DAY 00: ARRIVAL DAY

Serengeti National Park - Upon landing at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport, you’ll receive a warm Tanzanian welcome. Your safari adventure kicks off with our dedicated driver-guide and safari vehicle ready to greet you. After helping with your luggage, we’ll offer you refreshing bottled mineral water. Enjoy a scenic 45–50-minute drive to your chosen lodge or hotel in Arusha, where you can relax, enjoy a delicious dinner, and have a restful night. Before leaving you to unwind, your knowledgeable driver-guide will provide an engaging briefing about the exciting safari experiences ahead. Rest assured, your stay includes

DAY 01: EMBARK TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK FOR GAME DRIVES

Lake Manyara National Park - Begin your day with a delightful breakfast at 7:30 am before departing from the hotel with packed lunches. Your journey takes you to Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its tree-climbing lions, for a full day of thrilling game drives and wildlife encounters. Nestled at the base of the African Great Rift Valley, the park features thin green forests and a Soda Lake, offering a stunning backdrop for your adventure. Expect to see wildebeests, giraffes, baboons, elephants, buffaloes, impalas, zebras, and numerous bird species. An elevated wooden trail allows you to observe hippos in their natural habitat. Enjoy lunch at a designated picnic site, then exit the park after your game drive, heading to your lodge or camp for a delectable dinner and a peaceful overnight stay.

DAY 02: TRANSIT SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK VIA NGORONGORO AREA

Ngorongoro Conservation Area - At 8:00 AM, after a hearty breakfast, your adventure continues as you embark on a captivating journey to Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Traverse lush forest trails, then emerge at the breathtaking crater viewpoint, offering an enchanting glimpse of the crater’s splendor. Here, amidst this stunning landscape, you’ll encounter a diverse array of wildlife and vibrant birdlife. You have the option to pause for a cultural immersion at a Maasai boma or visit Olduvai Gorge, where Dr. Leakey and Mary Leakey made pioneering discoveries about early human history. Lunch awaits at Naabi Gate, followed by an exhilarating en route game drive leading you to your chosen lodge or camp, where a delightful dinner and peaceful night’s rest await.

DAY 03: FULL DAY GAME DRIVES IN SERENGETI

Serengeti National Park - Embrace a full day of adventure in Serengeti National Park, where the African wilderness awakens in all its grandeur. As dawn breaks, the savannah’s enchantment unfolds, revealing prides of lions on the prowl, herds of zebras and wildebeests in mesmerizing synchrony, and the vibrant chorus of exotic birds filling the air. The thundering hooves of the Great Migration resonate as nature’s symphony plays out before your eyes. Elusive leopards may grace your journey, and towering elephants roam freely in this untamed paradise. As you navigate the rugged terrain, the untamed spirit of the wild captures your heart, etching indelible memories against the canvas of Serengeti’s endless horizons, making this day an epic chapter in your African odyssey. Lunch will be served to you at the picnic spot, and your day is completed by further en route game drives back to your lodge or camp for a delightful dinner, and overnight stay.

DAY 04: NGORONGORO CRATER TOUR TO LAKE EYASI

Ngorongoro Crater - In the morning following a hearty breakfast, your journey continues as you descend into the crater’s floor for a day filled with wonderful game drives. Ngorongoro crater is a vast, pristine volcanic caldera, spanning over 102 square miles, encircled by towering 2,000-foot-high walls. Within this natural haven reside rare and endangered black rhinoceros, black-backed jackals, hippos, regal secretary birds, graceful ostriches, formidable buffaloes, wildebeests, ibis’ stocks, starlings, majestic lions, gentle elephants, kori bustards, elegant crane birds, cunning hyenas, fleet-footed gazelles, playful baboons, sturdy warthogs, stately elands, leopards, vultures, sand grouse, and a myriad of other captivating creatures. After an exhilarating day of game drives and a delightful lunch, you’ll ascend the crater walls and drive further to Lake Natron for dinner, and overnight.

DAY 05: CULTURAL TOUR WITH THE HADZABE TRIBE IN LAKE EYASI TO MANYARA

Lake Eyasi - In the morning, and after breakfast, set out on an enthralling cultural odyssey to Lake Eyasi. Here, an immersive encounter awaits with the Hadzabe people, an indigenous group inhabiting the central rift valley of Lake Eyasi. Among the last vestiges of Tanzanian tribes leading a primitive, unadulterated lifestyle, the Hadzabe’s unique existence shares striking parallels with the Kalahari Bushmen. Their survival hinges upon traditional hunting and foraging for wild fruits, forming the essence of their daily routine. Delve into their rich history, time-honored customs, and sacred traditions, both theoretically and through hands-on experience, as the welcoming Hadzabe generously share their cultural treasures. Later, enjoy a picturesque drive to back to Manyara for dinner, and overnight at the lodge or camp.

DAY 06: DRIVE TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK FOR GAME DRIVES TO ARUSHA

Tarangire National Park - As the sun illuminates the African landscape, you’ll relish a hearty breakfast at your lodge. Your expert guide will then swing into action, collecting your luggage and safari-packed lunches ready for your adventure. Embark to Tarangire National Park, a sprawling 2,850-square-kilometer sanctuary adorned with Combretum woodland, Acacia woodland, and iconic baobab trees. Here, you’ll encounter magnificent herds of African elephants, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, gazelles, hartebeests, and playful warthogs that can be seen grazing beneath acacia trees or congregating along the serene riverbanks. Keep your camera ready, as regal lions, wily hyenas, formidable buffaloes, and a colorful array of avian species might cross your path during exhilarating game drives. Lunch will be served at a scenic spot within the park, followed by more game drives en route to the exit gate with further drive to Arusha for dinner, and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 07: AIRPORT DEPARTURE DAY

Kilimanjaro International Airport - Today offers a leisurely pace, tailored to your flight schedule. When the time aligns with your departure plans, our team will collect you from your hotel and provide a comfortable drive to the airport for your onward flight.

• Return airport transfers in private car
• Picnic lunches where applicable
• Lunch
• 24/7 Office Assistance
• Transport and wildlife drives in modified 4WD Land Cruiser with photographic roof
• Dinner
• Cultural tour and nature excursions as per itinerary
• Breakfast
• 3 ltrs of Mineral drinking water per person per day
• Accommodation, and meals as per Itinerary
• Coffee and tea
• All parks entry, and concession fees as per itinerary

• Flight tickets
• Items of Personal nature.
• Gratuities for safari guide
• Travel insurance
• Visa fee (50 US$ /100 US$ for Americans & Irish Passport Holders- to be paid upon arrival)
• drinks and beverages in hotel, lodges and camps
• Any other not specified in the program.

Embark on a truly enchanting family safari adventure through the heart of Tanzania’s wilderness. This journey is a tapestry of unforgettable moments where you’ll explore diverse landscapes, from the lush forests of Lake Manyara, where tree-climbing lions await your discovery, to the boundless plains of the Serengeti, home to iconic wildlife spectacles. Immerse yourselves in the vibrant cultures of the Hadzabe tribe, where traditions come to life, and generations connect. Traverse the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonderland teeming with wildlife wonders. And as the grand finale, Tarangire National Park welcomes you with herds of elephants, playful warthogs, and majestic lions. With each day’s adventure, your family will create cherished memories amidst the beauty of Tanzania’s wild treasures, making this safari a perfect blend of exploration, culture, and shared moments in the heart of Africa.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.