Safari Tour: Family Adventure – 7 Days Northern Safari & Materuni Waterfall Tours - Tanzania Safari Tour
7-Day Tanzania Safari Tour by Velam Tours & Safaris Ltd
Offered by - Velam Tours & Safaris Ltd
Tour Features
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, transfer by road to Arusha. Continue to Pazuri Inn for dinner and overnight stay. Day two after breakfast travel to Tarangire National Park, a picnic lunch in the park then to Hhando Coffee Lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Day three travel to Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater, continue the game drive until 5:00 PM. Transfer to Tanzania Bush Camps – Central Serengeti for overnight stay. Day four a guided game drive in the Central Serengeti National Park, exploring its abundant wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before transferring to the Northern Serengeti National Park. Check in at Tanzania Bush Camps – Mara River for dinner and overnight stay. Day Five explore the Northern Serengeti on a guided game drive. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before returning to Tanzania Bush Camps – Mara River for dinner and overnight stay. Day six a short game drive in the Northern Serengeti returning to Arusha in the evening. Check in at Brubru Lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Day Seven enjoy a complimentary Materuni Waterfalls Cultural Tour End Chemka Hot Springs before transferring to Kilimanjaro Airport for departure.
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| No minimum age | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Open 4x4. |
Route & Activities
Tanzania
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 | Pazuri Inn No images available | Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks |
| 2 | Hhando Coffee Lodge No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks |
| 3-5 | Tanzania Bush Camp (Central Serengeti) No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks |
| 6 | Brubru Lodge No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks |
| 7 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | Breakfast, Lunch Included with Drinks |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, transfer by road to Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a short city tour to experience the local culture and vibrant atmosphere. Continue to Pazuri Inn for dinner and overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Included: Drinking water, non-alcoholic beverages
Main Destination: Arusha
Accommodation: Pazuri Inn
Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 2 - Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Depart Pazuri Inn and travel to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a guided game drive, spotting lions, elephants, cheetahs, and a wide variety of birds.
Have a picnic lunch in the park before transferring to Hhando Coffee Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Included: Drinking water, non-alcoholic beverages
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Hhando Coffee Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 3 - Ngorongoro Crater Exploration & Maasai Cultural Visit
Travel via the Ngorongoro Highlands to Ngorongoro Crater. Spend the day on a guided game drive, observing lions, hyenas, black rhinos, and more.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater, continue the game drive until 5:00 PM, and visit a Maasai village to learn about local traditions. Transfer to Tanzania Bush Camps – Central Serengeti for overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Included: Drinking water, non-alcoholic beverages
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camp (Central Serengeti)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 4 - Central Serengeti Game Drive
Embark on a guided game drive in the Central Serengeti National Park, exploring its abundant wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before transferring to the Northern Serengeti National Park. Check in at Tanzania Bush Camps – Mara River for dinner and overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Included: Drinking water, non-alcoholic beverages
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camp (Central Serengeti)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 5 - Northern Serengeti – Great Migration Highlights
Explore the Northern Serengeti on a guided game drive. Witness dramatic moments of the Great Migration, including herds crossing rivers and predators in action.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before returning to Tanzania Bush Camps – Mara River for dinner and overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Included: Drinking water, non-alcoholic beverages
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camp (Central Serengeti)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 6 - Northern Serengeti Game Drive & Return to Arusha
Start the day with a short game drive in the Northern Serengeti. Continue your journey through the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Highlands, returning to Arusha in the evening. Check in at Brubru Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Included: Drinking water, non-alcoholic beverages
Main Destination: Arusha
Accommodation: Brubru Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 7 - Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee Tour
Enjoy a complimentary Materuni Waterfalls Cultural Tour, an exclusive gift from our Director’s office. Transfer to Materuni, hike to the waterfalls, and enjoy the surrounding natural beauty. Take part in a coffee plantation tour, and a banana plantation tour, learning about traditional farming and coffee production. End the day relaxing at Chemka Hot Springs before transferring to Kilimanjaro Airport for departure.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Included: Drinking water, non-alcoholic beverages
Main Destination: Moshi
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch Included with Drinks
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
May 5, 2026 - May 5, 2027
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Moshi, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Moshi, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Offered By
Velam Tours & Safaris Ltd
Velam Tours & Safaris is a premier Tanzanian travel company dedicated to turning your dream of Africa into a seamless, unforgettable reality. For travelers from the USA, UK, and across Asia seeking something truly extraordinary, Velam offers more than a holiday—it delivers a deeply personal journey into one of the world’s most captivating destinations.
Rooted in the heart of Tanzania, Velam specializes in expertly crafted safari adventures and Mount Kilimanjaro trekking experiences. Imagine watching golden sunrises over the vast plains of the Serengeti National Park, standing on the edge of the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater, or unwinding along the turquoise shores of Zanzibar. Each journey is thoughtfully designed to immerse you in Tanzania’s breathtaking landscapes, abundant wildlife, and vibrant cultures.
For those seeking iconic experiences, Velam brings you closer to nature’s greatest spectacles, including the world-famous Great Wildebeest Migration. Adventure seekers can challenge themselves with a guided ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, supported by a professional and safety-focused team every step of the way.
What truly sets Velam Tours & Safaris apart is its commitment to excellence, safety, and authenticity. Every detail—from airport pickup to accommodation and guided excursions—is handled with precision and care, allowing international travelers to relax and fully embrace the experience. Whether you are traveling solo, as a couple, or in a group, Velam offers personalized itineraries tailored to your preferences, schedule, and comfort level.
Velam understands the expectations of global travelers. With clear communication, transparent pricing, and a strong focus on guest satisfaction, clients from the USA, UK, and Asia can book with confidence. The team’s deep local knowledge ensures not only a smooth journey, but also meaningful cultural connections—giving you the chance to engage with local communities and experience Tanzania beyond the typical tourist path.
Driven by passion and guided by strong values, Velam is also committed to responsible tourism. By supporting local communities and protecting natural ecosystems, every trip contributes to preserving Tanzania’s beauty for generations to come.
With Velam Tours & Safaris, you are not just visiting Africa—you are experiencing it in its most authentic and inspiring form.
Your adventure deserves more than ordinary. Let Velam Tours take you there.
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