Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 4-day journey through some of Tanzania’s most remarkable natural attractions. Discover the endless wildlife-filled plains of Serengeti National Park, explore the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, and visit the picturesque Materuni Waterfalls, one of the country’s hidden treasures. For a hassle-free experience, complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Your professional driver-guide will collect you from your hotel before the safari begins and ensure a safe return at the end of your adventure.
Trip Highlights
- Budget tour: This budget tour includes camping and hotels.
- Shared tour: On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 6 people per vehicle.
- 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.
- Suitable for single travelers: Single travelers can join this group tour.
- Minimum age of 4 years: The minimum age for this tour is 4 years.
Itinerary
After breakfast, you'll begin your exciting journey to Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with stunning views of the Ngorongoro Crater. The scenic drive, which takes approximately six hours, offers the opportunity for wildlife sightings along the southern plains of Tanzania. You'll stop for a hot picnic lunch en route, taking in the surrounding landscapes. Upon arrival at Serengeti National Park, embark on your first thrilling game drive through the vast plains, with the chance to spot the Big Five—lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, and rhinos. After an exhilarating day of wildlife viewing, you'll enjoy an authentic campsite experience under the starry African sky, surrounded by the sounds of the wild.
Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
Inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
Non-alcoholic drinks
After breakfast, you'll begin your early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, spotting iconic wildlife like lions, elephants, cheetahs, and zebras across the park’s stunning plains. You'll continue exploring after a hot lunch, then head towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in the afternoon. You'll enjoy scenic views and wildlife sightings along the way before arriving at your campsite near the crater rim, ready for your next safari adventure.
Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
Inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
You'll wake up early to witness the stunning sunrise over Ngorongoro Crater. After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of the crater, one of the world’s top wildlife destinations, where you’ll encounter the Big Five in their natural habitat. You'll explore the crater’s diverse ecosystems, from forests to grasslands, and enjoy a hot picnic lunch in this breathtaking setting. In the afternoon, you will begin your scenic journey back to Arusha with unforgettable memories of your Tanzania safari.
Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation:
Chart Hotel Arusha
Mid-range hotel located outside Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
You'll start your mini-adventure with the short but fascinating drive from Arusha up the lush slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro to the village of Materuni.
This is market garden territory and has the perfect mixture of climate and soil to produce some of the best coffee in Africa. You’ll visit a coffee farm and learn about how coffee is grown, harvested and processed, and you’ll try your hand at roasting and preparing a fresh cup of coffee the Chagga way.
After a delightful coffee break (so much better than the ones at work!), you’ll take a beautiful 45-minute hike through the hills and valleys en route to the Materuni Falls. You’ll hear the Falls before you see them,
You’ll pass through banana and coffee plantations, up and down mini-valleys, across ridges, and through narrow splashing rivulets. Along the way, your guide will teach you about local plants and how they are used for food and traditional medicine, as well as giving you more insight into the local Chagga culture.
Main Destination:
Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- Camping equipment
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Sleeping bag
Cost Excludes
- International flights (From/to home)
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Bath towels
- 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 4-Day Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Cultural Tour takes you to the world-famous Serengeti National Park and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, while also offering an authentic cultural experience with visits to local communities where you can learn about Tanzania’s rich traditions and heritage.
During the 4-Day Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Cultural Tour, you may encounter the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and black rhino—as well as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, hyenas, gazelles, and a wide variety of bird species.
The 4-Day Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Cultural Tour includes opportunities to interact with local communities, learn about their customs and traditions, experience their daily way of life, and gain a deeper appreciation of Tanzania’s diverse cultural heritage.
The 4-Day Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Cultural Tour typically includes accommodation, meals as specified in the itinerary, park entrance fees, cultural activity fees, transportation in a private 4×4 safari vehicle, guided game drives, the services of a professional driver-guide, bottled drinking water, and airport or hotel transfers.
For the 4-Day Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Cultural Tour, pack lightweight clothing in neutral colors, a warm jacket for cool mornings and evenings, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, a camera, binoculars, and any personal medications.
The 4-Day Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Cultural Tour is available throughout the year. The dry season from June to October is ideal for wildlife viewing, while the green season from November to May offers lush landscapes, excellent birdwatching, fewer crowds, and seasonal highlights such as the Serengeti calving season.
