10-DAY COMFORT NORTH SERENGETI MIGRATION SAFARI + CULTURAL EXPERIENCE (Materuni waterfalls, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater & Mto wa Mbu Village visit)

Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) to Moshi

Upon arrival at the airport (JRO), you will be met by Wild Candle African Safaris’ representative who will drive you to your accommodation in Moshi for an overnight stay, waiting for your adventures to start the following day.
Destination: Moshi
Accommodation: Ameg Lodge
Meal plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 2: Materuni Waterfalls in Moshi + Coffee Tour Activity

Early morning after breakfast at around 6:00am, you will drive straight to Materuni Waterfalls in Moshi for hiking. A tour to Materuni Village and Waterfalls is a great way to spend a day away from the bustle of town life. The walk to Materuni Waterfall offers a glimpse into the nature of Tanzania, allowing you either to prepare your body for the forthcoming climb to Kilimanjaro or ease your muscles after the climb.

The tour starts with a walk to Materuni Waterfall. It is an opportunity to see how local fruits like avocados, mangos, lemons, and bananas grow, as well as learn some of the local history, traditions, village economy, agriculture, and cultural life. When you get to the waterfall, you can refresh yourself in the natural pool — swimsuits will come in handy!

The tour will continue with a visit to the local village lying in the coffee plantations. The villagers will demonstrate the process of coffee farming and guide you through the preparation of coffee from a bean to a cup. Sing and dance along with the Chaga people as they grind, roast, and boil the beans. When the coffee is ready, villagers will serve lunch — a national Chagga meal. After that, you will drive straight to Arusha to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
Destination: Materuni Village
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Ilboru Safari Lodge

Day 3: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Early morning after breakfast at your accommodation in Arusha, you will be picked up by your private driver guide and taken straight to Tarangire National Park, which takes approximately 2 hours.

Tarangire National Park is one of the largest parks in Tanzania, covering an area of 2,600 square kilometres. It is most popular for its large elephant herds and giant baobab trees. The park also has a mini-wildlife migration during the dry season, consisting of about 250,000 animals entering the park.

More than 300-strong herds of elephants can be seen, along with big groups of buffalo, healthy populations of lions and leopards, wild dogs, rare antelopes such as gerenuk, and more than 550 bird species throughout the year.

You will have picnic lunch boxes, which you will enjoy inside the park in the afternoon. After lunch and further game viewing, you will drive straight to your accommodation in Karatu for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
Meal plan: Full Board (B, L & D)

Day 4: Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park (approx. 167 km / 104 mi – 3.25 hrs drive)

Early morning after breakfast at around 8:00am, you will drive straight to Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Continue your journey around the crater and descend the other side, enjoying your free “African massage” on the bumpy road while passing through Maasai villages.

At the Naabi Hill entrance gate, you can walk to a viewpoint with spectacular views across the endless plains of Serengeti. Hot lunch will be served either at the gate or en route towards the heart of the Serengeti, beautifully set up by your guide inside the bush.

The Serengeti National Park is home to the largest concentration of wildlife on the planet. You will enjoy unlimited game drives until evening, when you head to your tented camp or lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Destination: Serengeti National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Into Wild

Day 5: Central Serengeti to North Serengeti (Kogatende) following the Great Migration & Mara River Crossing

Early morning after breakfast at your accommodation, you will drive straight to the far north of Serengeti National Park, known as Kogatende, to follow the Great Migration of more than a million wildebeests, accompanied by hundreds of thousands of zebras and antelopes.

From July to October, the wildebeest are in the northern Serengeti plains, and you have a chance to witness thousands crossing the Mara River. This dramatic crossing is considered by many to be the most desirable time to see the migration.

You’ll also see predators hunting and various bird species in the area. After lunch and extensive game viewing, you will head straight to your selected accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Destination: Northern Serengeti National Park (Kogatende)
Accommodation: Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp
Meal plan: Full Board (B, L & D)

Day 6: Full Day in North Serengeti (Kogatende)

Early morning after breakfast, you will proceed with a full day of game drives in northern Serengeti (Kogatende), continuing to follow the Great Migration.

You’ll spend the day searching for migration crossings at the Mara River and spotting crocodiles hunting prey during the crossing. After lunch and game viewing, you will return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.
Destination: Northern Serengeti National Park (Kogatende)
Accommodation: Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp
Meal plan: Full Board (B, L & D)

Day 7: Northern Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Early morning after breakfast, you will drive straight from Northern Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving in the late afternoon at your lodge on the crater rim for relaxation, dinner, and overnight, before your crater tour the next day.
Destination: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Accommodation: Rhino Lodge
Meal plan: Full Board (B, L & D)

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater to Mto wa Mbu

Early morning after breakfast, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater — the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, forming a spectacular bowl about 265 square kilometres wide and 600 meters deep, home to around 30,000 animals.

The crater offers diverse habitats: grasslands, swamps, forests, and lakes, attracting a wide range of wildlife. It’s the best place in East Africa to see the Big Five (elephant, rhinoceros, buffalo, lion, and the elusive leopard), as well as incredible birdlife with over 500 species recorded.

After enjoying a packed picnic lunch, you’ll continue the game drive until late afternoon, then ascend the crater and drive to your campsite for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Migombani Campsite
Meal plan: Full Board (B, L & D)

Day 9: Mto wa Mbu Activities

Early morning after breakfast at around 8:00am, you’ll explore Mto wa Mbu village. Activities include walking through banana and rice plantations, visiting local schools, learning how local beer is made (and tasting it), and participating in a Swahili cooking lesson.

You will also do a forest hike near Lake Manyara, walking along beautiful trails with scenic views and passing monkeys in the forest. After the hike, you’ll return to your campsite for dinner and overnight stay.
Destination: Mto wa Mbu Village
Accommodation: Migombani Campsite
Meal plan: Full Board (B, L & D)

Day 10: Mto wa Mbu to the Airport

Early morning after breakfast at your campsite in Mto wa Mbu, you will drive straight to the airport for your departure flight to your next destination.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch