9-Day Tanzania Family Safari | Wildlife, Culture & Kid-Friendly Adventure
Overview:Embark on an unforgettable 9-day family safari through Tanzania’s most iconic parks—Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. This adventure blends thrilling wildlife viewing with child-friendly activities and cultural experiences. Stay in family-friendly lodges and tented camps, and enjoy private safari drives tailored to your family’s pace and interests.
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Meet and greet with your safari guide, followed by a private transfer to your lodge.
Overnight:Arusha Serena Hotel / Legendary Lodge
Day 2: Arusha – Visit Local Village & Cultural Tour

Visit a nearby Maasai or Meru village; participate in cultural activities such as beadwork and storytelling.
Visit to a coffee plantation or Arusha National Park for a short game drive and walking safari.
Overnight: Same as Day 1
Day 3: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Game drive in Tarangire, famous for its elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.
Nature walk around the lodge or family storytelling around the campfire.
Overnight: Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Day 4: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park – Karatu

Morning game drive in Lake Manyara. Look for tree-climbing lions and flamingos. Picnic lunch in the park.
Treetop canopy walk or visit the Manyara Tented Camp's kid zone.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Farm House
Day 5: Karatu – Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. Spot rhinos, lions, zebras, and hippos.
Family-friendly picnic lunch at Ngoitoktok Springs.
Overnight: Same as Day 4
Day 6: Karatu – Serengeti National Park (Central)

Drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands into Serengeti. Game drive en route.
Overnight: Serengeti Serena Lodge
Day 7: Full-Day Serengeti Safari
Explore Central Serengeti in a private vehicle. Track big cats, elephants, giraffes, and possibly the Great Migration (seasonal).
Optional:Balloon Safari (age restrictions apply) or kids' photography workshop.
Overnight: Same as Day 6
Day 8: Serengeti – Fly to Arusha
Morning game drive. Fly from Serengeti to Arusha.
Optional:Day room at Arusha Coffee Lodge for freshening up.
Overnight: Arusha (day use)
Day 9: Departure
Depending on your flight, enjoy a visit to a local craft market or relax before airport transfer.
Included:
- All airport transfers
- Luxury lodge accommodation (full board)
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with guide
- Park entry fees
- Domestic flight to Serengeti (if applicable)
- Daily game drives
- Bottled water during safari
Not Included:
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, etc.)
- Optional activities and spa treatments