2 Days Tarangire & Materuni Kilimanjaro Safari

OVERVIEW

As one of the safaris based within the Northern Circuit of Tanzania, we bring you the 2 days Tarangire & Materuni Kilimanjaro involving the discovery of one of the country’s top birding and wildlife viewing destination. Some of the animals to expect during your tour of Tarangire National Park include the elephants, lions, long-necked gerenuk, African wild dogs, Cape buffaloes and the fringe-eared Oryx among others. This short safari is also a blend of nature and culture as visitors visit the popular Materuni village and waterfalls. 

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Tarangire National Park

After a wholesome breakfast at the Hotel in Zanzibar or with packed breakfast, drive to the Airport for the scheduled morning flight to Arusha. On getting at the Airport, be welcomed and introduced officially to your professional driver guide who will then brief you on the itinerary before embarking on the drive to Tarangire National Park. Your game drive starts immediately you arrive the Park with the commonly seen animals being African bush Elephants, Defassawaterbucks, Masai giraffes, Blue monkeys, wildebeests, Cape buffalos, zebras, lions, common warthogs, impalas, spotted hyenas and Ostriches among others.

Enjoy your lunch at one of the incredible picnic sites and while still on this game drive, expect occasional sighting of striped Hyenas, marabou storks, Jackals, caracals and leopards among others. Although rarely spotted, also expect to see the long-necked gerenuk, Cheetah, African wild dog, fringe-eared Oryx and many others. Farewell the stunning Tarangire National Park after this rewarding wildlife discovery and drive to Arusha town for overnight stay.

Day 2: Materuni Village and waterfalls

After breakfast, drive to Materuni village, a jaw-dropping hidden gem nestled in the Slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro within Northern Tanzania.

Visiting this secluded treasure involves hiking for 40 minutes and culminates at the bottom of 90-meters high waterfalls to take photos. Depending on the weather, you can have a swim within the plunge pool (the bottom of the waterfall).

Also visit the nearby Materuni village where you will interact with the friendly and welcoming locals who will be more than delighted to take you through their interesting culture and traditions. Stop by one of the local houses for a sumptuous Chagga lunch. Another interesting experience in store for you is the making of Traditional organic coffee while being entertained in traditional songs and dances. This is a tour to remember. 

The highlight of the Materuni village and waterfalls tour is the visit to the local school where your heart will be moved by the simplicity of life, then drive to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight back to Zanzibar. Drop-off at the booked Hotel in Zanzibar or continue to your next destination. This marks the end of the 2 days Tarangire & Materuni Kilimanjaro.

Prices starting from:

• $750 per person.

• $595 per child (3 – 12 yrs.).

• $495 above 2 years.

• Infant free.