7 Day Luxury Family Safari Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti

Overview

Experience an unforgettable 7-day private luxury family safari through Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Beginning in Arusha, your adventure continues to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its elephants, ancient baobabs and diverse wildlife. Travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands before reaching the Central Serengeti, where you will enjoy exceptional game drives and abundant wildlife. Explore the Serengeti’s endless plains before returning to the Ngorongoro Highlands for a relaxing stay. Your safari culminates with a spectacular game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations, before your departure from Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Itinerary

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred by road to Arusha City. Depending on your arrival time, you may have the opportunity to relax at your hotel and settle in after your journey. Arusha is the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit and offers a peaceful introduction to your family adventure. Enjoy a comfortable evening at Africa Tulip Hotel, with time to rest and prepare for the exciting safari days ahead.
Accommodation: Africa Tulip Hotel
Accommodation Description: A comfortable and elegant boutique hotel in Arusha, offering a relaxing atmosphere, stylish rooms, a swimming pool and convenient access to the city’s main attractions.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner

After breakfast, depart Arusha with your private safari guide and drive towards Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a guided game drive through the park, famous for its large elephant herds, magnificent baobab trees and diverse wildlife. Keep watch for lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and numerous bird species. After your game-viewing experience, continue towards the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands. Arrive at The Retreat at Ngorongoro, where you can relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings after an exciting day in the wilderness.
Accommodation: The Retreat at Ngorongoro
Accommodation Description: A luxurious and tranquil lodge set within the lush landscapes of the Ngorongoro Highlands, offering comfortable accommodation, beautiful gardens and a peaceful retreat.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, begin your journey towards Central Serengeti, travelling through the spectacular landscapes of the Ngorongoro Highlands. The route itself offers wonderful scenery and opportunities to observe wildlife along the way. As you approach the Serengeti, the landscape opens into vast golden plains, where wildlife can often be spotted from the vehicle. Continue with a transfer game drive towards your accommodation, taking advantage of opportunities to view animals along the route. Arrive at Dove Luxury Camp for a relaxing evening in the heart of the Serengeti.
Accommodation: Dove Luxury Camp
Accommodation Description: A stylish luxury camp offering a comfortable and intimate safari experience in the Serengeti, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African wilderness.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today is dedicated to exploring the remarkable Central Serengeti on a full-day guided game drive. After breakfast, set out with your experienced safari guide to discover the wildlife-rich plains and surrounding areas. Central Serengeti is renowned for its excellent year-round wildlife viewing and is home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and many other species. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your game drive through the afternoon. Return to Into Wild Africa Luxury Camp for dinner and a relaxing evening.
Accommodation: Into Wild Africa Luxury Camp
Accommodation Description: A luxury safari camp designed to provide an immersive wilderness experience, combining comfortable accommodation with a peaceful setting close to the Serengeti’s wildlife-rich landscapes.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy an early breakfast before setting out for a morning game drive in Central Serengeti. The early hours provide excellent opportunities to encounter wildlife as many animals are active during the cooler part of the day. After your game drive, begin your journey towards the Ngorongoro Highlands, continuing with a scenic game-viewing drive as you leave the Serengeti. Take in the changing landscapes before arriving at Serena Ngorongoro Safari Lodge. Relax and enjoy the lodge’s beautiful location overlooking the surrounding highlands.
Accommodation: Serena Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
Accommodation Description: A beautifully positioned safari lodge overlooking the Ngorongoro Crater, combining traditional African-inspired architecture, comfortable accommodation and spectacular highland views.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a full guided game drive. Often described as a natural wildlife sanctuary, the crater provides an exceptional opportunity to see a remarkable concentration of animals within its enclosed ecosystem. Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas and, with luck, the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch within the crater before ascending back to the highlands. Later, relax at The Retreat at Ngorongoro and enjoy your final evening surrounded by nature.
Accommodation: The Retreat at Ngorongoro Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, your memorable family safari comes to an end. Meet your safari guide and begin the road transfer from The Retreat at Ngorongoro to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Enjoy the scenic journey through the Tanzanian countryside as you travel towards the airport. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for a final lunch before your airport transfer. Upon arrival at JRO, your guide will assist you with your departure arrangements, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzanian safari adventure.
Accommodation: None
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
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