This 7-day family holiday in Tanzania allows you to experience the highlights of the Northern Safari Circuit. You’ll experience breathtaking wildlife in the midst of some of the most diverse of landscapes, lions, cheetahs, leopards, herds of wildebeests and zebras, elephants amongst the acacias, and a huge variety of animals inside a collapsed volcano. You’ll also visit the world-famous Serengeti National Park. The landscapes are jaw-dropping and the variety and volume of wildlife you’ll see.
Why This Itinerary Stands Out
- Combines wildlife safari + cultural experiences (coffee tour & Serval Wildlife)
- Covers top Northern Circuit parks
- Balanced pace with scenic drives and immersive game viewing
- Ideal for travelers seeking variety beyond classic safari routes
Life on Safari
Upon arrival in Arusha, you’ll be welcomed and introduced to Tanzania’s vibrant safari hub—a dynamic city where African culture meets modern influence.
Your adventure begins with a visit to Serval Wildlife Sanctuary, set against the stunning backdrop of Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro. Here, you’ll enjoy unique, up-close encounters with free-roaming wildlife including lions, Maasai giraffes, colobus monkeys, elands, ostriches, and more.
Later, continue to Materuni Waterfalls for a cultural coffee tour experience. Learn how locally grown coffee is processed—from bean to cup—while enjoying the lush surroundings and optional waterfall hike.
Accommodation: Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa (Mid-range)
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its vast elephant herds and iconic baobab trees.
The Tarangire River serves as a vital water source, attracting wildlife throughout the dry season. Expect to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, bushbucks, hartebeests, and predators such as lions and leopards.
Enjoy a full-day game drive before heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge
Meals: All meals included
After breakfast, journey through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where misty forests and wildlife sightings enhance your drive.
Pause at viewpoints overlooking the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater before continuing to the legendary Serengeti National Park.
Arrive by midday and enjoy an afternoon game drive across the endless plains, home to abundant wildlife and the Great Migration (seasonal).
Accommodation: Land of Nature Camp (Mid-range tented camp)
Meals: All meals included
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti’s diverse ecosystems.
Your schedule is flexible—choose between:
- Morning and afternoon game drives, or
- A full-day safari with picnic lunch
Track predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards, and observe vast herds of wildebeest, zebras, and antelope.
Accommodation: Land of Nature Camp
Meals: All meals included
Depart early for the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”
This natural caldera hosts one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, including the Big Five. Explore its varied habitats—grasslands, forests, swamps, and soda lake—home to flamingos and over 500 bird species.
After a game drive and picnic lunch, proceed to your lodge in Karatu.
Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge
Meals: All meals included
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, nestled beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment.
The park is known for:
- Tree-climbing lions (rare but possible)
- Large baboon troops
- Flamingos and diverse birdlife
- Hippos and forest-dwelling elephants
Enjoy a game drive with picnic lunch before returning to Arusha for overnight stay.
Accommodation: Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
Meals: Breakfast & lunch
After breakfast, enjoy a short guided city tour of Arusha, exploring local markets, culture, and daily life.
Depending on your departure schedule, you may enjoy a farewell lunch before being transferred to the airport.
Accommodation: None (End of tour)
Meals: Breakfast
All prices are per person, valid year-round. Group discounts apply — the more travellers, the lower your per-person cost. Children under 15 receive a special rate.
- All Park entrances & taxes
- All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
- soft drinks & water (bottled water 3 liters or more a day)
- Transfer to & from the airport
- Accommodation during safari
- Transportation in a custom safari 4×4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
- Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water
- Tips for guides, cook
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania Visa fee
- Balloons in Serengeti ( price is $ 600)
"Our guide Emmanuel was incredible — he spotted a leopard and two lion cubs that three other vehicles completely missed. The most magical experience of our lives."
"The private setup meant we could spend 45 minutes with a cheetah and cubs without feeling rushed. The lodges were far beyond what we expected."
"As first-time safari travelers, we were nervous. From the moment we arrived, Serengeti African Tours took care of everything. The Ngorongoro Crater literally took our breath away."
"Booked through SafariBookings and couldn't be happier. Every detail was handled perfectly. Guide Abouh is extraordinary — his knowledge of wildlife is encyclopaedic."
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