7 Days Mid-Range Tanzania Safari Materuni & Serengeti

Nothern Tanzania

TRIP FACTS

Price From

$2,500

Tour Duration

6 days

Tour Type

TOUR OVERVIEWS

This 7-day mid-range Tanzania safari offers an exciting mix of adventure, wildlife, and culture. Begin with day trip to Materuni Waterfalls before exploring Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Eyasi. Witness the Big Five, wildebeest migration (seasonal), and meet the Hadzabe & Datoga tribes. Enjoy comfortable mid-range lodges and tented camps for an immersive yet cozy safari experience.

TOUR DAY TO DAY

Your journey begins with a scenic drive from Arusha to Materuni village, located on the lush foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. This picturesque village is home to the Chagga people, famous for their traditional coffee-making techniques.

Activities:

  • Materuni Waterfalls Hike – Enjoy a guided nature walk through banana and coffee plantations to reach the stunning 80-meter-high falls.
  • Coffee Experience – Learn how the Chagga people grow, roast, and brew organic Arabica coffee. You'll get to prepare and taste your own cup!
  • Local Lunch – Savor a delicious Tanzanian meal with fresh fruits and local dishes.
  • In the late afternoon, return to Arusha for dinner and overnight stay at a Arusha Planet Lodge.

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, a wildlife haven known for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse landscapes. The park also hosts lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, and over 500 bird species.

Activities:

  • Full-day game drive – Explore the Tarangire River, a major water source attracting wildlife.
  • Picnic Lunch – Enjoy your meal inside the park, surrounded by breathtaking scenery.
  • In the evening after sunset head to Karatu, a charming town near the Ngorongoro highlands. Arrival and check in at Kankari Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

After an early breakfast, drive towards Serengeti National Park, passing through the stunning Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro Crater before reaching Serengeti’s endless plains.

Activities:

  • Game drive en route – Spot wildlife along the way, including giraffes, elephants, and antelopes.
  • Central Serengeti Game Drive – Explore Seronera Valley, known for its high concentration of big cats (lions, leopards, and cheetahs). Evening after sunset drive to Robins Serengeti Camp for a relaxing overnight stay.

Spend the entire day exploring Serengeti National Park, home to some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife and the Great Migration (seasonal).

Activities:

  • Enjoy Sunrise Game Drive – Witness predators like lions and leopards hunting at dawn.
  • Explore Different Ecosystems, Visit the Rock Kopjes (lion’s favorite resting spots), Seronera River, and plains filled with herbivores. In the evening after sunset drive back Robins Serengeti Camp to for dinner and overnight stay.
  • Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari ($600 per person) – Experience a breathtaking balloon ride over Serengeti at sunrise.

After an early morning game drive in Serengeti, travel towards Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Activities:

  • Descend into Ngorongoro Crater – Explore this natural wildlife sanctuary, home to black rhinos, elephants, hippos, and flamingos.
  • Game drive around Lake Magadi – A hotspot for water birds and hippos.
  • Afternoon Enjoy lunch while watching hippos at Hippo Pool. Evening drive to Karatu for a relaxing overnight stay at Kankari Lodge.

Today, you’ll visit Lake Eyasi, a remote and culturally rich destination where you’ll meet the indigenous Hadza (Bushmen) and Datoga tribes.

Activities:

  • Hunting with the Hadza Tribe – Join the Hadzabe, one of the last hunter-gatherer tribes, as they demonstrate their traditional hunting and survival skills.
  • Datoga Tribe Visit – Learn about blacksmithing and bead-making. Evening enjoy a relaxing at Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge.

At 06:00am short nature walk around Lake Eyasi– Enjoy scenic views of the lake and its surrounding landscapes. After breakfast with lunch picnic Drive back to Arusha (4–5 hours), arriving in the afternoon. Arrival and drop-off at the airport or your hotel mark the end of your safari.

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COST INCLUDES | EXCLUDES

  • Park entry fees
  • All night Accommodation while on safari Meals (FB)
  • Meals (FB)
  • Activities Materuni and Lake Eyasi
  • Bottled water
  • Transport 4x4 with open roof
  • All government taxes.
  • Pick and drop off after safari.
  • Crater fees
  • Professional safari guide
  • Alcoholic Drinks at your accommodation
  • Personal needs
  • International airfares
  • Any required visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips
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