7-Day Northern Circuit Safari with Materuni and Kikuletwa

After breakfast, you will head to Materuni village near Kilimanjaro. A 45-minute hike will lead you to the stunning Materuni Waterfall, followed by an enlightening coffee tour. You will spend the first half of the day immersed in these experiences.

After enjoying the scenery, you will slowly return with your guide to Materuni village, where you will experience a traditional Chagga lunch.

Here, you will learn how coffee is cultivated, dried, roasted, and further processed. You will also be invited to help with the grinding of the coffee, which is traditionally accompanied by Chagga songs and dances - a fun way to immerse yourself in the local culture. You will also have the opportunity to taste the local banana beer.

Next, you will drive to Kikuletwa Hot Springs, where you can relax in the warm waters and enjoy a unique swim with doctor fish (Garra rufa), which provides a free pedicure-like experience.

You will return to Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay at Arusha Tourist Inn Hotel.

Arusha Tourist Inn

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast, you will be collected from your hotel for a scenic 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Renowned for its vast elephant herds and ancient baobab trees, it is a sanctuary of natural wonders.

Elevated in your vehicle with an open roof, you will traverse seasonal swamps, sprawling savannas, and the Tarangire River while soaking in the diverse wildlife.

The park teems with an array of creatures, from an assortment of birds to giraffes, impalas, zebras, lions, leopards, elands, warthogs, and majestic elephants.

The picnic site has a spectacular view. You will have your picnic lunch there and then proceed with game viewing.

Afterward, you will continue to Fig Tree Lodge, where you will be able to relax, enjoy dinner, and stay overnight.

Fig Tree Lodge

• Budget hotel located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

You will start your day with breakfast before embarking on a scenic drive to Serengeti. The road may be long and bumpy, but it offers fascinating game sightings along the way, making the 4-5 hour journey an adventure in itself. As you ascend through the crater highlands, you will be heading towards the vast plains of Serengeti.

A delightful picnic lunch awaits you, giving you a chance to refuel before entering the park for an exciting afternoon drive. Keep your eyes peeled for incredible wildlife encounters as you explore the wonders of Serengeti.

Do not miss the breathtaking sunset, a perfect moment to capture the beauty of the surroundings.

As darkness falls, you will make your way to Seronera Campsite. Here, you will enjoy a delicious dinner and a peaceful overnight stay, surrounded by the serene atmosphere of Serengeti.

Prepare for a day filled with adventure, wildlife sightings, and the tranquil charm of Serengeti's plains.

Budget camping

• inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Today, you will spend the whole day in the park.

You will head out and start exploring at sunrise.

You will have a full-day game drive through the beautiful scenery of Serengeti, searching for the Big Five.

You will then return to the campsite for a hot lunch before heading out again for an afternoon game drive. There is more to Serengeti than large mammals.

More than 500 bird species have been recorded here, ranging from the oversized ostrich and the bizarre secretary bird of the open grassland to the black eagles that soar effortlessly above the savannah.

You will continue searching for Serengeti wildlife and return to Nyani Campsite at sunset for dinner and your overnight stay.

Budget camping

• inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Today, you will start your day bright and early at 6:00 am for an exciting sunrise game drive, maximizing your chances of spotting active animals.

Afterward, you will take a break at a picturesque picnic site to savor a delicious breakfast in the bush.

Your game drive will resume, offering more opportunities to encounter wildlife before you head back to the camp around noon for a satisfying hot lunch.

Following that, you will load up the vehicle and depart for Ngorongoro.

At the end of the day, you will settle in at Simba Campsite for dinner and spend the night there.

Budget camping

• on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

This morning, following an early breakfast, you will swiftly make your way down into the awe-inspiring crater.

This incredible spot hosts a diverse range of East African wildlife, possibly including the elusive black rhino - an encounter you might just be lucky enough to experience.

For lunch, you can either opt for a scenic picnic by Hippo Lake or enjoy a hot meal at the camp, depending on your preference.

You will then continue to your next accommodation, Fig Tree Lodge, to relax, enjoy dinner, and have your overnight rest.

Fig Tree Lodge

• Budget hotel located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After enjoying breakfast, you will take a short 5-minute drive to the entrance gate of Lake Manyara National Park.

This park, renowned for its tree-climbing lions, may be small in size, but it boasts remarkable diversity. A prominent feature is the salt lake that stretches across a significant portion of the park.

It undergoes seasonal fluctuations, creating a habitat for thousands of graceful flamingos and more than 300 other bird species.

The landscape is a captivating blend of grassy plains, woodlands teeming with primates, and cliffs adorned with majestic baobab trees.

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

You can expect to be back in Arusha at around 4:00 pm, although we are flexible in case there is a flight to catch.