15-Day Tanzania Safari & Mafia Island Adventure
Moshi - Tarangire Nationalpark - Serengeti Nationalpark - Ngorongoro Crater - Mto Wa Mbu - Arusha - Mafia Island
Highlights
Private 4×4 safari with pop-up roof
Big Five game drives in Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire National Parks
Cultural visits and local experiences
Chagga Day & waterfall hikes
Whale shark snorkeling (depends on the saison) and diving in Mafia Island
Flights between mainland Tanzania and Mafia Island
Best to go: Year-round, with optimal whale shark sightings from September to March.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet your Afrimine Tours guide.
Enjoy a scenic drive to Moshi, passing small villages, lush farmlands, and tropical landscapes. Admire Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, rising majestically above the horizon. Settle into your lodge, enjoy the fresh mountain air, and relax after your flight.
Visit Materuni Village, a traditional Chagga community at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. Walk through banana plantations and lush gardens, then hike to Materuni Waterfall, a stunning cascade into a natural pool. Cool off in the water or enjoy the serene surroundings.
Experience Chagga coffee culture at a local farm, learning how beans are grown, roasted, and brewed. Taste freshly made coffee while enjoying panoramic mountain views.
Drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive, spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife in their natural habitat.
Overnight inside the park for an authentic safari experience.
Start with an early morning game drive in Tarangire, when wildlife is most active.
Optional walking safaris let you experience the bush up close.
Later, exit the park to visit a Maasai boma, learning about their culture, traditions, and daily life. Transfer to Karatu for overnight stay.
Travel through scenic landscapes to the Serengeti National Park, home of the Big Five. Embark on an afternoon game drive, seeing zebras, wildebeest, lions, and cheetahs roaming the endless plains.
Overnight in the Serengeti.
Spend a full day on morning and evening game drives in the Serengeti. Observe lions, leopards, elephants, and herds of wildebeest.
Optional hot-air balloon safari offers breathtaking aerial views over the vast plains, dotted with acacia trees and migrating wildlife.
Visit Mto wa Mbu, a vibrant village surrounded by banana plantations and wetlands. Explore local markets, take in scenic views, and witness traditional farming practices. Continue to Arusha for your overnight stay.
Spend four days exploring the pristine marine ecosystem of Mafia Island. Swim alongside gentle whale sharks (seasonal) and spot manta rays and tropical fish over vibrant coral reefs.
During the nesting season, you may also witness sea turtles laying eggs on the beaches, a truly magical and rare experience.
Relax on white sand beaches, kayak along the coastline, or explore local fishing villages to experience island life and culture.
Optional scuba diving allows a deeper look into the coral reefs and colorful underwater world.
Hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti
Walking safari in Tarangire
Bike-tours in Mto wa Mbu
Dhow-cruise or fishing trips on Mafia Island
Scuba diving courses or advanced dives
Kilimanjaro Day treks or mountain hikes
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Experienced English-speaking safari guide/driver
4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof (mainland)
Park entrance / crater fees and permits as specified
Domestic flights to/from Mafia Island
Accommodation and selected meals
Materuni Village, Waterfall & Coffee Experience
Maasai Boma cultural visit
Mto wa Mbu village experience
Guided snorkeling/diving trips on Mafia Island
Airport transfers and domestic flight transfers
NOT INCLUDED
International flights
Travel insurance
Visa fees
Tips and gratuities
Optional activities