Locally owned safari company · Pangani Street, Arusha

Mid-range safari · Private

3-Day Waterfalls, Hot Springs & Tarangire National Park

Three days through Materuni, Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater. Private vehicle and guide, mid-range lodges and tented camps. Nights at Summit Safari Lodge and Suricata Boma Lodge.

  • 3 days
  • Materuni · Tarangire · Ngorongoro Crater
  • Park fees included

From$1,105per person, two travelling

Trip overview

Your safari at a glance

  • Length3 days · 2 nights
  • GroupPrivate
  • StayLodges and tented camps
  • Getting aroundPop-up-roof Land Cruiser
  • Starts and endsArusha → Arusha
  • Best monthsAll year
  1. StartArusha
  2. Materuni
  3. Tarangire
  4. Ngorongoro Crater
  5. EndArusha

Where you go

Route map

Your route

  1. 1Start Arusha
  2. 2Materuni
  3. 3Tarangire
  4. 4Ngorongoro Crater
  5. 5End Arusha

Approximate route between stops.

Itinerary

Day by day

  1. Day1Kilimanjaro Day 1 · KilimanjaroMateruni Waterfalls & Coffee Tour and Hotspring The tour guide will pick you up at the airport and welcome you to the Makini Tanzania safari. He will provide a brief overview of your 3-day…Lunch & dinner, (Breakfast not included), Drinking water, (Other drinks not included)Summit Safari Lodge Read the full dayShow less

    The tour guide will pick you up at the airport and welcome you to the Makini Tanzania safari. He will provide a brief overview of your 3-day adventure before heading to the Materuni Waterfalls, located at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro. These impressive waterfalls are among the tallest in the area, cascading crystal-clear glacier water 70 meters into a basin. The beautiful path to the waterfalls crosses valleys and hills covered by tropical rainforest, passing coffee, banana, avocado, and various tree species. You will enjoy a local lunch prepared by the Chagga community before heading to Chemka Hot Springs. The road is very bumpy and winding, taking more than 40 minutes. During the trip, you can enjoy the scenery and witness authentic Tanzanian life. At the hot springs, you can swim, relax, eat lunch, and enjoy the sun. If you like, we can prepare a delicious barbecue for you while you swim. After this adventure, you will be driven to your hotel.

    TonightSummit Safari LodgeLunch & dinner, (Breakfast not included), Drinking water, (Other drinks not included)
  2. Day2Tarangire Day 2 · TarangireTarangire National Park Tarangire National Park is one of the most authentic safari destinations in the country. Home to the world’s largest concentration of elephants,…All meals included, Drinking water & beer and wine, (Other drinks not included)Suricata Boma Lodge Read the full dayShow less

    Tarangire National Park is one of the most authentic safari destinations in the country. Home to the world’s largest concentration of elephants, herds of up to 300 elephants can be seen around the Tarangire River, drinking or enjoying a mud bath. There are plenty of reasons to get your cameras ready for Tarangire. After arriving at the park, you will proceed on a game drive. Following your adventure, you will be driven to the hotel for check-in, dinner, and an overnight stay.

    TonightSuricata Boma LodgeAll meals included, Drinking water & beer and wine, (Other drinks not included)
  3. Day3Ngorongoro Crater Day 3 · Ngorongoro CraterNgorongoro Crater and Departure On the third and final day of your adventure, your guide will pick you up early in the morning from your accommodation. You will head to the…Breakfast & lunch, (Dinner not included), All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor) Read the full dayShow less

    On the third and final day of your adventure, your guide will pick you up early in the morning from your accommodation. You will head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in northern Tanzania, home to the vast, volcanic Ngorongoro Crater and the “Big 5” animals: elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, and rhino. Huge herds of wildebeests and zebras traverse its plains during their annual migration, and livestock belonging to the semi-nomadic Maasai tribe graze alongside wild animals. Hominin fossils found in the Olduvai Gorge date back millions of years. After lunch, you will enjoy a game drive within the park before returning to Arusha. You will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport for departure, marking the end of your 3-day adventure.

Want a different order, an extra night or another lodge? Every day here can change. Ask us to adjust it

Where you sleep

Properties used for this safari

  • Night 1

    Mid-range lodge · Kilimanjaro

    Summit Safari Lodge

    En-suite rooms · Inside or close to the park · Meals as listed in the itinerary

    1 night · or similar
    Ask about it
  • Night 2

    Mid-range lodge · Tarangire

    Suricata Boma Lodge

    En-suite rooms · Inside or close to the park · Meals as listed in the itinerary

    1 night · or similar
    Ask about it

Mid-range lodges and tented camps have en-suite rooms and are inside or close to the parks. Names are confirmed in your written itinerary.

What it costs

Safari pricing

Price per person in US dollars by number of people travelling together
Accommodation1 person2 people3 people4 people5 people6 peopleBest valueQuote
Mid-range lodgesOn request$1,105$1,001$969$945$923Get quote
  • Per person, sharing. The vehicle and guide cost the same for two or six, so bigger groups pay less each.
  • Children under 15 pay less, and solo travellers pay a supplement. We include both in your quote.
  • Deposit to confirm: 20% for camping safaris, 40% for lodge safaris.

The fine print

What the price covers

Included

  • Park fees (non-residents)
  • All activities
  • All accommodation
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Meals
  • Drinks

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • 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

In pictures

Photo gallery

Good to know

Questions about this safari

Is this safari private?

Yes. The vehicle and guide are only for your group, for parties of up to 7 people. Larger groups: ask us.

When can it start, and can we change it?

It can start on any day that suits you, and we can change the lodges, the order of the parks or the number of nights.

Can children come?

Yes, from age 3. Children under 15 pay less, and under 5 travel free.

Can I book it on my own?

Not as a solo traveller: the price is for two or more. Ask us about joining a group safari instead.

Are airport transfers included?

We can arrange them for a small extra cost. Tell us your flight times.

Is this safari private?

Check the Group label at the top of the page. Private means the vehicle and guide are only for your group. Shared means up to 6–7 guests in the vehicle.

Can we choose the lodges?

Yes. We suggest lodges for the season and your budget and name them in the written itinerary before you pay a deposit.

Another question?

Our planners in Arusha are happy to help on WhatsApp.

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Before you go

Clothing

  • Light layers in khaki, green or beige
  • A warm fleece for early drives and the crater rim
  • Long sleeves for the evenings
  • Sun hat

Footwear

  • Comfortable closed shoes
  • Sandals for camp or the lodge

Gear

  • Binoculars, one pair each if you can
  • Camera with a spare battery and memory card
  • Soft bag rather than a hard suitcase
  • Power bank

Health

  • Sunscreen and lip balm
  • Insect repellent
  • Personal medication
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest reviews

Travellers on travelling with Makini

5.0Excellent · 105+ reviews

  • The communication with the company was very good, and we were in good hands from the minute we arrived… we got a lot of value for the money.

    Saudat N. TripAdvisor
  • The communication with Lucas via WhatsApp was always very friendly, direct and immediate… our tour guide Aboh was very familiar with all animals and plants.

    Godfrey M. TripAdvisor
  • Great value local Tanzanian operator that provided an unforgettable safari experience.

    Damas F. TripAdvisor

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