6-Day Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari with Materuni Waterfalls

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara National Parks
• 02 Discover the wildlife-rich floor of the Ngorongoro Crater
• 03 Experience Serengeti's vast plains and Great Migration landscapes
• 04 Enjoy a cultural hike to Materuni Waterfalls and traditional coffee making

Explore Tanzania's iconic Northern Circuit on this immersive 6-day group safari and cultural adventure. Track elephants and predators in Tarangire National Park, witness the endless plains and migration routes of Serengeti, and descend into the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater. Discover flamingos and diverse lakeshore habitats at Lake Manyara before ending with a scenic hike to Materuni Waterfalls and a hands-on Chagga coffee experience near Mount Kilimanjaro.

Discover flamingos and diverse lakeshore habitats at Lake Manyara before ending with a scenic hike to Materuni Waterfalls and a hands-on Chagga coffee experience near Mount Kilimanjaro.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Tarangire Game Drive and Transfer to Mto Wa Mbu

• Meet your guide, chef, and group in Arusha for departure to Tarangire National Park.
• Enjoy a game drive through Tarangire, known for its baobab trees and large elephant herds.
• Spot predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards alongside giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest.
• Stop at the Tarangire River picnic site for lunch while observing wildlife activity.
• Continue with an afternoon game drive before exiting the park.
• Drive to Mto Wa Mbu and settle in at the campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

2

Day 02

Ngorongoro Viewpoint to Central Serengeti

• Depart after breakfast and travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
• Stop at the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint for panoramic views.
• Continue to Serengeti National Park and arrive in the central Seronera region.
• Enjoy lunch followed by an afternoon and evening game drive.
• Observe the wildlife of the vast plains and a dramatic Serengeti sunset.
• Head to Seronera campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

3

Day 03

Sunrise in Serengeti and Transfer to Ngorongoro

• Depart early for a sunrise game drive in Serengeti National Park.
• Watch predators and herbivores during peak morning activity.
• Return to camp for brunch before departing Serengeti.
• Enjoy a game drive en route while travelling towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
• Arrive at Ngorongoro Simba campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

4

Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Mto Wa Mbu

• Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater with a picnic lunch.
• Explore the crater floor during a half-day game drive.
• Look for black rhinoceros, lions, elephants, and large resident wildlife populations.
• Enjoy lunch inside the crater, surrounded by dramatic landscapes.
• Ascend back to the crater rim and drive to Mto Wa Mbu.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the campsite.

5

Day 05

Lake Manyara Safari and Return to Arusha

• Depart after breakfast for Lake Manyara National Park.
• Enjoy a game drive through forests, grasslands, and lakeshore habitats.
• Spot flamingos, hippos, buffaloes, monkeys, and a wide variety of birdlife.
• Visit the hippo pool and observe geothermal hot springs.
• Continue to Arusha after lunch, marking the end of the safari circuit.

6

Day 06

Materuni Waterfalls Hike and Chagga Coffee Experience

• Travel from Arusha or Moshi to Materuni Village near Mount Kilimanjaro.
• Hike through lush scenery to reach Materuni Waterfalls.
• Enjoy time to swim and relax at the waterfall pool.
• Return to the village for a traditional Chagga lunch.
• Take part in a coffee-making experience from bean to cup.
• Enjoy cultural songs, rainforest views, and freshly brewed coffee.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• All park entrance fees and taxes
• Accommodation during the safari (camping)
• All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
• Soft drinks and water (bottled water, 3 litres or more per day)
• Camping equipment (sleeping bag, sleeping mattress, and tent)
• Transportation in a custom safari 4x4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
• Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, a communications radio, an electric cooler, and filtered water

What's Not Included

• Tips for guides and cook
• International and domestic flights
• Tanzania visa fee
• Balloon safari in Serengeti ($480 per person)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour start

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.