This 7-Day Private Luxury Family Safari is run by Serengeti Wildlife Safaris, a locally based Tanzanian operator. You travel with an experienced local guide, and we plan every detail with you.
First, every 7-Day Private Luxury Family Safari we run is tailor-made, so we can adjust the dates, accommodation and pace. In addition, our local team supports you from arrival to departure. Before you travel, you can also read about the area on the official Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) website. For more ideas, see our other Serengeti National Park tours.
Discover the best of Northern Tanzania on this 7-Day Private Luxury Family Safari. It combines world-class wildlife viewing with exceptional comfort and personal service. First, you travel through Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara National Park. Then you continue to Serengeti National Park and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, home to Africa’s most iconic wildlife and spectacular landscapes.
Throughout the trip, you travel in a private 4×4 safari vehicle with an experienced guide as you search for the Big Five. You also enjoy unforgettable family game drives and stay at handpicked luxury lodges with outstanding hospitality and stunning views. Because we designed it for families, this safari balances adventure, comfort and relaxation. As a result, you create lasting memories in the heart of Tanzania.
Welcome to Tanzania! When you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your professional safari guide greets you warmly and drives you to Arusha.
Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at your luxury hotel and enjoy its world-class facilities. Or you can explore the beautiful surroundings before your safari begins. Later, your guide gives a detailed safari briefing and answers any questions you may have.
Accommodation: Gran Meliá Arusha
Meals: Dinner.
After a delicious breakfast, you set off for Tarangire National Park. The park is famous for its ancient baobab trees, spectacular scenery and one of Africa’s largest elephant populations.
Then you enjoy a full-day game drive through the park. During the drive, you search for elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, ostriches and much more. You also stop for a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon safari.
Later, you drive to your luxury lodge for dinner and the night.
Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, you travel to Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic park known for its lush groundwater forest, alkaline lake and varied wildlife.
Next, you enjoy a relaxed game drive in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, baboons, blue monkeys and the famous tree-climbing lions. Bird lovers can also spot flamingos, pelicans and many other species.
After a picnic lunch, you continue exploring the park. Finally, you head to your luxury lodge overlooking the Great Rift Valley.
Accommodation: Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Following breakfast, you journey through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards the world-famous Serengeti National Park.
As soon as you enter the Serengeti, your exciting afternoon game drive begins across the endless plains. So keep your camera ready for lions, cheetahs, elephants, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and countless other animals.
Then you reach your luxury lodge before sunset for dinner and a relaxing evening.
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today you spend an unforgettable day exploring the magnificent Serengeti, with morning and afternoon game drives. Your expert guide takes you to the best wildlife areas, based on recent animal movements.
Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration or watch predators such as lions, cheetahs and leopards in action. Meanwhile, the whole family learns about the Serengeti’s remarkable ecosystem. You also look for elephants, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes and hundreds of bird species.
At midday, you enjoy a picnic lunch in the heart of the park before your afternoon safari. Finally, you return to the lodge for dinner and the night.
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, you enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti. Then you depart for the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater.
Next, you descend about 600 meters into the crater for a memorable game drive in one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife sanctuaries. The crater holds an exceptional concentration of wildlife. For example, you may see the endangered black rhino, lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas and flamingos.
After a picnic lunch on the crater floor, you climb back up to the rim. Later, you relax at your luxury lodge while you enjoy breathtaking views over the crater.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast with spectacular views of the Ngorongoro Highlands. Then you begin your drive back to Arusha.
Along the way, you take in the beautiful scenery and make short stops as needed. Once you reach Arusha, you may have lunch at a local restaurant if time permits. Afterwards, we transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.
So your private luxury family safari ends with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s breathtaking landscapes, extraordinary wildlife and warm hospitality.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
You may encounter the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino), as well as giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, hyenas, antelopes, and hundreds of bird species. Wildlife sightings vary with the season.
Absolutely. The itinerary is designed for families and offers a comfortable travel pace, luxury family-friendly accommodations, and exciting wildlife experiences suitable for all ages.
Yes. This is a fully private safari, meaning your family will have an exclusive 4×4 safari vehicle and a dedicated professional guide throughout the journey.
