6 Days | 5 Nights
The Wild Wonders of Tanzania Family Safari
Safari Overview
A Tanzanian family safari that focuses on active game-viewing excursions that encapsulate thrilling family adventures – this package is curated to tailor the safari experience to your travel style.
Like all of our safaris, it includes an exceptional English-speaking safari guide, hand-picked accommodations, and a variety of experiences to cater to diverse preferences. The highlights of this tour include the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire National Parks.
Safari Destinations
Arusha , Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara
Number of Day
6 Days | 5 Nights
Minimum Number of Pax
2 Pax Min
Detailed Itinerary
+255 780 500 558
Safari Expert
Day by Day
Day 1: Arrival At Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) - Arusha
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, complete immigration formalities, and step out of the arrival lounge to be greeted by our safari representative. Your Tanzania safari begins with an hour transfer to your booked hotel in Arusha, where relaxation and rejuvenation await.
Our representative will ensure a swift check-in at the hotel, allowing you to unwind after what’s probably been a long flight.Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania, is where dreams of African adventures unfold. Serving as the launching-pad for most of the “northern circuit” safaris, this bustling city sets the stage for unforgettable wildlife encounters in some of Africa’s most renowned national parks including the ones in this itinerary.
With its unique ambiance, Arusha embraces you with the promise of unparalleled adventures ahead. Tonight, enjoy a wonderful evening at leisure while looking forward to the five-dream-come-true days that await you.
Meals: Dinner, Breakfast, and Lunch
Accommodation: Lodge/ Hotel
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
After an early morning breakfast, leave for Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival delve into a full-day game drive, exploring the park’s diverse landscape with nine unique vegetation zones. Admire the grandeur of ancient Baobab trees, the largest in Africa, casting shadows over the wildlife grazing below.
Follow the meandering Tarangire River, a magnet for a rich array of wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, buffalos, zebras, giraffes, antelopes, and a vibrant assortment of birds. Famous for its significant elephant population, Tarangire offers a rare opportunity to observe these magnificent creatures in their natural setting.
Stop for a picnic lunch at an observatory within the park during afternoon, where you can witness animals quenching their thirst at the river, and at times, experience dramatic scenes of lions attacking a thirsty zebra or wildebeest.Resume your game-viewing adventure, soaking in the wonders of Tarangire, before retreat to the lodge for a delightful dinner in the early evening.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner.
Accommodation: Lodge/ Tented Camp/ Camp
Day 3-4: Serengeti National Park
Rise up to the enchanting anticipation of the majestic Serengeti. Today unfolds with a captivating game-viewing drive en route to this extraordinary destination. The fourth day invites you to embrace the full spectrum of wonders that Serengeti has to offer. An alternative adventure could be an optional scenic hot air balloon flight, offering a unique perspective.
Serengeti, a singular safari haven in Africa, unfolds as the oldest and largest intact land-based ecosystem on a global scale. Renowned for its impressive population of leopard, cheetah, and lion, the Serengeti, meaning “Endless Plains,” encapsulates the soul of this extraordinary landscape. Here, the grandeur unfolds as the site of the world’s most spectacular annual overland migration, a breathtaking journey spanning over 800 kilometers.
Depending on the time of year, you will have a the opportunity to witness the theater of nature, where over a million wildebeest, 200,000 zebras, and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelles, alongside various antelope species, gracefully traverse the endless plains. The Serengeti’s grandeur, enriched by the perpetual dance of predators and prey, paints an unforgettable safari canvas.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner.
Accommodation: Lodge/ Tented Camp/ Camp
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater
Wake up to an early bird serenade, shaking you from your slumber for a remarkable journey to Ngorongoro Crater. Today, unlike others, an early morning calls for a sunrise breakfast, bidding a fond adieu to the beautiful Serengeti.Following breakfast, set out on a scenic drive toward Ngorongoro, a piece of heaven like no other. Upon reaching Ngorongoro, descend nearly 2,000 feet to the crater floor, spanning an expansive 102 square miles. As one of Africa’s most visited destinations and renowned wildlife-viewing areas, it boasts impressive dimensions, measuring about 20 kilometers wide and ranking among the largest calderas globally.
Within its steep, unbroken walls unfold a captivating drama, where lions, elephants adorned with exceptionally large tusks due to the fertile volcanic soil, buffaloes, and various plains herbivores such as wildebeests, Thomson’s gazelles, zebras, and reedbucks roam the grasslands, swamps, and forests on the crater floor. Encounters with black rhinos are also common, adding to the allure of this natural wonder. The crater’s birdlife is equally remarkable, particularly around Lake Magadi, a soda lake at the crater’s base that entices hundreds of flamingos to its shallows.
As the day draws to a close, ascend the crater walls and journey to your lodge for an overnight stay.Early in the evening, ascend the crater walls and journey to your well-appointed lodge, a adjacent to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Here, sit back and totally relax as you absorb the amazing views, letting your driver do the hard work. Enjoy the evening at your own pace, savoring the culmination of an extraordinary day.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner.
Accommodation: Lodge/ Tented Camp/ Camp
Day 6: Lake Manyara - Back to Arusha and Farewell
Begin your final day with a delightful breakfast, setting the stage for another captivating adventure to Lake Manyara National Park. Venture on a remarkable game-viewing drive, entering through the forested terrain where the chatter of baboons and black monkeys echoes in the woodlands. Despite its modest size, the park boasts five distinct vegetation zones and a remarkable diversity of wildlife.
The first zone, a groundwater forest fed by water seeping from the Great Rift Wall, showcases wild fig, sausage, tamarind, and mahogany trees, favored by elephants in the dense forests and marshy glades. Explore additional zones, including marshlands along the lake edge, scrub on the Rift Valley Wall, open areas with scattered acacia, and expansive grasslands. Lake Manyara is renowned for its tree-climbing lions, a rare but enchanting sight when they choose to lounge on the branches of acacia trees. While spotting lions in the trees is an unexpected bonus, it’s essential not to set your expectations too high.
Indulge in a hearty picnic lunch at a scenic spot in the afternoon, savoring the unique ambiance of Manyara. In the early evening, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your adventure sadly concludes. Say your goodbyes, knowing that this farewell marks a transition, leaving you with a profound sense of fulfillment – a journey adorned with heartwarming memories from your extraordinary Tanzanian safari.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Book Now
Inclusion
- Transfers in both directions between the International Airport and Arusha
- Two nights’ accommodation in Arusha town which is night before your tour and after your tour.
- Extended 4 x 4 luxury safari jeep with pop up roof for game viewing
- Professional safari guide and well speaking English.
- Professional safari cook
- Entrance fee for all national parks.
- Accommodation at basic camping during the safari full board
- Camping fees at all national parks.
- Ngorongoro Crater fees
- 18% VAT to our entrance fees.
- All Government taxes,
- Free WIFI in safari jeep
- Drinking water.
Exclusion
- Tanzania visa fees
- Personal expenses (laundry, beverages, etc.)
- Optional activities (e.g., hot-air balloon rides at $550 per person)
- Tips and gratuities
Related Safari Packages
Ultimate Tanzania Lodge Safari and Beach Vacation
Explorer’s Diary Tanzania Safari
Tanzania Honeymoon Bush Safari and Beach Vacation
The Wild Wonders of Tanzania Family Safari
Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari
