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
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
