7-Day Tanzania Family Safari

from $2,194

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

Welcome to Tanzania, a land of incredible wildlife and rich cultural experiences! This 7 days Tanzania family safari will take you to the heart of Tanzania’s wild side, where you can see the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo) and many other animals in their natural habitat. In addition to exploring the wildlife, you will also have the opportunity to immerse yourself in Tanzania’s rich culture and traditions. You will visit local villages, interact with indigenous tribes like the Maasai, and participate in traditional activities.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the magic of Africa with your family.

  • The safari is suitable for children aged 4 and up.
  • The accommodation is in comfortable lodges and tented camps.
  • Meals are included, and there are plenty of opportunities for snacks and drinks throughout the day.
  • The safari is led by experienced guides who are knowledgeable about the wildlife and the local culture.
  • The safari is flexible and can be customized to your family’s interests

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival Kilimanjaro International Airport / Arusha City

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, meet and greet our guide, who will assist you and transfer you to your accommodation in Arusha. Take some time to relax and settle in, preparing for the thrilling days ahead.

Accommodation: Kibo Palace Hotel        Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 2: Game drives in Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, you embark on a scenic drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park. The park is known for its diverse landscapes, including vast grasslands, baobab trees, and the Tarangire River. Keep your camera ready, as you may spot a variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, and zebras. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park and continue with an afternoon game drive. Later in the day, you will head to your accommodations for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge           Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 3: Game drive to Serengeti National Park

Early breakfast at the lodge, then depart at 8:00 a.m. to Serengeti. During the journey, enjoy a game drive en route to Serengeti National Park. Serengeti is the largest and most famous park in Tanzania, known worldwide for its endless plains, wildebeest migration, herds of lions, and other predators like hyenas, cheetahs, and leopards, as well as hippos, giraffes, antelopes, and gazelles. Pause at the picnic site in Serengeti for lunch, and thereafter drive to the center of Serengeti. You will have dinner and spend the night in the heart of Serengeti.

Accommodation: Serengeti Central Heritage Tented Camp    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 4: Full-day game drives in Central Serengeti

Begin your day with an early morning start as you set out on a full-day Serengeti game drive. To immerse yourself further, look for big game animals in action, such as fighting, playing, hunting, and mating. Throughout the day, stay engaged in tracking these animals, and finish your wildlife adventure with a sunset game drive. Then, after this exciting experience, return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Serengeti Central Heritage Tented Camp    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 5: Game drives in Ngorongoro Crater

Soon after breakfast, at 8 a.m., depart from the lodge for Ngorongoro Crater, which takes about a 3-hour drive to reach the main entrance gate. Following registration, immediately drive into the crater rim, where you will reach the descending gate. The crater is over 20 kilometers wide and approximately 600 meters deep. Ngorongoro Crater is famous for the presence of the Big Five, including buffalos, black rhinos, elephants, lions, and leopards. Moreover, it also contains many other animals, such as cheetahs, zebras, hippos, serval cats, hyenas, and wildebeests. During the game drives, the guide will take you to a picnic site and have lunch. Finally, late in the evening, you will drive to accommodation in Karatu town for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 6: Game Drives in Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, you will be picked up at 8:30 a.m. at Lake Manyara National Park. Driving for an hour, you will find this park famous for its green scenery, varied bird life, tree-climbing lions, hippos, and baboons. Moreover, this park has a variety of bird species, including migratory birds such as flamingos and water birds like pelicans, egrets, ducks, gooses, and stock. Here, you will enjoy a full-day game drive, and later in the evening, drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Heart and Soul Lodge Manyara       Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 7: Cultural Discovery in Mto wa Mbu Village & Maasai Boma Tour

After breakfast, drive to Mto wa Mbu Village, an agricultural center known for its rice and banana plantations. Then, engage in a half-day cultural tour led by a local guide. During the tour, you will interact with farmers, craftsmen, artisans, painters, and the welcoming Masai people. Additionally, explore attractions such as rice and banana plantations, a local coffee plantation, and a traditional Masai village. After a day filled with enriching experiences, it's time to depart for Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

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INCLUSIONS

The Price Includes

  1. National Park entrance fee as detailed above
  2. Accommodation double or twin rooms and meals as stated in the itinerary
  3. Private safari cars during safari Land Cruiser 4WD with the top up the roof, fridge to cool your drinks, guaranteed window seat to each person, and seat belt
  4. Professional English-speaking driver-guide. A Friendly, Experienced, and Passionate with a wide knowledge of culture, Flora, and Fauna
  5. Enough Bottled mineral water, throughout the Safari
  6. Airport transfer – Pick up and drop off as detailed above
  7. Cultural tour entrance fee as detailed in the itinerary
  8. Service Charges our offer include the planning, handling, operational, and communication charges & current VAT Taxes

 The Price Exclude

  1. Tips to the driver-guide and hotelier
  2. Alcoholic beverages, sodas,
  3. Laundry Service
  4. Visa
  5. Balloon Safari in Serengeti and Tarangire National Park
  6. International and local flights
  7. Travel and medical Insurance
  8. Other items of a personal nature