6-Day Ultimate Northern Tanzania Familiy Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet your Big Time Adventures guide. Transfer to Arusha (approx. 1–1.5 hours), passing rolling hills, farmland, banana plantations, and local villages. Check in at your hotel, relax, and enjoy a briefing covering the itinerary, safety tips, and what to expect. Dinner and overnight in Arusha, preparing for the family safari ahead.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Kibo Palace Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tarangire National Park Adventure

After breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park (approx. 3–3.5 hours). Embark on a game drive through savannahs dotted with iconic baobabs, spotting elephants, giraffes, zebras, and diverse birdlife. Pause for a shaded picnic lunch in the park. Late afternoon, transfer to Karatu for tented accommodation, dinner, and overnight. Families can reflect on their first immersive wildlife encounters.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Karatu Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater Exploration

Travel from Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater (approx. 45 minutes). Descend into this UNESCO World Heritage caldera for a full-day game drive among lions, elephants, zebras, wildebeests, and hippos, with breathtaking crater views. Enjoy a scenic crater picnic lunch. In the late afternoon, ascend and drive to Moshi Town (approx. 3.5–4 hours). Check in at Weruweru Lodge, enjoy dinner, and overnight.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Weru Weru River Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Moshi (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kilimanjaro Hike to Mandara Hut

After breakfast, transfer to Marangu Gate for a guided day hike on Kilimanjaro’s lower slopes. Trek 8 km (3–4 hours) through rainforest, spotting blue and colobus monkeys, waterfalls, and exotic birds. Reach Mandara Hut (2,700 m) for a picnic lunch and short walk to Maundi Crater viewpoint for sweeping mountain and plains views. Descend to Marangu Gate, then transfer to Mkomazi View Camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Mkomazi View Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Mkomazi NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mkomazi National Park Game Drive

After breakfast, depart for Mkomazi National Park (approx. 2–2.5 hours), home to endangered species including black rhinos, Grevy’s zebras, and African wild dogs. Enjoy uncrowded game drives across savannahs and rugged hills, perfect for family wildlife spotting and photography. Picnic lunch amid the wilderness. Return to Mkomazi View Camp in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight, enjoying the serene setting and reflecting on a full day of adventure.

Main Destination:

Mkomazi National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Animals are more easily found)

High Season This park doesn't have a high season

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Mkomazi NP

GiraffeCommon

ZebraAbundant

ElephantOccasional

Black RhinoOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LionRare

Show more

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

HippoRare

HyenaRare

Wild DogRare

White RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Mkomazi View Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Mkomazi NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Departure via Kilimanjaro International Airport

After breakfast, drive back to Kilimanjaro International Airport (approx. 3–4 hours). En route, optional Moshi Town tour offers local markets, tuk-tuk rides, and cultural experiences for families. Arrive at JRO for check-in and departure, concluding a six-day journey filled with wildlife encounters, cultural experiences, scenic landscapes, and unforgettable family memories.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.