7-Day Family Safari to the Serengeti

Greetings from Tanzania! When you arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport, your Oreteti Safaris Ltd Guide will be there to greet you and drive you directly to your River Trees accommodation in Tanzania. You can fully enjoy your trip because this is an exclusive private safari! You'll need to get up early tomorrow for your first Tanzania safari experience, so take advantage of today to rest up after your journey day and get a taste of what Africa has to offer.

Ask your guide questions in advance and let them know your wants and expectations. Together, decide on your departure and return times and talk about any particular creatures you wish to keep an eye out for. What makes a private African safari the best? You're not required to show consideration for others. This journey is all your own.

You may enjoy the remainder of the day as you please. After a long day of travel, relax and take in Africa's sights and sounds.

You'll be seeing the gorgeous Lake Manyara today, the country of Tanzania's first national park. Despite being one of the country's smaller national parks, it nonetheless has a lot to offer. Expect to see large groups of baboons in the dense forest canopy, herds of elephants leisurely moving across the plains, and - if you're lucky! - perhaps even lions scaling trees.

With your knowledgeable safari guide behind the wheel, you will spend the day in a private 4x4 safari vehicle. Buffalo, warthogs, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, and a profusion of pink flamingos are just a few of the fascinating animals that may be seen in the vicinity of the enormous soda lake. The hippo-spotting prospects are good, and the Rift Valley Escarpment is spectacularly visible from the small Hippo Pool, which is usually a highlight.

However, Tanzania's Lake Manyara offers more than just thrilling wildlife drives. Combine a full day of cultural tours, canopy walks, and other activities with a safari adventure!

Around dusk, return to your Bougainvillea safari lodge and savor a delicious outdoor lunch while taking in the peaceful hum of the bush.

You will continue your safari experience in Africa today at the Serengeti National Park, one of the main tourist destinations on the continent. The Serengeti is unmatched for its boundless plains and variety of species. The Serengeti's main attraction is undoubtedly the Wildebeest Migration, which features over a million wildebeest. Millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles thunder across the unending Serengeti plains, creating a truly amazing spectacle.

You will be searching the plains for the herds with your personal guide. You will also witness many other creatures, like as lions, cheetahs, leopards, and many others, in addition to the migratory ones. The natural splendor of Africa's most well-known park is sure to impress.

We advise going on a balloon safari if you enjoy viewing nature from a different angle. Drifting silently above the wildlife-filled plains is an incredible experience.

You will continue your safari experience in Africa today at the Serengeti National Park, one of the main tourist destinations on the continent. The Serengeti is unmatched for its boundless plains and variety of species. The Serengeti's main attraction is undoubtedly the Wildebeest Migration, which features over a million wildebeest. Millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles thunder across the unending Serengeti plains, creating a truly amazing spectacle.

You will be searching the plains for the herds with your personal guide. You will also witness many other creatures, like as lions, cheetahs, leopards, and many others, in addition to the migratory ones. The natural splendor of Africa's most well-known park is sure to impress.

We advise going on a balloon safari if you enjoy viewing nature from a different angle. Drifting silently above the wildlife-filled plains is an incredible experience.

You travel from the Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in the early morning. The road takes you over the Great Rift Valley and into the impressive Ngorongoro Crater vegetation. The main feature of the region is a volcano that has collapsed, which has created a distinctive environment with a broad variety of vegetation. Enjoy the many animal species and the stunning landscape hues.

The crater is home to the greatest number of animals in Africa, including rare black rhinos, hippos, buffaloes, lions, and elephants. One of the greatest sites to see all five of the Big Five is here. Incredible views of the crater's bottom may be seen from the rim of the crater. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa's Seven Natural Wonders due to its natural splendor.

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area offers a variety of activities, such as seeing a Maasai village.

late-night drive to Karatu; overnight at a safari camp in Bougainvillea

Tarangire National Park afterward for a full-day game drive. Early in the morning Expect to encounter a few other visitors in one of the less popular national parks in the area, giving you lots of private time to observe imposing herds of elephants ambling through the recognizable Baobab trees.

The Tarangire offers unrivaled opportunities for elephant sightings as it is home to the biggest number of wild elephants in the world. Up to 300 elephants in a herd may occasionally be spotted drinking from the Tarangire River's shallows or taking a refreshing mud bath. Tarangire is a haven for bird lovers in addition to being home to elephants. You can also observe lions, leopards, cheetahs, and even snakes that can climb trees in the vicinity of these swamps. Become familiar with Tarangire National Park.

Drive to Arusha late at night; stay the night at the River Trees Hotel (B&B)

Depending on your flight, today is yours to do as you like. On day 7, you will return home after your driver transfers you to Kilimanjaro Airport for your journey out.