From Moshi: 10 Days Tanzania Group Budget Safari

Kilimanjaro Day Hike via Marangu Route

Route: Marangu Gate (1,800m/5,905ft) to Mandara Hut (2,743m/9,000ft) 

Elevation Gain: 915 meters, 3,000 feet 

You will leave Moshi early in the morning to depart for Marangu Gate. The drive will take approximately 1 hour. After completing gate registration, you will begin your Kilimanjaro Day Hike. Walking along a narrow trail through the rainforest of Kilimanjaro up to Mandara Huts you will meet mountain climbers descending from the top. At Mandara Huts you will have your lunch and the possibility to take a short walk to the Maundi Crater. The views to the East over Taveta and to the Northwest to Mawenzi Peak are stunning on a clear day, making the short hike well worth the effort. You will then have the opportunity to take photos once arriving at Maundi Crater before descending down to the Marangu Gate. Our vehicles will be waiting at Marangu Gate to take you back to Moshi then transfer to the hotel where you will overnight at Kilimanjaro White House Hotel bed and breakfast.

Materuni Waterfalls, Cultural, & Chemka Hot Spring (Kikuletwa) Day Trip

After breakfast in the hotel, you will leave Moshi at 8:00 am in the morning to depart to the village of Materuni, approximately 1,800 m above sea level.  This lush rainforest region is known for producing some of the best coffee in East Africa.  Start the day with a visit to a small coffee farm and learn about how the coffee is grown, harvested, and processed locally. Try your own hand at processing, roasting, and preparing a fresh cup of coffee in the local Chagga way. Once you have finished enjoying your coffee break, you will depart on a beautiful 45-minute hike through the hills and valleys end route to the waterfalls.  Along the way, your guide will teach you about local plants and how they are used for food and traditional medicine, as well as give you more insight in the afternoon around 1:00 pm, you will proceed to the Hot Springs are very bumpy and windy, so driving takes one hour. During the trip, you can enjoy the wonderful scenery and see authentic Tanzanian life.

Moshi – Maasai Village to Arusha

In the morning we will pick you up from your hotel in Moshi. Afterward, you will undertake approximately two and a half hours of sceneries along the slopes of West Kilimanjaro up to the Maasai land near Tingatinga. After arriving at „Maasai Village a group of pleasant Maasai and the Village Chief welcomes you with a chilled welcome drink. During a walk through the village, your personal Maasai guide is explaining the life, past, and today’s life of the Tanzania Maasai. Get more information about the culinary culture of the Maasai while tasting a traditional tea (chai) prepared on a wood fire. A tasty lunch with a variety of local food highlights will end the activities inside the village. In the afternoon we will drive you to Arusha where you will overnight at The Charity Hotel bed and breakfast.

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

You will depart from Arusha in the morning and drive to the Tarangire National Park where you will discover the true enormity of the deserted termite mounds and ancient baobab trees. The colossal herds of African elephants dominate the golden savannah and screeching flocks of the striking yellow collared lovebird can be heard from miles away. The wildlife that roams the scenic landscape of the Tarangire includes lions, giraffes, warthogs, ostriches, impalas, cheetah, mongoose, buffaloes, and baboons. You will spend your first night at the comprehensive lodging facilities on offer. There will be a tantalizing dinner served in the evening.

Mto wa Mbu / Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

We will depart for the Serengeti National Park once you have finished your appetizing breakfast. If you are lucky, you may encounter the odd animal on the route because we pass via the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. Tanzania's oldest and most frequented national park, which is also a world heritage site and recently branded as one of the Seven Wonders of the World – the Serengeti is renowned for the annual migration of the herds and ever-growing wildlife population. We will enjoy a picnic lunch on one of the kopjes (rock outcropping). Our game drive will venture further into the park. After the game drive, we will proceed to the Serengeti where you will be provided with comprehensive camping facilities and an appetizing meal.

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

We will begin our day with an early morning game drive in the central Serengeti. The savannah is an active landscape and the air is flooded with the melodies the birds create as the regenerated sunlight starts to illuminate the full landscape. Your guide will study the prints on the ground to pursue predators. We will drive to the Comprehensive area located near the rim of the crater. You will be provided with dinner and satisfactory camping facilities.

Ngorongoro Crater to Mto wa Mbu / Lake Manyara

A scarce amount safari destination produces the same experience as the Ngorongoro Crater – the game viewing is simply effortless. Most animals remain within the crater due to its high walls. This is the perfect location to view every member of ‘The Big 5’ in one day. We will have a wonderful picnic lunch inside the crater. The unfilled caldera is also home to hyenas, hippo, zebra, wildebeest and an impressive variety of water birds. Your guide will enlighten you by sharing facts about the animals, vegetation and locating hidden animals. After late afternoon we will drive you to Lake Manyara / Mto wa Mbu where you will overnight and get a dinner.

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

On our last day of the tour (we know, we wish it was longer too!), we will experience the beauty of Lake Manyara National Park. We will enjoy an early breakfast, in order to start our game drive early enough to spot the “Big Five” mammals. Nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara National Park provides picturesque, yet varying scenery. Throughout the day we will experience the shrubbery of the golden savannah, mighty rivers, and amazing wildlife. We will eat our picnic lunch in the heart of the beautiful park. Soda Lake and the surrounding savannah support the highly diverse ecosystem, leading to the diverse array of wildlife to be viewed within the park. With over four hundred species of dazzling birds, some of which are migratory, Lake Manyara National Park is a birdwatcher's paradise. Lake Manyara National Park is home to the legendary tree-climbing lions as well as powerful water buffalo, immense African elephant, soaring giraffe, graceful impala and gigantic hippo.

Departure

After enjoying a delicious breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure. Our team will ensure a smooth and comfortable journey, assisting with luggage and any final arrangements. As you head to the airport, take a moment to reflect on the incredible experiences of your trip. Whether continuing your journey or heading home, we wish you safe travels and hope you leave with unforgettable memories.