📝 Overview
This 7-day combo adventure takes you from the vast savannas of Tarangire and Lake Manyara, through the majestic Materuni Waterfalls at the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro, into Maasai and Chagga cultures, and finally to the legendary Ngorongoro Crater. It’s for explorers craving wildlife, nature, and connection to people and place.
📅 Itinerary
Welcome to Tanzania! Our driver greets you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfers you to your lodge in Arusha. Relax and prep for a journey into wild nature and culture.
Drive to Tarangire — home to elephants, lions, baobabs, and the life-giving Tarangire River. Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch. Stay overnight at a tented lodge nearby.
Morning safari through Lake Manyara’s forest, lake edge, and hippo pools. After lunch, enjoy a cultural walking tour in Mto wa Mbu — explore banana farms, markets, and local art. Overnight in Karatu.
Travel to the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. Hike through lush forest to the Materuni Waterfalls and swim at the base (optional). Later, join a Chagga family for a traditional coffee-making tour — roast, grind, and brew your own cup. Overnight in Moshi town or rural eco-lodge.
Relaxing day! Choose to visit the Chemka/Kikuletwa Hot Springs (natural swimming oasis) or explore another local village for cultural immersion. Overnight in Moshi or return to Karatu depending on your preference.
Early morning drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the crater — one of Africa’s best wildlife hotspots. See rhinos, lions, elephants, and flocks of flamingos. Enjoy a bush lunch on the crater floor. Return to lodge for final night celebration.
After breakfast, drive back to Arusha for your flight or onward journey. Optional souvenir stop on the way. Trip ends with unforgettable stories and photos!
✅ Includes/❌ Excludes
✅ Includes
- All national park & conservation fees
- Private guide & safari vehicle
- 6 nights accommodation (lodges + local guesthouse)
- Meals: Full board on safari, B&B in Moshi
- Coffee tour & Materuni hike
- Bottled water during safari
- Airport transfers
- All cultural visit.
- Local guides for hikes
❌ Excludes
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Optional Chemka hot spring transport
- Tips for guides, porters, drivers
- Personal purchases and drinks
- Travel insurance
❓ FAQs
Yes, bring swimwear! The water is fresh and cold — very refreshing.
Definitely — it mixes nature, fun hikes, cultural learning, and wildlife.
Yes — we can customize to include a one-day Kilimanjaro trek or extra nights.
No extreme fitness required. The waterfall hike is about 45–60 minutes each way, manageable with breaks.
