Tanzania Family Safari - 7 Days

We all know that these days it is difficult to find a family holiday that suits everyone. This sample trip is action packed providing a variety of things to see and do. It is a 6 night northern circuit Tanzania safari that can easily be combined with a beach extension to Zanzibar. This holiday is simply an idea of how you might like to spend your time. Mahlatini’s experts will tailor a trip to suit your family’s individual requirements.

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Day 1:
Arrive Kilimanjaro. Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park and stay a night at:
Day 2 & 3:
Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater and enjoy two nights at:
Day 4 - 6:
Transfer to Serengeti National Park and stay three nights at:
Day 7:
Light aircraft flight to Arusha and road transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for onward international flight.

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Day 1:
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be met by your driver guide who will escort you to your 4x4 vehicle to begin your safari. From Kilimanjaro you will take the scenic drive south to Lake Manyara National Park arriving in time for lunch at the Lake Manyara Serena Lodge. You will then spend the afternoon game viewing in the park before being returned to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 2 & 3:
After breakfast and a morning game drive in the Lake Manyara National Park you will take the short journey to the Ngorongoro Crater arriving at your lodge the Ngorongoro Serena in time for lunch. Spend the afternoon at your leisure either enjoying the fantastic views from your Lodge, taking a guided walk along the crater rim or take the opportunity to visit a traditional village were you will have chance to explore rich cultures of the different tribes in this area of Great Rift Valley.
The following day after an early breakfast you will head down into the Ngorongoro Crater for a day of fantastic game viewing. Your permit is for six hours in the crater game viewing after which you will head back to the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge. Afternoon at your leisure.
Day 4 - 6:
After breakfast, you will head toward the Serengeti National Park via the spectacular Malanja Depression, stopping on route to visit the famous Olduvai Gorge (world-famous hominid fossil site) were you will have your picnic lunch. From there you will enter the Serengeti National Park via Naabi Hill gate. Enjoy your afternoon en-route game drive en-route to your lodge, the Serengeti Serena which is located in the Seronera Area of the Serengeti National Park.
The next two days you will spend your time exploring the famous Serengeti Plains and the abundance of wildlife it harbors. Take a picnic lunch and spend the whole day in search of the wildlife and game viewing or go back to your lodge for hot lunch and then out again in the cool of the afternoon.
Day 7:
After breakfast you will head to the Seronera Airstrip for your flight back to Arusha. On arrival at Arusha Airstrip you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro Airstrip for your flight home. Alternatively should you wish to continue on to Zanzibar, you will be transferred to Arusha for a light aircraft flight.

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Price Guide:
We have rated these sample itineraries as Gold, Platinum & Diamond. Gold offers fantastic value for money with a minimum of 4 star accommodation. Platinum offers the best blend of luxury and value with a mixture of 4 and 5 star properties. Diamond is our exclusive luxury range where much of the accommodation on offer is 5 star superior.
Platinum:
  • From £1,250 to £1,800 per adult sharing
  • From £1,075 to £1,625 per child sharing
    (age 2 – 11 years in one room)
  • 1 x overnights at Manyara Serena Lodge in 2 x Standard Rooms (FB)
  • 2 x overnights at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge in 2 x Standard Rooms (FB)
  • 3 x overnights at Serengeti Serena Lodge in 2 x Standard Rooms (FB)
A Typical family holiday would cost around £4,675 based on two adults sharing and two children sharing.
Note:
The above prices are subject to change dependent on season and exclude international flights.
Seasons:
  • Peak Season: 05 Jan – 28 Feb & 01 Jun - 31 Oct
  • High Season: 01 Mar – 31 Mar & 01 Nov – 21 Dec
  • Low Season: 01 Apr – 31 May
Includes:
  • Full Board Accommodation on safari
  • Airport / Airstrip transfers
  • National Park fees
  • Bottled water on safari
  • Transportation in a private 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser with a safari driver/guide
Excludes:
  • International flights into and out of Kilimanjaro
  • Seasonal supplements (usually applied for Easter, Christmas and New Year)
  • Beverages
  • Any items of a personal nature
  • All statutory increases beyond our control
  • Gratuities
  • Tanzania Entry Visa
  • Aviation and Airport taxes and Security fee US$6 Per Person Per trip
  • Drinks

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Customer Review

Holiday to Tanzania during June 2011

Tanzania Review

The Highlights are the nature, the animals and the beautiful beaches!

Rated...

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Tanzania Factfile

Timezone:
EAT (UTC+3)
Language:
English, Swahili
Currency:
Tanzanian Shilling
Best time:
Year round destination
Flights:
9 hours from Europe
Visas:
Required, call for info