The perfect private Tanzania family safari vacation

 

Trip Overview

Number of days: 7
Destinations: Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, the Serengeti National Park and a full day Ngorongoro Crater tour.
Travel category: the big 5 of African wildlife safari and adventure of lifetime.

 

As you journey through Ngorongoro Conservation Area to reach the Serengeti, the landscape becomes filled with trees – be sure to look for leopards lounging in the branches as you head toward Seronera River.

 

The scenic hippo pools of Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater are a must see for travelers. Along the banks of the lake are beautiful mud and watering holes where hippos laze about in a comfortable bliss.

 

Kiboko Safaris has the best safari guides in the business. They will delight you with stories and information of the natural East African environments. Our guides will  take you through an exciting journey tailored to your interests.

 

The best safari lodges in Tanzania are all available along this route.

Itinerary

Tarangire National Park- Depart from Arusha town, following breakfast to drive 2 hours west to the outskirts of Tarangire National Park. Enter into the second largest park in Tanzania, home to more than 30 elephant herds that migrate between Tarangire to Lake Manyara. Look out for pythons and lions in trees. Dinner and Overnight Tarangire Sangaiwe Lodge.

Lake Manyara National Park- Departure from Tarangire to arrive at Lake Manyara National Park late morning. Park and animal viewing late morning to afternoon, enjoy the lush forests surrounding the lake in the shadows of the Great Rift Valley Escarpment. Look for lions climbing trees and a variety of animals – buffalo, giraffes, hippos, wildebeest. Dinner and Overnight Karatu

The Serengeti National Park- Drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands into the drier plains as you head to Oldupai Gorge. Opt in to see the origins of humankind at the archeological site and walk though the museum documenting the significance of the Gorge. Consider an additional visit to a traditional Masaai village in the protected Ngorongoro Conservation Area and see how Masaai have lived side by side with wildlife since time immemorial. Head to the Seronera Area for overnighting. Dinner at

Full day game drive at theSerengeti National Park. 4 of the Big 5 Animals are all at home in the Serengeti National Park. Stay close to the Seronera River to see animals of prey and predator in their natural habitats. Central Serengeti is considered one of the best places in Tanzania to sight animals, close to watering holes amidst the unending flat plains. Dinner and Overnight at Serengeti Luxury tented Camp.

Full day game drive at the Serengeti National Park.  In the season of the Great Migration, watch wildebeest, zebra and other animals arrive from the northern limit of Masaai Mara as they follow their ancient instincts along their return to Tanzania. Large animals and cats abound in the central area during the dry season.  Dinner and Overnight close to the Seronera River in central Serengeti.

The Serengeti National Park/ Ngorongoro Crater. Wind out of the Serengeti Plains to the East Gate and depart for the Ngorongoro Crater Area in the late morning. Arrive in time at the Crater rim to see dusk arrive over the Ngorongoro slopes. Overnight stay at.Karatu

Full day Ngorongoro Crater Tour –  Evening  back to Arusha- Explore the Ngorongoro Crater beginning from early morning to catch a glimpse of the elusive Black Rhino. Enjoy breathtaking views of the crater from the floor, and see elephants, zebras, wildebeest, and lions.  enjoy your lunch near the Hippos pool on the crater floor. Mid afternoon drive back to  Arusha, arriving  by evening time.