3-Day Wildlife & Kilimanjaro Excursion

Tanzania · Budget

3-Day Wildlife & Kilimanjaro Excursion

Overview

This unique tour is crafted so that you experience the wildlife and also give you an amazing tour of the Kilimanjaro region to see the majestic Materuni Waterfall. Hike through local villages, plantations, and coffee farms where you will later make your own cup of coffee and enjoy the organic taste. It is a perfect tour to pair with a wildlife-viewing tour, especially after long hours of sitting inside the safari Jeep.

Highlights

  • Tarangire National Park game drive
  • Ngorongoro Crater wildlife viewing
  • Materuni Waterfalls visit
  • Short Arusha based itinerary
  • Ideal first safari sample
  • Driver-guide throughout

Route at a glance

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Itinerary

Today, your safari adventure begins! After breakfast, our guide will pick you up from your hotel around 8:00 am for a two-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. You'll reach the park gate around 10:00 am and, after check-in, start your game drive. Tarangire is renowned for its large elephant herds and tree-climbing lions, as well as wildebeests, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, and hippos. The park is also home to unique baobab trees, some over 8,000 years old. Lunch will be enjoyed at the Tarangire River picnic site, with expansive views over the plains. Afterward, continue with a game drive until late evening, then head to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

Meals & Drinks:

  • All meals included

  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Overnight

Fig Tree Lodge

Mto wa Mbu, Arusha Region, Tanzania

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Cost

Includes

  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excludes

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • 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

Transport

  • Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Guiding

  • Dedicated English-speaking driver-guide throughout.

Minimum age

5+

Customizable

  • Yes - dates & lodges

PERFECT!!!

“We would like to tell you that the 3days experience with your tour company was such a nice! We have 2 amazing days with your guide Godfri in safari. He told us so much information, he was also very kind and friendly and he showed us what we wanted and even more! Fabian and that day at coffee farm and waterfall was so amazing as well! Fabian was full of energy and also gave us so much information about the place and life in Tanzania. We would love to tell you or to your director that those 2 guides are totally amazing and we really appreciate that we had them as guides☺️. Thank you once again. Anna & her family”

AnnaCzechia

Unforgettable Safari Trip with an amazing guide!

“Our recent safari trip, undertaken by a group of five, was a journey to remember. From start to finish, this adventure exceeded our expectations and introduced us to the wonders of Tanzania's remarkable national parks. We were fortunate to have an exceptional guide, Ali Hassan, and our journey allowed us to witness four of the "Big Five" animals while exploring some incredible destinations. Our adventure began in Arusha, where we were warmly welcomed and prepared for an unforgettable journey. Our first destination was Tarangire National Park on the first day, and it left us in awe of the diverse wildlife and beautiful landscapes. Our comfortable lodge provided the perfect base to relax after a day of adventure. On the second day, we found ourselves at the renowned Ngorongoro National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The day was filled with thrilling wildlife encounters and stunning vistas, including a visit to the Ngorongoro Crater. Our guide's extensive knowledge and passion for conservation enhanced our experience as we witnessed lions, elephants, buffalos, and giraffes in their natural habitat. Our final day was equally captivating as we explored a coffee plantation and reveled in the beauty of a magnificent waterfall. Learning about the local coffee production and tasting freshly brewed coffee was a treat for our senses. The visit to the waterfall provided a refreshing and picturesque end to our safari adventure. Throughout our journey, our guide's dedication to making our safari special was truly commendable. The game drives were a highlight, offering unforgettable wildlife encounters during their most active times. The evenings spent by the campfire, filled with stories and stargazing, added a magical touch to our adventure. Our group also had the privilege of engaging with the Maasai community and learning about their traditions, which was a humbling cultural experience. This safari offered the perfect blend of adventure and cultural immersion. In summary, our safari was a remarkable journey that allowed our group of five to connect with Africa's wilderness. Outstanding guides, incredible wildlife, and comfortable lodgings at each destination made it an unforgettable experience. We highly recommend this safari to anyone looking for an adventure that renews your appreciation for nature and the diversity of Africa. It's a trip that will forever hold a special place in our hearts.”

BerrinUnited Arab Emirates

Unique expérience!

“My girlfriend and I booked 3 days of excursions with Topy tours (Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Materuni). These 3 days were amazing and varied! The first two days, accompanied by Assad, our guide, we had the chance to discover two of the most beautiful safaris in Tanzania! Assad was excellent, he knows the parks perfectly and made us go through different roads to avoid the multitude of tourists. The crater of Ngorongoro is just incredible and full of animals of all kinds. Finally, on the last day we visited the village of Materuni, accompanied by Manfred and God, a local guide. Really nice, they took us to the incredible waterfall 30 minutes walk from the village. We also shared a delicious and very pleasant meal, quiet perched in the mountains. If we had to add a small negative comment, we were still very disappointed with the visit of a "Massai village". This is not included in the stay, and has nothing authentic. The inhabitants, after a small dance, brought us into the village, with the sole purpose of robbing us. Very oppressive, they are only after our money, it was not a very pleasant experience. However, despite this little incident, we still had an incredible experience that we will not soon forget! We highly recommend!”

RomainFrance

Dreams come true

“We (6 persons, 3 couples) chose 3-Day Wildlife & Kilimanjaro Experience and we enjoyed it so much. Our guide picked up one day before at the airport and took us to our hotel. Our tour started next day and it was amazing from the first hour. Guide was really great. He stopped everywhere we wanted (market etc). When we were on safari he showed us everything what we could see (lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, zebras, hippos, hyenas, wildbeests, rhino…) . He found the best place for stop everytime. We would like to thank him, again. We spent with him 3 amazing days. Last day was different, but also super. Materuni watterfall and coffee farm were also experience for us. Another great thing was food. Chief prepared for us delicious meal everytime. And the last thing (but also very important) - we want to thank Jackson - the communication with him was also great. There was no problem with this company, Jackson or someone else. We spent 3 AMAZING days and we can recommend it to everyone. Thank you guys, dreams came true!”

MichalCzechia

Highly Recommended

“We booked the “3-Days Wildlife and Kilimanjaro Safari” with Jackson and it was wonderful! We saw a lot of animals and the tour in general was really well planned. We were picked up on time and even though it was our first time in Africa, everything worked out as planned! I also compared several different agencies but the price-performance ratio here is unbeatable. Would definitely recommend a trip with Jackson, as he is a really friendly, helpful and trustworthy Guide and even showed us some nice spots in Arusha on the day we arrived :)”

Tanja GrablerTanzania

Common questions

It is a focused sampler covering Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Materuni. Longer trips add Serengeti time if you want more depth.