Serengeti Timeless Trails

6 Days Family Safari Adventure – Mid-Range Lodges & Tented Camps

Enjoy a comfortable and immersive 6-day family safari staying in handpicked mid-range lodges and tented camps. This itinerary is designed for families seeking a balance of adventure, comfort, and authentic wildlife experiences across Tanzania’s most famous national parks.

Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Destinations: Arusha • Tarangire • Lake Manyara • Ngorongoro Crater • Serengeti National Park
Safari Type: Mid-Range Lodge & Tented Camp Safari (Family-Friendly)
Starting Point: Arusha, Tanzania
Ending Point: Arusha, Tanzania

Safari Highlights

  • Comfortable mid-range lodges and tented camps with en-suite rooms, great views, and family options.

  • Spacious rooms and amenities such as swimming pools and child-friendly facilities.

  • Easy-paced game drives perfect for families with children.

  • Discover Tarangire’s large elephant herds and Lake Manyara’s tree-climbing lions.

  • Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the best wildlife viewing areas in Africa.

  • Optional Maasai cultural visit — fun and educational for kids.

  • Professional guides experienced in family safaris ensure safety, comfort, and fun.

🗓️ Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Arusha → Tarangire National Park

  • Depart Arusha after breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees.

  • Afternoon game drive along the Tarangire River.

Accommodation (Mid-Range Lodge/Tented Camp):
Tarangire Safari Lodge
Sangaiwe Tented Lodge
Tarangire Tortilis Camp

Meals: Lunch & Dinner


Day 2: Tarangire → Lake Manyara National Park

  • Morning game drive in Tarangire.

  • Drive to Lake Manyara National Park, known for flamingos, hippos, and tree-climbing lions.

  • Afternoon game drive in the park.

Accommodation (Mid-Range Lodge/Tented Camp):
Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
Manyara Wildlife Safari Lodge
Lake Manyara Tented Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


Day 3: Lake Manyara → Serengeti National Park

  • Early morning departure via the Ngorongoro Highlands.

  • Optional visit to Olduvai Gorge (extra cost).

  • Arrive in Serengeti National Park by afternoon.

  • Sunset game drive in central Serengeti (Seronera area).

Accommodation (Mid-Range Tented Camp):
Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
Tanzania Bush Camps
Seronera Tented Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


Day 4: Serengeti National Park

  • Full-day game drive in Serengeti to explore the vast plains and spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, and other wildlife.

  • Picnic lunch in the park.

Accommodation (Mid-Range Tented Camp):
Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
Tanzania Bush Camps
Seronera Tented Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


Day 5: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation Area

  • Early morning game drive in Serengeti.

  • Drive to Ngorongoro Crater via scenic highlands, with optional short game drive en route.

Accommodation (Mid-Range Lodge/Tented Camp on Crater Rim):
Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge
Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha

  • Early morning descent into Ngorongoro Crater for a 5–6 hour game drive.

  • Picnic lunch near the hippo pool.

  • Return to Arusha in the late afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch


Included

  • All park and crater fees

  • 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

  • Professional English-speaking guide

  • Mid-range lodges & tented camps (ensuite facilities)

  • All meals as per itinerary

  • Bottled drinking water

  • Pick-up and drop-off in Arusha


Excluded

  • International flights

  • Tips

  • Travel insurance

  • Personal expenses

  • Optional activities (e.g., Olduvai Gorge visit)

6-Day Northern Tanzania Mid-Range Safari Prices

Group Size Price per Person (USD)
1 Person $1,100
2–4 Persons $850
5–9 Persons $800
10+ Persons $750

Booking Safari

Booking Safari
  • All park and conservation fees

  • Family-sized 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

  • Professional English-speaking safari guide

  • Accommodation and meals as stated

  • Bottled drinking water during game drives

  • Airport transfers (JRO/Arusha)

  • International flights

  • Travel insurance

  • Tips and personal expenses

  • Alcoholic & soft drinks

  • Optional cultural tours

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