Overview
Begin your adventure with a scenic flight from Zanzibar, enjoying spectacular aerial views of the Serengeti that offer a preview of the incredible safari experience ahead. Explore the world-famous Serengeti National Park and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, where you’ll encounter extraordinary wildlife, stunning landscapes, and more than 500 species of birds. With ample time to discover these iconic destinations, you’ll enjoy unforgettable game drives and immerse yourself in the beauty of Tanzania’s untamed wilderness.
Trip Highlights
- Mid-range tour: This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
- Private tour: This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
- Can start any day: If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
- Can be customized: You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
- Not for solo travelers: Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
- Minimum age of 2 years: The minimum age for this tour is 2 years.
Itinerary
Your Zanzibar hotel will be the starting point of the safari. You will be picked up and taken to Zanzibar Airport for a 1.5-hour flight. Departing from Zanzibar Airport, your flight will take you over the Indian Ocean, the Tanzanian hinterland, the Ngorongoro Crater Highlands, and the vast Serengeti expanse before descending to Seronera Airstrip. The aerial views are truly breathtaking!
Within half an hour of landing, you will find yourself in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, ready to experience all the Serengeti offers. Around noon, there will be a picnic break for lunch and a chance to stretch your legs before continuing your adventure.
In the late afternoon, we return to Warrior Luxury Tented Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Warriors Luxury Tented Lodge
Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
Non-alcoholic drinks
After breakfast, embark on a 3-hour drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting game drive. Around midday, enjoy your lunch at the crater's base. Ngorongoro is recognized as one of the eight Wonders of the World, and the crater is a vital sanctuary for a wide range of wildlife.
You will likely spot large elephant bulls and the vulnerable black rhino. The crater is also home to substantial herds of wildebeest and zebra, Thomson's and Grant's gazelle, hippopotamuses, Cape buffalo, prides of lions, hyenas, serval cats, golden and black-backed jackals, and nearly 400 bird species.
After completing your afternoon game drive, head back to Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay at Summit Safari Lodge.
Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation:
Summit Safari Lodge
Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
Following your morning meal at the hotel, set out for Materuni Village. Upon arrival, complete your registration at the village office to kickstart your adventure. Your first stop will be the waterfalls, just a 40-minute walk away. The pool at the waterfall's base is perfect for a refreshing swim, so remember to bring your swimwear.
After savouring the beautiful scenery, leisurely make your way back to Materuni Village alongside your guide, where you get to enjoy a traditional Chagga lunch. You also have the chance to taste our local banana beer. Then, it is time for the coffee experience. Here, you discover how coffee is grown, dried, roasted, and processed. You will be invited to assist with grinding the coffee, all while enjoying Chagga songs and dances—a delightful way to immerse yourself in the local culture.
Finally, depart for Kilimanjaro International Airport in the evening for your flight to Zanzibar.
Main Destination:
Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Non-alcoholic drinks
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Cost Excludes
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
FAQs
The 3-Day Fly-in Safari to Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Materuni includes domestic flights, airport transfers, accommodation, park entrance fees, meals as specified in the itinerary, transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle, professional guide services, game drives, and a guided visit to Materuni Village and its famous waterfall.
The 3-Day Fly-in Safari to Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Materuni offers excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five, along with cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, hippos, crocodiles, and over 500 bird species across Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater.
The 3-Day Fly-in Safari to Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Materuni includes a visit to Materuni Village, where you can hike to the beautiful Materuni Waterfall, learn about Chagga culture, and experience a traditional coffee-making tour while enjoying the scenic foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Yes, the 3-Day Fly-in Safari to Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Materuni is perfect for first-time visitors, couples, families, and solo travelers who want to combine Tanzania’s iconic wildlife safari with a memorable cultural and nature experience.
For the 3-Day Fly-in Safari to Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Materuni, pack lightweight neutral-colored clothing, comfortable walking shoes, a light jacket, sunscreen, a hat, insect repellent, binoculars, a camera, swimwear for the waterfall if desired, and any personal medications.
The 3-Day Fly-in Safari to Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Materuni is an excellent choice for travelers seeking a time-saving adventure that combines breathtaking flights, world-class wildlife viewing in Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, and an authentic cultural experience at Materuni Village, all in just three unforgettable days.
