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Spend eight days exploring African villages, the legendary Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti National Park - a perfect way for the kids to learn more about the African wilderness.

Children can get involved in numerous fun activities during the trip such as mountain biking, camping, viewing members of the Big Five, playing soccer with the local children and visiting a school to exchange ideas and make new friends.

This family safari is an ideal way to introduce children to the wonders and delights of Africa.

  • Tour duration: 8 days
  • Start: Arusha
  • End: Arusha
  • Destinations:
    Tanzania, Serengeti
    Tanzania, Ngorongoro Crater
  • Accommodation:
    3 nights at Gibbs Farm
    1 night at Arusha Hotel
    3 nights at Serengeti Explorer Camp
  • Comfort Level: Mid-range
  • Type of Tour: Guided & Scheduled
  • Type of Accommodation: Mixed

Itinerary Highlights

  • Meet friendly Maasai warriors 
  • Spot the Big 5 in the Serengeti 
  • See giants herds of buffalo & wildebeest 
  • Learn about local tribes & bushmen 
  • Stay on a working vegetable farm
  • Have a picnic in the Crater

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1

Begin your African adventure in Arusha

Arrive in Arusha where you will be transferred to Arusha Hotel, here you will spend the first night before beginning your African family adventure.

The town of Arusha is tucked away at the foot of Mount Meru and is the first stop on many a East African safari. The streets of this vibrant town are filled with 4x4 game viewing vehicles criss-crossing the potholed roads. Maasai warriors in full regalia walk around, mingling with tourists in crisp khaki.

Day 2

Discover Lake Manyara Game Reserve

Drive to Mto we Mbu and learn more about this rural village. From there, travel to Lake Manyara Serena Lodge for a delicious lunch. Go on your first exciting game drive in the afternoon in Lake Manyara National Park before continuing to Karatu and Gibb's Farm for dinner.

You'll be staying in this tranquil setting on the Ngorongoro Highlands for the next three nights. Spend your first afternoon strolling around the 10 acre organic garden or learning more about this working coffee and vegetable producing farm.

Days 3-4

Descend the Ngorongoro Crater

Day three of your safari will see you driving to Lake Eyasi to spend time with and experience the culture of the Hadzabe and Datoga bushmen. Afterwards, enjoy a picnic lunch before your afternoon return and a visit to the children's centre.

The next day, you will embark on an exciting game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater accompanied with a delicious picnic lunch.

Days 5-7

Experience the Serengeti

Leave Gibb's Farm and drive to Serengeti National Park, stopping along the way to enjoy a picnic lunch. Embark on a game drive en route to your next and last accommodation, Serengeti Explorer Camp, where you will spend your last three nights.

The next two days will see you enjoying morning and afternoon game drives for an abundance of game viewing in this world-renowned National Park.

Day 8

Say farewell to Tanzania

In the morning transfer to the airstrip in the Serengeti for your scheduled flight to Arusha. Once there, proceed on to your onward connections.

Inclusions

  • Meet and greet services
  • Park fees and government taxes
  • Internal flight as specified in the itinerary, including taxes and airport fees
  • Game drives as specified
  • Transfers as specified
  • 1 night at Arusha Hotel on bed and breakfast basis
  • 3 nights at Gibbs Farm on full board basis
  • 3 nights at Serengegti Explorer Camp on fully inclusive basis
  • Exclusive 4x4 for the safari sector
  • Services of an experienced English speaking driver guide
  • One bottle of mineral water per day whilst on game drives
  • Crater tour

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Airport taxes
  • All meals and drinks not specified
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Items of a personal nature

Tour Rates

  • dates rates from
  • 01 Apr 2013 - 25 May 2013 $4380
  • 26 May 2013 - 24 Jun 2013 $4480
  • 25 Jun 2013 - 31 Oct 2013 $4565
  • 01 Nov 2013 - 15 Dec 2013 $4465

All rates are quoted per person sharing unless otherwise stipulated

Pricing is meant as a guide only.

Go2Africa contracts rates that are significantly below accommodation general public rack rates. Due to contract confidentiality we are often not able to publish our best rate.

Contact us – via Request a Quote – for an accurate, market best rate.

All prices are subject to availability, change or increase without notice and seasonality.

Single supplements are often applicable. Options and rates vary from supplier to supplier.

Liesel van Zyl

Liesel van Zyl

Product Manager

"Perfect for an unforgettable family holiday, this private, guided safari is packed with child-friendly activities, game-viewing & cultural interaction."

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