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

Arusha Lodge

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

Tarangire Safari

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

Lake Manyara

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

Ngorongoro Crater

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

Serengeti Plains

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)

Serengeti Game Drive

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

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