Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Tanzania Safari with Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Materuni

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy game drives in Tarangire National Park
  • 02 Explore Ngorongoro Crater and spot the Big Five
  • 03 Hike to Materuni Waterfalls on Mount Kilimanjaro
  • 04 Discover scenic landscapes and abundant birdlife

Experience a 4-day private safari in northern Tanzania that combines wildlife, scenic landscapes, and cultural exploration. Enjoy game drives in Tarangire National Park and descend into Ngorongoro Crater to spot the Big Five and abundant birdlife. Hike through lush rainforest to Materuni Waterfalls and sample local coffee at a traditional farm. Travel in a private 4x4 vehicle with a professional English-speaking guide while staying in comfortable midrange lodges.

Enjoy a guided hike to Materuni Waterfalls, exploring scenic trails and lush rainforest.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Arusha and Hotel Transfer

  • Pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport.
  • Transfer to a midrange hotel in Arusha for an overnight stay.
  • Optional city tour: visit the Cultural Heritage Gallery, local markets, and the Maasai market.

Accommodation: Midrange hotel in Arusha

Meals: Breakfast included

2
Day 02

Tarangire National Park Game Drive

  • Depart after breakfast from Arusha to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2-hour drive).
  • Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, with chances to spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and a variety of birds.
  • Picnic lunch at a scenic site inside the park.
  • Drive to Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge

Meals: All meals included

3
Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Safari Adventure

  • Early morning safari: descend into Ngorongoro Crater with a packed breakfast.
  • Explore the crater for 5-6 hours and look for rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, and zebras.
  • Enjoy lunch at a crater picnic site.
  • Optional visit to a Maasai village on the way back.
  • Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge

Meals: All meals included

4
Day 04

Materuni Waterfalls Hike and Departure

  • After breakfast, drive to Materuni village on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro.
  • Enjoy a guided hike to Materuni Waterfalls, exploring scenic trails and lush rainforest.
  • Taste local coffee at a Materuni coffee farm.
  • Return to Arusha in the afternoon for an airport drop-off or hotel transfer.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.

Accommodation: None (end of tour).

Tarangire National Park savanna, Ngorongoro Crater caldera, Materuni Waterfalls rainforest, Arusha town

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park savanna, Ngorongoro Crater caldera, Materuni Waterfalls rainforest, Arusha town

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 4 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees (non-residents)
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • All accommodations as per itinerary
  • Meals and drinks as specified
  • Materuni Waterfalls hike and coffee farm visit
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • All transportation and taxes/VAT

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Travel insurance and visa fees
  • Tips for the guide/driver

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Light clothing and a hat
  • Sunscreen and insect repellent
  • Camera and binoculars
  • Cash for tips and souvenirs
  • Personal medications

Know before you go

  • Early morning departures for wildlife viewing.
  • Children under 5 may have limited access.
  • Vehicles have open roofs for game drives.
  • Moderate physical activity on the Materuni hike.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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