Best 7 Days Group Joining Tour to Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Materuni Falls
This 7 Days Group Joining Tour to Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Materuni Falls covers 1 night near/within Tarangire National Park, 1 night near Lake Manyara National Park, 2 nights within Serengeti National Park, 1 night near/within the Ngorongoro Highlands, and 1 night near Moshi or Materuni area, with an optional overnight stay in Arusha City before the safari begins. The safari starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha or Moshi depending on your travel arrangements, and is designed specifically for travelers who want to join a shared safari group while exploring Tanzania’s most iconic northern safari destinations and enjoying a cultural waterfall experience at Materuni Falls. Accompanied by our professional, certified, experienced and passionate safari guides, this journey offers unforgettable wildlife encounters, cultural experiences, scenic landscapes, and memories that will last a lifetime.
Starting from Arusha City, this group joining safari is one of the best options for travelers who want to experience Tanzania’s northern safari circuit at a more affordable shared cost. The itinerary is carefully planned to maximize wildlife viewing opportunities while allowing visitors to explore Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Materuni Falls near Mount Kilimanjaro. This safari combines big wildlife, beautiful landscapes, cultural interaction, waterfalls, coffee experience, and incredible wildlife diversity that make Tanzania one of Africa’s leading safari destinations.
Your safari journey begins in Arusha. You may spend the first night in Arusha City before entering the parks depending on your arrival schedule. This overnight stay allows you to recover from your flight, organize your safari equipment, meet your guide, join your safari group, and prepare for the adventure ahead.
On the first day of Safari, your guide will pick you up after breakfast and begin the journey towards Tarangire National Park. The drive passes through local villages, farmlands, scenic countryside, and beautiful northern Tanzania landscapes before reaching one of the best parks for elephant sightings.
Upon arrival in Tarangire National Park, you will begin your first game drive while searching for wildlife across river areas, open savannah, woodland zones, and baobab landscapes. You may encounter large elephant herds, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, impalas, waterbucks, warthogs, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and many bird species.
After an exciting day of wildlife viewing, you will proceed to your accommodation near/within Tarangire or Lake Manyara area for dinner and overnight stay.
On the second day of Safari, after breakfast, you will visit Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive. This beautiful park is located along the Great Rift Valley escarpment and is known for its scenic beauty, groundwater forest, lakeshore views, wetlands, birdlife, and diverse wildlife habitats.
During your game drive, you may see elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest, hippos, baboons, monkeys, warthogs, antelopes, flamingos, pelicans, storks, and many other bird species. Lake Manyara is also famous for its beautiful landscapes, making it a relaxing and scenic safari destination.
After the game drive, you will return to your accommodation near Lake Manyara or Karatu area for dinner and overnight stay.
On the third day of Safari, after breakfast, you will begin your journey towards Serengeti National Park. The drive passes through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering spectacular views of the highlands, Maasai villages, open plains, and beautiful landscapes before reaching the famous Serengeti ecosystem.
Upon arrival in Serengeti National Park, you will begin your first Serengeti game drive while searching for wildlife across the endless plains. Depending on the season, you may encounter wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, jackals, and many other animals.
After an exciting game drive, you will proceed to your accommodation for dinner and your first overnight stay inside Serengeti National Park.
On the fourth day of Safari, you will spend a full day exploring Serengeti National Park. This world-famous park is known for its endless plains, big cats, large herbivore populations, beautiful sunrise and sunset views, and the Great Wildebeest Migration.
During your game drive, you may see lions resting on kopjes, cheetahs hunting on the plains, leopards hiding in trees, elephants moving through woodland areas, giraffes browsing acacia trees, buffaloes grazing, zebras and wildebeest moving across the plains, hippos in pools, crocodiles near rivers, and many bird species.
After an exciting day of wildlife viewing, you will return to your accommodation for dinner and your second overnight stay inside Serengeti National Park.
On the fifth day of Safari, you will enjoy an early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park before beginning your journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Morning hours often provide excellent opportunities to observe active animals, predator movement, hunting behavior, and beautiful golden light for photography.
As the day progresses, you will continue wildlife viewing along the route while heading towards the Ngorongoro Highlands. Later, you will arrive in the highlands or Karatu area for dinner and overnight accommodation.
On the sixth day of Safari, you will descend into the famous Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife destinations and supports a large concentration of animals throughout the year.
During your game drive, you may see lions, elephants, buffaloes, wildebeest, zebras, hippos, hyenas, gazelles, warthogs, jackals, flamingos, and if fortunate, the endangered black rhino. The crater floor features grasslands, forests, swamps, and a soda lake that provide habitat for a wide variety of wildlife.
After the crater game drive, you will begin your journey towards Moshi or Arusha depending on the group arrangement. You will continue through scenic landscapes before arriving at your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay near Moshi, Arusha, or Materuni area.
On the seventh day of Safari, after breakfast, you will visit Materuni Falls, a beautiful waterfall located on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro near Moshi. This experience combines nature, culture, walking, village scenery, and a traditional Chagga coffee experience.
During the Materuni Falls visit, you will walk through local farms, banana plantations, coffee farms, and green mountain landscapes before reaching the waterfall. You may enjoy the refreshing scenery, take photos, relax near the waterfall, and learn about local Chagga culture and traditional coffee preparation.
After the Materuni Falls and coffee experience, you will begin your journey back to Arusha, Moshi, Kilimanjaro International Airport, or another designated drop-off location depending on your travel arrangements.
Throughout this group joining safari, you will travel in a comfortable shared 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof. This provides excellent visibility for wildlife viewing, photography, and enjoying the spectacular landscapes of northern Tanzania.
This 7 Days Group Joining Tour to Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Materuni Falls is ideal for solo travelers, budget-conscious travelers, couples, friends, photographers, wildlife enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a shared Tanzania safari experience with wildlife, culture, waterfalls, and unforgettable adventure.
7 Days Tanzania Group Joining Safari at a Glance
- Safari Name: 7 Days Group Joining Tour to Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Materuni Falls
- Starting Point: Arusha City
- Ending Point: Arusha City / Moshi / Kilimanjaro International Airport depending on arrangement
- Accommodation Before Safari: Optional overnight stay in Arusha
- Night 1: Lodge / Tented Camp near/within Tarangire National Park or Lake Manyara area
- Night 2: Lodge / Tented Camp near Lake Manyara National Park or Karatu area
- Night 3: Lodge / Tented Camp within Serengeti National Park
- Night 4: Lodge / Tented Camp within Serengeti National Park
- Night 5: Lodge / Tented Camp near/within Ngorongoro Highlands or Karatu area
- Night 6: Lodge / Hotel near Moshi, Arusha, or Materuni area
- Main Attractions: Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Materuni Falls, Chagga coffee experience
- Wildlife: Elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, rhinos if lucky, flamingos, baboons, antelopes, and many bird species
- Best For: Solo travelers, budget-conscious travelers, couples, friends, photographers, wildlife lovers, culture lovers, nature lovers, and group safari adventurers
Important Travel Information
| Location | Distance & Travel Time |
|---|---|
| Arusha to Tarangire National Park | Approximately 120 km | About 2 to 3 hours drive depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions |
| Tarangire Game Drive | Half-day to full-day wildlife exploration across river areas, baobab landscapes, woodland zones, and open savannah |
| Tarangire Area to Lake Manyara National Park | Approximately 70 km to 90 km | About 1.5 to 2 hours drive depending on route and accommodation location |
| Lake Manyara Game Drive | Half-day to full-day wildlife exploration around forests, lakeshore areas, wetlands, grasslands, and viewpoints |
| Lake Manyara / Karatu Area to Serengeti National Park | Approximately 205 km | About 5 to 6 hours drive including scenic stops and park entry procedures |
| Serengeti Game Drives | Full-day wildlife exploration across endless plains, kopjes, river areas, woodland zones, and seasonal migration routes |
| Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands / Karatu | Approximately 145 km | About 3 to 4 hours drive with wildlife viewing along the route |
| Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive | Half-day wildlife exploration inside the crater floor |
| Ngorongoro / Karatu to Moshi or Arusha | Approximately 190 km to 240 km | About 4 to 6 hours drive depending on final overnight location |
| Moshi to Materuni Falls | Approximately 15 km to 20 km | About 45 minutes to 1 hour drive depending on road conditions |
| Materuni Falls to Kilimanjaro International Airport | Approximately 50 km to 60 km | About 1.5 to 2 hours drive depending on traffic and route |
| Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha | Approximately 50 km | About 1 hour drive |
| Arusha Airport to Arusha City | Approximately 8 km | About 15 minutes drive |
Places You Will Visit on This 7 Days Tanzania Safari
Arusha City – Gateway to Northern Tanzania Safari
Arusha City is the main starting point for northern Tanzania safaris and serves as the tourism capital of Tanzania. It offers easy access to Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Mount Kilimanjaro, Materuni Falls, and many other destinations.
Most travelers spend a night in Arusha before the safari begins, allowing time to rest, meet the guide, join the group, and prepare before entering the wilderness.
Tarangire National Park – Elephants and Baobab Trees
Tarangire National Park is one of northern Tanzania’s most rewarding safari destinations and is famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, seasonal wildlife movement, and beautiful river landscapes.
The park is home to elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, impalas, waterbucks, warthogs, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and many bird species. During the dry season, animals gather near the Tarangire River, creating excellent game viewing opportunities.
Visiting Tarangire at the beginning of this group joining safari gives travelers a memorable introduction to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit.
Lake Manyara National Park – Scenic Beauty and Birdlife
Lake Manyara National Park is a beautiful safari destination located along the Great Rift Valley escarpment. The park is known for its diverse habitats, including groundwater forest, open grassland, acacia woodland, wetlands, and the alkaline lake.
The park is home to elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest, hippos, baboons, monkeys, warthogs, antelopes, flamingos, pelicans, and many other bird species. Its compact size and scenic landscapes make it a perfect addition to a northern Tanzania safari.
Spending time in Lake Manyara allows travelers to enjoy relaxed wildlife viewing, birdlife, forest scenery, and the beauty of the Great Rift Valley region.
Serengeti National Park – Endless Plains and Big Cats
Serengeti National Park is one of Africa’s most famous wildlife destinations and one of the best places in Tanzania for big cats, open savannah landscapes, and unforgettable game drives. The park is also home to the world-famous Great Wildebeest Migration.
The park supports large populations of lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, gazelles, hippos, crocodiles, and many bird species. Its endless plains create one of the most spectacular safari landscapes on Earth.
Spending two nights inside Serengeti allows travelers to explore different wildlife regions and maximize opportunities for predator sightings, photography, and migration activity depending on the season.
Ngorongoro Highlands – Scenic Views and Cultural Landscapes
The Ngorongoro Highlands are known for their cool temperatures, green hills, forests, farms, Maasai communities, and dramatic views. The region offers some of the most beautiful scenery in northern Tanzania.
The highlands provide an excellent base for visiting Ngorongoro Crater and offer a relaxing contrast to the open plains of Serengeti.
Ngorongoro Crater – Africa’s Wildlife Eden
Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. The crater floor supports a remarkable concentration of wildlife throughout the year.
Visitors may encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, gazelles, and the endangered black rhino within a relatively small area.
Its unique ecosystem and spectacular scenery make Ngorongoro Crater one of the highlights of any Tanzania safari.
Materuni Falls – Waterfall, Culture and Coffee Experience
Materuni Falls is a beautiful cultural and nature destination located near Moshi on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. It is one of the best places to enjoy a peaceful waterfall walk, local village scenery, Chagga culture, and a traditional coffee experience.
The visit usually includes walking through banana farms, coffee farms, local homes, green mountain landscapes, and forest paths before reaching the waterfall. Travelers can enjoy photography, fresh air, mountain views, and a refreshing natural atmosphere.
The traditional coffee experience allows visitors to learn how local coffee is grown, roasted, pounded, prepared, and enjoyed by the Chagga community.
Why Choose This 7 Days Group Joining Tour to Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Materuni Falls?
- Join a shared safari group and enjoy a more affordable Tanzania safari experience.
- Visit Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Materuni Falls.
- Spend two nights inside Serengeti National Park.
- Visit the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater.
- Search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, rhinos if lucky, and many other wildlife species.
- Experience Tarangire’s elephant herds and baobab landscapes.
- Enjoy Lake Manyara’s scenic landscapes and birdlife.
- Discover Materuni Falls, Chagga culture, and traditional coffee experience.
- Professional English-speaking safari guide.
- Comfortable shared 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof.
- Excellent option for solo travelers and budget-conscious travelers.
- Outstanding photography opportunities.
- Suitable for couples, friends, families, solo travelers, and groups.
- Explore wildlife, culture, waterfalls, and Tanzania’s most iconic northern destinations.
Best Time for This 7 Days Tanzania Group Joining Safari
This 7 Days Group Joining Tour to Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Materuni Falls can be enjoyed throughout the year, although the dry season from June to October is especially popular for wildlife viewing. During this period, animals often gather around rivers, waterholes, and open plains, making sightings easier and photography more rewarding.
The green season from November to May offers lush landscapes, fewer crowds, fresh vegetation, newborn animals, excellent birdwatching opportunities, and beautiful waterfall scenery at Materuni Falls. This period is also ideal for travelers who enjoy peaceful landscapes, culture, photography, and seasonal wildlife activity.
Short Itinerary
- Day 1 -Transfer from Arusha to Tarangire. Game drives in Tarangire for rest of the day. Overnight at Nsya Lodge (Safari Bungalow) or similar
- Day 2 -Game drives at Lake Manyara National park. Overnight at Nsya Lodge (Safari Bungalow) or similar
- Day 3 - Transfer to Serengeti for afternoon game drives. Overnight at Tukaone camps or Similar
- Day 4 - Full Day game drives in Serengeti. Overnight at Tukaone camps or similar
- Day 5 - Morning game drives in Serengeti and afternoon transfer to accommodation at Karatu. Overnight at at Omega view hotel or similar
- Day 6 - Ngorongoro crater tour (5 hours) in the morning and afternoon transfer to Arusha. Overnight at Mvuli hotel, Arusha or similar
- Day 7 -Visit to Materuni falls, chagga tribe and coffee plantation tour and drop at Arusha or Kili airport. End of tour
Ensuite Accommodation Packages
Below are packages with a few popular ensuite options for your private tour, starting on Nov 13, 2023, in a group of two adults. Ensuite hotels are tented camps/lodges that can be inside/around national parks. You will have a private room with attached bathroom. Meals are provided by hotels.
Option E1 : $1,850 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Nsya Lodge or similar, Lake Manyara (Outside the Park)
- Stay at Tukaone Camps, Central Serengeti or similar
- Stay at Omega View Hotel, Karatu or similar
- Stay at Mvuli hotel, Arusha or similar
TRIP ITINERARY
Day
1
Transfer from Arusha to Tarangire. Game drives in Tarangire for rest of the day. Overnight at Nsya Lodge (Safari Bungalow) or similar
We start at around 6:30 AM from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National park with packed lunch boxes. Tarangire gate will be about 2.5 hours drive away. Once we reach the park, we start game drives here. Tarangire National park is known for its majestic baobab trees that dot the landscape, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. The Tarangire River is the centerpiece of this park which is famous for some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa. Here you may see lion, leopard, cheetah, lesser kudu, buffalo, Oryx, eland, giraffe and zebra. We will have a lunch break at a picnic scenic picnic spot. Post lunch, we will continue with game drives till around 5:00 PM or so and after the game drive, we will drive to accommodation. Dinner and overnight at this lodge.
Day
2
Game drives at Lake Manyara National park. Overnight at Nsya Lodge (Safari Bungalow) or similar
After a good nights's rest, finish your breakfast and get ready by around 8:30 AM. Depart to Lake Manyara National Park with a picnic lunch for a full day game drive. As you enter the national park, lush forests of Acacia and Mahogany trees begin to set the mood for what is waiting ahead. The game drive will go on till around 5:00 PM or so with a small break for picnic lunch. During the game drive watch out for buffaloes, giraffes, impalas, baboons and the blue monkeys. Another spectacle of Lake Manyara National park is the tree climbing lions, however spotting them is a game of luck. In the right season, you can see the shoreline turning pink with millions of flamingos flocking there. Post the game drive, you will head back to your lodge to reach before 6:00 PM where a delicious dinner awaits you.
Optional add-on tours this day : Canoeing at Lake Manyara for about 2.5 hours ($74 per person ), Night game drives ($114 per person).
Day
3
Transfer to Serengeti for afternoon game drives. Overnight at Tukaone camps or Similar
After breakfast, we checkout from hotel around 9:00 AM and head towards Serengeti National Park, via the beautiful high lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. After driving for about couple of hours, we Leave Ngorongoro highlands behind, and descend into dusty plains of Ngorongoro while passing next to Maasai villages. Around 1:00 PM, we reach the gate of the Serengeti National Park. After lunch, we check into park and head to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti's species. We do an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti National Park till around 5:30 PM and proceed for overnight at Tukaone camps or similar.
Optional add-on tours this day : Maasai Village tour ($25 per person) or Olduvai gorge museum visit ($35 per person) near/within Ngorongoro on the way to Serengeti.
Day
4
Full Day game drives in Serengeti. Overnight at Tukaone camps or similar
We depart around 8:00 AM after breakfast, with packed lunch boxes for full day game drives that last for about 8-9 hours in Central Serengeti. We return to camp around 5:30 PM. Overnight at Tukaone camps or similar.
Optional add-on tours this day : Balloon Safari in the morning ($540 per person) or Walking safari for 3-4 hours ($45 per person sharing or $60 for solo client) in Central Serengeti.
Day
5
Morning game drives in Serengeti and afternoon transfer to accommodation at Karatu. Overnight at at Omega view hotel or similar
After early breakfast, we depart at around 6:30 AM and will have game drives till around noon in Central Serengeti. Later depart for accommodation in Karatu, crossing Ngorongoro conservation area. Overnight at Crater rim Inn or similar.
Optional add-on tours this day : Maasai Village tour ($25 per person) or Olduvai gorge museum visit ($35 per person) near/within Ngorongoro on the way from Serengeti.
Day
6
Ngorongoro crater tour (5 hours) in the morning and afternoon transfer to Arusha. Overnight at Mvuli hotel, Arusha or similar
After an early breakfast, descend to the crater floor for game drive(5 hours). You can expect to see lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, hyenas, Jackals, rhinos and many birds. The birds seen here include eagle, vulture, flamingos in the Crater Lake, storks, giant vulture,and many more. Post the picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo pool, you will begin a steep ascend to the top exit of the crater. With a 3.5 hr drive left to your accommodation in Arusha, the day will come to a close. Freshly made delicious dinner will be ready for you at your accommodation. All these days of the safari, will have you quite tired and a good rest is essential. You will also bid farewell to your safari guide and vehicle today as last leg of your tour will be done with a different vehicle (toyota alphard or similar) and driver. Dinner and overnight at Mvuli hotel, Arusha or similar.
Day
7
Visit to Materuni falls, chagga tribe and coffee plantation tour and drop at Arusha or Kili airport. End of tour.
After breakfast, around 8:00 AM we start the 2 hour drive to Materuni which is located under the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival, you will do a 35 minutes hike to the waterfalls. If weather is clear, we might get decent views of Mt Kilimanjaro this day. Make sure to wear good boots as the trail can be often muddy. The pool at the bottom of the waterfall is a good place for a refreshing swim after the hike. 25-minute hike back from the waterfalls afterward you will join a local tribe with whom you will a enjoy delicious Swahili/Chagga lunch. After lunch, you will explore the coffee-making process and get to processes your own cup of coffee. Later you will be driven either back to the hotel in Arusha or to the airport. With an incredible experience and loads of memories to cherish, our tour comes to an end. Hotel in Arusha can be arranged at extra cost.
Stay Locations
- Day 1 - Lake Manyara (Outside the Park)
- Day 2 - Lake Manyara (Outside the Park)
- Day 3 - Central Serengeti
- Day 4 - Central Serengeti
- Day 5 -Karatu
- Day 6 - Arusha
Pre & Post Tour Hotels
Arusha is the base for safari tours in North Tanzania. If you need accommodation in Arusha before/after your safari tour you can check some popular hotel prices on bed and breakfast basis below.
Single Room
- - Crest Safari Lodge - USD 47
- - Kutoka Lodge - USD 64
- - Karama lodge - USD 113
- - The African Tulip - USD 149
- - Four Points by Sheraton, Arusha - Traditional queen room - USD 205
- - Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 375
Double Sharing room
- - Crest Safari Lodge - USD 29
- - Kutoka Lodge - USD 49
- - Karama lodge - USD 76
- - The African Tulip - USD 112
- - Four Points by Sheraton, Arusha - Traditional queen room - USD 120
- - Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 240
Triple Sharing Room
- - Crest Safari Lodge - USD 29
- - Kutoka Lodge - USD 40
- - Karama lodge - USD 73
- - The African Tulip - USD 93
- - Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 180
Transfers
This tour starts from Arusha. Kilimanjaro airport is the nearest international airport and Arusha airport is the nearest domestic airport.
Airport Pickup/Drop
Pickup or drop off at Arusha airport on the day of safari: No extra charge Pickup or drop off at Kilimanjaro airport on the day of safari: USD 30 per vehicle
Airport to Hotel transfers
Transfer from Arusha airport to Arusha hotel or vice versa: USD 25 per vehicle Transfer from Kilimanjaro airport to Arusha hotel or vice versa: USD 50 per vehicle
InterCity transfers
Transfer from Moshi to Arusha or vice versa: USD 100 per vehicle Transfer from Nairobi to Arusha or vice versa: USD 275 per vehicle
Flights
We do not book International Flights.
We can book local flights based on availability. Below are indicative additional costs for local flights.
Intercity Flights
- From Zanzibar to Arusha: From USD 100 per person (Morning flight)
- From Dar es salaam to Arusha: From USD 90 per person (Morning flight)
- From Arusha to Zanzibar: From USD 170 per person (Late Afternoon flight)
- From Arusha to Dar es salaam: From USD 110 per person (Late Afternoon flight)
Meals
- Day 1 - Lunch & Dinner
- Day 2 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 3 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 4 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 5 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 6 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 7 - Breakfast & Lunch
Drive Times
- Day 1 - Arusha to Tarangire takes about 2.5 to 3 hours (106 km)
- Day 2 -Tarangire to Lake Manyara takes about 1.5 to 2 hours (88 km)
- Day 3 - Lake Manyara to Central Serengeti takes about 4 to 4.5 hours (192 km)
- Day 5 - Central Serengeti to NCA takes about 3 to 3.5 hours (151 km)
- Day 6 - NCA to Arusha takes about 4 to 4.5 hours (154 km)
- Day 7 - Arusha to Materuni Falls takes about 2 hours (97 km)
Note: These are estimated drive times. Because of the traffic, location of the accommodations, and several other factors, actual drive times may vary. Driving distances are approximate and do not account for exact places.
Safari Tour Inclusions & Exclusions
Below is a clear breakdown of what is included and excluded in your Tanzania safari package. This helps you understand exactly what to expect before your journey to Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and other parks.

