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6-Day Tanzania Family Safari | Kid-Friendly Northern Circuit
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6-Day Tanzania Family Safari | Kid-Friendly Northern Circuit

Age-Appropriate Adventures, Comfortable Lodges & Unforgettable Wildlife

Six days designed for families travelling with children. Shorter game drives keep young adventurers engaged, family-friendly lodges offer pools and activity programmes, and the wildlife delivers the elephants, lions, and flamingos that children dream about.

Tarangire National ParkNgorongoro Conservation AreaSerengeti National Park
Starting from
$2,400/ person

Tour Highlights

Family-friendly lodges with swimming pools and children's programmes
Shorter game drives with engaging wildlife activities for kids
Elephants, lions, and flamingos — the animals kids dream about
Ngorongoro Crater descent and Tarangire baobab exploration
Flexible schedule with rest breaks for younger travellers

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Arusha to Tarangire

~120km | Approx. 2 hrs

8:00 AM. Relaxed departure. Drive to Tarangire — kids will love the ancient baobab trees and massive elephant families. Your guide explains elephant behaviour in kid-friendly terms. Lunch at a family lodge with pool. Afternoon game drive spotting giraffes, zebras, and colourful birds.

Day 2

Tarangire to Ngorongoro

~130km | Approx. 3 hrs

Morning game drive. Then drive to Ngorongoro crater rim. The kids' first view is guaranteed to produce gasps. Family-friendly lodge with games room and nature walks.

Day 3

Ngorongoro Crater Floor

Full Crater Day

Dawn descent. Kids amazed by animal density — zebras and wildebeest everywhere, lions, hippos, flamingos. Your guide turns it into a Big Five scavenger hunt. Picnic lunch. Back to lodge for swimming.

Day 4

Ngorongoro to Serengeti

~200km | Approx. 4 hrs

Drive to Serengeti with Olduvai Gorge museum stop — kids love learning about early humans. Afternoon game drive. Family lodge with pool and evening campfire stories.

Day 5

Full Day Serengeti

Full Day

Family game drives timed around kids' energy. Lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes. Bush lunch. Afternoon drive with breaks. Evening stargazing — the Serengeti sky is extraordinary.

Day 6

Serengeti Morning — Return to Arusha

Morning Drive + Return

Final morning game drive. After breakfast, return to Arusha. Kids will be talking about their favourite animals for months.

ℹ️ IMPORTANT PRICING INFORMATION

Advertised safari prices are based on regular seasonal rates and may vary depending on accommodation category, availability, and travel dates at time of booking. Expect marginal price variations based on specific accommodation choices and safari seasons.

Package rates may be subject to supplementary charges during peak periods including Easter, Christmas, New Year, Great Migration season, and public holidays, as accommodation providers impose seasonal surcharges. Easter supplements may also apply to selected properties during the Easter weekend. Any applicable supplements will be clearly communicated and included in your final quotation before confirmation of booking.

Prices are in USD Per Person Sharing in a double/twin en-suite room.

What's Included

  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • All park entrance fees
  • Full-board accommodation
  • Airport/hotel transfers
  • Drinking water during game drives
  • Game drives as per itinerary

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities not in itinerary

Safari Seasons & Rates Guide

Shoulder A
3rd Jan – 31st Mar & 1st Jun – 30th Jun
Shoulder B
1st Nov – 15th Dec
Peak Season
1st Jul – 31st Oct & 16th Dec – 2nd Jan
Low Season
1st Apr – 31st May

Package rates vary by season. Select a season in the pricing table below to view rates.

Starting from
$2,400
per person
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Safari Details

Duration6 Days
Destinationtanzania
Group SizeMin 2 persons
Transport4x4 Safari Jeep

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