3-Day Tanzania Safari with Materuni Waterfalls and Coffee
This 3-day Tanzania safari follows a defined route through Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Materuni Waterfalls. The sequence of parks and areas gives the itinerary its character, while the day-by-day plan sets the pace for drives, stops and overnight stays.
Alongside the safari or transfer days, the itinerary includes a defined cultural or community visit. Materuni Waterfalls and coffee, or a Maasai village visit where listed, are included as specific activities rather than general add-ons.
This is arranged as a joining-group departure. A local guide and safari vehicle manage the route, park entry procedures and daily driving schedule for the group.
Overnight stays use the lodge or camp level shown in the package details, with the exact properties confirmed in the accommodation section. Group size, meal arrangements and included services should be reviewed together because they affect the practical cost of the route.
Listed inclusions include All Park entrances & taxes, All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),, soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day).
✨ Safari Highlights
📋 Day-by-Day Itinerary
- Your journey begins with a pick-up from your hotel in Arusha, where you will meet your professional driver-guide.
- After a short briefing, depart for Tarangire National Park, approximately a 2-hour drive.
- Tarangire is renowned for its diverse landscapes, iconic baobab trees, and the largest concentration of elephants in Tanzania.
- During your game drive, you will have excellent opportunities to observe elephant families interacting, along with sightings of giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other herbivores.
- Predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards are present but may be more elusive.
- At midday, enjoy a picnic lunch at the Tarangire River, a vital water source that attracts wildlife throughout the year.
- You may notice curious monkeys and baboons nearby-an entertaining part of the experience. In the afternoon, continue your game drive before exiting the park around 4:30 PM and heading to your lodge in Mto wa Mbu.
- After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater.
- This ancient volcanic caldera features fertile soils that support a wide variety of habitats, making it one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five in a single day.
- You may encounter lions, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, gazelles, and a wide range of bird species around Lake Magadi. While giraffes are not found within the crater due to its steep walls, you may spot them in the surrounding highlands.
- The crater is also home to Maasai communities living in traditional bomas, adding cultural richness to the landscape.
- After your game drive and picnic lunch, ascend the crater and return to Arusha for overnight.
- After breakfast, depart for Materuni Village, located on the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, near Moshi.
- Materuni is home to the Chagga people and offers an authentic cultural experience.
- Upon arrival, register at the village office before starting a guided walk to the beautiful Materuni Waterfalls, approximately 40 minutes away. Along the way, your guide will share insights into Chagga culture, local farming practices, and the surrounding flora and fauna.
- The scenery is breathtaking, and on clear days, you may catch a glimpse of Mount Kilimanjaro’s summit.
- After visiting the waterfall, enjoy a traditional coffee-making experience, where you will learn how to roast, grind, and prepare your own fresh coffee.
- Later, return to Arusha or transfer directly to the airport, marking the end of your adventure.
💰 Safari Pricing
| Start dates | Solo | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget hotel: | 650 | $600 | $580 | $580 | $580 | $560 | Get Quote |
All prices per person. Group discounts available. Contact us for custom pricing.
📍 Destinations You'll Visit
📍 Arusha City – The Gateway to Tanzania Safaris & Mount Kilimanjaro
Explore →📍 Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park is one of Tanzania’s most underrated yet spectacular destinations. Located 120 km south of Arusha,…
Explore →📍 Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater is one of the world’s most extraordinary natural wonders. Formed two to three million years ago…
Explore →📍 Materuni Waterfalls
Materuni Waterfalls is one of Tanzania’s most beautiful and accessible natural attractions — an impressive 80-metre cascade tumbling…
Explore →✅ What's Included
- All Park entrances & taxes
- All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
- soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
- Transfer to & from the airport
- Accommodation during safari
- Transportation in a custom safari 4x4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
- Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water
- Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari
❌ Not Included
- Tips for guides, driver & cook
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania Visa fee
- Balloons In Tarangire ($600 per person )
📸 Safari Photo Gallery
🌟 Experience Type
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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