5-Day Family Safari Package in Tanzania

Upon arrival in Arusha, your family will be warmly welcomed by your private guide who will brief you on your upcoming adventure. From here, you will drive to Tarangire National Park, a beautiful introduction to Tanzania’s wilderness with its iconic baobab trees and large elephant herds. Morning Departure: After meeting your guide, you will set off in a comfortable safari vehicle, fully equipped with child-friendly features, on a 2.5-hour scenic drive to Tarangire National Park. Mid-Morning Game Drive: As you enter Tarangire, embark on your first game drive, where the children will get excited seeing large herds of elephants, giraffes, and zebras. Tarangire’s landscape, filled with giant baobab trees, offers stunning photo opportunities for the family.Picnic Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park, with a safe and scenic spot perfect for a family break. Afternoon Game Drive: Continue your game drive, heading towards the Tarangire River, which attracts an abundance of wildlife, including lions, buffaloes, and diverse bird species. Your guide will share interesting stories and facts to keep the kids engaged. Arrival at Family-Friendly Lodge: After a full day of game viewing, you will check in to your family-friendly lodge or tented camp, where children can unwind with activities such as board games or stargazing.
Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation Options:
• Ultra-Luxury: Asilia Olivers Camp or similar
• Luxury: Maramboi Tented Camp or similar
• Midrange: Tarangire Katikati or similar
• Budget: Tarangire Campsite
Key Activities:
• Family-friendly game drives in Tarangire National Park
• Scenic picnic lunch in the park
Wildlife: Elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and bird species.

After breakfast, the adventure continues as you travel to the world-famous Serengeti National Park, a wildlife haven that promises unforgettable experiences for your family. Scenic Drive: The drive from Tarangire to Serengeti takes approximately 6 hours, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, the children can marvel at Maasai villages and the breathtaking views of the highlands. Lunch Stop: Enjoy a packed lunch at a scenic spot overlooking the Ngorongoro Crater, providing a chance for the family to stretch and enjoy the view. Afternoon Game Drive in Serengeti: Upon arrival in the Seronera region of the Serengeti, embark on an exciting game drive. This area is known for its rich concentration of wildlife, and you may spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, and wildebeests. The guide will keep the children entertained with fascinating facts about animal behavior. Arrival at Family Lodge: In the late afternoon, you will check in at your luxurious family-friendly lodge or tented camp, where the kids can relax and enjoy evening activities tailored for young travelers.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation Options:
• Ultra-Luxury: Mila Tented Lodge or similar
• Luxury: Nyota Luxury Lodge or Similar
• Mid-range: Kati Kati Tented Camp or similar
• Budget: Seronera Campsite Key Activities:
• Scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
• Afternoon game drive in Serengeti

Day 3 offers a full day to explore the Serengeti with your family. The Serengeti is renowned for its endless plains and rich diversity of wildlife, making it a perfect destination for families to experience together. Sunrise Game Drive: Start the day with a sunrise game drive, an opportunity to spot predators like lions and cheetahs while they are most active. Children will be fascinated by the hunt scenes and the behavior of these majestic animals. Bush Breakfast: After the early game drive, enjoy a special bush breakfast in the heart of the Serengeti, providing an immersive dining experience that the whole family will love. Mid-morning and Afternoon Game Drives: Continue exploring different regions of the Serengeti. The Seronera River area is known for its year-round wildlife, including hippos and crocodiles, while the vast plains offer sightings of elephants, buffaloes, and herds of wildebeest. Your guide will adjust the activities and pace to suit your family’s needs, offering time for breaks or interactive activities like animal tracking. Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari: For an unforgettable family memory, consider an optional hot air balloon safari (additional cost) at dawn. Floating above the Serengeti plains, the entire family will enjoy breathtaking aerial views and a champagne breakfast afterward. Return to Lodge: After a full day of wildlife exploration, return to your lodge for a relaxing evening with dinner under the African sky. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation Options:
• Ultra Luxury: Mila Serengeti or similar
• Luxury;Nyota luxury tented or similar
• Mid-range: Kati Kati Tented Camp or similar
• Budget: Seronera Campsite
Key Activities:
• Full-day game drives in Serengeti National Park
• Bush breakfast experience
• Optional hot air balloon safari
Wildlife: Lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, wildebeests, zebras, and hippos.

Today, you will journey to the famous Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as the “Eighth bixWonder of the World.” This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to a rich diversity of wildlife and offers a unique safari experience. Morning Game Drive in Serengeti: Before departing, enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti to catch any animals you may have missed the previous day. Drive to Ngorongoro Crater: After your morning game drive, you will head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with stunning views of the crater as you descend into its vast caldera. Lunch Stop: Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch at a scenic location near the crater rim. Afternoon Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater: Upon arrival, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an afternoon game drive. The crater floor is one of the best places in Tanzania to see the Big Five, including the rare black rhino. The diverse landscape—featuring grasslands, forests, and lakes—provides endless opportunities for family-friendly wildlife viewing. Arrival at Lodge: After an exciting day, you will check into your family lodge overlooking the crater for dinner and overnight.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation Options:
• Ultra-Luxury: Ngorongoro and beyond Lodge or similar
• Luxury; Melia Ngorongoro
• Mid-range: Rhino Lodge or similar
• Budget: Simba Campsite
Key Activities:
• Morning game drive in Serengeti
• Afternoon game drive in Ngorongoro Crater
• Scenic picnic lunch at the crater rim
Wildlife: Black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, flamingos, and hyenas.

On the final day of your family safari, you will visit the lush and scenic Lake Manyara National Park before heading back to Arusha. Morning Drive to Lake Manyara National Park: After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic park known for its diverse ecosystems and wildlife, including tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and hippos. Morning Game Drive: Enjoy a morning game drive along the shores of Lake Manyara. The park’s forests and water bodies offer a refreshing change of scenery, and the kids will love spotting baboons, blue monkeys, and giraffes. Lunch at Lodge: Have a final gourmet lunch at a luxury lodge in Lake Manyara before driving back to Arusha. Return to Arusha: After a final family adventure, you will return to Arusha, where you can be dropped off at your hotel or at Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey. Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Not included (can be arranged upon request)
Key Activities:
• Morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park
• Scenic drive back to Arusha
Wildlife: Tree-climbing lions, flamingos, giraffes, zebras, hippos, baboons, and blue monkeys.