Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Tanzania Safari with Materuni Waterfall and Chemka Hot Spring

5 Days Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

Spot wildlife at watering hole in Tarangire

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Go on game drives in Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater
02 Explore the natural beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
03 Witness the Serengeti's annual wildebeest migration
04 Spot large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse bird species in Tarangire
05 Hike to Materuni Waterfall and enjoy a bean-to-cup coffee tour
06 Ease up with a refreshing swim at Chemka Hot Spring

Embark on an extraordinary 5-day safari adventure through the diverse ecosystems and iconic wildlife of Tanzania's most renowned national parks: Tarangire, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy numerous game drives as you look out for large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, diverse bird species, and the Serengeti's majestic wildlife migration. The journey also includes a day of hiking and culture at Materuni Waterfall, with a bean-to-cup coffee tour and a refreshing swim at Chemka Hot Spring.

Enjoy numerous game drives as you look out for large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, diverse bird species, and the Serengeti's majestic wildlife migration.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Tarangire Game Drive and Karatu Campsite Stay

7:00 am - Pickup from your hotel in Arusha.
Depart for Tarangire National Park, where you will embark on an exciting wildlife game drive. This park is renowned for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse bird species.
1:00 pm - Enjoy lunch at the park.
Continue your game drive through the park.
5:00 pm - In the evening, head to the Karatu campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Serengeti National Park Safari

After an early breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park.
Spend the day in Serengeti National Park, known for its annual wildebeest migration, breathtaking landscapes, and abundance of wildlife.
In the afternoon, enjoy a picnic lunch and a game drive before heading to the campsite for dinner and rest.

Day 03

Second Day of Game Drives in Serengeti

Enjoy an early breakfast before setting out for a morning game drive.
In the afternoon, have lunch and continue with an afternoon game drive.

Dinner and overnight at the Serengeti campsite.

Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Tengeru Overnight

8:00 am - Visit the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, home to the stunning Ngorongoro Crater. This natural wonder is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is often referred to as the Eighth Wonder of the World.
Enjoy a game drive and picnic lunch in the crater, and witness the incredible concentration of wildlife in this unique ecosystem.
4:00 pm - Depart for Arusha.

Overnight in Tengeru at a cabin/accommodation site.

Day 05

Materuni Waterfall, Coffee Tour, and Chemka Hot Spring

Conclude your tour with a day of hiking and culture.
8:00 am - Leave for Moshi to visit Materuni Waterfall, the highest waterfall in northern Tanzania, followed by a bean-to-cup coffee tour to learn about the traditional coffee-making process.
Enjoy a typical local lunch, then proceed to Chemka Hot Spring for a refreshing swim.

The tour ends at Chemka at 5:00 pm.