7-Day Unforgettable Tanzania Family Safari
- Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire National Park
- Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire National Park
Tour Overview
This 7-day family safari in Tanzania offers a mix of wildlife, culture, and adventure for all ages. Start with a walking safari in Arusha National Park, then explore Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti on game drives. Enjoy a cultural experience in Mto wa Mbu and a visit to Lake Manyara before returning to Arusha. With comfortable lodges, exciting activities, and close encounters with Africa’s animals, it’s a memorable holiday for the whole family.
Day by Day Itinerary
Travel Distance/Time: 59 km / 1–1.5 hours drive from JRO Airport
Accommodation: Four Points by Sheraton, Arusha (mid-range, family-friendly)
- Meals: Dinner
Vehicle Type: Private transfer vehicle
Activities: Airport pick-up, safari briefing, relaxation at lodge
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) where your driver will meet you and transfer you to Four Points in Arusha. This welcoming lodge with gardens and a pool is ideal for families to relax after the flight. Later, enjoy a safari briefing before dinner and overnight.
Travel Distance/Time: 40 km / 1–1.5 hours drive from lodge
Accommodation: Four Points by Sheraton, Arusha
Vehicle Type: 4×4 private safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Activities: Guided walking safari with armed ranger, short game drive
After breakfast, drive to Arusha National Park for a special walking safari led by an armed ranger. This is a safe and exciting way to see giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and monkeys on foot, with Mount Meru as a backdrop. Later, enjoy a short game drive before returning to Four Points by Sheraton, Arusha for dinner and overnight.
Travel Distance/Time: 120 km / 3 hours to Tarangire + 90 km / 2–2.5 hours to Karatu
Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge, Karatu
Vehicle Type: 4×4 private safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Activities: Full-day game drive in Tarangire, picnic lunch
After breakfast, head to Tarangire National Park, famous for its huge elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive, spotting wildlife and enjoying a picnic inside the park. Later, continue to Karatu and check in at Marera Valley Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Travel Distance/Time: 45 km / 1 hour to crater + 160 km / 4–5 hours to Serengeti
Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camps – Serengeti (mid-range tented camp)
Vehicle Type: 4×4 private safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Activities: Crater game drive, picnic lunch, en-route safari to Serengeti
Start early and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. Spot lions, elephants, hippos, buffaloes, and the rare black rhino. After picnic lunch, continue into the Serengeti with wildlife sightings along the way. Arrive in the evening at Tanzania Bush Camps for dinner and overnight.
Travel Distance/Time: Game drives within Serengeti
Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camps – Serengeti
Vehicle Type: 4×4 private safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Activities: Morning and afternoon game drives
Spend the whole day exploring the Serengeti. Look out for big cats, herds of wildebeests and zebras, elephants, and many bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park and return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Travel Distance/Time: 200 km / 5–6 hours with en-route game drive
Accommodation: African View Lodge, Mto wa Mbu (mid-range, family-friendly)
Vehicle Type: 4×4 private safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Activities: Morning game drive, Mto wa Mbu cultural experience
After a morning game drive in Serengeti, begin your journey back toward the Rift Valley. In the afternoon, arrive in Mto wa Mbu for a family-friendly cultural tour, visit banana farms, rice fields, local markets, and learn about village life. Dinner and overnight at African View Lodge, set in lush gardens with a pool.
Travel Distance/Time: 15 km / 30 minutes to park + 125 km / 2–3 hours to Arusha
Accommodation: No overnight – Departure
Vehicle Type: 4×4 private safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Activities: Game drive in Lake Manyara, birdwatching, return to Arusha
After breakfast, enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and large baboon troops. Later, drive back to Arusha where you will be dropped at your hotel or transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight.
This 7-day family safari is designed for comfort, variety, and fun, from walking safaris and cultural encounters to game drives in Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, and Lake Manyara. A perfect family adventure in Tanzania.
Inclusions
What's Included
- Park fees and government taxes
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Soft Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Roundtrip airport transfer
What's Excluded
- International flights (From/to your home country)
- Tips for your guide, cook and crew.
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Extra accommodation before and after tour
- Extra activities not mentioned on the itinerary
Optional Safari Add-Ons (Extra Charges Apply)
All add-ons are optional and available at extra cost. Just tell us what you’d like, and we’ll make it happen.
- Hot Air Balloon Ride in the Serengeti or Tarangire National Park
- Lodge or Tented Camp Upgrade - Stay in a higher-end lodge or luxury tented camp
- Special Occasion Setup - Surprise setup for birthdays, anniversaries, or honeymoons
- Maasai Village Visit - Visit a traditional Maasai village and learn about their culture
- Child-Friendly Safari Activities - Fun extras for kids games, guides, and family-friendly options
- Bush Breakfast or Bush Lunch - Enjoy a meal in the wild, surrounded by nature
- Airport Pick-Up or Drop-Off - Private transfer to or from Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport
- Extra Park Visit - Add another national park to your trip (e.g., Ruaha NP or Nyerere NP)
- Extra Night Before or After Safari - Stay in Arusha/Moshi before or after your safari
- Safari Video Package - Edited video of your safari experience to keep or share
- Travel Essentials Kit - Includes sunscreen, insect repellent, snacks, and a refillable water bottle
- Professional Photographer - A local photographer joins your trip to capture beautiful safari moments
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Tour Highlights
- This is a mid-luxury safari
- This tour can be customized
- This is a private tour
- This tour can start any day
- Activities - game drives
- Safari vehicle: 4x4 with open roof
- Luxury accommodation
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Tanzania Safaris
FAQ: GET ANSWERS
Tanzania has amazing places to visit like Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Mount Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar Island, Lake Eyasi, Lake Natron, Ruaha National Park, Mikumi National Park, Arusha National Park, Mount Meru, Lake Manyara National Park, and Tarangire National Park.
You can see all the big 5 animals, like lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos, plus lots of others like giraffes, zebras, and hippos.
Yes! Many places are great for families, with fun activities for kids. It’s an amazing experience for children to see wild animals up close and it’s guaranteeing safe.
Most people need a visa. You can get it when you arrive in Tanzania, but check the rules for your country.
Talk to a doctor before you go. They’ll tell you if you need yellow fever vaccines or medicine for things like malaria. Note yellow fever vaccines is recommended in Tanzania.
Swahili and English are spoken. You can get by with English, but learning some Swahili phrases is helpful.
Yes, Tanzania is usually safe for tourists, especially in popular safari destinations and attractions. Just follow the rules and be respectful.
You can stay in budget hotels, mid-range lodges, luxury mid-range hotels, luxury hotels, luxury lodges, and tented camps. There are various accommodations options you will find in Tanzania!
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Go from June to October, when it’s dry. Animals gather around water, so it’s easier to spot them. But if you like green landscapes, go from November to May, when it’s wet. All seasons have an incredible and a wonderful experience
Bring light clothes, safari boots, a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, binoculars, a camera, and any medicine you need. And most importantly, be ready for a memorable adventure!
Most safaris last from 3 to 7 days. This gives you time for seeing animals, relaxing, and learning about the Tanzania culture.
Yes! You can go to Zanzibar for beach vacation, climb Mount Kilimanjaro, or visit Ngorongoro and Serengeti to see all big 5 animals at once.
Yes, you can go on a safari even if you have a disability. Many safari places are accessible by vehicles and places to stay that are easy to use. They make sure everyone can enjoy the safari, even if they have disabilities or find it hard to move.
Tanzania has amazing 22 national parks, more than 12 game reserves, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru, Mount Oldoinyo Lengai, Lake Eyasi, Lake Natron, Zanzibar Island. It’s a special place for a safari adventure!
You can book through travel companies or directly with lodges and camps. Make sure to read reviews and choose a trusted place.
The Great Wildebeest Migration is a massive movement of wildebest and zebra in from Serengeti to Maasai Mara in Kenya. It starts in the southern Serengeti in Tanzania around December and heads north Serengeti across to the Maasai Mara river in Kenya by July. Then, it goes back to the Serengeti by October. You can witness it from December to July in Tanzania and from July to October in Kenya.
You can use safari vehicles for game drives. Some places offer walking safaris or hot air balloon rides for a different experience.
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