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6-Day of Classic Family Safari In Tanzania
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6-Day of Classic Family Safari In Tanzania

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Trip Overview

The 6-Day of Classic Family Safari In Tanzania starts and finishes in Arusha. Its route includes Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara, following the destination order and transfers set out in the day-by-day itinerary.

The journey is shaped around guided game drives in the listed parks, paced for families travelling together.

Every safari day brings a different perspective on Tanzania’s landscapes and wildlife. Explore the route below to see how activities, journeys between destinations and overnight stays fit together. Our local team can help you consider seasonal wildlife movements, the time available and accommodation preferences before you make a decision.

Where every day follows the rhythm of the journey
Elephant habitat and baobab landscape in Tarangire National ParkTarangire
Wildebeest moving across the plains of Serengeti National ParkSerengeti
Zebra and wildlife habitat inside Ngorongoro CraterNgorongoro Crater
Flamingos and lakeshore scenery in Lake Manyara National ParkLake Manyara
Moments along the route
Safari Highlights

Your Journey Highlights

  • Welcome to the Wild – Arusha to Tarangire National ParkExplore Tarangire’s river valley, baobab country and wildlife habitat on a guided game drive.
  • Into the Endless Plains – Karatu to Serengeti National ParkTravel across the Serengeti with time for game viewing, adapting the day’s route to current wildlife activity and seasonal conditions.
  • A Full Day in the Wild – Game Viewing in SerengetiTravel across the Serengeti with time for game viewing, adapting the day’s route to current wildlife activity and seasonal conditions.
  • One Last Look – Morning Safari and Journey to NgorongoroDescend into the Ngorongoro Crater for guided wildlife viewing across grassland, woodland and wetland habitats.
  • Wonders of the Crater – Full-Day Safari in NgorongoroDescend into the Ngorongoro Crater for guided wildlife viewing across grassland, woodland and wetland habitats.
  • Peaceful Ending – Visit Lake Manyara and Return to ArushaComplete the final scheduled activity and transfer, with the timing coordinated around the confirmed onward arrangements.

Your Itinerary

Day 01

Welcome to the Wild – Arusha to Tarangire National Park

  • Activity: Arrival & Game Drive
  • Meals Included: Lunch & Dinner

Meet your private guide in Arusha and set off for Tarangire National Park, with stops paced for the family along the way. The first game drive introduces the park’s baobab woodland and open areas, where elephants, giraffes and other wildlife may be seen. Your guide can adjust breaks and viewing time to suit the group while following park rules. Afterwards, continue to High View Hotel in Karatu for check-in and a restful evening before the next safari day.

Accommodation

High View Hotel Karatu

High View Hotel is positioned above Karatu with views across the surrounding hills and cultivated highland countryside. Its en-suite rooms, indoor and outdoor dining areas and gardens provide a conventional hotel base between northern-circuit safari days. The restaurant serves local and continental dishes, and packed meals can be arranged for early departures or crater excursions. The location is convenient for Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and the road linking Karatu with the Serengeti.

LocationKaratuStay styleSafari hotel
Day 02

Into the Endless Plains – Karatu to Serengeti National Park

  • Activity: Cultural Experience & Game Drive
  • Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner

After breakfast, your guide will take you on a scenic drive toward the Serengeti. Along the way, you’ll pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and catch your first views of vast open lands, grazing animals, and Maasai villages. As you enter Serengeti National Park, you’ll enjoy your first game drive in this famous wildlife region. With the golden light of the late afternoon, this is a magical time to see big cats beginning to stir and herds crossing the grasslands.

Accommodation

Serengeti Safari Lodge

Serengeti Safari Lodge is a permanent lodge-style base inside the Serengeti ecosystem. Guest rooms and shared dining areas provide more solid structure than a mobile camp while keeping the stay close to daily wildlife routes. The surrounding plains and acacia country remain the focus, with game drives arranged through the itinerary rather than confined to the property grounds. Its central role is to support consecutive Serengeti days before the route continues toward Ngorongoro or another park region.

LocationSerengetiStay styleSafari lodge
Day 03

A Full Day in the Wild – Game Viewing in Serengeti

  • Activity: Game Drive
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today is dedicated to exploring the heart of Serengeti. You’ll start early, heading out on a full-day safari across its changing landscapes — from riverbanks and forests to wide, grassy plains. Your guide will help you track lions, cheetahs, and maybe even a leopard resting in a tree. Along the way, you’ll see hundreds of zebras and wildebeest moving together and stop for a picnic lunch in the bush.

Accommodation

Serengeti Safari Lodge

Serengeti Safari Lodge is a permanent lodge-style base inside the Serengeti ecosystem. Guest rooms and shared dining areas provide more solid structure than a mobile camp while keeping the stay close to daily wildlife routes. The surrounding plains and acacia country remain the focus, with game drives arranged through the itinerary rather than confined to the property grounds. Its central role is to support consecutive Serengeti days before the route continues toward Ngorongoro or another park region.

LocationSerengetiStay styleSafari lodge
Day 04

One Last Look – Morning Safari and Journey to Ngorongoro

  • Activity: Game Drive & Transfer
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive through the Serengeti. This is a perfect time to catch animals still active from the night — elephants walking through the morning mist or predators finishing their hunt. In the early afternoon, you’ll begin the drive toward Ngorongoro, passing through changing landscapes and stopping for views along the way.

Accommodation

Ngorongoro Wild Camp

Ngorongoro Wild Camp is a tented safari property in the Ngorongoro highlands. Its setting offers cooler air and a natural base between the Serengeti plains, Karatu and the crater access roads. Guest tents and central dining spaces provide a straightforward wilderness stay after a long transfer or crater drive. The camp’s value to the itinerary is its position: it keeps the following day focused on Ngorongoro rather than adding a distant road connection.

LocationNgorongoroStay styleTented safari camp
Day 05

Wonders of the Crater – Full-Day Safari in Ngorongoro

  • Activity: Game Drive & Transfer
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most special places for wildlife. This large, green caldera is home to many animals — including rhinos, hippos, buffalo, lions, and flamingos. Spend the day on a guided safari across the crater floor, enjoying rich landscapes and close animal sightings. In the late afternoon, after a picnic and more exploring, return to Karatu for the evening.

Accommodation

High View Hotel Karatu

High View Hotel is positioned above Karatu with views across the surrounding hills and cultivated highland countryside. Its en-suite rooms, indoor and outdoor dining areas and gardens provide a conventional hotel base between northern-circuit safari days. The restaurant serves local and continental dishes, and packed meals can be arranged for early departures or crater excursions. The location is convenient for Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and the road linking Karatu with the Serengeti.

LocationKaratuStay styleSafari hotel
Day 06

Peaceful Ending – Visit Lake Manyara and Return to Arusha

  • Activity: Game Drive & Transfer
  • Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch

On your final day, after breakfast, you’ll visit Lake Manyara National Park. Known for its forests, lake views, and tree-climbing lions, this peaceful park is a great place to end your journey. Enjoy a relaxed game drive as you spot monkeys, flamingos, and elephants by the water. After your visit, begin the drive back to Arusha In the afternoon, arriving in the late afternoon with wonderful memories of your safari through northern Tanzania.

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Your Safari Package

Included & Excluded

Included

Included in the published itinerary

  • All national park and conservation area entry fees
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • All scheduled game drives and crater descent
  • 5 nights’ accommodation in specified camps/lodges
  • All meals during the safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Bottled drinking water and soft drinks during game drives
  • Transfers to/from Arusha (or airport if arranged)
Not included

Additional costs

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tips and gratuities for guide and lodge staff
  • Alcoholic beverages unless specified
  • Personal expenses (e.g., laundry, souvenirs)
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6 days / 5 nights. The day-by-day itinerary shows where each overnight falls. Check arrival and departure flight times before arranging onward travel, and ask us if you would prefer a slower pace or an extra night.

From $3,320 per person. Ask for a quote for your dates and group size. The final quote depends on travel dates, group size, room choice and any flights or extras. Request a written breakdown of park fees, accommodation, meals, transfers and exclusions before you book.

Tarangire National Park – Gentle hills, baobab trees, and elephant herds, Serengeti National Park – Endless open plains and rich animal life, Ngorongoro Crater – A unique volcanic bowl filled with wildlife, Lake Manyara National Park – Lush forests, flamingos, and tree-climbing lions

Serengeti Safari Lodge, Ngorongoro Wild Camp, High View Hotel, Karatu. Exact properties and room types depend on availability. Ask us to confirm each stay, its location, meal plan and any proposed alternative in writing before paying a deposit.