Day 1 – Welcome to Tanzania (Arusha)
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your private Emnel Adventures guide will greet you with a warm smile and a smooth transfer to your first lodge. Spend the afternoon unwinding, exploring the gardens, or relaxing by the pool.
Accommodation: Rivertrees Country Inn
A peaceful hideaway surrounded by riverbank forest and fragrant gardens. Families love the quiet ambiance, spacious cottages, and gentle atmosphere—perfect for easing into safari mode.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
The ideal soft landing before the adventure begins.
Day 2 – Enter the Wild: Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, head to Tarangire, famous for its mesmerizing landscapes filled with towering baobab trees and some of the largest elephant herds in Africa. Enjoy your first safari, spotting giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and the park’s iconic elephant families.
Arrive at your luxury tented lodge for sundowners overlooking the golden plains.
Accommodation: Maramboi Tented Lodge
A beautifully designed tented lodge on the edge of Lake Manyara, offering a perfect blend of comfort and wilderness. The infinity pool and endless views make it a favorite for families.
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
A perfect introduction to wild Tanzania—gentle, scenic, and full of wildlife.
Day 3 – Full-Day Safari in Tarangire
Spend the day exploring Tarangire’s river valleys, wide savannahs, and wildlife-rich marshlands. Watch elephants socializing, lion prides resting under acacia trees, and a colorful variety of birds soaring above.
Return to your lodge for pool time and a relaxed family dinner under the stars.
Accommodation: Maramboi Tented Lodge
Comfortable, stylish, and wonderfully positioned for wildlife lovers.
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
A relaxed but deeply immersive day—loved by families who enjoy slow, rewarding safari moments.
Day 4 – Journey to the Serengeti via Ngorongoro Highlands
After breakfast, drive through the stunning Ngorongoro Highlands and into the legendary Serengeti National Park. The journey itself is breathtaking—rolling hills, Maasai villages, volcanic landscapes, and sudden views opening into the great plains.
Enjoy your first Serengeti game drive on arrival.
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge
One of Tanzania’s most beautiful lodge settings. Blending local stone and thatched design, it offers panoramic views, lush gardens, an inviting pool, and elegant rooms—perfect for luxury-seeking families.
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
A serene base in the heart of the world’s most iconic wildlife ecosystem.
Day 5 – Serengeti: Big Cats & Endless Plains
Your full day in the Serengeti begins at dawn—the best time to spot big cats on the move. Lions, cheetahs, and leopards thrive here, and your guide will take you to the best viewing areas based on real-time wildlife movements.
Return to the lodge for rest time, then enjoy a sunset game drive as golden light sweeps the plains
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge
A relaxing haven with spectacular views and exceptional service.
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 6 – Serengeti Immersion + Optional Balloon Safari
Experience another magnificent day of wildlife viewing. Whether following migration trails, observing elephants, or spotting shy cheetahs, every moment feels cinematic in the Serengeti.
Optional sunrise hot air balloon safari (ages 7+): A breathtaking flight over the Serengeti with a champagne bush breakfast.
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge
Your final Serengeti evening enjoy a drink on the deck as zebras wander below.
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
A luxurious final night in Africa’s most famous wilderness.
Day 7 – Ngorongoro Crater: A Natural Wonder
After breakfast, journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the crater—one of the most wildlife-dense places on the planet. Watch for rhinos, massive bull elephants, lions, flamingos, and hippos in this ancient volcanic caldera.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Perched on the crater rim, this lodge offers unmatched sunset views, cozy family rooms, and warm hospitality. Its elevated position gives you those “wow” moments right from your balcony.
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Relax with panoramic crater views—a perfect reward after a wildlife-packed day.
Day 8 – Lake Manyara National Park & Boutique Luxury Retreat
Today, explore Lake Manyara, famous for its rich forests, tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and tropical birdlife. Families love the diversity of this park—quiet forests, hippo pools, lakeshore views, and playful baboon troops.
Later, continue to your exclusive boutique villa for a night of privacy and indulgence.
Accommodation: Manyara’s Secret
A luxury boutique retreat offering private villas, plunge pools, sophisticated design, and personalized service. Perfect for families wanting their own space and a truly luxurious atmosphere.
Meal Plan: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
A peaceful, intimate retreat to unwind before your journey home.
Day 9 – Departure
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before driving back to Arusha for your onward flight. One last glimpse of Tanzania’s landscapes will stay with you long after you return home.
Meal Plan: Breakfast | lunch | Dinner
A journey filled with connection, discovery, and luxury—crafted for families who seek both adventure and comfort.
