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12 Day | Family Wildlife and Wilderness Safari to Tanzania

Country Tanzania
Theme Family Fun | Culture
Time of Year January - March & June - October | High Season (Jul-Oct) | Savings Season (Jan-Mar & Jun)
Budget From $8,495
Duration 14 Days

Itinerary Description

 AAC has custom-designed this suggested safari itinerary for families! It offers great value with fabulous pricing for children and parents. 

Your Private naturalist guides are excellent at working with families. You are staying in first class, mobile-tented camps, combined with a lodge and a luxury permanent tented camp. You will drive from park to park where you will be able to enjoy the African scenery including the Great Rift Valley.

Activities include game drives, walks, and hikes with the local peoples (Hadzi and Datoga) at Lake Eyasi.

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Day by Day Itinerary

Day 01+02

USA/Europe/Arusha

Depart on your overnight international flight. Arrive in Europe the following morning, connecting on your flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Upon arrival in the evening, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Overnight Kahawa Cottages (value option) or Arusha Coffee Lodge (classic option).

Day 03

Tarangire

After breakfast, depart with your family and private guide to Tarangire. Enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing on an afternoon game drive. Value Option: 3 nights Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge (value option) or Kuro Tarangire (classic option).

Day 04

Tarangire

Enjoy a full day of game drives and activities. Optional: visit the local schools and meet the children, perhaps have a game of football and join in with lessons. 

Day 05

Lake Eyasi

Depart Tarangire, arriving at your lodge by sunset. En route, you have several options. You can either visit the village of Mto wa Mbu or take a short game drive in Lake Manyara. 2 nights Ziwani Lodge.

Day 06

Lake Eyasi

Spend the day exploring on foot this dry and rugged landscape, which is still inhabited by small groups of Wahadzabi hunter-gatherers. You will depart early in the morning, following them along with their daily schedule.

Day 07

Ngorongoro Crater

Early morning departure to the Ngorongoro Crater Rim and descend for a day of game viewing on the crater floor. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor and continue with afternoon of game viewing. Late afternoon transfer to your lodge. Enjoy the evening at leisure. Value Option: 1 night Kitela Lodge (value option) or  Entamanu Ngorongoro (classic option).

Day 08

Ngorongoro Crater

Value Option: For Jan-Mar and June, you will be driven to your camp in either the southern or central Serengeti. 3 nights Camp Zebra or Siringit Serengeti Camp (optional upgrade). For Jul-Oct, you will be driven to the central Serengeti, with an overnight at Intimate Camp Seronera. You will then proceed to the northern Serengeti. 2 nights Camp Zebra.

Day 09+10

Serengeti

Two full days of game viewing. Should you wish to add an optional balloon safari, we recommend adding an extra day for your safari.

Day 11+12

Arusha/Europe/USA

Game drive en route to the airstrip for your scheduled charter flight to Arusha. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel where a dayroom has been reserved until this evening’s airport transfer. Dayroom: Kahawa Cottages or Rivertrees Country Inn. Enjoy lunch at your hotel. Depart this evening for your overnight flight.

The following day, connect to your USA bound flight. Welcome Home!

Safari Pricing Details

2024 Land Arrangements

Please Request Single Supplement | VALUE OPTION is based on Kahawa Cottages, Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge, Ziwani Lodge, Acacia Farm Lodge and Camp Zebra (optional upgrade to Siringit) | CLASSIC OPTION is based on Arusha Coffee Lodge, Kuro Tarangire, Lion’s Paw Camp, Serengeti Safari Camp

Value Option: Jan-Mar / Jun

First 2 Adults (per person sharing)

From $8,495

12-15 yrs (per person, sharing with 12+ yrs)

From $4,550

11 yrs & younger (triple sharing with 2 adults)

From $3,175

Additional Adult

From $6,150

Value Option: Jul-Oct

First 2 Adults (per person sharing)

From $8,695

12-15 yrs (per person, sharing with 12+ yrs)

From $4,650

11 yrs & younger (triple sharing with 2 adults)

From $3,295

Additional Adult

From $6,350

Classic Option: Jan-Mar / Jun

First 2 Adults (per person sharing)

From $9,650

12-20 yrs (sharing with 12+ yrs)

From $5,395

11 yrs & younger (triple sharing with 2 adults)

From $4,475

Additional Adult

From $7,650

Classic Option: Jul-Oct

First 2 Adults (per person sharing)

From $10,775

12-20 yrs (sharing with 12+ yrs)

From $6,275

11 yrs & younger (triple sharing with 2 adults)

From $5,250

Additional Adult

From $8,995

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#1 Africa-Only Travel Company

Industry Leaders in Customizable Safaris

The Africa Adventure Company was one of the first boutique travel agencies to offer customizable Africa travel itineraries. Together we can create a trip that includes the experiences and destinations most important to you, your family, or your group.

Value-Added
Adventures

Many travelers expect private and independent safaris to be unaffordable, but our clients are delighted to discover they do not have to join a group of strangers in order to experience a customized safari adventure.

Security &
Safety-Focused

We work with people who will take care of you. Our guides, travel consultants, and tour operators understand the complicated and complex nature of travel in Africa and have decades of experience to ensure your safety at every leg of your trip.

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