5 Days of Wildlife Wonders & Natural Beauty

5 Days | 4 Nights | Scheduled and Guided Tour

From the tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara to the endless plains of Serengeti and the majestic Ngorongoro Crater

Treat your family to a once-in-a-lifetime adventure on this 4 or 5-day Tanzania Family Safari. Specially crafted for all ages, this unforgettable journey takes you through three of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife parks: Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. From spotting tree-climbing lions to witnessing the Great Migration and descending into the “Garden of Eden,” every day offers immersive wildlife encounters, awe-inspiring landscapes and cultural insights ideal for both first-time and seasoned safari-goers.

Day 1: Arrival – Lake Manyara National Park

Your safari begins upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you’ll be warmly welcomed by a Explores Tours and Safaris representative. After a short briefing, you’ll depart for Lake Manyara National Park, nestled between the towering walls of the Great Rift Valley and the shimmering lake. This park is famed for its tree-climbing lions, lush groundwater forests and abundant birdlife. Enjoy your first game drive and soak in the dramatic scenery before checking into your lodge.
Dinner and Overnight: Tloma Lodge / Ngorongoro Farm House / Lake Manyara Serena / Similar
Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, set off toward Serengeti National Park, arriving by mid-afternoon. The journey takes you through breathtaking highlands and rural villages, with the anticipation building as you approach the iconic plains. After lunch at your lodge or camp, enjoy an optional sunset game drive to witness predators on the move or grazers winding down their day.
Dinner and Overnight: Serengeti Kati Kati Camp / Serengeti Sopa Lodge / Serengeti Serena Lodge / Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Full-Day Serengeti Safari

Rise early for a morning game drive, followed by a relaxing breakfast back at the lodge. After lunch, head back out for more exploration. The Serengeti’s great plains are alive with wildlife: watch wildebeest and zebras stretch to the horizon, see elephants trek to waterholes and marvel at the agility of cheetahs and stealth of leopards. Game drives will take you through varied ecosystems offering unforgettable sightings and photography opportunities.
Dinner and Overnight: Serengeti Kati Kati Camp / Serengeti Sopa Lodge / Serengeti Serena Lodge / Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, depart Serengeti with a picnic lunch and journey toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area. En route, take in sweeping vistas and perhaps a visit to Olduvai Gorge, the site of early human discoveries. Later, descend into the majestic Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called Africa’s Garden of Eden. Home to over 25,000 animals, including lions, elephants, rhinos and flamingos, it offers one of the richest game viewing experiences on earth.
Dinner and Overnight: Tloma Lodge / Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge / Ngorongoro Serena / Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Ngorongoro – Arusha – Departure

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before driving back to Arusha, where an early lunch will be served at the Impala Hotel. Afterward, you’ll be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home, carrying with you magical memories of Tanzania’s wild wonders.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch