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3-Day Tanzania Trilogy, Wildlife, Wonders & Waterfalls

Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

3-Day Tanzania Trilogy, Wildlife, Wonders & Waterfalls

4.9 / 5 · 55 reviews Offered by Imani Excursions 3-Day

Overview

Three days. Three of Tanzania's most extraordinary destinations. Tarangire delivers one of Africa's greatest elephant spectacles against a backdrop of ancient baobab trees. Ngorongoro drops you into a UNESCO World Heritage crater teeming with the Big Five. And Materuni rewards you with a rainforest hike and a thundering waterfall on the foot slopes of Kilimanjaro. This is Tanzania, distilled, wild, beautiful, and absolutely unmissable.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

3-Day

Route

Zanzibar to Zanzibar

Via Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Materuni Waterfalls

Country & park

Tanzania / Tarangire National Park

Style

Mid-range safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

2 years

Activities

game drives

Accommodation

Marera Valley Lodge - Mid-range lodge 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP – All Meals Included

Meals

All Meals Included; Breakfast & Lunch Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

USD

3-Day Tanzania Trilogy, Wildlife, Wonders & Waterfalls
Tarangire National Park visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 n/a* USD $1,277 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 n/a* USD $1,277 USD

Before booking

Important To Know

This tour is not available to solo travelers.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 2 years and older.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.

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Route

Tour route map
country Tanzania
Start Zanzibar (Day 1)
Day 1 Tarangire NP
Day 2 Ngorongoro Crater
Day 3 Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
End Zanzibar (Day 3)

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range tour uses lodges.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request changes to this tour.

Not for solo travelers

Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.

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Minimum age of 2 years

The minimum age for this tour is 2 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & air transfer
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Marera Valley Lodge

Day 1

Marera Valley Lodge

Mid-range lodge 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Moivaro Lodge

Day 2

Moivaro Lodge

Mid-range lodge near Arusha (City) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Day 3

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

Breakfast & Lunch Included

Day By Day

Tour step

Arrival

You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Zanzibar, to Arusha Airport, to Tarangire

Day 1

Zanzibar, to Arusha Airport, to Tarangire

Your adventure begins before sunrise. At 4:00 AM, your transfer guide picks you up from your hotel in Zanzibar and escorts you to the airport, handling your check-in every step of the way. A scenic one-hour flight whisks you over the Indian Ocean and onto the Tanzanian mainland, where your private expert safari guide and our office representative will be waiting at Arusha Airport to welcome you with a full safari briefing. From there, you head straight into the wild, and your first game drive in Tarangire National Park awaits. Famous for its extraordinary elephant herds and ancient baobab-dotted landscapes, Tarangire is a spectacular introduction to the Tanzanian bush. As the sun sets, you make your way to Karatu town for a well-earned overnight rest. Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Destination: Tarangire National Park Stay: Marera Valley Lodge Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Ngorongoro Crater tour, & Drive Back to Arusha

Day 2

Ngorongoro Crater tour, & Drive Back to Arusha

After an early breakfast, you descend into one of the natural wonders of the world, the Ngorongoro Crater. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to a remarkable density of wildlife, including all of the Big Five, roaming freely across the crater floor. Lunch is served right inside the crater, surrounded by nothing but wilderness. In the late afternoon, you ascend the crater rim and drive back to Arusha for your overnight stay. Mid-range lodge located near Arusha (City) All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Stay: Moivaro Lodge Mid-range lodge located near Arusha (City) Meals: All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Materuni Waterfalls Tour, and Scenic Flight back to Zanzibar

Day 3

Materuni Waterfalls Tour, and Scenic Flight back to Zanzibar

After breakfast, you'll drive to Materuni village, nestled on the fertile lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, arriving at approximately 10:00 AM. A guided one-hour hike through lush rainforest leads you to the magnificent Materuni Waterfalls, where you'll have time to swim and take in the surroundings. You'll then return to the village for a delicious traditional lunch prepared by the local community. The afternoon continues with an engaging coffee tour, a fascinating insight into how Tanzania's world-class coffee is grown, harvested, and prepared, ending with a tasting straight from the source. Following the experience, you'll transfer to Arusha Airport for your evening flight back to Zanzibar. Your transfer guide will meet you on arrival and drop you off at your hotel. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks

Destination: Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks

Tour step

End of tour

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Included

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 flights during the tour

All Taxes/VAT

Roundtrip airport transfer

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

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

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Zanzibar
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Abeid Amani Karume Airport (ZNZ - Check price) on Zanzibar. Or fly to/from Dar es Salaam (DAR - Check price) . There are daily ferries between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar.
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Imani Excursions
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Imani Excursions

4.9 operator rating 55 reviews

Imani Excursions operates out of Arusha, Tanzania, the gateway to most of the national parks. Excursions take the form of Mountain Climbs and Safaris. Visit Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Meru, the nation's two highest peaks or enjoy tours through Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the Serengeti National Park.

Office In

Tanzania

Size

5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)

Tour Types

Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day

Destinations

Kenya, Tanzania

Traveler feedback

Reviews

4.90 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5
Verified

Imani Excursions gave us the experience of a lifetime!!

Beginning with our greeting at the airport, Imani Excursions did not disappointment through the entire trip. The owner, Imani himself came out to give us a big welcoming. Our tour guides David and Julius were always cheerful, very knowledge about the areas we visited and the animals we encountered. They knew where to find the animals. I'm still in disbelief about the heart pounding encounters we had with the animals. We came away learning about the animals, the culture and were even taught a little Swahili. Thank you David and Julius!! This is definitely something my family and especially our kids will never forget because of you. Our accommodations were beautiful staying at Manyara's Secret and the Lahia Luxury Tent Lodge. Manyara's Secret was right on the lake with your own individual private pools. The food was delicious and staff were very welcoming and attentive. The whole place was gorgeous. In Lahia, other than the zip up walls you wouldn't even think you were in a tent. The rooms were large, huge bed and overlooked the Serengeti with the two sinks and toilet inside your tent. There was a beautiful private outdoor shower attached to your room. Animals came right up to the lodge. It was incredible walking through zebras on the way to dinner. There are many tour companies in Tanzania. You should not hesitate in booking with Imani and his staff. You can tell that they love their jobs and are in awe with us encountering the animals even after many years of giving tours. This translated to an incredible and unforgettable experience for us. Imani Excursions made us fall in love with Tanzania and if we ever get back there we will definitely book with them again.

Photo by Laura Castillo
Photo by Laura Castillo
Photo by Laura Castillo

Laura Castillo · United States

Verified

Best trip ever!

Taking a trip to Africa is one of the biggest trips you will take in your life so you want it to go well. When I started the journey I researched so many different safaris and read so many reviews. I kept coming back to Imani Excursions. My only draw back was that they didn’t have a lot of reviews. The reviews they did have were good so I decided to book them. I was nervous not knowing if this is a company I could trust. I can honestly tell you that you will not go wrong booking Imani Excursions. Mike was always quick to respond to all my emails about questions I had about the trip before we arrived. When we arrived we were greeted at the airport with drinks, snacks, gift, and music. What a welcome! Our safari guides Julie’s and David were with us throughout the entire trip. We felt 100% safe and were taken care of well. Imani greeted us at the airport and followed us to our first accommodation to Make sure check it went well. The accommodations we stayed at were absolutely beautiful! At Manyaras secret we had a four bedroom villa with a private full sized swimming pool. The safaris were amazing! We saw so much wildlife and up close. We saw the big 5 and much much more. We saw a lion pack of 7 with babies and all hunting baboons. Elephants rushed in trumpets and all to rescue the baboons. It looked like something you would see at Universal Studios but it was real. We have traveled all over the world and this trip is now our favorite. Look no further and book Imani Excursions. They will give you an amazing trip and take care of you well.

Photo by Jodie letcher
Photo by Jodie letcher
Photo by Jodie letcher
Photo by Jodie letcher

Jodie letcher · United States

Verified

David and Julius were very knowledgeable and went above and beyond to provide an excellent service

We were well fed and treated like royalty. We saw many many animals, every thing but the cheetah. We saw rhino lions hundreds of wildebeest and Zebra many antelope of different species even a leopard. We couldn't Have asked for more it was well worth the money. The overnight accommodations were amazing I would recommend to anyone thinking of going to Africa

Photo by Jack
Photo by Jack
Photo by Jack
Photo by Jack

Jack · United States

Verified

They were very nice and kind.

This trip was a great experience. I went with my parents, grandparents, and aunts. The accommodations were beautiful. I loved seeing all the animals. The tour guides were nice.

Ian · United States

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Tour FAQs

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Are rates charged per person?

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

Which currency is this tour priced in?

This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).

Can children join this tour?

This tour accepts children who are 2 years and older.

Can this tour start on my preferred date?

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can the itinerary be customized?

You can request changes to this tour.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Marera Valley Lodge - Mid-range lodge 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included

Where does this tour start and end?

This tour starts and ends in Zanzibar

Are airport transfers included?

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

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Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Imani Excursions, not SafariBookings.

This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.

If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.

Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.

The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.

If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.

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