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

Wildlife You'll Encounter

Species commonly sighted on this safari route

★Enormous elephant herds — the largest in Tanzania
★Tree-climbing lions in ancient baobabs
★Lesser kudu and fringe-eared oryx
★Python Rock — giant pythons basking
★Over 550 bird species including Ashy starling
★Leopard tortoise and monitor lizards
★Wildebeest and zebra along the Tarangire River
★Black rhinos on the crater floor
★Lion prides in the Lerai Forest
★Flamingos on Lake Magadi crater lake
★Massive elephant bulls — the largest tuskers in Tanzania
★Dense populations of wildebeest and zebra

Day-by-Day Itinerary

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
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
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.

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
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.

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.

Booking Information

  • All prices are per person sharing in a double/twin room
  • Single room supplement available on request
  • Children under 12 receive discounted rates
  • Custom itineraries available — contact us for a personalised quote
  • Prices valid for 2025/2026 season — subject to park fee changes

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 Season Guide

Peak SeasonJul – Oct & Dec – Mar

Best wildlife viewing. Great Migration in the Mara (Jul–Oct). Dry weather, sparse vegetation makes animals easy to spot.

Shoulder AJan – Mar

Calving season in the Serengeti. Good birding. Pleasant weather with occasional showers.

Shoulder BJun

Transition to dry season. Fewer crowds, good rates. Early migration movements begin.

Low SeasonApr – May & Nov

Long rains (Apr–May) and short rains (Nov). Lowest prices. Lush landscapes, excellent birding, newborn animals.

Safari Pricing

Prices per person sharing in double/twin room

Group SizeEconomyComfortLuxurySuperior Luxury
1 Person$2,880$3,170$3,480$4,360
2 Persons$1,800$1,980$2,180$2,720
3 Persons$1,690$1,860$2,050$2,560
4 Persons$1,640$1,800$1,980$2,480
5 Persons$1,600$1,760$1,940$2,420
6-7 Persons$1,550$1,700$1,870$2,340
Single Room Supplement$210$270$330$420
Child Rates: Children below 3: Free • Children 3-11: 75% of adult rate • Children 12+: Adult rate

Prices are in USD per person sharing. Exact rates may vary based on specific accommodation choice and availability at time of booking. Contact us for a personalized quote.

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Personalised itinerary, guaranteed departures

6 days
tanzania
Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park

Starting from

$2,400

per person sharing

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