5 Days / 4 Nights Tanzania Family Wildlife Escape
- 5 Days / 4 Nights Tanzania Family Wildlife Escape
- Overview
Create unforgettable family memories on a carefully planned 5-day Tanzania safari. Explore elephant-rich Tarangire, discover the endless plains of the Serengeti, and experience the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater.
The itinerary is designed with families in mind, combining exciting game drives with comfortable accommodation and a relaxed pace.
- Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a relaxed game drive looking for elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, buffalo, and other wildlife.
Your guide will make suitable stops during the safari so the whole family can enjoy the experience.
Overnight: Family-friendly lodge/camp
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, continue toward Serengeti through the beautiful landscapes of northern Tanzania.
Enter Serengeti and enjoy an afternoon game drive before heading to your accommodation.
Overnight: Family-friendly lodge/camp in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Full-Day Serengeti Safari
Enjoy a full day exploring the Serengeti.
Look for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, hippos, and other wildlife. Your guide can adjust the timing of the game drives to suit the family’s needs.
Overnight: Family-friendly lodge/camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro
Enjoy a morning game drive before departing Serengeti toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Relax at your accommodation and enjoy the beautiful highland scenery.
Overnight: Family-friendly lodge/camp in Karatu/Ngorongoro
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinne
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable family game drive.
After lunch, ascend from the crater and drive back to Arusha.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
- Included
- Private safari vehicle with an experienced English-speaking driver-guide
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
- All meals during the safari as indicated
- National park and conservation fees
- Game drives
- 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
- Government taxes and applicable fees
- Excluded
International and domestic flights
Visa fees and travel insurance
Airport transfers (unless stated otherwise)
Accommodation before and after the trek
Personal trekking gear and equipment
Sleeping bag (available for rent upon request)
Tips for guides, porters, and mountain crew
Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, beverages)
Snacks, energy bars, and alcoholic drinks
Any item not mentioned under Includes
Questions about this trip?
Not sure if this experience is the right fit for you, or if you need more details? We’re here to help. Feel free to call us or send us a message. Our team will be happy to answer your questions and help you choose the best activities to suit your needs.
Tanzania Family Safari – FAQs
Planning a family safari in Tanzania? Here are answers to some of the most common questions families ask before travelling with children.
Yes. Tanzania is an excellent destination for a family safari. Families can enjoy incredible wildlife, beautiful landscapes and unforgettable experiences in places such as Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire.
Yes. We offer private family safaris, giving your family the flexibility to travel at your own pace. You can enjoy the safari without sharing your vehicle with other travellers.
Children of different ages can enjoy a safari. The best itinerary depends on their ages, interests and comfort. When booking, let us know the children’s ages so we can recommend the most suitable safari.
Yes. We can design the safari with shorter game drives, regular breaks and family-friendly accommodation. The itinerary can also be adjusted during the trip depending on how the children are feeling.
Yes. Child or booster seats can be arranged upon request, subject to availability. Please provide the children’s ages when making your booking.
We work with comfortable family-friendly lodges, tented camps and hotels. Depending on availability, we can arrange family rooms, connecting rooms or separate rooms.
Yes. We can communicate your family’s dietary preferences or special meal requirements to the accommodation providers before your arrival.
Game drives are flexible on a private family safari. We can arrange shorter drives with breaks for younger children or longer drives when the family is comfortable.
Yes. Your family will travel with an experienced safari guide who follows park regulations and wildlife-safety procedures. Your guide will also explain important safety guidelines throughout the safari.
Depending on the destination and season, families may see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, hippos, cheetahs and many other species.
Yes. Depending on the children’s ages and your interests, we can add family-friendly experiences such as Maasai cultural visits, nature walks and local community experiences.
We recommend comfortable lightweight clothing, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, a light jacket, a reusable water bottle and any personal medication they may need.
Absolutely. Every family is different. We can customize your itinerary, accommodation, activities and safari pace according to your travel dates, budget, children’s ages and interests.
Simply send us your preferred travel dates, the number of adults and children, the children’s ages and your preferred destinations. Our team will create a personalized itinerary and quotation for your family.
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