Overview
Discover Tanzania together on a relaxed 6-day family safari through Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti. Enjoy exciting wildlife encounters, comfortable family-friendly accommodation and flexible game drives designed to make safari enjoyable for both children and adults.
Highlights
- Private safari vehicle
- Flexible departure times
- Family-friendly accommodation
- Shorter activities when needed
- Wildlife education for children
- Fun safari spotting challenges
- Opportunities to meet local communities
- Plenty of time for rest
- Experienced family-friendly safari guide
- Optional cultural and nature activities
Itinerary
Take the family on a 6-day Tanzania safari through Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti with private game drives and family-friendly accommodation.
Meet your safari guide in Arusha and begin your family adventure.
Travel to Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephants, baobab trees and diverse wildlife.
Enjoy a relaxed afternoon game drive, allowing the family to settle into the safari experience.
Your guide can introduce children to animal tracks, birds, trees and other fascinating details of the African bush.
Activities: Game Drive & Wildlife Education
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge — Tarangire
Start the day with a relaxed morning game drive.
Look for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, lions and many bird species.
For children, your guide can turn the drive into a Safari Explorer Challenge—spotting animals, identifying tracks and learning simple Swahili wildlife names.
Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.
An optional cultural or nature activity can be arranged in the afternoon.
Activities: Game Drive & Optional Family Activity
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Tarangire
Tarangire → Ngorongoro Highlands
After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Highlands.
Enjoy the changing scenery as you travel through rural Tanzania.
Depending on your family's interests, you can include a cultural experience with a local community.
Arrive at your accommodation and enjoy a relaxed afternoon.
Activities: Scenic Drive & Optional Cultural Experience
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Bouganvillea Lodge Karatu
Today is one of the highlights of your family safari.
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. The crater's concentrated wildlife makes it an excellent place for families to see many different animals without spending the entire day driving.
Look for elephants, lions, buffalo, hippos, zebras, wildebeest and potentially rhinos.
After lunch, continue towards Serengeti.
Activities: Crater Game Drive & Transfer
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Kiriche Luxury Campsite
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti.
Your guide will adapt the game drive to the family's energy levels and interests.
Search for lions, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants, zebras, wildebeest and other wildlife.
Children can participate in a Junior Ranger-style safari activity, learning about animal behavior, conservation and the importance of protecting Tanzania's wildlife.
Activities: Full-Day Game Drive
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Serengeti
Enjoy your final morning game drive.
After breakfast, begin the journey back to Arusha.
For families with limited time, a domestic flight from Serengeti to Arusha can be arranged instead of the long road journey.
Arrive in Arusha and conclude your family adventure.
Activities: Morning Game Drive & Transfer
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Included
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- 5 nights family-friendly accommodation
- Meals as indicated
- All scheduled game drives
- National Park entry fees
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area fees
- Ngorongoro Crater fees
- Safari vehicle fees
- Drinking water during safari
- Government taxes and tourism levies
- Arusha transfers where applicable
- Family-friendly safari planning
Excluded
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance
- Domestic flights unless specified
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
- Laundry
- Tips
- Optional activities
- Medical expenses
- Items not listed under "Included"
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
Yes. The itinerary can be adapted according to children's ages, interests and energy levels.
There is no universal age requirement, but families traveling with very young children should discuss their needs with us before booking so we can recommend the most suitable itinerary.
Yes. A private vehicle gives your family much greater flexibility.
Yes. Your guide can make reasonable stops for comfort, snacks, photography and rest.
Yes. Family rooms and connecting rooms can be requested, subject to availability.
Absolutely. Our guides can make the experience educational and engaging for children.
Yes. We can create a family-friendly Tanzania + Zanzibar holiday.
Yes. You can add nights, change accommodation, reduce driving or include additional cultural activities.
Yes. A domestic flight can be arranged for families who prefer to reduce road travel.
Tanzania is a well-established safari destination, and our professional guides prioritize guest safety. Families should follow their guide's instructions at all times, particularly around wildlife.
Pricing
| Season | Category | 2 Pax | 3–4 Pax | 5+ Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Season | Budget | $1,790 | $1,550 | $1,350 |
| Midrange | $2,150 | $1,850 | $1,650 | |
| Luxury | $3,250 | $2,850 | $2,550 | |
| High Season | Budget | $2,050 | $1,800 | $1,600 |
| Midrange | $2,500 | $2,150 | $1,900 | |
| Luxury | $3,750 | $3,300 | $2,950 |
| Child Age | Rate |
|---|---|
| 0–2 years | Free / accommodation & applicable fees only |
| 3–5 years | 40% of adult price |
| 6–11 years | 70% of adult price |
| 12+ years | Adult price |
