10 Days Midrange Family Safari Tour

9 Nights / 10 Days

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10-day midrange family safari with Gardenia African Safaris combines wildlife encounters and cultural discovery across Tanzania’s top destinations. Visit iconic parks—Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater—teeming with elephants, lions, and the Great Migration. Go beyond the game drives to meet the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes at Lake Eyasi and explore local life in Mto wa Mbu. Carefully selected family-friendly lodges and tented camps provide comfort, safety, and immersive nature experiences. Whether watching giraffes from your camp, enjoying a walking safari, or sharing stories around a campfire, each day offers meaningful family memories. This journey blends adventure, culture, and relaxation—an ideal way for families to explore the natural wonders and warm hospitality of Tanzania together.

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Day wise Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport where your Gardenia African Safaris guide warmly welcomes your family. Transfer to either Forest Hill Hotel or Olerai Lodge, both set in peaceful gardens near Mount Meru. The afternoon is yours to relax after your journey—explore the grounds, enjoy a welcome drink, or take in the mountain views. The cool highland air and gentle ambiance help ease everyone into the safari mood. In the evening, your guide provides a short orientation, answering questions and introducing the days ahead. Enjoy a family dinner at the lodge and get a restful night’s sleep in preparation for the adventure.

Accommodation: Forest Hill Hotel or Olerai Lodge
Meals: Dinner (Full Board)
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Day 2 : Arusha National Park – Walking Safari & Game Drive

After breakfast, head to Arusha National Park, a gem with diverse habitats from lakes and montane forests to the scenic Ngurdoto Crater. Kick off the day with a guided walking safari—a safe and exciting way for children to see giraffes, zebras, and warthogs up close. Then, enjoy a game drive through the park, spotting colobus monkeys, flamingos, and, if water levels allow, canoeing across the lakes. After a picnic lunch in the park, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Forest Hill Hotel or Olerai Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3 : Tarangire National Park – Elephants & Baobabs

Drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and a wide range of wildlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive, stopping to observe lions, giraffes, buffaloes, and vibrant birdlife. A picnic lunch in the park adds to the wild experience. The landscape is a mix of savannah, wetlands, and river valleys—perfect for kids to spot animals in various settings. In the late afternoon, arrive at your lodge for dinner and storytelling by the fire.

Accommodation: Burunge Tented Lodge or Tarangire Simba Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 : Lake Manyara National Park – Flamingos & Tree-Climbing Lions

Explore the lush, wildlife-rich Lake Manyara National Park, a compact park known for its tree-climbing lions, elephants, and flocks of flamingos along the lake. Drive through dense forest and open plains, keeping binoculars ready for hippos, monkeys, and giraffes. After a picnic lunch, travel to the town of Karatu, nestled in the highlands. Relax at your cozy lodge, enjoy the gardens, or try a cup of locally grown coffee.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge or Marera Valley Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 : Into the Serengeti – Journey Through Ngorongoro

After breakfast, travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area en route to the legendary Serengeti National Park. You’ll stop at scenic viewpoints and see wildlife along the way. Upon entering the Serengeti, begin your game drive through endless plains where lions, cheetahs, and migrating herds await. Depending on the season, witness part of the Great Migration—one of nature’s greatest spectacles. Arrive at your family-friendly camp in the heart of the Serengeti just in time for a campfire dinner under the stars.

Accommodation: Moyo Tented Camp or Sound of Silence Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 : Full-Day Safari in the Serengeti

Spend a thrilling full day exploring the Central Serengeti, rich in wildlife year-round. Begin with an early morning game drive to catch predators on the move. Travel across valleys and open plains in search of the Big Five—lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and buffaloes. Stop for a scenic picnic lunch, and continue discovering the wildlife and beauty of this vast ecosystem. Return to camp for sundowners and dinner, where kids can enjoy stories of the animals they saw.

Accommodation: Moyo Tented Camp or Sound of Silence Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 : Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater – Safari & Scenic Drive

Enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti before continuing to Ngorongoro Crater, a wildlife haven inside an ancient caldera. Descend into the crater for a picnic by the hippo pool and observe dense animal populations, including endangered black rhinos, hippos, lions, and herds of wildebeest and zebras. Later, drive back to Karatu for a restful evening at your lodge.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge or Marera Valley Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
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Day 8 : Lake Eyasi – Cultural Day with Hadzabe & Datoga Tribes

Visit the remote shores of Lake Eyasi to meet the Hadzabe, Tanzania’s last hunter-gatherers. Families can join a traditional hunt, learn to shoot arrows, and understand their way of life. Visit the Datoga, skilled blacksmiths who demonstrate their craft using ancient tools. It’s an eye-opening day of cultural exchange that’s both educational and unforgettable for all ages. After lunch, return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.

Accommodation: Lake Eyasi Lodge or Marera Valley Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 9 : Mto wa Mbu Cultural Tour – Food, Art & Family Life

Head to the bustling town of Mto wa Mbu, where over 120 ethnic groups live together. On a guided tour, walk through banana plantations, visit local homes, taste fresh fruit, and try traditional crafts. Kids can enjoy hands-on experiences like making banana beer (non-alcoholic for them!) or preparing local snacks. A Swahili-style lunch with a local family adds a personal touch. Afterward, head back to your lodge for a farewell dinner.

Accommodation: Manyara Best View Lodge or Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 10 : Departure – Goodbye, Tanzania!

After breakfast, drive back to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home. Reflect on a journey filled with family bonding, wildlife wonders, and cultural learning. Gardenia African Safaris thanks you for exploring Tanzania with us and hopes to welcome your family back for more unforgettable adventures. Karibu tena—welcome again.
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