Safari Overview
Designed especially for families, this 9-day safari blends fun, learning, and wildlife across Tanzania’s top national parks. Explore Tarangire’s elephant herds, Serengeti’s endless plains, and Ngorongoro’s wildlife-filled crater - all with a private guide who understands how to keep kids engaged. Enjoy family-friendly lodges with swimming pools, cultural visits, and flexible game drives that balance adventure with relaxation.
Wildlife Safari Highlights
Family-friendly game drives in Serengeti, Tarangire & Ngorongoro
Comfortable mid-range lodges with amenities for kids
Cultural visits in Mto wa Mbu and a Maasai village
Big Five wildlife viewing
Flexible schedule for kids and teens
Day-by-Day Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Pick-up from Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to a family-friendly lodge in Arusha. Meet your safari guide, relax by the pool, and enjoy dinner. Accommodation: Ilboru Safari Lodge or Forest Hill Lodge (Mid-Range) Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park (approx. 2.5 hours). Game drive among elephants, zebras, giraffes, and baobab trees. Enjoy a picnic lunch and fun wildlife spotting with your guide. Accommodation: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge or Tarangire Simba Lodge (Mid-Range) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Tarangire – Mto wa Mbu – Karatu
Morning visit to Mto wa Mbu village for a kid-friendly cultural tour — learn how bananas are grown and try local snacks. Afternoon transfer to Karatu for rest. Accommodation: Eileen’s Trees Inn or Marera Valley Lodge (Mid-Range) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Karatu – Serengeti National Park
Early departure for Serengeti via the Ngorongoro highlands (approx. 5–6 hours). Stop at crater viewpoint for photos. Afternoon game drive in Serengeti. Accommodation: Serengeti Kati Kati Camp or Into Wild Africa (Mid-Range) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Full-Day Safari in Serengeti
Explore Serengeti with a full day of game drives. Look for lions, elephants, wildebeest, and more. Break for lunch at a scenic picnic site. Evening return to camp. Accommodation: Same as Day 4 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Morning game drive, then travel to Ngorongoro. Optional stop at Olduvai Gorge to learn about early human history. Overnight near crater rim. Accommodation: Rhino Lodge or Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge (Mid-Range) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Karatu
Early descent into the crater for a half-day game drive. Picnic lunch by the Hippo Pool. See zebras, buffaloes, hyenas, and possibly rhinos. Return to Karatu for the night. Accommodation: Eileen’s Trees Inn or similar (Mid-Range) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Karatu – Lake Manyara – Arusha
Drive to Lake Manyara for a morning safari. Spot monkeys, birds, and elephants. After lunch, drive back to Arusha. Accommodation: Ilboru Safari Lodge or Forest Hill Lodge (Mid-Range) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport or continue to Zanzibar if desired. Meals: Breakfast
What's Included in Your Safari
8 nights in mid-range family-friendly lodges and camps
Private safari vehicle with English-speaking guide
All park entry fees and crater permit
Meals as specified (Full board during safari)
Bottled drinking water
Cultural village tour
Airport pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
International flights
Tanzania visa fees
Travel insurance
Optional activities (e.g., hot air balloon)
Soft drinks, alcohol, personal expenses
Tips for guide and lodge staff