12-Day Tanzania Family Safari
ITINERARY DESCRIPTION
Our Family Bush & Beach Safari will delight members of all ages of your family! We’ve created the perfect vacation for you and your family based on our own experiences. The adventure’s excitement is truly shared, allowing parents, grandparents, and children to cherish memories for a lifetime. Every Tanzanian safari is different; each wildlife encounter is unique; each beach is distinct—even grandparents can’t see it all. This itinerary combines the best of both the bush and the beach, and it will do the same for you and your family!
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12-Day Tanzania Family Safari
Itinerary by Day
DAY ONE: ARRIVAL
You will be met and transferred to Moshi/Arusha to recover from your journey upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
Moshi/Arusha overnight
TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK, DAYS 2 & 3
You will travel to Tarangire National Park this morning, which will take approximately 3–4 hours. Tarangire is home to a surprisingly large elephant population. The park’s majestic baobab trees are a unique feature. Animals congregate along the Tarangire River, which serves as the area’s only permanent source of water. There is a wide range of wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and as many as 6,000 elephants. Take advantage of your afternoon game drive.
Tarangire Overnight
DAY 4: NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA & LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, you will travel to Lake Manyara National Park, which will take about an hour. Spend the afternoon on a game drive in Manyara, which is known as one of Tanzania’s hidden gems. This park is known for its tree-climbing lions and large herds of elephants that approach the vehicle without hesitation. Travel the short distance to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area after your game drive, which takes about 2 hours.
Ngorongoro Crater Overnight
DAY 5 AT NGORONGORO CRATER
You will travel into the heart of this magnificent crater today. Spend the entire day on the crater’s surface. The Ngorongoro Crater is unique in that nearly all of the wildlife lives within the crater walls, making it easy to spot the animals. Rhinos, lion prides, and other predators such as the cheetah are frequently seen. Lunch can be had next to the hippo pond.
Ngorongoro Crater Overnight
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK-DAYS 6 AND 7
Begin your journey from Ngorongoro to Serengeti, which will take approximately four hours and will include a stop at Olduvai Gorge.
This is one of the world’s most amazing archeological sites. During the migration, the Serengeti is home to millions of wildebeest, and lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and other small predators can be found roaming the vast flat plains. Your guide will recommend the best wildlife viewing spots for the season. Spend time at the hippo pool, where you can watch these massive animals laze around in the cool water alongside crocodiles, or be astounded by the scale of the great wildebeest migration. Travel from the open plains to the kopjes, volcanic rocky outcrops that provide protection and shelter to a diverse range of animals. This varied and interesting landscape will provide you with the best game viewing experience possible.
ZANZIBAR DAYS 8, 9, 10, & 11
You will be transferred to the Seronera airstrip in the morning of Day 8 for your flight to Zanzibar via Arusha. You will be met and transferred to your hotel upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport, where you can relax and enjoy the sea breeze! You’ve got four days to relax and enjoy this lovely island paradise. Explore the history and architecture of Stone Town by snorkeling or scuba diving; kite-surfing; swimming with dolphins; a spice tour; dhow sailing; or simply relaxing on the beach. You can make your Zanzibar extension as active or as relaxing as you want. All activities are available at an additional cost through your hotel.
The 12th day is the day of departure.
You will be returned to Zanzibar International Airport in time for your flight today.