5-Day Family Adventure Safari - Midrange Safari

Create lasting family memories through Tanzania’s wildlife, nature and adventures.

Duration
5 Days, 4 Nights
Destinations
Tarangire, Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro
Tour Type
Private Guided Safari
Best Time
June - October, December - March

The Experience

Enjoy an unforgettable family adventure through three of Tanzania’s most remarkable wildlife destinations. Discover the elephant-filled landscapes of Tarangire National Park, explore the forests and diverse wildlife of Lake Manyara, and experience the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. With exciting game drives, beautiful scenery and opportunities to learn about African wildlife, this safari offers an engaging adventure for parents and children alike. Enjoy comfortable accommodation, memorable moments in nature and the chance to discover Tanzania together.

Duration
5 Days, 4 Nights
Destinations
Tarangire, Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro
Tour Type
Private Guided Safari
Accommodation
Lodges & Tented Camps
Starting Point
Arusha
Best Time
June - October, December - March

Your Journey, Day by Day

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your safari representative will warmly welcome your family and arrange a private transfer to Arusha. Enjoy the scenic journey towards the city, with views of the surrounding countryside and Mount Meru on clear days. Depending on your arrival time, spend the afternoon relaxing and getting familiar with your surroundings. Children can begin their safari adventure by receiving a simple wildlife checklist or safari notebook to use throughout the journey, ready to record the animals and birds they discover. Spend the evening at Arusha Planet Lodge, a welcoming retreat surrounded by tropical gardens. Settle into your accommodation, enjoy dinner and relax after your international journey as your family prepares for the exciting days ahead.

Meals
Lunch & Dinner
Driving
1 Hour
Distance
45 Km
Activities
Arrival

After breakfast, depart Arusha and travel towards Tarangire National Park, famous for its impressive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and beautiful savannah landscapes. Begin your family safari with a game drive along the Tarangire River, where wildlife gathers to drink, particularly during the dry season. Look out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes and various antelope species. To make the experience exciting for children, your guide can introduce a wildlife spotting game, helping them identify different animals, learn their names and observe how they behave in their natural environment. Discover the fascinating shapes of baobab trees and enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your afternoon exploration. Later, head to Suricata Boma Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. The family can spend time sharing the day's favourite sightings and adding new discoveries to their safari notebooks, creating a fun way to remember the adventure.

Meals
Breakfast, Hot Lunch & Dinner
Driving
Distance
Activities
Tarangire Game Drives

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, travelling through the scenic countryside and local villages of northern Tanzania. Upon arrival, explore the park's diverse habitats, from groundwater forests and open grasslands to the shores of the alkaline lake. Look for elephants moving through the woodland, giraffes grazing in open areas, troops of baboons and blue monkeys among the trees, and hippos resting in the water. Lake Manyara is also known for its birdlife, including flamingos when conditions are suitable. Children can enjoy a bird-spotting challenge, learning to recognize different shapes, colors and calls while keeping a lookout for wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch during your game drive before continuing your exploration. In the afternoon, continue towards Karatu and check in at Marera Valley Lodge. Set among lush gardens and beautiful highland scenery, the lodge offers a comfortable countryside retreat. Depending on available space and lodge arrangements, children can enjoy some relaxed outdoor time before dinner and a peaceful evening.

Meals
Breakfast, Hot Lunch & Dinner
Driving
Distance
Activities
Game Drives

se early for breakfast before travelling to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descending approximately 600 meters into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. This extraordinary natural sanctuary offers excellent opportunities to encounter a remarkable variety of wildlife within a relatively compact area. Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and, with luck, the endangered black rhino. Your guide can make the game drive more engaging for younger travelers by explaining animal behavior, identifying footprints and sharing fascinating facts about the crater's ecosystem. Children can also take part in a Big Five spotting challenge as the family explores the crater floor. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site before continuing your wildlife adventure. Later, ascend the crater walls and return to Marera Valley Lodge for dinner and another relaxing evening. Share your favorite wildlife sightings, compare safari notebooks and celebrate the animals your family managed to discover during the day.

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Driving
Distance
Activities
Ngorongoro Crater Game Drives

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning before beginning your journey back to Arusha. Travel through the beautiful landscapes of the Ngorongoro Highlands and surrounding countryside, with opportunities to enjoy the scenery along the way. Depending on your departure schedule, you may arrange an optional cultural visit or a short stop in a local community, offering children an opportunity to learn more about everyday life in Tanzania and its traditions. Arrive in Arusha or continue to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey, bringing your family safari to an end with wonderful memories of Tarangire's elephants, Lake Manyara's forests and the spectacular wildlife of Ngorongoro Crater.

Meals
Breakfast & Lunch
Driving
2 - 3 Hours
Distance
210 Km
Activities
Masai Culture Visit

The Details

What’s Included
& What’s Not

What’s Included

  • All national park and conservation area fees.
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof.
  • Private airport transfers in Arusha.
  • Government taxes and applicable levies
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Full Board Mid Range Accommodation ( Child Friendly Lodges & camps)
  • Bottled drinking water throughout the safari
  • All meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Emergency Evacuation
  • Snacks & Soft Drinks

What’s Not Included

  • International Flights
  • Travel and medical insurance.
  • Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff.
  • Personal Items

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