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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

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: FreeChildren 3-11: 75% of adult rateChildren 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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