7 Days / 6 Nights Tanzania Family Safari Adventure
- 7 Days / 6 Nights Tanzania Family Safari Adventure
- Overview
Experience Tanzania together as a family on a 7-day adventure through some of the country’s most famous wildlife destinations.
With additional time compared with shorter safaris, this itinerary allows your family to enjoy wildlife at a comfortable pace while experiencing the unique landscapes of Northern Tanzania.
- Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Depart Arusha after breakfast and drive to Tarangire.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive and search for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, lions, and buffalo.
Overnight: Tarangire
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Tarangire – Lake Manyara
Enjoy a relaxed morning game drive before continuing toward Lake Manyara.
Explore the surrounding area and enjoy the scenery before settling into your accommodation.
Overnight: Karatu / Lake Manyara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Lake Manyara – Serengeti
After breakfast, drive toward Serengeti through the Ngorongoro highlands.
Enter Serengeti and enjoy an afternoon game drive.
Overnight: Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Full-Day Serengeti Family Safari
Spend the day exploring Serengeti.
Your guide will focus on wildlife viewing while keeping the day comfortable for the family. Take breaks for photographs, snacks, and lunch as needed.
Overnight: Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Serengeti Adventure
Enjoy another day in Serengeti with a flexible game-drive schedule.
Depending on the season, explore areas where wildlife concentrations are high.
Overnight: Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro
Enjoy a morning game drive before departing for Ngorongoro.
Arrive at your accommodation and relax while enjoying the beautiful surroundings.
Overnight: Karatu / Ngorongoro
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive.
Enjoy a picnic lunch before ascending from the crater and returning 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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