Family Safari in the Heart of Tanzania – Wildlife & Culture Up Close

Points of Interest : Kilimanjaro Massif

After landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you are warmly welcomed by your personal driver and transferred to Africa Amini Maasai Lodge. Set on open savannah at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, this lodge blends modern comfort with authentic Maasai culture. Take in the wide views of the snow-capped peak, sip a refreshing welcome drink, and relax by the pool or explore the tranquil surroundings on foot. In the evening, a delicious dinner introduces you to your first tastes of Tanzania as you settle into safari life.

• Meals included : Dinner
• Accommodation : Africa Amini Maasai Lodge

Points of Interest : Kilimanjaro Massif

After breakfast you immerse yourself in Maasai life. On a guided visit to the nearby village you learn about traditions and customs, listen to stories beneath the sacred fig tree, and gain vivid insights into everyday life. Children can try their hand at spear throwing or play with Maasai children. Later, the landscapes at the foot of Kilimanjaro invite you on an easy walk where you may spot giraffes or zebras roaming the plains. In the afternoon there is time to unwind by the pool before a leisurely dinner rounds off this cultural day.

• Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation : Africa Amini Maasai Lodge

Points of Interest : Arusha National Park

In the morning you set off for Arusha National Park at the base of the majestic Mount Meru. Accompanied by an experienced park ranger, you embark on an easy hike through varied scenery where monkeys, giraffes and brightly coloured birds are frequently seen. After a picnic in nature you continue to Momella Lake for a peaceful canoe outing. Gliding across the water, you enjoy the silence and watch for hippos, flamingos and other waterbirds along the shore. This mix of gentle activity and wildlife viewing makes the day especially engaging for families. In the late afternoon you drive on to Arusha and settle into your lodge for a relaxed evening.

• Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch (picnic), Dinner
• Accommodation : Arusha Planet Lodge

Points of Interest : Tarangire National Park, Arusha

This morning you explore Arusha on a guided city walk. You visit the colourful central market, watch artisans at work, and get a lively impression of daily life in Tanzania’s safari capital. Around midday you leave the city and drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds. In the afternoon you head straight out on your first game drive in the park, searching for giraffes, zebras, antelopes and, with luck, big cats. As the sun sets over the baobab-dotted hills, you arrive at your atmospheric camp right inside the park.

• Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation : Tarangire Tortilis Camp

Points of Interest : Tarangire National Park, Tarangire

You spend a full day on safari in Tarangire National Park, renowned for its dramatic baobab landscapes and impressive elephant populations. On extended game drives you follow the course of the Tarangire River, a vital lifeline that attracts wildlife during the dry season. Keep your eyes peeled for zebras, wildebeest, antelopes and, with some luck, lions or elusive leopards resting in the shade. The park is also a paradise for bird lovers, with an extraordinary variety of species that fascinates children and adults alike. A picnic lunch in the wild creates lasting memories before you continue your search for wildlife and return to camp in time to watch the sun set over the savannah.

• Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch (picnic), Dinner
• Accommodation : Tarangire Tortilis Camp

Points of Interest : Manyara, Lake Manyara National Park

In the morning you drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a lush, compact reserve known for its dense forests, flamingos along the lakeshore and, with luck, tree-climbing lions. After an exciting game drive you continue to Mto wa Mbu for a guided hike. The trail leads you down into the impressive Rift Valley through a cool groundwater forest threaded with clear streams and small waterfalls. Along the way you may encounter birds, vervet monkeys, bushbucks and many other forest dwellers. Surrounded by birdsong and the sound of rushing water, you experience the unique atmosphere of this green ecosystem. In the late afternoon you proceed to Karatu, where you stay at a comfortable lodge in the highlands.

• Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation : Martinas Retreat, Karatu

Points of Interest : Karatu

Today is a scheduled rest day at your lodge in Karatu. Use the free time to unwind by the pool or in the gardens, catch up on reading, or simply let the impressions of the past days sink in. This pause is deliberately built in so that everyone can recharge before the next safari stages. You can take short walks in the surrounding countryside or enjoy quiet family time together in the fresh highland air.

• Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation : Martinas Retreat, Karatu

Points of Interest : Serengeti

After breakfast you depart towards the world-famous Serengeti. The journey is part of the adventure: you traverse the varied landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and pause at viewpoints for sweeping vistas into the vast crater. You then continue into the boundless plains of the Serengeti, the legendary “endless steppe” that hosts the Great Migration. Even before reaching your camp you enjoy an extended game drive, searching for the first herds of wildebeest and zebras, and perhaps spotting lions or cheetahs in the tall grass. By evening you arrive at your camp in the heart of the Serengeti and relax by the campfire as the sun sets over the savannah.

• Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch (picnic or lunchbox), Dinner
• Accommodation : ThornTree Camp, Serengeti

Points of Interest : Serengeti

Today you experience the Serengeti in all its diversity. On a full-day game drive you explore different habitats, from open grasslands and river courses to scattered acacia woodlands. The immense plains are home to countless animals: vast herds of wildebeest and zebras, various antelope species, elephants and, with some luck, predators such as lions, cheetahs or leopards. Encounters with towering giraffes and inquisitive hyenas are especially memorable for children. You enjoy a picnic lunch in the middle of the wilderness before continuing your wildlife search in the afternoon. As dusk falls you return to your camp beneath a brilliant African night sky.

• Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch (picnic), Dinner
• Accommodation : ThornTree Camp, Serengeti

Points of Interest : Serengeti

Before breakfast you head out on an early morning game drive, the best time to witness the savannah awakening. Lions may be returning from their night hunts, hyenas patrol the tall grass, and the first rays of sunlight bathe the endless plains in golden light. After this magical start to the day you return to camp for a hearty breakfast and then begin the journey back towards Karatu. En route there is time for photo stops and short breaks to stretch your legs. In the afternoon you arrive at your tented camp set amid coffee plantations and rolling green hills, where you can relax and reflect on your Serengeti adventures.

• Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation : Rhotia Valley Tented Camp, Karatu

Points of Interest : Ngorongoro Crater

A spectacular highlight awaits today: the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most wildlife-rich areas in Africa. Early in the morning you drive up to the crater rim to admire the breathtaking view into the vast volcanic caldera. You then descend to the crater floor, where an astonishing concentration of animals lives in a relatively small area: elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, antelopes and, with luck, the rare black rhino. Lions and hyenas are also commonly seen here. During your picnic by a lake you enjoy views of wallowing hippos and a wealth of birdlife. In the late afternoon you return to your tented camp in Karatu.

• Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch (picnic), Dinner
• Accommodation : Rhotia Valley Tented Camp, Karatu

Points of Interest : Arusha

After breakfast you drive back to Arusha, arriving around midday or early afternoon. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time to relax at a lodge or head directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward or homebound flight. If you wish, an individual extension, such as a beach stay on Zanzibar, can be arranged. Your family safari in Tanzania thus ends enriched with unforgettable memories—or continues seamlessly with new adventures.

• Meals included : Breakfast
• Last day : Transfer back to Arusha and on to Kilimanjaro International Airport as per your flight schedule