6 Days Serengeti Migration Family Safari

The safari begins with a 2.5 hour drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, covering 120 kilometers. Tarangire is famous for its massive elephant herds and giant baobab trees. Your family will enjoy a game drive along the Tarangire River, where animals gather to drink. A positive and unexpected moment often occurs when a young elephant calf playfully chases birds near the vehicle, delighting children and adults alike. You will have a picnic lunch in a safe area before heading to your lodge for dinner and rest.

Destination:

Tarangire

Overnight:

Nyikani Tarangire Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Today you travel toward the Serengeti, a journey of 250 kilometers taking about 6 hours. The drive passes through the scenic Ngorongoro highlands, offering a change in scenery. Upon entering the Central Serengeti, you will begin a game drive in the Seronera Valley. This area is known for its high concentration of lions and leopards. A surprising highlight is often spotting a pride of lions resting on a granite kopje, providing a perfect natural classroom for kids to observe animal behavior.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Tarangire Kati Kati Tented Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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You will head north to track the Great Migration, covering 150 kilometers in about 5 hours. The Northern Serengeti is where the dramatic river crossings occur. You will spend the day exploring the Mara River area to see thousands of wildebeest and zebras. A positive moment for the family is hearing the powerful sound of the herds calling to one another. Seeing the vast number of animals moving as one is an educational experience that shows the scale of nature. You will stay in a camp near the migration.

Destination:

Northern Serengeti

Overnight:

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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The morning is spent in the north for further wildlife viewing before beginning the 150 kilometer drive back to the Central Serengeti. This 5 hour journey allows you to see different parts of the park. You might witness an unexpected moment like a cheetah mother teaching her cubs how to stalk in the tall grass. This return trip provides a great opportunity for the family to discuss what they have seen so far while enjoying the changing landscape of the savannah.

Destination:

Northern Serengeti

Overnight:

Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Your day starts with a morning game drive in the Serengeti to catch predators while they are still active. After lunch, you will drive 145 kilometers toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a trip of about 4 hours. On the way, you might see Maasai children herding their livestock, offering a glimpse into local life. An unexpected highlight is often seeing a giraffe standing tall against the horizon as you climb the crater rim. You will arrive at your lodge for a relaxing evening.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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The final day takes you into the Ngorongoro Crater for a 6 hour tour. This natural sanctuary is home to the rare black rhino and massive bull elephants. You might experience the thrill of seeing a hyena trying to scavenge near a lion pride. After a picnic lunch by the hippo pool, you will drive 190 kilometers back to Arusha. The journey takes about 4 hours, and you will arrive in the city in the evening, concluding your family adventure.

Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Overnight:

Mount Meru Hotel

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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