4 Day Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Materuni Waterfalls

Trip Overview & Highlight
Itinerary

4 Day Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Materuni Waterfalls

Overview:

This 4-day affordable Tanzania safari offers an incredible opportunity to explore three of the country’s most celebrated wildlife destinations on a budget. Perfect for adventurous travelers, this shared or private camping tour brings you closer to nature while delivering classic safari experiences.

Visit the elephant-rich plains of Tarangire National Park, the vast savannahs of Serengeti National Park, and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater—home to the Big Five and dramatic volcanic landscapes. Enjoy game drives led by experienced guides, scenic drives between parks, and overnight stays in comfortable public campsites with full-board meals.


Safari and Tour Highlight:

Day 1: Arusha to Serengeti National Park

Day 2: Serengeti Game Drive – Transfer to Ngorongoro

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Return to Arusha

Day 4: Materuni Waterfalls & Chemka Hot Springs Tour


 

Price per Person:
Prices are Per Person and Valid for Trips All around the year

# People in Group: 1 2 3 4–5 6+
Camping & Budget: $850 $800 $750 $710 $680
Included Excluded
  • All Park entrances & taxes
  • All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
  • soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
  • Transfer to & from the airport
  • All camping equipment
  • Transportation in a custom safari 4×4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
  • Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water
  • Tips for guides, driver & cook
  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzania Visa fee
  • Balloons In Serengeti ($650 per person )

Tour Plan

Day 1: Arusha → Serengeti National Park

Activities: En-route game drive, afternoon game drive
Accommodation: Public campsite inside Serengeti
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Itinerary Details:

  • Depart early from Arusha and drive through the stunning Ngorongoro highlands.

  • Enter Serengeti National Park through Naabi Hill Gate, enjoying an en-route game drive across the vast plains.

  • Spot wildlife such as lions, zebras, elephants, giraffes, hyenas, and—depending on the season—the Great Migration herds.

  • Enjoy an afternoon game drive before heading to your campsite for dinner and overnight under the stars of Serengeti.


Day 2: Serengeti Game Drive → Transfer to Ngorongoro

Activities: Morning Serengeti game drive, transfer
Accommodation: Campsite near Ngorongoro Crater
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Itinerary Details:

  • Start your day with a sunrise game drive, the best time to see predators in action.

  • Explore the central Serengeti, especially the Seronera Valley, famous for its year-round wildlife activity.

  • After brunch, begin your journey out of the Serengeti with more en-route animal sightings.

  • Continue toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving at your campsite near the crater rim for dinner and overnight rest.


Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive → Return to Arusha

Activities: Crater tour, wildlife viewing
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

Itinerary Details:

  • Enjoy an early breakfast before descending 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s natural wonders.

  • Spend the morning exploring the crater floor, home to black rhinos, elephants, lions, buffalo, hippos, hyenas, zebras, flamingos, and more.

  • Have a picnic lunch by the hippo pool while enjoying the panoramic views.

  • Ascend the crater in the afternoon and drive back to Arusha for your overnight stay (own arrangement).


Day 4: Materuni Waterfalls & Chemka Hot Springs Tour

Activities: Waterfall hike, coffee tour, swimming at hot springs
Meal Plan: Lunch

Itinerary Details:

  • After breakfast, drive to Materuni Village at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro.

  • Begin a scenic hike to Materuni Waterfalls, passing through lush vegetation and local villages.

  • Enjoy the refreshing spray of the 90-meter waterfall—perfect for photos and relaxation.

  • Participate in an authentic Chagga coffee-making experience, where you learn, roast, grind, and taste freshly brewed organic coffee.

  • After lunch, continue to Chemka Hot Springs (Kikuletwa), known for its warm turquoise waters surrounded by palm trees.

  • Relax, swim, and enjoy the natural beauty before driving back to Arusha, where your tour ends.

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Where to Stay During Your Safari

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Tanzania has many kinds of beautiful and small-scale accommodations located in the best spots in the middle of nature. Hospitable with good service and of high quality. Every accommodation in Tanzania has been visited by us and carefully selected. We check whether they meet the high sustainability requirements we set.