Trip Overview
A family itinerary with wildlife days followed by an easier Karatu-area return day. Children’s ages, room arrangements and drive tolerance are considered before confirming the plan.
Route: Tarangire National Park · Lake Manyara National Park · Central Serengeti · Ngorongoro Crater · Karatu & Arusha
This itinerary is a starting plan for your enquiry. We confirm the accommodation, daily timing, transport and included services for your travel dates before you book. Tell us your group size, preferred comfort level and any onward flight times so we can prepare the final programme.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Tarangire National Park
Meet your guide in Arusha and begin the journey to Tarangire National Park. Explore Tarangire on a game drive, looking for wildlife along the river and among the baobab trees. Your guide chooses the driving areas according to the day’s sightings and the time available. Pause for lunch at an appropriate picnic site or return to your accommodation if the confirmed plan allows.
Overnight: Tarangire area / Karatu
Lake Manyara National Park
Leave the previous overnight area and travel toward Lake Manyara National Park. Transfer time forms part of today’s schedule. Drive through the park’s forest, woodland and lakeside habitats, with stops to watch birds and other wildlife. The game-drive route depends on accessible tracks and conditions inside the park. Enjoy a picnic lunch and continue exploring before leaving the park in the afternoon.
Overnight: Karatu / Mto wa Mbu
Central Serengeti
Leave the previous overnight area and travel toward Central Serengeti. Transfer time forms part of today’s schedule. Explore central Serengeti on game drives, following the guide’s assessment of recent sightings. Watch wildlife around the grasslands, river areas and rocky kopjes where the route allows. A full day gives time for a picnic lunch in the park; on a transfer day, game viewing fits around the road journey and park entry.
Overnight: Central Serengeti camp / lodge
Central Serengeti
Stay in the same wildlife area for another day, allowing more time to explore without changing regions. Explore central Serengeti on game drives, following the guide’s assessment of recent sightings. Watch wildlife around the grasslands, river areas and rocky kopjes where the route allows. A full day gives time for a picnic lunch in the park; on a transfer day, game viewing fits around the road journey and park entry.
Overnight: Central Serengeti camp / lodge
Ngorongoro Crater
Leave the previous overnight area and travel toward Ngorongoro Crater. Transfer time forms part of today’s schedule. Travel to the crater and descend for a game drive on the crater floor. Explore the available wildlife-viewing areas with your guide and stop for a picnic lunch. After the visit, ascend to the rim and continue to the next overnight stop or return toward Arusha, as shown in your confirmed schedule.
Overnight: Karatu / Arusha
Karatu & Return toward Arusha
Leave the previous overnight area and travel toward Karatu & Return toward Arusha. Transfer time forms part of today’s schedule. Enjoy a less rushed morning around Karatu. Optional local activities can be discussed in advance and priced separately. After breakfast or the planned morning visit, return toward Arusha, with a lunch stop along the way. Airport drop-off depends on your flight time and the agreed transfer plan.
Overnight: Final overnight / departure arrangements confirmed in your quote
Accommodation & Meals
Accommodation is selected for your route, travel dates and budget. The quotation names each property or campsite and states the room type and meal plan. Availability is checked before confirmation; a property is reserved only through the agreed booking process.
Services to Confirm in Your Quote
- Transport and pickup/drop-off points
- Guiding and the activities described in the final itinerary
- Park entries and local activity charges, where applicable
- Accommodation, meals and drinking water arrangements
- Airport transfers and any requested extensions
Additional Costs to Discuss
- International and domestic flights
- Travel documents and personal insurance
- Tips, personal purchases and optional activities
- Extra hotel nights and activities outside the confirmed plan
The signed quotation sets out the actual inclusions and exclusions.
Booking Questions
Can you change this itinerary?
Yes. Send your preferred dates, number of travelers and the places that matter most to you. We can adjust the pace, accommodation and activities before confirming the trip.
What is the price of this family safari?
The price depends on dates, group size, accommodation and the agreed services. Request a written quote for this itinerary so you can compare the total cost and inclusions.
