Tanzania Family Safari

Tanzania Family Adventure Holiday Safari

(8 Days / 7 Nights)

Summary Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha arrival. Overnight at the Arusha Serena Mountain Village Lodge

Day 2: Tarangire National Park. Overnight at Tarangire Safari Lodge

Day 3: Tarangire National Park. Overnight at Tarangire Safari Lodge

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater. Overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater. Overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

Day 6: Serengeti National Park. Overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge

Day 7: Serengeti National Park. Overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge

Day 8: Serengeti National Park – Arusha – Depart

Cost for 2010: Per Person
Land Arrangements (per person)

Child rate 2-11 years is 75% of the adult rate

Detailed Itinerary

Tanzania contains some of the best wildlife habitat in all of Africa, and opportunities to spot the "Big Five" — lion, elephant, rhino, hippo and buffalo — are plentiful. Between game drives in Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and the Serengeti, enjoy an exclusive performance by Maasai dancers in your tented camp.

Day 1
Arusha, Tanzania arrival
Our Safari Escort will pick you from arrival point and then take you to the Mountain Village Lodge or New Arusha Hotel for overnight.

Overnight at the Arusha Serena Mountain Village Lodge

Meal Plan {Bed & Breakfast}

Day 2
Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Travel by road to Tarangire National Park, known for its exceptional elephant population and large number of bird species. After settling in to your lodge, you have an opportunity to observe local wildlife on a short afternoon game drive. When you return, notice the way the setting sun paints vivid colors and creates sharp contrasts between sky and bush. This evening, African Spice Safaris hosts a welcome dinner, a perfect opportunity to become better acquainted with both your safari escort and fellow travelers.

Overnight at Tarangire Safari Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 3
Tarangire National Park

Morning and afternoon game drives take you through the varied landscapes of Tarangire, from baobab tree forests and swamps to acacia-dotted plains. They serve as a backdrop for some of Africa's unique species, such as eland, fringe-eared oryx, the elusive wild dog and greater kudu. Tarangire is also home to giraffe, waterbuck, wildebeest and zebra.

Overnight at Tarangire Safari Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 4
Tarangire National Park – Drive Ngorongoro Crater
Leave Tarangire and travel overland to the Ngorongoro Crater. Stop for a farm-fresh lunch at the quaint Gibb's Farm. Afterward, you may decide to stroll in the beautiful gardens or explore the 10-acre fruit and vegetable garden. Walk to a nearby waterfall, where you can see caves created by elephants digging up the earth to ingest the vitamin-rich soil. The area is surrounded by a multitude of birds and wildlife. After your visit to Gibb's Farm, continue to one of the most magnificent wildlife arenas in all of Africa, the Ngorongoro Crater. Considered to be one of the natural wonders of the world, the crater is a 2,000-foot deep caldera created by the collapsed cone of a volcano and contains a "lost world" of wildlife. Arrive at your lodge, perched on the crater's rim.

Overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater
Drive into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's most fascinating wildlife areas. Up to 12 miles in diameter, the crater's short grass prairies are an ideal haven for animals, and you may see lion, elephant, hyena, wildebeest and gazelle. Even the rare and elusive black rhinoceros, one of Africa's most endangered species, is a resident here. Bird lovers can view flamingo and other birds. They share the shallow waters that mirror their reflections with the big game that move from one grazing ground to another. You may also see Maasai herdsmen and their cattle.

The crater is in their territory, and the Maasai continue to coexist with wildlife as they have for centuries. African Spice Safaris hosts an Out of Africa-style hot barbecue lunch in a private site set in a yellow acacia woodland with natural shade, away from the hustle and bustle of the assigned picnic sites. This evening, enjoy a private performance by Maasai dancers at your lodge on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater.

Overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater – Serengeti National Park

Leaving the Ngorongoro Crater, head west to Serengeti National Park, stopping en route at Olduvai Gorge for a privately guided visit of this famous archaeological site. It was here that Mary and Louis Leakey found the 3.7-million-year-old footsteps of Australopithecus afarensis and the skull of 1.8-million-year-old Nutcracker Man (Paranthropus boisei). Continue through the seemingly endless plains to your lodge, a clever blend of modern and traditional Maasai styles. The spacious and comfortable bedrooms have private lounges and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that afford magnificent views over the Serengeti plains.

This afternoon, set off on your first game drive in the park. Famed throughout Africa and around the world, Serengeti National Park's 10,000 square miles support a variety of animals, including lion, leopard, hyena, cheetah, giraffe and topi. Each year, the Serengeti is the scene of the spectacular wildebeest and zebra migration, when millions of these animals make their annual trek in search of fresh grasses.
Serengeti Sopa Lodge

Overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 7

Serengeti National Park

The Serengeti's variety of terrain supports an equally wide variety of flora and fauna, all contributing to a complex and fascinating mosaic of African originals. Spend an exciting day on safari with morning and afternoon game drives revealing the best of this global treasure. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a memorable "Farewell to Africa" dinner, an ideal opportunity to toast your journey, swap stories and share experiences.

Overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 8

Serengeti National Park – Fly to Arusha

Return to Arusha by air and relax in your dayroom until you board your international flight.

Dayrooms at the New Arusha Hotel

Meal Plan {Breakfast & Lunch}