3-Day Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Materuni Experience
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Discover the perfect balance of wildlife, scenery, and culture with this 3-Day Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Materuni Experience. This short yet unforgettable journey takes you through two of Tanzania’s most iconic safari destinations—Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and majestic baobab trees, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, home to an incredible concentration of wildlife including the Big Five.
To complete your adventure, enjoy a private and more personal experience at Materuni Waterfalls, where you’ll hike through lush landscapes, relax by a beautiful waterfall, and take part in an authentic coffee-making experience with the local community.
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Inclusions:
- Transport in 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing
- Services of an English-speaking driver/guide
- Park entrance fees for Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater
- 2 nights accommodation (budget lodge/camp in Mto wa Mbu + Venice Hotel in Arusha)
- All meals during the safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Bottled water during safari drives
- Private Materuni Waterfalls tour with local guide and coffee experience
Exclusions:
- International flights to/from Tanzania
- Travel insurance
- Drinks (alcoholic and soft drinks)
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
- Government-imposed increases in park fees or taxes after booking
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Tour Plan
Depart Arusha early morning and drive approx. 2–3 hours (120 km) to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a half-day game drive spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and abundant bird species. Marvel at the park’s iconic baobab trees and seasonal swamps. After the safari, drive to Mto wa Mbu for your overnight stay.
- Accommodation: Budget lodge or camp in Mto wa Mbu
- Distance/Time: Arusha → Tarangire NP: 120 km / 2–3 hrs; Tarangire → Mto wa Mbu: 70 km / 1–1.5 hrs
Drive approx. 2 hours (90 km) to the Ngorongoro Crater. Spend the day on a full-day crater safari, spotting the Big Five, flamingos, hippos, and other wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater with breathtaking views. After the safari, drive back to Arusha for your overnight stay at Venice Hotel.
- Accommodation: Venice Hotel, Arusha
- Distance/Time: Mto wa Mbu → Ngorongoro Crater: 90 km / 2 hrs; Ngorongoro → Arusha: 190 km / 2 to 3 hours
Private tour to Materuni Waterfalls (approx. 1.5 hrs, 40 km). Hike through lush forests, enjoy the waterfall, and experience local coffee-making with the Chagga community. Return to Arusha after the tour.
- Accommodation: Venice Hotel, Arusha
- Distance/Time: Arusha → Materuni Waterfalls: 40 km / 1.5 hrs; Materuni → Arusha: 50 km / 1.5 hrs
2 pax-$600 per person
2 to 5 pax-$540 per person
6 pax-530 per person
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