What you can expect

Embark on one of the best family safari holidays in Tanzania and explore Lake Manyara National Park safaris, Ngorongoro Crater safaris and Serengeti great migration safari. Experience the most spectacular treasures on a family-friendly safari in Africa, and enjoy scenic landscapes and the richest wildlife areas. Lake Manyara in Tanzania creates a safari adventure that is picturesque and diverse with a variety of landscapes. Ngorongoro Crater safari tours offer infinite views over a beautiful haven of exceptional wildlife encounters. End off your incredible family safari in the Serengeti national park with the great migration of two million-strong wildebeest, zebra and gazelle, crossing between the Serengeti and the Masai Mara. Serengeti migration tours is one of the greatest safari spectacles in the world. 

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Spend nine incredible days on our African safari tours for families with accommodation in some of the best safari lodges in Africa and camps in Tanzania, rich in wildlife with diverse landscapes. There is no photo or video that prepares you for your first sighting of the migration safari in Tanzania, where exceptional game viewing beckons you. Touchdown at Kilimanjaro International Airport and overnight in Arusha amongst the coffee plantations. Your next two nights will be spent at Lake Manyara Tree Lodge, in the heart of the mahogany forest in Tanzania. Remember to stop at the Rift Valley lookout point on your way to your lodge. From there you will fly to Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, to spend the next two nights, seeking out incredible wildlife and marveling at a volcano. Your final destination will be three nights at Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp, where you will find yourself in the midst of the Great Migration of the wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle. This, along with many other fascinating experiences is what awaits you and your family on our once in a lifetime East African safari tours for families.

Day 1: Touchdown in Arusha

Your exciting African safari tours begin from the moment you touchdown in Africa at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you will be met by one of our friendly representatives who will transfer you to Arusha Coffee Lodge. Upon your arrival at the lodge, check-in and enjoy a meal at The Bistro or The Grill Room. Spen the rest of the day at leisure. Should you wish to explore an activity, we recommend The Coffee Estate Tour (at an additional cost to yourself.)

1-Night at Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge, Arusha

Located amongst the largest coffee plantation in Tanzania is Arusha Coffee Lodge, with stunning views of Mount Meru. Each suite comes complete with a four-poster bed draped in Egyptian cotton linen and mosquito net, ensuite bathroom, sitting area, ceiling fans, a fireplace, bar, private veranda overlooking rows of berry-laden coffee bushes. Dine in the Coffee Lodge lounge, or enjoy a cocktail in the bar. There is a swimming pool and a garden terrace where you can spend a relaxing afternoon ahead of your African safari tours.

Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park Safari, Tanzania

Soon after breakfast and check out, you will be collected by one of our friendly representatives and transferred to Arusha Airport, where you will charter a scheduled flight to Lake Manyara Airstrip. Fly above the Great Rift Valley as you enjoy the beautiful scenery. Upon your arrival at Lake Manyara Airstrip, you will be met by one of our friendly representatives who will transfer you to andBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge. The driving time is approximately 3-hours, 30-minutes and you will enjoy a game drive along the way. Once you have arrived, check-in at your luxury lodge accommodation, relax and enjoy a meal. Lake Manyara National Park is home to incredible wildlife and breathtaking landscapes such as the Rift Valley soda lake and steep mountains. Lake Manyara is famous for its lions climbing trees and large herds of elephants.

Your 2-night stay includes luxury lodge accommodation in a stilted treehouse complete with ensuite bathroom, bathtub, outdoor shower, all meals, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits, and beers, tea, coffee, scheduled safari activities, game drive refreshments, and laundry.

Day 3: Night Safari Game Drives at Lake Manyara

Experience an authentic night game drive from Lake Manyara Tree Lodge and encounter nocturnal creatures and predators on the prowl seeking out their prey after dark. Enjoy a unique opportunity to take a bike ride through Mayoka community accompanied by and experienced guide. Cycle through the village and interact with the locals. From the village, peddle on a scenic route to the lakeshore to admire the flamingos.

2-Nights at andBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge, Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara Tree Lodge is the only safari lodge in Lake Manyara National Park. Found on the remote southwestern region of the park, Lake Manyara Tree Lodge consists of ten stilted intimate and sophisticated treehouse suites, with private decks, overlooking a forest boma. There is an interactive kitchen allowing guests to observe the preparation of the food in the boma, dining area or private decks. 

Day 4 - 5: Ngorongoro Crater Safari, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania

After early morning breakfast and check out from Lake Manyara Tree Lodge, you will receive a transfer to Lake Manyara airstrip. The driving time is approximately 3-hours, 30-minutes. This affords you one last opportunity of a game drive through Lake Manyara National Park before flying off to Ngorongoro Crater. Upon your arrival in the Ngorongoro Crater, you will be met by one of our friendly representatives who will transfer you to andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge where you will spend the next two nights. The driving time is approximately 1-hour, 30-minutes. Upon your arrival at the Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, check-in at your accommodation, relax and enjoy a meal before your first safari activity.

Your 2-night stay includes luxury accommodation in a suite complete with ensuite bathroom, bathtub, shower, all meals, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits, and beers, tea, coffee, scheduled safari activities, game drive refreshments, and laundry. 

2-Nights at andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, Ngorongoro Crater

Located on the edge of the Crater rim, andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge boasts breathtaking views and luxury accommodation, making Ngorongoro Crater Lodge the most spectacular safari lodge in Africa. There are 30 suites in total, each with its own bedroom, lounge, ensuite bathroom, floor to ceiling glass windows, showers and bathtubs, personal butler, private dining area and viewing deck. Often described as "Maasai meets Versailles", Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is the epitome of a luxury safari lodge.

Day 6 - 8: Serengeti Migration safari, Serengeti National Park

Soon after breakfast and check out, receive a transfer to Lake Manyara Airstrip and charter a scheduled flight to andBeyond Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp. Find yourself in the midst of the Serengeti migration safari. Each year travelers from around the world, just like yourself, travel to the Serengeti to witness more than two million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle in a safari spectacle that is the Great Migration. Upon your arrival at Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp, check-in at your luxury accommodation, relax and enjoy a meal before your first safari activity.

Your 3-night stay includes luxury accommodation in luxury safari tents, complete with ensuite bathroom, bathtub, shower, all meals, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits, and beers, tea, coffee, scheduled safari activities, game drive refreshments, and laundry. 

3-Nights at andBeyond Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp, Serengeti National Park

Located near one of the most popular fording points used by wildebeest during the migration, andBeyond Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp is one of our most sophisticated and intimate luxury tented camps. There are ten luxury tented suites that overlook the Grumeti River with its hippo pods and shaded private decks. There are stone tower showers. Two of the luxury safari tents are perfect for families by sharing an enclosed entrance lobby allowing easy access between tents, yet maintaining privacy. There is a boma for open-air dinners and an infinity pool overlooking the banks of the river.

Day 9: Bon Voyage!

After a week in the African bush safari, enjoy your last breakfast and early morning game drive before check out and receive a transfer to the airstrip. We bid you a fond farewell as you fly out to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey.

What is included

• Meet and greet at Kilimanjaro Airport
• Accommodation as per individual properties mentioned in the itinerary
• Dinner at The Bistro or The Grill Room at Arusha Coffee Lodge
• All shared scheduled road transfers
• All shared scheduled light aircraft flights
• Tanzania National Park fees, crater, concession and conservancy fees
• Tanzania tourism levy
• One complimentary Night Game Drive
• One complimentary Scenic Bike ride in Lake Manyara
• Emergency medical evacuation insurance
• Administration fees

What is not included

• Items of personal nature
  
• Gratuities (optional)
• Meals and drinks that are not specified above
• Champagne, cognacs, cellar wines, cigars and cigarettes
• Visas (please thoroughly check the requirements for the countries being visited prior to travel)