9 Days Serengeti Migration Family Safari

A representative will meet your family at Kilimanjaro International Airport to begin your holiday. You will be transferred to your hotel in Arusha, a drive of about one hour. This evening is for resting and recovering from your flight. Your guide will provide a brief orientation for the 9-day Serengeti Migration family safari. This is a great time for children to ask their first questions about the animals they hope to see.

Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Overnight:

Mount Meru Hotel

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, you will head to Tarangire National Park, which is about 120 kilometers away and takes nearly 3 hours to reach. Tarangire is famous for its massive elephant herds and giant baobab trees. Your family will enjoy a game drive along the Tarangire River where wildlife gathers to drink. A positive moment often involves seeing young elephant calves playing in the mud, which is always a hit with kids. In the late afternoon, you will drive to your lodge in Karatu for dinner.

Destination:

Tarangire

Overnight:

Karatu Simba Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Today you travel to the Serengeti National Park, a journey of 240 kilometers taking about 6 hours. You will stop at the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint for a family photo with the vast caldera in the background. Once you enter the Serengeti, you will start a game drive through the central plains. You might see lions resting on large granite rocks called kopjes. This 9-day family safari in Serengeti Migration offers a great introduction to the endless plains.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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The family will travel 140 kilometers north toward the Kogatende area, a drive of about 5 hours. This route allows you to see how the landscape changes from flat grasslands to hilly woodlands. Along the way, you will look for cheetahs and giraffes. A pleasant surprise is often spotting a leopard lounging in a tree right above the road. You will reach your northern camp by late afternoon, where the family can relax by a campfire.

Destination:

Northern Serengeti

Overnight:

Mara Mara Tented Lodge

  

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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This day is dedicated to the Mara River to witness the wildebeest crossing. Your family will watch as thousands of animals gather on the banks, waiting for the courage to jump. Seeing the drama of the crossing and the crocodiles in the water is a powerful lesson in nature for children. Your guide will provide a picnic lunch in a safe area so you do not have to leave the river action. The tension and excitement of the herds make this a highlight of the trip.

Destination:

Northern Serengeti

Overnight:

Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Spend another day in the northern region to maximize your migration sightings. Because nature is unpredictable, a second day near the river ensures you have the best chance to see a massive crossing. You will also explore the surrounding area for other wildlife like hippos and large prides of lions. A positive highlight is often watching a sunrise over the Serengeti plains with your family. The day is relaxed to allow children to enjoy the wildlife at their own pace.

Destination:

Northern Serengeti

Overnight:

Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After a final morning drive in the north, you begin the 5 hour return journey to the Central Serengeti. You will visit different waterholes where hippos play and waterbirds are abundant. This 9-day family safari in Serengeti Migration gives you another chance to see predators in the Seronera Valley. Kids will enjoy trying to spot animals first using their binoculars. You will arrive at your central camp in time for a warm meal and storytelling.

Destination:

Northern Serengeti

Overnight:

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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This full day is spent exploring the Seronera area, known for its high concentration of big cats. You will track lions and seek out cheetahs on the hunt. The open plains here offer excellent visibility for children to see animals from a distance. A very cool moment often happens when a curious hyena or jackal walks near the vehicle. Your guide will explain the animal behaviors in a way that is engaging for both adults and kids.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti before driving 4 hours to the Ngorongoro Highlands. You will pass through Maasai lands where you can see traditional bomas and herders. As you climb the crater rim, the temperature drops and the scenery becomes lush and green. A highlight of the day is the first view of the crater floor from the viewpoint, which looks like a hidden paradise. The family will stay at a lodge with spectacular views.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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You will descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a 6 hour game drive. This area is home to the rare black rhino and huge bull elephants. The wildlife is very concentrated, making it easy to spot many animals in a short time, which is great for keeping children interested. After a picnic lunch near the hippo pool, you will drive 190 kilometers back to Arusha. This 4 hour trip marks the end of your 9-day Serengeti Migration family safari.

Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Overnight:

Mount Meru Hotel

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch

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