kilimanjaro Airport or back in Arusha town, ending a day full of nature, culture, and memorable experiences.
- Main Destination:
- Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
Inclusion
Included
Excluded
Saturday
18 Oct, 2025
Wednesday
31 Dec, 2025
Thursday
01 Jan, 2026
Thursday
31 Dec, 2026
From
$950 Pp
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