Overview
This 10-day itinerary is designed for
adventurous travelers who want more
than just game drives. Begin at the base of
Kilimanjaro with hikes, waterfalls, hot
springs, and coffee tours. Combine
wildlife safaris in Tarangire and Lake
Manyara with Maasai cultural encounters,
and finish with an off-the-beaten-path
hike into Empakaai Crater in the
Ngorongoro Highlands. Perfect for active
families with older children, culture
enthusiasts, and those seeking immersive
experiences alongside classic safari
highlights.
Itinerary
Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Style: Comfortable Lodges & Unique
Cultural Experiences
Focus: Active adventures, cultural
immersion, and light safari
Best Time: June – October & December –
February
Day 01 :
Arrival in Moshi
- Arrive at Kilimanjaro International
Airport (JRO). Transfer to Moshi. - Meet your guide for a safari briefing.
Relax with views of Kilimanjaro. - Accommodation: Weru Weru River
Lodge (B&B).
Day 02 :
Materuni Waterfall & Coffee Tour
- Morning hike (1.5 hrs each way) to
Materuni Waterfall. - Visit a Chagga family for traditional
lunch. - Participate in a hands-on coffee tour —
from bean to cup. - Accommodation: Weru Weru River
Lodge (FB).
Day 03 :
Kikuletwa Hot Springs
- Visit Kikuletwa (Chemka) Hot Springs, a
hidden oasis of crystal-clear waters. - Swim, swing on rope vines, and relax.
Picnic lunch included. - Accommodation: Weru Weru River
Lodge (FB).
Day 04 :
Tarangire National Park
- Morning drive to Tarangire NP.
- Full-day game drive in a park known for
vast elephant herds and ancient baobabs. - Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge
(FB).
Day 05 :
Lake Manyara & Maasai Village Visit
- Morning game drive in Lake Manyara
NP, famous for tree-climbing lions and
diverse habitats. - Afternoon cultural visit to a local Maasai
village (ethically operated,
community-benefiting). - Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge
(FB).
Day 06 :
Ngorongoro Highlands – Empakaai Arrival
- Scenic drive into the Ngorongoro
Highlands. - Settle into a wilderness camp on
Empakaai’s rim. - Accommodation: Ngorongoro Safari
Camp (FB).
Day 07 :
Empakaai Crater Hike
- Guided hike down into Empakaai Crater.
- Descend through forest to a
flamingo-filled soda lake. - Accompanied by Maasai guide and
armed ranger. - Accommodation: Ngorongoro Safari
Camp (FB).
Day 08 :
Empakaai Cultural Encounters
- Spend the day walking with Maasai
guides. - Learn about pastoral traditions,
livestock herding, and highland culture. - Campfire storytelling in the evening.
- Accommodation: Ngorongoro Safari
Camp (FB).
Day 09 :
Return to Arusha
- Drive back to Arusha.
- Afternoon shopping stop at Cultural
Heritage Centre. - Day room available for refresh before
flight. - Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge
(Day Use).
Day 10 :
Departure
- Transfer to Kilimanjaro International
Airport for your onward flight.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with
- professional English-speaking
- driver-guide
- • All airport transfers and transport as per
- itinerary
- • 9 nights’ accommodation (Full Board on
- safari; B&B in Moshi; Day Use in Arusha)
- • Park entrance fees (Tarangire, Lake
- Manyara, Ngorongoro Conservation Area)
- • Guided activities: Materuni waterfall
- hike, coffee tour, Kikuletwa Hot Springs
- visit, Empakaai Crater hike, Maasai cultural
- experiences
- • Bottled drinking water in vehicle
- • AMREF Flying Doctor emergency
- evacuation cover
- • All government taxes and levies
Cost Excludes
- • International flights & visas
- • Travel & medical insurance (mandatory)
- • Tips & gratuities, bar drinks, laundry,
- personal expenses
- • Optional activities not listed (night
- game drives, balloon safaris, spa
- treatments)
- • Any increases in park fees or
- government taxes after booking