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★★★★★4.8/5•149 TripAdvisor Reviews•Family-Owned Since 1978•No Brokers
5 days · Easy — family-friendly
5-Day Family Safari
Designed for families with children aged 5+. Tarangire's elephants, Serengeti's cheetah hunts, Ngorongoro's crater floor — with a guide experienced in making wildlife real for young travellers.
Trip Highlights
“Our guide spent the whole first drive explaining elephant communication to our 8-year-old. She now wants to be a wildlife biologist. Three months later she still talks about the cheetah hunt we watched from 30 metres.”
Your journey
Day by Day
Arusha to Tarangire — The Elephant Park
Children are captivated by elephants. Tarangire is where family safaris begin for a reason — within 30 minutes of entering the park, you will likely have your Land Cruiser surrounded by a herd of 50+. Your guide will explain elephant family structures, communication, and memory to the children in terms that make it stick.
Full Day Tarangire
Two game drives with a guide who is experienced with children. Your guide explains tracks, bird calls, and predator-prey dynamics in a way that is engaging rather than academic. Picnic lunch in the park. The Tarangire River at sunset is one of the finest wildlife spectacles in Tanzania — hundreds of animals at the water's edge.
Tarangire to the Serengeti
Drive west to the Serengeti. En route, stop at a Maasai community for an optional introduction to Maasai culture — children find this fascinating and the jumping ceremony is a genuine highlight. Arrive in the Serengeti mid-afternoon. First game drive on the plains.
Full Day Serengeti
The Serengeti full day. Morning game drive for the big predator sightings — cheetah hunts are especially gripping for children. Your guide will have identified a cheetah family the previous day if possible. Afternoon drive along the Seronera River for hippos, crocodiles, and the surprise of a leopard in a tree.
Serengeti to Ngorongoro and Arusha
Early morning drive then east to the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend at noon. Children often find the crater the most dramatic experience — the scale of it from the rim, then the intimacy of the wildlife on the floor. Black rhino, lions, flamingos. Drive back to Arusha after lunch.
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Seasonal Rates
Green Season
Nov – May
Fewer crowds, lush landscapes, lower prices. Occasional rain.
Shoulder Season
Jan – Mar, Nov
Great value. Good weather. Moderate visitor numbers.
Peak Season
Jun – Oct
Dry season. Best wildlife viewing. Great Migration months.
Accommodation Tiers
Choose Your Safari Style
Budget
Camping & basic camps
- Camping or budget bandas
- Shared facilities
- All meals included
- Park fees included
Standard
Quality tented camps
- Quality tented camps
- Private en-suite facilities
- All meals included
- Park fees included
- Experienced guide
Luxury
Premium lodges & camps
- Luxury lodges or fly camps
- En-suite, hot water
- Gourmet meals
- Park fees & private concessions
- Private vehicle available
Every safari is tailor-made. Get a custom quote based on your dates, group size, and accommodation preferences.
Request a Custom QuotePark Fees — All Included in Your Price
All fees above are included in the 5-Day Family Safari price. No additional payments at park gates.
Everything covered
What Is Included
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All national park entry fees
- Full-board accommodation as per itinerary
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Airport transfers both ways
- Unlimited bottled water in vehicle
- Flying Doctors emergency air cover
- Ngorongoro Crater service fee (if applicable)
Budget for these
Not Included
- International flights
- Tanzania visa ($50 on arrival)
- Travel insurance (required)
- Tips and gratuities ($15-25/day guideline)
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Alcoholic beverages
- Optional activities (balloon safari $560)
Accommodation Notes
Family lodges with interconnecting rooms or adjacent tented units. Hot water, dining in the lodge. Children's menus available. Age 5+ is recommended. For infants and toddlers, game drives can be challenging — Safari itineraries? Chiedi a Kassim to discuss your specific ages.
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