Tanzania Family Safari Holidays

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be greeted by your driver guide who will assist you with the brief transfer to your  booked accommodation in Arusha town.

Prepare yourself for the upcoming morning as you embark on your Tanzania family safari holiday.

This morning, you will embark on a journey to Tarangire National Park, which is about a two-hour drive away. Tarangire is renowned for its remarkable population of elephants, making it a true sanctuary for these magnificent creatures. The park is also characterized by its striking baobab trees, which add to its unique landscape. Wildlife is abundant along the Tarangire River, the only reliable water source in the region, attracting a variety of animals. You can expect to see a rich array of species, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and as many as six thousand elephants.

After an exhilarating afternoon game drive, you will drive to your booked acoomodation in Ngorongoro for dinner and an overnight stay.

Today marks the beginning of an extensive exploration of what is widely considered the premier game park in the world. The Serengeti, Tanzania’s oldest and most celebrated national park, takes its name from the Masai language, translating to ‘endless plain.’ This extraordinary location serves as the origin point for the immense herds of wildebeest, zebras, and a variety of other wildlife as they embark on the annual Great Migration in search of new grazing areas, resulting in one of the most remarkable natural spectacles on the planet.

The Serengeti at dawn offers a stunning vista that should not be missed. The early hours are perfect for wildlife observation as you set out on your first game drive of the day in search of the Big Five. Generally, afternoons are more leisurely, culminating in the late day when temperatures decrease and animals become active once more. Furthermore, there is an opportunity to enjoy an early morning hot air balloon ride (At an additional Cost $599 per person), providing a distinctive view of the breathtaking landscape and incredible wildlife of the Serengeti.

After the thrills of the Serengeti, you head out on a full day’s game drive through the Serengeti towards the Ngorongoro Conservation, stopping along the way to visit one of the world’s most important prehistoric sites – Olduvai Gorge. Here, you learn how the gorge earned its name ‘Cradle of Mankind’. On arrival to the Ngorongoro Crater you have the opportunity to drive through the Crater Rim and see the Crater in all its glory. You arrive at the lodge in time for a relaxing drink and a delicious dinner in the lush surroundings.

This morning, you will embark on an adventure to the Ngorongoro Crater, a renowned conservation area and UNESCO World Heritage Site located 150 kilometers west of Arusha in Tanzania’s Crater Highlands. Following an early breakfast, you will make your way to the expansive volcanic caldera of the Ngorongoro Crater, where you will have the opportunity to engage in an exhilarating game drive across the wildlife-rich crater floor, often regarded as one of the most exciting experiences for spotting game. The beauty of the crater is sure to impress. Upon returning to the lodge, you can savor your final African sunset while enjoying dinner.

Today, you will explore Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its shores that glisten with shades of pink, a result of the abundant flamingo population. This picturesque lake was famously referred to as the “loveliest lake in Africa” by Ernest Hemingway. You will spend your last morning in the park enjoying a game drive, where, with a bit of luck, you may spot the park’s iconic tree-climbing lions. Following your time in the park, you will head to Arusha town, where you will check into your pre-arranged accommodation, marking the conclusion of this tour. Alternatively, you may opt for a transfer back to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey.

Please ensure that your onward flights from Arusha Airport are scheduled for after 3 PM, and for Kilimanjaro Airport, after 5 PM or 6 PM,  for International flights. Additionally, you might consider extending your travels to the stunning island of Zanzibar for a delightful period of rest and relaxation.