Overview
Itinerary
7 Days Tanzania Family Safari
Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport → Arusha
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your Tanz-Africa Adventures guide. After introductions, you will be transferred to your lodge in Arusha to relax and recover from your journey. Later in the evening, you will receive a short safari briefing that outlines your itinerary and prepares you for the days ahead. Enjoy dinner and settle into your lodge as you begin your Tanzanian adventure.
Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge (All meals included)
Day 2: Arusha → Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, you will depart with packed lunches and make your way to Tarangire National Park. As you enter the park, the stunning landscape of ancient baobab trees and expansive plains will greet you. Tarangire is widely known for its large elephant populations that roam in impressive family herds, as well as a healthy number of predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs. You will spend the day exploring varied ecosystems and wildlife-rich areas around the Tarangire River. After a rewarding day of game viewing, you will continue to your lodge for dinner and a peaceful overnight stay.
Accommodation: Sangaiwe Safari Lodge (All meals included)
Day 3: Tarangire → Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, you will travel north toward Lake Manyara National Park, tucked beneath the steep walls of the Great Rift Valley. Although relatively small, the park is incredibly diverse in both scenery and wildlife. Lake Manyara is famous for its rare tree-climbing lions, as well as its large elephant herds that move gracefully through the lush forests. Bird enthusiasts will enjoy sightings of flamingos and numerous waterbirds along the soda lake. As you explore the park’s mix of forests, grasslands, and lakeshore, you will uncover its remarkable natural beauty. By evening, you will head to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge (All meals included)
Day 4: Lake Manyara → Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, you will depart with packed lunches and begin your journey toward the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. As you approach the park, the landscape opens into vast, endless plains, perfectly capturing the meaning of the Maasai word “Serengeti.” This spectacular ecosystem is home to the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles traverse the plains in search of fresh grazing. While driving through the Serengeti, you will encounter impressive wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and many grazing species. You will arrive at your camp in the evening, ready to enjoy dinner surrounded by the soothing sounds of the African wilderness.
Accommodation: Domel Wilderness Camp (All meals included)
Day 5: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, your full day of exploration in the Serengeti begins. The Seronera Valley, known for its rich biodiversity and permanent water sources, will be a prime area for spotting wildlife throughout the day. As you move through different parts of the park, you may see lions lounging on sun-warmed kopjes, leopards resting in acacia trees, and cheetahs scanning the plains for prey. Herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles animate the landscape, creating constant action and interaction between predators and grazers. You will stop for a scenic picnic lunch before continuing your adventure. As the day ends, return to your camp for dinner and a restful night.
Accommodation: Domel Wilderness Camp (All meals included)
Day 6: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, you will leave the Serengeti and drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Upon arrival, you will descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife sanctuaries. This enormous volcanic caldera features diverse habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, swamps, and a permanent lake that attracts a variety of animals. The crater is home to an impressive density of wildlife, including elephants, buffalos, lions, and hyenas. It is also one of the best places in Tanzania to observe the endangered black rhino. You will enjoy a picnic lunch at Ngoitoktok Springs before continuing your game drive. Later in the afternoon, you will ascend the crater wall and proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge (All meals included)
Day 7: Karatu → Mto wa Mbu Cultural Tour → Arusha → Departure
After a relaxed breakfast, you will drive to the lively village of Mto wa Mbu for a cultural experience. This vibrant community is home to many different Tanzanian tribes, offering a rich blend of traditions and ways of life. During your visit, you will explore banana plantations, rice fields, local homes, artisan workshops, and the bustling market. A traditional local lunch will be served, giving you a taste of authentic Tanzanian cuisine. In the afternoon, you will return to Arusha for a final safari debriefing before being transferred to the airport for your departure flight, carrying unforgettable memories of your journey across Tanzania.
Accommodation: Not applicable (departure)
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch included
Climbing cost
Included
- Accommodation in Arusha on arrival day.
- Accommodation in Arusha after safari.
- All entry fees in national parks as per itinerary
- 3 meals a day while on Safari
- All Accommodations in lodges on safari
- Entry and transit fees in Ngorongoro
- Ngorongoro Crater fee
- First aid kit
- Service of an English speaking driver-guide
- Transport in 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Driver's Salary and allowances
- Park fees for vehicle and driver
- Game drives as per the Itinerary
- Enough bottled water the whole safari
- Government taxes
Excluded
- Flights
- Extras at the lodges
- Tips
- Extra activities (like a balloon ride $600 per person)
- And all not listed above