This two-day group safari takes you on an adventure to Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. Be ready for a short but intense Tanzanian Northern Circuit safari experience! You will experience the excitement of game viewing in Tanzania’s most spectacular national parks, a cultural activity with the Chagga people, a coffee tour, unforgettable local food and swimming at the Materuni Waterfall.
Life on Safari
Your journey begins with a pick-up from your hotel in Arusha, where you will meet your professional driver-guide. After a short briefing, depart for Tarangire National Park, approximately a 2-hour drive.
Tarangire is renowned for its diverse landscapes, iconic baobab trees, and the largest concentration of elephants in Tanzania. During your game drive, you will have excellent opportunities to observe elephant families interacting, along with sightings of giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other herbivores. Predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards are present but may be more elusive.
At midday, enjoy a picnic lunch at the Tarangire River, a vital water source that attracts wildlife throughout the year. You may notice curious monkeys and baboons nearby—an entertaining part of the experience.
In the afternoon, continue your game drive before exiting the park around 4:30 PM and heading to your lodge in Mto wa Mbu.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Fig Tree Lodge & Camp (Budget Lodge – Mto wa Mbu)
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
🌦️ Tarangire Travel Guide
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time | July – November (Animals gather along the Tarangire River) |
| High Season | June – October (Park is busiest) |
| Best Weather | June – October (Dry season with minimal rainfall) |
After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater.
This ancient volcanic caldera features fertile soils that support a wide variety of habitats, making it one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five in a single day. You may encounter lions, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, gazelles, and a wide range of bird species around Lake Magadi.
While giraffes are not found within the crater due to its steep walls, you may spot them in the surrounding highlands. The crater is also home to Maasai communities living in traditional bomas, adding cultural richness to the landscape.
After your game drive and picnic lunch, ascend the crater and return to Arusha for overnight.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Graceland Hotel (Budget Hotel – Arusha)
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Drinks: All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
🌦️ Ngorongoro Crater Travel Guide
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time | June – October (Excellent wildlife viewing) |
| High Season | July – March (Popular and can be crowded) |
| Best Weather | June – October (Cool, dry conditions) |
After breakfast, depart for Materuni Village, located on the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, near Moshi.
Materuni is home to the Chagga people and offers an authentic cultural experience. Upon arrival, register at the village office before starting a guided walk to the beautiful Materuni Waterfalls, approximately 40 minutes away.
Along the way, your guide will share insights into Chagga culture, local farming practices, and the surrounding flora and fauna. The scenery is breathtaking, and on clear days, you may catch a glimpse of Mount Kilimanjaro’s summit.
After visiting the waterfall, enjoy a traditional coffee-making experience, where you will learn how to roast, grind, and prepare your own fresh coffee.
Later, return to Arusha or transfer directly to the airport, marking the end of your adventure.
Main Destination: Materuni Waterfalls
Accommodation: None (End of Tour)
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Drinks: All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
All prices are per person, valid year-round. Group discounts apply — the more travellers, the lower your per-person cost. Children under 15 receive a special rate.
- All Park entrances & taxes
- All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
- soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
- Transfer to & from the airport
- Accommodation during safari
- Transportation in a custom safari 4×4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
- Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water
- Tips for guides, driver & cook
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania Visa fee
- Balloons In Tarangire ($600 per person )
Note: We have a discount for kids under 15 years old
"Our guide Emmanuel was incredible — he spotted a leopard and two lion cubs that three other vehicles completely missed. The most magical experience of our lives."
"The private setup meant we could spend 45 minutes with a cheetah and cubs without feeling rushed. The lodges were far beyond what we expected."
"As first-time safari travelers, we were nervous. From the moment we arrived, Serengeti African Tours took care of everything. The Ngorongoro Crater literally took our breath away."
"Booked through SafariBookings and couldn't be happier. Every detail was handled perfectly. Guide Abouh is extraordinary — his knowledge of wildlife is encyclopaedic."
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