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Tented & Lodge Accommodation • Guided Private Safari • Wi-Fi Available • All Meals Included
Enjoy a 7-day private family safari with Big Time Adventures, blending game drives, walking safaris, and a hot air balloon ride. Visit Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, spotting elephants, lions, zebras, and diverse wildlife along the way. Stay in family-friendly lodges and camps for comfort and safety while creating unforgettable memories.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet your Big Time Adventures guide, who will transfer you to your lodge in Arusha (about 1 hour). Enjoy scenic views of rolling hills, farmlands, and Mount Meru along the way. Check in, relax, and in the evening, enjoy dinner and a friendly safari briefing to prepare for the adventures ahead.
After breakfast, drive 30–45 minutes to Arusha National Park, a mix of mountain forests, crater lakes, and open plains. Enjoy a guided walking safari with a ranger, spotting birds, monkeys, and small mammals while learning about the local flora and wildlife. Have a picnic lunch surrounded by the lush Ngurdoto Crater and Mount Meru. Optional canoeing on the Momella Lakes lets families paddle among flamingos and hippos. Continue exploring with photo stops to see giraffes, zebras, and more wildlife, then return to Arusha for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, drive about 2.5–3 hours to Tarangire National Park, famous for elephant herds, baobab trees, and rich birdlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive, spotting elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and possibly lions or leopards. Pause for a picnic lunch amid scenic baobabs, then continue exploring the park’s riverine areas and savannah wildlife. In the late afternoon, drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight at your lodge.
After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Serengeti National Park, enjoying a scenic 5–6-hour drive through the spectacular landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. En route, stop at the renowned Olduvai Gorge, one of the world’s most significant archaeological sites, often referred to as the “Cradle of Mankind,” where you can learn about some of the earliest human ancestors and remarkable fossil discoveries. Continue your journey across the vast savannahs, taking in breathtaking views, spotting wildlife along the way, and gaining fascinating insights into the traditions and lifestyle of the Maasai people. Arrive in the Central Serengeti (Seronera) in the late afternoon, a region celebrated for its year-round wildlife viewing and exceptional predator sightings. Check in to your comfortable family-friendly lodge or luxury tented camp, enjoy a delicious dinner, and relax overnight in preparation for another exciting day on your 7-Day Family Safari in Tanzania.
Rise before dawn for an unforgettable Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari, one of Tanzania’s most iconic safari experiences. As the sun rises over the endless plains, soar silently above the Serengeti and enjoy breathtaking aerial views of roaming wildebeest, zebras, elephants, giraffes, and predators in their natural habitat. After landing, celebrate with a traditional champagne bush breakfast before setting out on a full-day game drive through Serengeti National Park. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness while searching for the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—along with cheetahs, hyenas, hippos, crocodiles, and an incredible variety of birdlife. In the late afternoon, return to your family-friendly lodge or luxury tented camp for a delicious dinner and a relaxing overnight stay, reflecting on another extraordinary day of your 7-Day Family Safari in Tanzania.
After breakfast, depart from Serengeti National Park and enjoy a scenic 4–5-hour drive to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, visit an authentic Maasai village, where your family can experience Tanzania’s rich cultural heritage through traditional dances, local customs, and fascinating cultural demonstrations. Continue through the picturesque Ngorongoro Highlands, stopping for a picnic lunch surrounded by spectacular landscapes and panoramic views. Upon arrival, check in to a comfortable family-friendly lodge or luxury tented camp, where you can relax and prepare for the next day’s unforgettable Ngorongoro Crater safari. Enjoy a delicious dinner and a peaceful overnight stay in the heart of one of Tanzania’s most iconic safari destinations.
After breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations. Enjoy an exciting morning game drive across the crater floor, where your family has the chance to spot the Big Five, including elephants, lions, buffaloes, and the endangered black rhino, along with hippos, zebras, wildebeests, and countless bird species. Stop for a scenic picnic lunch surrounded by breathtaking landscapes before beginning the 4–5-hour drive back to Arusha. Upon arrival, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your departure, bringing your unforgettable 7-Day Family Safari in Tanzania to a memorable close.
Found in all major parks, often seen hunting or resting in shade
Tarangire’s vast herds and Ngorongoro’s crater floor
Great herds roaming Serengeti’s plains
Common near rivers and crater pools
Graceful silhouettes across every landscape
Best seen in Serengeti’s open grasslands
400+ species across lakes and woodlands
Rare, but occasionally spotted in
Ngorongoro
Scavengers and skilled hunters, frequently heard laughing at night or seen near kills.
Commonly spotted grazing on their knees or running with their tails held high.
Perfect as a prelude to Kilimanjaro, this 3-day trek up Mount Meru (4,568 m) combines adventure, wildlife, and stunning scenery. Located in Arusha National Park, the climb winds through streams, parkland, montane forests, giant heather zones, and moorland, culminating on a narrow ridge with breathtaking views of the Ash Cone deep within the crater.
Explore Tanzania’s remote southern wilderness on this exclusive 3-day safari. Fly into Nyerere National Park and embark on guided walking safaris, spotting elephants, buffalo, hippos, and exotic birds across rivers, savannahs, and forests. Discover hidden trails, soar over untouched landscapes, and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of pristine wilderness. Every moment is curated for adventure, safety, and unforgettable memories—making this a truly extraordinary safari experience.
Join a thrilling 5-day group safari to the Ndutu region of the Southern Serengeti during the calving season. Witness hundreds of thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles giving birth, drawing predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Enjoy game drives across fertile plains, spotting newborns, grazing herds, and dramatic predator-prey interactions, while your expert guide shares insights into Ndutu’s unique ecosystem. This safari offers an unforgettable opportunity to experience the Great Migration at its most spectacular.
