6-Day Family Safari · Lodge Adventure
A safari designed for families - kid-friendly game drives, short travel days, and bush activities that engage young explorers.
TOUR OVERVIEW
Traveling to Tanzania with kids feels daunting, but it should not be. This six-day itinerary is built around families: short driving days, comfortable mid-range lodges with family rooms, engaging activities for children (Maasai lessons, nature walks, junior ranger programs), and safari drives timed for the moments kids love most. Suitable for children aged 5 and up.
Traveling to Tanzania with kids feels daunting. It should not be. We have designed this itinerary around the things families actually need.
KEY EXPERIENCES
Tour Highlights
DAILY SCHEDULE
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 01Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Welcome to Tanzania. Family transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport to a family-friendly lodge in Arusha, with a pool and gardens where the kids can burn off jet lag.
Day 02Arusha to Tarangire
Arusha to Tarangire
A short drive south to Tarangire National Park. Kids are usually most excited by elephants and giraffes. Afternoon family-friendly game drive.
Day 03Tarangire to the Serengeti
Tarangire to the Serengeti
A longer drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands to the Serengeti plains. We break the journey with stops at the Ngorongoro viewpoint and a Maasai village.
Day 04Full Day in the Serengeti
Full Day in the Serengeti
A full day of family game drives. The kids will be on the lookout for the Big Five. We include a Junior Ranger session with our guide.
Day 05Serengeti to Karatu
Serengeti to Karatu
A leisurely morning game drive, then a drive down to Karatu. Settle into a family-friendly lodge in Karatu.
Day 06Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha & Departure
Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha & Departure
We descend 600m into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day safari on the floor. Picnic lunch by the hippo pool, then return to Arusha. Transfer to the airport for your departure.
What's Included
- •All airport transfers in Tanzania
- •Professional English-speaking safari guide (family-trained)
- •4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and child booster seats
- •All national park entrance fees and crater service fee
- •Family rooms or interconnecting rooms throughout
- •Junior Ranger program materials
- •Flying Doctor emergency evacuation insurance
Not Included
- •International flights to and from Tanzania
- •Tanzania visa fees
- •Travel insurance
- •Tips for guide and lodge staff
- •Alcoholic and premium beverages
- •Personal expenses and souvenirs
