9 Days Tanzania Family Safari
Short Overview
Experience an unforgettable 9-day safari through Tanzania’s most breathtaking landscapes. Begin your journey in Arusha or Moshi, then explore the stunning Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds. Discover the rich wildlife of the Ngorongoro Crater, followed by a visit to Lake Manyara, famous for its tree-climbing lions.
Venture into the iconic Serengeti National Park, where you’ll enjoy thrilling game drives and the chance to witness the Great Migration. Optional activities like a hot air balloon ride add to the adventure. Conclude your trip with a scenic flight back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro, filled with memories of Africa’s natural wonders.
Itinerary day by day
Day 1: ARRIVAL JRO
Arrive Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and transfer to a lodge/hotel in Arusha or Moshi for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: ARUSHA OR MOSHI
Morning: breakfast at the lodge/hotel
09:00: Depart for a morning nature walk or coffee tour near the lodge/Hotel
12:30: Lunch at the lodge/hotel
Afternoon: Leisure at the lodge or depart for shopping in town
Evening: dinner and overnight at a lodge/hotel in Arusha/Moshi
Day 3: ARUSHA/MOSHI – TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK – KARATU
9:00am: pick up from Arusha/Moshi and drive to Tarangire National Park with picnic lunch
Game drive on arrival in the park with picnic lunch
Late Afternoon: Drive to Karatu area
Evening: dinner and overnight at a lodge/tented camp FB
Day 4: NGORONGORO CRATER – KARATU
Morning: breakfast at the lodge then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half day crater tour with picnic lunch.
Midday: Picnic lunch at the crater floor.
Late afternoon: drive to Karatu area for dinner and overnight at a lodge FB
Day 5: KARATU – LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK – KARATU
Morning: Breakfast at lodge at a lodge in Karatu
9:00am: depart for Lake Manyara National Park (with picnic lunch) for half-day game drive
Late afternoon: drive to Karatu area for dinner and overnight at a lodge
Day 6: KARATU – SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Morning: Breakfast at lodge
After breakfast: depart for the Serengeti National Park; picnic lunch along the way, plus a brief stop at Maasai Boma to see Maasai way of life.
Late Morning: A brief stop at Olduvai Gorge
Picnic lunch at Olduvai
Afternoon proceed to Serengeti National Park
Evening: Dinner and overnight at a Serengeti lodge or tented camp FB
Day 7: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Morning: Breakfast at lodge/Camp
Morning and evening game drive in Serengeti
Hot lunch at the camp /Lodge
Afternoon at leisure at the camp/lodge
Evening: Dinner and overnight at a Serengeti lodge or tented camp FB
Day 8: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
5:00am: OPTIONAL balloon ride or
6:00am: depart for an early morning game drive in the Serengeti
09:00am: return to camp /lodge for breakfast,
Morning at leisure at the lodge/Camp
12:30: Lunch at the camp/lodge
Afternoon: Game drive in the park
Evening: Dinner and overnight at a Serengeti lodge or tented camp FB
Day 9: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK-ARUSHA/KILIMANJARO
Morning: Breakfast at lodge/Camp
09:00: Transfer to the airstrip for a short flight to Arusha/Kilimanjaro airport for onward flight.
Includes /excludes
Included
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Accommodation in Dar es Salaam before the safari
- 4×4 safari vehicle with a guaranteed window seat
- Service of an English-speaking driver/guide
- All meals and accommodation during the safari
- Park fees
- Beach walk
- 1.5 liters of bottled mineral water per person per day
Excluded
- Accommodation in Dar es Salaam after the safari
- International and domestic flight tickets
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Tipping and gratuities
- Souvenirs
- Personal items like telephones, laundry, mosquito repellent, etc.
- Excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
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