7-Day Comfort Family Safari in Tanzania
Designed specifically for families! Enjoy a relaxed pace across Tarangire, the legendary Serengeti Plains, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater with child-friendly lodges and expert private guides.
Family Package Highlights
- Kid-Friendly Game Drives Flexible Timing
- Serengeti Big Cats & Cubs 2 Full Nights
- Family Suites & Pools Comfort Tiers
- Safety & Private Vehicle 100% Dedicated
Best Time for a Family Safari in Tanzania
Traveling with family requires balancing great weather with exciting wildlife viewing. Choose a season below to view child-friendly seasonal highlights.
June to October: Ideal Weather & School Holidays
This period aligns with major school breaks. Animals gather near permanent water sources, making wildlife spotting effortless and exciting for younger children. Days are warm and sunny with cool, comfortable evenings.
Family Suitability Metrics (Score 1–10)
Comfort Family Safari Itinerary
Click each day tab below to explore the family-tailored activities, comfortable drives, and child-friendly lodge stops.
Arrival in Tanzania & Transfer to Arusha Lodge
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arusha
Schedule & Family Activities
- Airport Pickup: Our professional guide greets your family at JRO holding a personalized sign, ensuring a smooth transition.
- Afternoon: Check into your family-friendly garden lodge in Arusha. Kids can relax by the swimming pool after the long flight.
- Evening: Interactive safari briefing with your guide over dinner, outlining fun wildlife facts for the kids.
Meals: Dinner included
Overnight: Arusha Coffee Lodge or similar family hotel
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Drive Time: ~2 Hours
Schedule & Family Activities
- Morning Drive: Depart after breakfast through the Maasai Steppe straight to Tarangire National Park.
- Game Viewing: Children love spotting huge families of elephants digging for water and playing around giant baobabs.
- Picnic Lunch: Enjoy a safe boxed lunch overlooking the river valley with vervet monkeys playing nearby.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Tarangire Osupuko Lodge or similar
Tarangire to Central Serengeti National Park
Scenic transition via Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Schedule & Family Activities
- Morning Departure: Drive up into the highlands, catching breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro crater rim on the way to Serengeti.
- En-Route Safari: Stop for picnic lunch and wildlife sightings as you enter the endless savanna plains of the Serengeti.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp or similar
Full Day Exploring Central Serengeti
Seronera Valley Game Drives
Schedule & Family Activities
- Full Day Adventure: Morning and afternoon game drives tracking lions resting on kopjes and leopards in acacia trees.
- Hippo Pool Visit: Visit the Seronera hippo pools to watch hippos splashing and communicating safely from viewing platforms.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp or similar
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Scenic drive to Karatu / Crater Rim
Schedule & Family Activities
- Morning Game Drive: Final animal search as you journey out of the Serengeti plains.
- Afternoon: Arrive at the lush agricultural highlands of Karatu near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a cozy family evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Ngorongoro Farm House or Farm of Dreams Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater Floor Adventure
600m Caldera Descent
Schedule & Family Activities
- Early Descent: Drive down into the breathtaking volcanic caldera. Spot lions, elephants, zebras, and pink flamingos on Lake Magadi.
- Picnic Lunch: Enjoy lunch beside the hippo pool area surrounded by rich birdlife.
Meals: Breakfast & Picnic Lunch, Dinner at lodge
Overnight: Karatu Lodge
Cultural Heritage Walk & Return to Arusha
Transfer back to Arusha / Airport
Schedule & Family Activities
- Morning Activity: Short cultural walk or visit to the Mto wa Mbu curio markets for family souvenirs.
- Transfer: Drive back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for your evening international flight home.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
End of Tour: Drop-off at JRO Airport (~4:00 PM)
Interactive Safari Cost Calculator
Base package price is $2,450 / person for 7 days. Customize group size and accommodation tier below.
Configure Family Group
Includes all park conservation fees, Serengeti & Ngorongoro transit permits, private 4x4 Land Cruiser, professional guide, 6 nights lodging, and all meals.
Parks on Your 7-Day Family Route
Filter by family interest to explore what each park offers your children.
Tarangire National Park
Day 2Famous for giant baobab trees and massive elephant herds that kids adore.
Serengeti National Park
Days 3–5Endless grasslands teeming with lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and wildebeests.
Ngorongoro Crater
Day 6An enclosed volcanic caldera offering high chances to see the rare black rhino.
Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included ($2,450 / person)
- Professional family safari guide and private 4x4 Land Cruiser.
- All national park fees, Serengeti & Ngorongoro conservation charges.
- 6 nights accommodation in comfort family lodges and tented camps.
- All meals (Breakfast, picnic lunches, and dinners) plus bottled water.
- Airport transfers in Kilimanjaro/Arusha.
What's Excluded
- International flights and Tanzania entry visas.
- Travel insurance and medical cover.
- Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff.
- Alcoholic beverages and premium drinks at lodges.
Family Packing Checklist
Clothing & Wear
- Neutral comfortable clothing
- Warm jackets for Ngorongoro mornings
- Hats, sunglasses & sunscreen
Kids & Gear
- Binoculars for children
- Snacks and entertainment for drives
- Cameras / phones with extra power banks
Documents & Health
- Passports & eVisa copies
- Yellow fever certificates
- Insect repellent & first aid kit