8-Day Family-Friendly Tanzania Safari Tour

Package Overview

A relaxed-paced route designed for families. See elephants among Tarangire’s baobabs, tree-climbing lions at Lake Manyara, big cats on the Serengeti plains, and the Big Five inside the Ngorongoro Crater. Drive times are balanced with pool breaks and optional kid activities. Family rooms and inter-connecting tents are available; child seats and booster seats on request.

Ngorongoro Crater (overnights in Tarangire, Karatu, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro/Karatu)
Safari Types: Private • Family-Friendly • Photographic • Lodge or Tented Camp
Starting Point/End: Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive Arusha

  Meet and greet at JRO/Arusha. Short transfer to your lodge. Safari briefing, dinner, and early night after the flight.
  Overnight in Arusha.

  • Themes Game Drives
• Day 2 : Tarangire National Park

  Drive to Tarangire (about 2.5–3 hrs). Game drives among giant baobabs, elephant herds, giraffe, zebra, and plenty of birds. Afternoon rest by the pool.
  Overnight in Tarangire area.

  • Themes Game Drives
• Day 3 : Lake Manyara → Karatu

  Short drive to Lake Manyara. Watch for tree-climbing lions, troops of baboons, and flamingos (seasonal). Picnic lunch at a scenic spot. Continue to Karatu for a relaxed evening.
  Overnight in Karatu.

  • Themes Game Drives
• Day 4 : Karatu → Serengeti via Ngorongoro Highlands

  Scenic drive across the highlands, then descend onto the endless plains. Game drive en-route to camp. Optional stop at Olduvai Gorge (time permitting).
  Overnight in Central Serengeti.

  • Themes Game Drives
• Day 5 : Full Day Serengeti (Big Cats & Herds)

  Unhurried morning and afternoon drives. Track lions and cheetah; follow seasonal herds. Return to camp for down time between drives.
  Overnight in Central Serengeti.

  • Themes Game Drives
• Day 6 : Serengeti at Your Pace

  Optional sunrise start. Shorter drives for little ones or a longer loop for teens and photographers. Afternoon rest and stargazing after dinner.
  Overnight in Central Serengeti.

  • Themes Game Drives
• Day 7 : Serengeti → Ngorongoro Area

  Morning game drive, then travel to the Ngorongoro area. Cooler evening with views over the crater or in Karatu’s countryside.
  Overnight on the crater rim or in Karatu.

  • Themes Game Drives
• Day 8 : Ngorongoro Crater Tour → Arusha / Departure

  Early descent to the crater floor for classic Big Five viewing. Picnic by the hippo pool. Ascend and drive back to Arusha for your onward flight—or add extra nights or a Zanzibar beach break.

  • Themes Game Drives

Inclusions

• Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof, fridge/cooler, and charging points
• Professional English-speaking safari guide dedicated to your family
• All national park and conservation fees (Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro)
• 7 nights in family-friendly lodges/tented camps (family rooms/inter-connecting where available)
• Meals during the safari: daily breakfasts, picnic/lunches on game-drive days, and dinners at lodges
• Bottled drinking water in the vehicle throughout
• Airport pick-up and drop-off (arrival and departure)
• Government taxes and VAT

Exclusions

• International flights and any optional domestic flights
• Tanzania visa and comprehensive travel insurance
• Optional activities (e.g., hot-air balloon), premium beverages, laundry, and personal expenses
• Tips/gratuities for guide and lodge/camp staff
• Extra nights before/after the itinerary and any services not listed as included

Package Start From

• Arusha, Tanzania, Africa

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