13-Day Safari to Arusha, Materuni, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Tarangire

4.83/5
Based on 1 Reviews

About this tour

This 13-day midrange safari itinerary offers an immersive journey through Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife parks and vibrant cultural landscapes. Beginning in Arusha, the tour blends classic game viewing with guided nature walks, scenic lakes, and rich birdlife in Arusha National Park and Lake Manyara. Cultural encounters at Materuni Village, Mto wa Mbu, and Lake Eyasi provide authentic insights into local traditions, cuisine, coffee-making, and indigenous tribes. Extended stays in the Serengeti deliver exceptional opportunities to spot the Big Five and witness predator-prey interactions across vast plains. The adventure continues to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, home to diverse wildlife in a unique volcanic setting, and concludes in Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Comfortable lodges, expert guides, and varied experiences ensure a well-balanced, memorable Tanzanian safari.

At Glance

Customization

This tour can be customized

Duration

13 Days

Minimum Age

3 years

Countries

Tanzania

Comfort Level

Mid-Range

Maximum Group Size

Any group size

Physical Level

Moderate

Best time

  • All year round

Best for

  • Adventure Travellers
  • Families
  • Honeymooners

Trip Itinerary

Day 1:

Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport ex your international flight.

After customs procedures and luggage collection, you will be met by meet-and-greet representative from Licaon Tours & Safaris who will introduce you to your driver-guide for the road transfer to your hotel in Arusha.

Dinner and overnight at Kahawa House.

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Dinner

Drinks

  • Drinking water, Coffee

Accommodation

Day 2: Arusha National Park

Breakfast.

With picnic lunches, drive to Arusha National Park for morning walk in the company of an armed park ranger.

Game drives in the afternoon with an opportunity to see the black and white colobus monkeys, buffaloes, giraffes and beautiful species of birds at Momella lakes.

Later, drive out of the park and return to your lodge.

Dinner and overnight at Kahawa House.

Main Activities

  • Game Drive

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drinks

  • Drinking water, Coffee

Accommodation

Day 3: Materuni Waterfalls

Breakfast at your lodge.

Soon after, you will be picked by your private driver-guide and drive to Materuni Village.

In the company of a local guide, you will take a hike to the waterfalls and if interested you can partake the swimming. This will be followed by a coffee tour after which you will participate in preparation of coffee drink. The aroma itself will leave you with the best memories of this visit.

At midday, you will be treated with Tanzanian traditional food prepared in traditional utensils. This is an opportunity to taste the truly organic food stuff. Among other food stuff, you will taste boiled banana mixed with beef stew, green vegetables, beans, rice with spices, polenta locally known as “ugali” and seasonal fruits.

Later, transfer back to your hotel in Arusha.

Dinner and overnight at Kahawa House.

Main Activities

  • Game Drive, Relaxation

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drinks

  • Drinking water, Coffee

Accommodation

Day 4: Lake Manyara National Park

Breakfast.

Soon after, collect picnics and head to Lake Manyara National Park.

Game drives in this small but beautiful park.

This park features underground water rainforest, which harbors different species of animals such as monkeys, buffaloes, giraffes and impalas. The lake has wonderful waterbirds such as saddle billed stock, African darters, shoe bill stocks, and the colorful pink flamingoes. All these including other species of birds makes this park a bird’s paradise. The hot-water springs and views of great East African rift valley wall makes this park a worth place to visit!

Later, drive out of the park and head to your lodge

Dinner and overnight at Kirurumu Tented Lodge.

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drinks

  • Drinking water, Coffee

Accommodation

Day 5: Mto wa Mbu

After breakfast, drive to Mto wa Mbu village where we will have an informative cultural tour in the company of a local guide. Among other areas, we shall visit rice farms, banana plantations, the Makonde wood carvers workshop and Tinga Tinga open-air studio.

At midday, we will have an opportunity to taste Tanzanian local delicacies.

Thereafter, we shall also visit the local market where we shall learn a lot regarding local farm products and handcrafts.

Late in the afternoon, proceed to your lodge.

Dinner and Overnight at Ngorongoro Farm House.

Main Activities

  • Game Drive

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drinks

  • Drinking water

Accommodation

Day 6: Serengeti

Breakfast at the camp.

Thereafter, collect packed lunches and drive to Serengeti National Park via Kleins Gate.

Game drive en route as you proceed to your camp, situated at Central Serengeti.

Dinner and accommodation at Kubukubu Tented Lodge.

Main Activities

  • Game Drive

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drinks

  • Drinking water, Coffee

Accommodation

Day 7: Serengeti

Spend an entire day with game drives in Serengeti National Camp.

This is one of the biggest parks in Tanzania. It features different species of big mammals, cats and birds. The chances to see big 5 are high. Prides of hunting lions, hyenas, grazing antelopes and buffaloes.

All meals and overnight at Kubukubu Tented Lodge.

Main Activities

  • Game Drive

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drinks

  • Drinking water, Coffee

Accommodation

Day 8: Serengeti

Spend an entire day with game drives in Serengeti National Camp.

This is one of the biggest parks in Tanzania. It features different species of big mammals, cats and birds. The chances to see big 5 are high. Prides of hunting lions, hyenas, grazing antelopes and buffaloes.

All meals and overnight at Kubukubu Tented Lodge.

Main Activities

  • Game Drive

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drinks

  • Drinking water, Coffee

Accommodation

Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater

Early breakfast at your camp.

With picnics, drive to Ngorongoro and arrive at the rim of the crater in 3 hours’ time.

Soon after, descend to the floor of the crater for game drives.

It is a home to black rhino, big tusked elephants, Ostriches, black-backed jackals, and hippos.

Later, ascend out of the crater and proceed to your lodge.

Later, proceed to Ngorongoro Farm House for dinner and accommodation.

Main Activities

  • Game Drive, Relaxation

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drinks

  • Drinking water, Coffee

Accommodation

Day 10: Lake Eyasi

Breakfast at the lodge.

Collect packed lunches and drive to Lake Eyasi where you will be joined by a local guide for the cultural tour of this area.

You will participate early morning hunting with the Hadzabe tribe whose food source mainly depend on hunting, collecting fruits and honey. These are also blacksmith as the tool for hunting are also produced by themselves. You will also have an opportunity to visit the Datoga Tribe who also live harmoniously in the same region. You will receive an informative lecture on how they conduct their traditional ceremonies including their famous technique of starting fire.

Later, return to Ngorongoro Farm House for dinner and accommodation.

Main Activities

  • Cultural Tour, Game Drive

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Day 11: Tarangire

Leisurely breakfast at your lodge.

With boxed lunch, leave for Tarangire National Park for afternoon game drives in the park.

Later, proceed to your lodge.

Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Sopa Lodge.

Main Activities

  • Game Drive

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drinks

  • Drinking water, Coffee

Accommodation

Day 12: Tarangire

Spend an entire day with game drives in Tarangire National Park

In Tarangire, you will be amazed to see huge herds of elephants, huge baobab trees, zebras and many species of birds. The Tarangire River is also one of the attractions of this park.

All meals and overnight at Tarangire Sopa Lodge.

Main Activities

  • Game Drive

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drinks

  • Drinking water, Coffee

Accommodation

Day 13: Arusha

Breakfast at the lodge.

Thereafter, drive back to Arusha with picnics.

Later, proceed to the airport for your onward flight.

(Depending on the departure time of your outbound flight, this day can be arranged in the manner you have time for the last-minute shopping before being transferred to the airport).

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Breakfast

Drinks

  • Beer, Drinking water

Pricing

2026 Rates & Prices

January to February

Valid from 1 January, 2026 to 28 February, 2026

PAX

Price per person sharing

1 Peson (Solo)

US $8,551

3 People

US $5,345

4 People

US $5,074

5 People

US $4,911

6 People

US $4,803
Single Room Supplement: USD $1,036

March, 1th November to 15th December

Valid from 1 March, 2026 to

PAX

Price per person sharing

1 Peson (Solo)

US $7,933

3 People

US $4,879

4 People

US $4,608

5 People

US $4,445

6 People

US $4,337
Single Room Supplement: USD $884

April to May

Valid from 1 April, 2026 to 31 May, 2026

PAX

Price per person sharing

1 Peson (Solo)

US $7,414

3 People

US $4,533

4 People

US $4,262

5 People

US $4,099

6 People

US $3,990
Single Room Supplement: USD $711

June to October

Valid from 1 June, 2026 to 31 October, 2026

PAX

Price per person sharing

1 Peson (Solo)

US $8,551

3 People

US $5,345

4 People

US $5,074

5 People

US $4,911

6 People

US $4,803
Single Room Supplement: USD $1,036

December

Valid from 16 December, 2026 to 31 December, 2026

PAX

Price per person sharing

1 Peson (Solo)

US $8,551

3 People

US $5,345

4 People

US $5,074

5 People

US $4,911

6 People

US $4,803
Single Room Supplement: USD $1,036

Please note:

  • Prices are per person sharing (Ask a tour organizer for more price information)
  • Accommodations listed on this tours are subjected to availability, it may change depending on the time of booking
  • The price for this tour may also depends on government imposed charges. Please be in touch with the organizer of this tour at the moment of enquiring this tour.

Inclusions

Price Includes

  • A professional guide
  • All Accommodations
  • All activities
  • All meals
  • All taxes
  • All transport
  • Drinking water
  • Park Fees
  • Roundtrip airport transfer

Price Excludes

  • Additional Accommodation after Safari
  • Additional excursions
  • Alcoholic Drinks
  • Domestic Flights
  • International Flight
  • Medical & Travel Insurance
  • Personal Item expense
  • Pre-arrival accommodation
  • Souvenirs
  • Tips
  • Visa Fees

Payment Terms

THE BOOKING

  • Bookings and subsequent contracts are deemed to have been concluded by the Company’s physical address in Arusha, Tanzania, and shall be interpreted according to the laws of the United Republic of Tanzania.
  • The place of jurisdiction is Arusha, Tanzania.

DEPOSIT & PAYMENT

  • A 20% deposit is required to secure a booking. This deposit forms part of the payment for the trip and shall be offset to the total amount charged to the client.
  • After the initial 20% deposit is received, the balance payment should be made four (4) weeks prior to the arrival date.
  • Clients booking within four (4) weeks of tour departure are required to pay the full amount immediately to secure the reservation.
  •  All bank charges are to be settled by the client.

Cancellation Policy

Any trip cancellations must be sent in writing to the office that confirmed the reservation. Cancellations shall only be effective from the date of receipt of cancellation by the booking office. In case of a booking cancellation, the Company shall retain the full deposit.

If a booking is canceled, the penalties are as follows:

  • 30 days prior to arrival – 20% of the total invoice will be charged
  • 29 to 15 days prior to arrival – 50% of the total invoice will be charged
  • 14 to 7 days prior to arrival – 75% of the total invoice will be charged
  • Less than 7 days prior to arrival – 100% of the invoice will be levied

Additional Information

  • A vegetarian option is available; please let us know at the time of booking if you require it.
  • Children must be accompanied by their parents
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Customer Reviews

4.83/5
  • Excellent
1 Reviews

Value for money5.0 / 5

Guide5.0 / 5

Lodging5.0 / 5

Meals4.0 / 5

Transport5.0 / 5

Activities5.0 / 5

Enquire this tour

To help this operator create the best travel plan, please describe your travel preferences including any specific interests or requests.

CAPTCHA image

This helps us prevent spam, thank you.

Operated by

4.83/5 Based on 1 Reviews

You may also like

Copyright © 2026 Tanzania Tour Operators. All rights reserved.