5-Day Family Safari Tanzania
The 5-Day Family Safari Tanzania is a wonderful wildlife adventure designed for families seeking unforgettable experiences in Tanzania’s most famous national parks.
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8 Days - 7 Nights
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Overview
The 5-Day Family Safari Tanzania is a wonderful wildlife adventure designed for families seeking unforgettable experiences in Tanzania’s most famous national parks. This family-friendly safari combines exciting game drives, comfortable accommodations, breathtaking landscapes, and incredible wildlife encounters in Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Children and adults alike will enjoy spotting Africa’s iconic animals, learning about nature from experienced safari guides, and creating lifelong memories together. Perfect for families with children of all ages, this safari offers the ideal balance of adventure, comfort, education, and relaxation.
Day By Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, your family safari begins with a drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park. Known for its enormous elephant herds and ancient baobab trees, Tarangire offers one of Tanzania’s most exciting wildlife experiences. Enjoy a game drive through diverse landscapes while searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, warthogs, and numerous antelope species. Children will love watching animals gather along the Tarangire River, especially during the dry season. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your afternoon game drive. Later, transfer to your family-friendly lodge where you can relax and enjoy dinner together.
Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Family Lodge or Tented Camp
Day 2: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Serengeti National Park through the beautiful Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy spectacular scenery and fascinating views of the Ngorongoro Highlands. Upon entering the Serengeti, begin your first game drive while searching for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, leopards, and large herds of wildebeests. The endless plains provide excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and family photography. After a picnic lunch, continue exploring the park before arriving at your family-friendly lodge or tented camp. Enjoy dinner and share stories from the day’s adventure.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Family Lodge or Tented Camp in Serengeti
Day 3: Full Day Serengeti National Park
Spend an exciting full day exploring the incredible Serengeti National Park. Morning and afternoon game drives provide excellent opportunities to discover Africa’s most famous wildlife destination. Children will enjoy spotting different animals while learning about their behaviour and habitats from your professional safari guide. Search for lions resting beneath acacia trees, cheetahs scanning the plains, elephants roaming the grasslands, and countless other species. Depending on the season, your family may witness part of the Great Wildebeest Migration. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your safari adventure and returning to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Family Lodge or Tented Camp in Serengeti
Day 4: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Highlands
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti National Park before beginning your journey towards the Ngorongoro Highlands. This scenic drive provides another opportunity to observe wildlife and admire Tanzania’s beautiful landscapes. Along the way, you may encounter zebras, giraffes, elephants, and various bird species. After a picnic lunch, continue through traditional Maasai areas while learning about local culture and history. Arrive at your family-friendly lodge near Ngorongoro in the late afternoon. Relax and enjoy the spectacular views before dinner and overnight.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Family Lodge near Ngorongoro
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Following an early breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for your final safari adventure. Often called Africa’s Garden of Eden, the crater is home to one of the highest concentrations of wildlife on the continent. Enjoy a game drive while searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, black rhinos, hippos, hyenas, zebras, wildebeests, and numerous bird species. The crater offers excellent opportunities to spot the famous Big Five within a single day. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by breathtaking scenery before ascending the crater walls and returning to Arusha, marking the end of your unforgettable family safari.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Safari Highlights
- Family-friendly safari designed for parents and children
- Explore Tarangire National Park and its giant elephant herds
- Spend two nights in the world-famous Serengeti National Park
- Discover the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater
- Excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five
- Learn about wildlife from experienced safari guides
- Comfortable family lodges and tented camps
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Tour Inclusions and Exclusions
COST INCLUDES:
- All national park entrance fees
- Ngorongoro Crater service fees
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Family accommodation for four nights
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- Government taxes and conservation fees
NOT INCLUDED:
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
- Optional activities
- Tips and gratuities