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 to Serengeti National Park

Main Destination:: Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit: January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season: July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather: June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

On the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After an early breakfast, you will proceed directly to the crater floor for a crater tour, with a packed picnic lunch included. Ngorongoro Crater is one of the prime destinations in the world. It’s the best place to spot the endangered black rhinoceros, a meal close to the hippo pool which offers a great view of the lake and a large number of hippos enjoying the cool water of the pool. Afterwards, you will proceed to Arusha which will take 3 hours for drop-off at the Budget Lodge at Jevas Hotel.

Main Destination:: Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit: June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season: Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather: June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Accommodation:

Jevas Hotel Encore

Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4: Materuni Waterfalls and Coffee Tour

The tour guide will pick you up at Jevas Hotel after breakfast and enjoy the beautiful path leading to the waterfall it crosses valleys and hills covered by tropical rainforest, past coffee, banana, avocado, and tree species. You will get local lunch prepared by the Chagga community. Afterward, you will leave for Chemka Hot Springs. The road is very bumpy and windy, so driving takes more than 40 minutes. During the trip, you can enjoy the wonderful scenery and see authentic Tanzanian life. When you arrive at the Hot Springs you can swim, relax, eat your lunch and enjoy the sun if you like. Later, you will drive back to Arusha.