Locally owned safari company · Pangani Street, Arusha

Budget safari · Joining group

7-Day Tanzania Safari and Materuni Waterfalls

Seven days through Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara. Shared pop-up-roof Land Cruiser, camping and simple lodges. Nights at Serengeti Villa.

  • 7 days
  • Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro Crater · Lake Manyara
  • Park fees included

From$1,176per person, two travelling

Trip overview

Your safari at a glance

  • Length7 days · 6 nights
  • GroupJoining group
  • StayCampsites in the parks
  • Getting aroundPop-up-roof Land Cruiser
  • Starts and endsArusha → Arusha
  • Best monthsJul – Sep
  1. StartArusha
  2. Tarangire
  3. Serengeti
  4. Ngorongoro Crater
  5. Lake Manyara
  6. Materuni
  7. EndArusha

Where you go

Route map

Your route

  1. 1Start Arusha
  2. 2Tarangire
  3. 3Serengeti
  4. 4Ngorongoro Crater
  5. 5Lake Manyara
  6. 6Materuni
  7. 7End Arusha

Approximate route between stops.

Itinerary

Day by day

  1. Day1Arusha Day 1Arrival We will pick you up from the airport and take you to the hotel. Later, we will brief you on the tour. You will overnight at a lodge in Arusha. Should…Breakfast, (Lunch & dinner not included)Serengeti Villa Read the full dayShow less

    We will pick you up from the airport and take you to the hotel. Later, we will brief you on the tour. You will overnight at a lodge in Arusha. Should you arrive early, we have an optional city tour to visit the famous places in Arusha, like the African Art Gallery and a Maasai market.

    TonightSerengeti VillaBreakfast, (Lunch & dinner not included)
  2. Day2Tarangire Day 2 · TarangireArusha to Tarangire National Park Today takes you to Tarangire National Park, the home of elephants. You will definitely see many elephants in the park. It's also a great park to…All meals included, Drinking water, (Other drinks not included)Budget camping Read the full dayShow less

    Today takes you to Tarangire National Park, the home of elephants. You will definitely see many elephants in the park. It's also a great park to spot big cats like lions, cheetahs and leopards, as well as various herbivores. The game drive will take you up close to the animals. At midday, enjoy lunch at the Tarangire River picnic site where small monkeys will try to scare you off your meal.

    TonightBudget campingAll meals included, Drinking water, (Other drinks not included)
  3. Day3Serengeti Day 3 · Ngorongoro Crater · SerengetiMto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park After breakfast, we will head to Ngorongoro as it's a transit way to the Serengeti National Park. We will have a stopover at the viewpoint to…All meals included, Non-alcoholic drinksBudget camping Read the full dayShow less

    After breakfast, we will head to Ngorongoro as it's a transit way to the Serengeti National Park. We will have a stopover at the viewpoint to enjoy the beautiful view and take pictures, then continue the journey to Serengeti National Park. We will arrive in the afternoon, enjoy our lunch and then head out for a late game drive. Later, we will return to the Seronera campsite for overnight.

    TonightBudget campingAll meals included, Non-alcoholic drinks
  4. Day4Serengeti Day 4 · Ngorongoro Crater · SerengetiSerengeti to Ngorongoro After an early breakfast, we will do a game drive to various parts of the park. We will then return to the camp for lunch and to pack for the journey…All meals included, Non-alcoholic drinksBudget camping Read the full dayShow less

    After an early breakfast, we will do a game drive to various parts of the park. We will then return to the camp for lunch and to pack for the journey back to Ngorongoro. We will spend the night at Simba campsite which is located on the top of the crater. We will be ready for an early descent in the morning.

    TonightBudget campingAll meals included, Non-alcoholic drinks
  5. Day5Ngorongoro Crater Day 5 · Ngorongoro CraterThe Ngorongoro Crater After an early breakfast, we will descend the crater on a journey to find the black rhinos. Rhinos are the hardest to spot in the beautiful crater as…Breakfast & lunch, (Dinner not included), Non-alcoholic drinksBudget camping Read the full dayShow less

    After an early breakfast, we will descend the crater on a journey to find the black rhinos. Rhinos are the hardest to spot in the beautiful crater as most animals will be easier to spot in this park due to it being a floor crater. After lunch, we will do a game drive and ascend the crater to Fig Tree Camp to relax.

    TonightBudget campingBreakfast & lunch, (Dinner not included), Non-alcoholic drinks
  6. Day6Lake Manyara Day 6 · Lake ManyaraLake Manyara to Arusha After an early breakfast, we will proceed to Manyara National Park. On our game drive, we will view plenty of birds as well as the famous flamingos…All meals included, Non-alcoholic drinksSerengeti Villa Read the full dayShow less

    After an early breakfast, we will proceed to Manyara National Park. On our game drive, we will view plenty of birds as well as the famous flamingos on the lake. If you are lucky, you will also spot the famous tree-climbing lions. We will visit the hippo pool for a close look at the hippos and the hot springs. During our game drive, we will also see plenty of animals like buffalo, wildebeest, warthog, vultures, monkey, etc. After the drive, we will return to our booked accommodation.

    TonightSerengeti VillaAll meals included, Non-alcoholic drinks
  7. Day7 Day 7Materuni Waterfalls & coffee tour Today, we will head to the Materuni village. We will do a short but challenging hike to the Materuni Waterfalls and enjoy the beautiful view. Later…Breakfast & lunch, (Dinner not included), Non-alcoholic drinks Read the full dayShow less

    Today, we will head to the Materuni village. We will do a short but challenging hike to the Materuni Waterfalls and enjoy the beautiful view. Later on, we will visit a coffee farm and learn about how coffee is grown, harvested & processed. You will then try your hand at roasting and preparing a fresh cup of raw and local coffee. After the safari, we transfer you to the airport (included).

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

    Campsite · Arusha

    Serengeti Villa

    Tents at a public campsite · Shared toilets and showers · Your camp cook prepares meals

    1 night
    Ask about it
  • Nights 2–5

    Campsite · Tarangire

    Budget camping

    Tents at a public campsite · Shared toilets and showers · Your camp cook prepares meals

    4 nights
    Ask about it
  • Night 6

    Campsite · Lake Manyara

    Serengeti Villa

    Tents at a public campsite · Shared toilets and showers · Your camp cook prepares meals

    1 night
    Ask about it

Public campsites inside the parks have shared toilets and showers. Your cook sets up a dining tent and cooks every meal.

What it costs

Safari pricing

Price per person in US dollars by number of people travelling together
Accommodation2 people3 people4 peopleBest valueQuote
Budget camping$1,176$1,125$1,125Get 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
  • Camping equipment
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals
  • Drinks
  • Sleeping bag

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • 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
  • Some meals

In pictures

Photo gallery

Good to know

Questions about this safari

Is this a shared or private safari?

Shared: you travel with other guests in a pop-up-roof Land Cruiser, which keeps the price down. Your own party can be up to 4 people. The departure runs once at least 6 travellers have booked. Ask us if you'd prefer it private.

When can it start, and can we change it?

It can start on any day that suits you, but the route itself is fixed.

Can children come?

Yes, all ages are welcome. Children under 13 pay less.

Can I book it on my own?

Yes. Solo travellers are welcome; a single room costs a little more.

Are airport transfers included?

Yes, from and back to the airport.

What is the difference between joining and private?

On a joining safari you share the vehicle and guide with other travellers on a set date, which brings the price down. On a budget private safari the vehicle is yours and you choose the date.

Are park fees included?

Yes. Park entrance fees and taxes are included in every price on this page.

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

Sleeping

  • Sleeping bag (or ask us to hire one)
  • Small pillow or travel pillow
  • Head torch

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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