8-Day Tanzania Family Safari

Overview—8-Day Tanzania Family Safari

A family safari in Tanzania is a chance to create lasting memories while exploring some of the world’s greatest wildlife destinations together. This 8-day family safari has been carefully designed to balance adventure with comfort, combining exciting game drives with downtime for children and parents alike. The journey covers Tarangire National Park, with its elephant herds and towering baobabs, Lake Manyara with its flamingos and hippos, the vast plains of the Serengeti, and the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater. Each park offers unique landscapes and wildlife experiences that will fascinate both adults and children.

Special care is taken to ensure this safari is family-friendly. Lodges and tented camps are chosen for their child-friendly facilities such as swimming pools, spacious family rooms, and safe environments. Game drives are tailored to keep children engaged without being too long or tiring, while optional cultural activities and walking tours provide interactive and educational experiences. This safari combines fun, learning, and relaxation, making it an ideal adventure for families of all ages.

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Detailed Itinerary —8-Day Tanzania Family Safari

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport where you’ll be met by your driver-guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on arrival time, enjoy a relaxed afternoon by the pool or explore the gardens where children can spot colorful birds. Overnight in Arusha.

Day 2: Arusha – Transfer to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park. Enjoy lunch at your lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive. Tarangire is famous for its elephants and baobab trees, which children will find especially fascinating. Dinner and overnight in Tarangire.

Day 3: Full-Day Safari in Tarangire

Spend the day exploring Tarangire with flexible game drives tailored for families. Spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, and plenty of birdlife. Between drives, relax at the lodge pool. In the evening, enjoy a storytelling session by the campfire. Overnight in Tarangire.

Day 4: Tarangire – Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive. The park is known for its flamingos, hippos, and tree-climbing lions. Families can also enjoy a picnic lunch and short walking trails near the lodge. Dinner and overnight near Lake Manyara.

Day 5: Lake Manyara – Transfer to Serengeti National Park

Drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands into Serengeti National Park, arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive introduces the family to Serengeti’s incredible landscapes and abundant wildlife. Overnight in Serengeti.

Day 6: Full-Day Safari in Serengeti

Enjoy a full-day safari in the Serengeti, with breaks to suit children’s energy levels. Spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, and wildebeest herds. A bush picnic lunch makes for an exciting family adventure. Overnight in Serengeti.

Day 7: Serengeti – Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater

After a sunrise game drive, enjoy breakfast and depart Serengeti for Ngorongoro. Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim in the afternoon, with spectacular views. Evening at leisure for family time and relaxation. Overnight in Ngorongoro.

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Return to Arusha

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. This is one of the best places to see rhinos, lions, elephants, and flamingos all in one day. After a picnic lunch on the crater floor, ascend and return to Arusha for your onward flight, concluding your family safari.