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Northern Tanzania Family Adventure Safari

Duration
12 days
Price
£5,140 pp.
Location
Tanzania, Africa
Marang Forest Walking Safari

Trip Highlights

  • Incredible game drives across Tanzania's famous national parks
  • Wild camping in the Serengeti
  • Witness the Great Migration

What's Included

  • 11 nights accommodation
  • All transfers, excursions and activities as specified
  • Professional, English-speaking guides

An incredible active safari in the heart of the wilderness

Explore remote parts of the Serengeti on foot, go on a canoe safari in Arusha National Park, and experience the thrill of sleeping out in the bush

This trip runs from DECEMBER - MARCH to coincide with the migration.

Is your family adventurous? Are you looking for something a little different, with intrepid off the beaten track excursions far from the crowds, without giving up on comfort and convenience? This incredible Northern Tanzania family safari holiday ticks all those boxes and more, giving you the chance to explore remote parts of the Serengeti where few others have ever visited, as well as the stunning Lake Manyara National Park and the iconic Ngorongoro Crater. This non-stop active safari holiday is all about bush walking, wilderness camps, thousands of pink flamingos and, if you're lucky, tree-climbing lions. Watch wildlife drinking at the Endabash River as you enjoy breakfast in camp, and see if you can spot fish eagles soaring high above as you head out for the day. This Tanzania safari really puts you in the heart of nature, and it'll have the children talking about it for years to come.


Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Arusha

Arrive in Tanzania at Kilimanjaro airport and transfer to the beautiful Rivertrees County Inn on the outskirts of Arusha.

Day 2 Go on a canoe safari

Head off on your first safari of the trip with a full day inside Arusha National Park. Spend the morning enjoying an easy bush walk, discovering animal tracks and learning about the wildlife, before tucking into a picnic lunch in the forest and going on an afternoon canoeing safari. Return to Rivertrees Country Inn for the night.

Day 3 Bush camping time

Day 4 Lake Manyara explorations

Day 5 Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Day 6 Ngorongoro Crater

Day 7 Bush camping in the wilds

Day 8 - 9 In the heart of the Serengeti

Day 10 Migration, migration, migration

Day 11 Serengeti

Day 12 Goodbye Serengeti

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When to go to Tanzania

Find out the best time to visit Tanzania with our month by month guide.

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January

January is mixed when it comes to weather, temperatures rise whilst the chance of rain and humidity increases. It is still a good time to go, as the rates are lower yet the game viewing is still excellent.

  • During this time migratory herds are in the Serengeti for calving season, meaning the Ndutu plains are busy.
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February

The weather remains hot with a chance of rain in February.

  • Meanwhile in the Ndutu Plains the migration is still occurring.
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March

March is the calm before the storm, before heavy rains and humidity builds. Visitors can take great advantage of lower rates during the low season.

  • Migrating herds start to leave Ndutu, heading West towards Grumeti.
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April

April experiences continued periods of heavy rain, we would advise against travel due to the conditions.

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May

During may there is periods of heavy rain, we would advise against travel due to the conditions.

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June

June heralds the wet season, bringing lush green vegetation which can make spotting game more difficult. It is a particularly great time for birders as parks become populated by migratory birds especially in the South.

  • Migration is still in the Grumeti area, heading north.
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July

July is the start of peak season, temperatures reach up to 30 degrees and the surrounding land becomes drier and spotting game is becoming easier.

  • The migration is in the Northern Serengeti moving towards Kenya.
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August

August is peak season, with bush land drying out game spotting becomes much easier. If you want to experience Tanzania game at its best, August is the time to travel.

  • The migration still remains in the north.
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September

Peak season continues in September, the Northern circuit can be very busy, if you want to avoid crowds it's best to visit the southern parks.

  • The end of the migration is still in the north with herds on both side of the Kenyan and Tanzanian borders.
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October

Peak season continues into October with good game viewing in the Serengeti and southern parks.

  • The migration has now crossed over into Kenya.
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November

November is the start of the rainy season, the rains tend to be overnight so it is still a popular time to travel. During this month you can take advantage of low season rates.

  • Migration crossing over into the Serengeti can be seen a the Tanzania and Kenya border.
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December

Rains continue in December, whilst the temperature and humidity start to build. Venturing out on safari is generally good, with large game still easily spotted.

  • Migrating herds in the north travel south back to Ndutu.
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