7 Days Tanzania Safari and Materuni Waterfalls Experience

It is definitely one of the must-see Tanzania safari experiences!
This incredible journey takes you through four of Tanzania’s most iconic destinations — Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater.

Get ready for thrilling game drives where you may spot the Big Five — lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos — all in a single adventure.
Beyond wildlife, this tour also immerses you in Tanzania’s rich culture: meet the Maasai people in the Ngorongoro highlands and the Chagga community at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, where you’ll enjoy a traditional coffee-making experience and savor the aroma of freshly roasted organic beans.

From breathtaking landscapes to authentic local encounters, this is the perfect blend of wildlife, culture, and adventure — truly the ultimate Northern Circuit safari.

7-Day Tanzania Safari Adventure: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara & Materuni Waterfalls

Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable 7-day Tanzania safari experience through the country’s most iconic destinations — Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park, finishing with a scenic visit to the Materuni Waterfalls and Coffee Tour near Mount Kilimanjaro.

You’ll enjoy breathtaking landscapes, witness the Big Five, meet the Maasai and Chagga communities, and experience authentic Tanzanian culture — all while staying in comfortable budget accommodations.

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

We will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00 AM and take you to Tarangire National Park, known for its beautiful landscapes and large elephant herds. The park features nine different vegetation zones, dominated by towering baobab trees and the life-giving Tarangire River.

Enjoy a full day of game viewing with opportunities to spot lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, and countless bird species. Lunch will be served at a scenic picnic site overlooking the river, followed by an afternoon game drive before heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Fig Tree Lodge & Camp (Budget lodge, Mto wa Mbu)
Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included); all drinks except spirits/liquor

Day 2: Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward Central Serengeti. On arrival, enjoy a picnic lunch before beginning an afternoon game drive across the endless plains — home to the Big Five and countless other species.

In the evening, you’ll check into your campsite for dinner and an overnight stay inside the park.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Budget camping (Inside Central Serengeti NP)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; all drinks except spirits/liquor

Day 3: Full Day in Serengeti National Park

Start early with a sunrise game drive, followed by breakfast at camp. Spend the day exploring the vast Serengeti plains, home to lions, cheetahs, leopards, and the Great Wildebeest Migration (depending on the season).

Enjoy lunch in the park before continuing your afternoon game drive.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Budget camping (Inside Central Serengeti NP)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; all drinks except spirits/liquor

Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, take one last morning game drive in Serengeti before driving to Ngorongoro Crater. Arrive at your campsite on the crater rim for dinner and overnight, surrounded by stunning views and cool highland air.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Budget camping (On the crater rim)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; all drinks except spirits/liquor

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Tour

After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater — the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and home to over 30,000 animals. Here, you’ll have excellent chances to see the Big Five, along with hyenas, zebras, hippos, and flamingos.

Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before returning to your lodge near Mto wa Mbu.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Fig Tree Lodge & Camp (Budget lodge, near Mto wa Mbu)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; all drinks except spirits/liquor

Day 6: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its diverse ecosystems, lush groundwater forests, and tree-climbing lions.

You’ll enjoy a full-day game drive and, optionally, a walking safari for a closer view of giraffes, buffaloes, and other wildlife. Later in the afternoon, return to Arusha for an overnight stay.

Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
Accommodation: Jevas Hotel Encore (Budget hotel, Arusha City)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included); non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7: Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee Tour

After breakfast, drive to Materuni Village, located on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy a short hike to the stunning Materuni Waterfalls and learn about the Chagga people and their traditional coffee-making process.

After lunch, transfer back to Arusha or the airport — marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzanian adventure.

Main Destination: Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
Accommodation: None (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks: Lunch (Breakfast & dinner not included); drinking water included

Prices are Per Person and Valid for Trips from January 1, 2025, to

December 31, 2026

# People in Group:	1	2	3,4-5	6+
Budget Camping:	$1500	$1150	$970	$850
Mid-Range Lodging:	$1826	$1450	$1271	$1160

Pick up & drop off at Arusha town (any hotel)
Game viewing in 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof on exclusive basis
Services of a professional English-speaking driver guide
Park fees and conservation fees as per itinerary
18% VAT on park fees and game drives for safari.
Accommodation as per itinerary
Three meals per day on safari tour
Drinking water, Soft drinks, Beer, and Wine on Jeep
Medical kit;
Binocular
All mentioned activist as per itinerary

Note: We have a discount for kids under 15 years old

Any international flights and departure taxes
Tourist visas
Personal travel/medical insurance
Tips for driver guide and cook (For our outstanding safari guide we recommend $40 to $100 per car per day while for cook is $10 to $20 per group per day.
Optional activities not mentioned in itinerary
Any items of personal nature (laundry service, telephone/internet bills, souvenirs)