Tanzania · Safari

8-Day Tanzania Safari and Materuni Waterfall Tour with Great Migration

8 Days Round trip from Moshi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Discover Tarangire National Park and observe large elephant herds
  • 02 Explore the Serengeti plains and witness the Great Migration
  • 03 Visit Ngorongoro Crater and spot diverse wildlife, including the Big Five
  • 04 Experience Materuni Waterfall and local Chagga culture

Explore Tanzania on an eight-day safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, combined with a visit to Materuni Waterfall. Discover diverse wildlife including elephants, lions, and black rhinos while witnessing the Great Migration across vast plains. Experience scenic landscapes, thrilling game drives, and cultural encounters near Mount Kilimanjaro. This journey blends iconic national parks with authentic local experiences, offering a complete and unforgettable adventure through Tanzania's most remarkable natural and cultural highlights.

Explore Tanzania on an eight-day safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, combined with a visit to Materuni Waterfall.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
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

Arrival in Moshi

  • Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport.
  • Meet your driver for a warm welcome and transfer.
  • Travel to your hotel in Moshi.
  • Check in and enjoy a welcome meal.
  • Attend a safari briefing with experienced coordinators.
  • Relax at the hotel with facilities such as a pool, garden, bar, and restaurant.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

2
Day 02

Tarangire National Park Safari

  • Drive to Tarangire National Park after breakfast.
  • Enjoy game drives through riverine forests, acacia woodlands, and baobab-dotted landscapes.
  • Spot elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and other wildlife across the park.
  • Look out for rare antelope species and African wild dogs.
  • Experience the diverse terrain and scenic views.
  • Return to your lodge in the evening.

Dinner and overnight stay.

3
Day 03

Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

  • Travel to Serengeti National Park after breakfast.
  • Learn about the meaning of Serengeti as "endless plains" in the Maasai language.
  • Optional visit to a Maasai village for cultural interaction.
  • Optional visit to Olduvai Gorge to explore early human history.
  • Enjoy en route game drives while spotting wildlife.
  • Arrive at your lodge in Serengeti.

Dinner and overnight stay.

4
Day 04

Full Day in Serengeti National Park

  • Spend a full day exploring Serengeti National Park.
  • Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration across the vast plains.
  • Spot large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and antelope.
  • Look out for predators such as lions and cheetahs near kopjes.
  • Experience diverse landscapes from open grasslands to woodlands and black clay plains.
  • Enjoy extensive game drives throughout the day.
  • Return to your lodge in the evening.

Dinner and overnight stay.

5
Day 05

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

  • Drive to Ngorongoro Crater after breakfast.
  • Descend into the crater for a full-day game drive.
  • Spot rare black rhinos and lion prides with distinctive black manes.
  • Observe flamingoes and a variety of water birds.
  • Look out for leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and antelope species.
  • Experience diverse wildlife within this unique ecosystem.
  • Continue game viewing throughout the day.

Return for dinner and overnight stay.

6
Day 06

Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara

  • Travel to Lake Manyara after breakfast.
  • Explore landscapes of acacia forests, grassy plains, and swampy delta areas.
  • Enjoy game drives across diverse habitats.
  • Spot tree-climbing lions unique to this region.
  • Observe wildlife including buffalo, impalas, giraffes, warthogs, and elephants.
  • See hippos along the lakeside and monkeys in forested areas.
  • Experience rich birdlife around the lake.

Return for dinner and overnight stay.

7
Day 07

Materuni Waterfall and Coffee Experience

  • Drive towards the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro after breakfast.
  • Visit Materuni village and explore a local coffee farm.
  • Learn traditional coffee growing, harvesting, and brewing methods.
  • Enjoy a guided hike through hills, valleys, and plantations.
  • Reach Materuni Waterfall after a scenic walk.
  • Discover local plants used for food and traditional medicine.
  • Swim and relax in the natural pool beneath the waterfall.
  • Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.
8
Day 08

Departure

  • Enjoy a relaxed morning at your accommodation.
  • Take time to unwind before departure.
  • Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport.
  • Coordinate timing with your guide based on your flight schedule.
  • Proceed for your onward journey home.
Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Materuni Waterfall

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Materuni Waterfall

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Moshi 7 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Full-board accommodation (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) while on safari.
  • Pick-up from your hotel in Arusha or Moshi and drop-off at the airport.
  • All game drives in a custom-built 4x4 safari Land Cruiser.
  • All park and entrance fees.
  • Transportation in 4x4 vehicles with viewing roofs.
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide during the safari.
  • Bottled water in safari vehicles.
  • Ngorongoro Crater car supplement fee.
  • Current government taxes and levies.
  • 24-hour support during the safari from our office in Moshi.

What's Not Included

  • Internal or international flights.
  • Pre-safari night accommodation.
  • Balloon excursion.
  • Entry visa to Tanzania.
  • Travel and health insurance.
  • Gratuities for your guide, hotel staff, and porters.
  • Meals, drinks, and excursions not described in the itinerary.
  • Any other personal expenses, including laundry, telephone, and postage.
  • Maasai village tour and Olduvai Gorge tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kilimanjaro International Airport, Kilimanjaro Airport Road, Tanzania
Tour start
Moshi, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Moshi.

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