8 Days Family Adventure Safari – Northern Tanzania Wildlife Experience

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Tour Overview

Experience northern Tanzania like never before on this 8 Days Family Adventure Safari. Tailored for families, this safari combines wildlife exploration, adventure activities, cultural experiences, and comfortable lodges/camps designed for children and adults alike.

Travel in private 4×4 vehicles with expert family-friendly guides who ensure safety, engagement, and personalized wildlife insights. Explore Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and the iconic Serengeti National Park, witnessing the Big Five, flamingos, elephants, and a variety of other wildlife in their natural habitats.

Accommodations are selected for family comfort—spacious family rooms, swimming pools, and relaxing spaces for children. Enjoy private game drives, bush picnic lunches, sundowners, optional short hikes, and cultural visits to Maasai villages. This safari balances adventure, relaxation, and education for a truly unforgettable family holiday.


Tour Highlights

  • Private family-friendly game drives across Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti.

  • Big Five sightings in safe, controlled settings suitable for children.

  • Luxury lodges and tented camps with family rooms, swimming pools, and modern amenities.

  • Wildlife education sessions and kid-friendly interactive activities led by expert guides.

  • Bush picnic lunches and sundowners tailored for families.

  • Optional short hikes and scenic viewpoints suitable for children.

  • Cultural visits to Maasai villages with family-appropriate experiences.

  • Photography opportunities for adults and children alike.


Why Choose This Safari

  • Family-Oriented: Private game drives, safe vehicles, and family-friendly accommodations.

  • Adventure & Learning: Children engage in wildlife education, interactive tracking, and guided safaris.

  • Comfortable Luxury: Lodges and camps with pools, gardens, and modern amenities for families.

  • Wildlife Immersion: Observe elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, hippos, flamingos, and rhinos.

  • Cultural Experiences: Interact with Maasai communities in safe and age-appropriate ways.

  • Memorable Family Moments: Bush picnics, sundowners, storytelling, and photography activities for all ages.

Day by day itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Safari Orientation

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport and meet your family safari guide. Transfer to a family-friendly luxury lodge in Arusha for orientation and briefing about the upcoming safari adventure. Afternoon relaxation includes exploring the lodge grounds, swimming, and preparation for the next day’s safari. Dinner is served in a child-friendly setting with options for all tastes.

Accommodation: Family Lodge in Arusha
Meal Plan: Dinner

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park. Embark on a private family-friendly game drive, spotting elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and lions. Your guide will make the experience interactive for children, pointing out animal behaviors and interesting facts about the ecosystem.

Stop for a scenic bush picnic lunch suitable for the entire family. Afternoon game drive continues, allowing photography, tracking games, and wildlife spotting. Check into a family lodge or luxury tented camp with swimming pool and garden areas. Evening sundowners and dinner provide time to relax and share the day’s adventure with the family.

Accommodation: Family Lodge / Tented Camp near Tarangire
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park. Explore the lake shores and forested areas on a private game drive. Spot flamingos, hippos, tree-climbing lions, baboons, and colobus monkeys. Children enjoy interactive wildlife sessions and photography opportunities.

Enjoy a scenic family picnic lunch at a safe location. Continue with afternoon game drives or short walks suitable for children. Transfer to Ngorongoro area and check into a family-friendly lodge or luxury camp overlooking the crater. Sundowners and dinner with views of the highlands round off the day.

Accommodation: Family Lodge / Tented Camp near Ngorongoro
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater – Full Day Game Drive

Wake up early and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day family-friendly game drive. Witness elephants, lions, zebras, wildebeests, rhinos, and more. Guides provide fun and educational commentary for children, including wildlife games and tracking activities.

Enjoy a family bush picnic lunch in the crater with panoramic views. Afternoon game drive continues, with additional photography opportunities and exploration of the crater floor. Return to the lodge for sundowners and dinner. Evening storytelling or star-gazing sessions allow children to end the day memorably.

Accommodation: Family Lodge / Tented Camp near Ngorongoro
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Ngorongoro – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, transfer to the iconic Serengeti National Park. Afternoon private game drive introduces your family to vast open plains and diverse wildlife. Spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and zebras in their natural habitats. Check into a family-friendly luxury tented camp. Sundowners and dinner in the camp provide relaxing evening experiences for children and adults alike.

Accommodation: Family Luxury Tented Camp in Serengeti
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Serengeti – Full Day Game Drive & Optional Balloon Ride

Morning game drive or optional hot air balloon flight (for families with older children) over the Serengeti plains. Witness wildlife from above, followed by a bush breakfast. Spend the rest of the day on a private game drive with opportunities for photography, tracking, and educational activities for children. Lunch is a picnic in the bush. Afternoon drives allow additional wildlife spotting. Return to camp for sundowners and dinner.

Accommodation: Family Luxury Tented Camp in Serengeti
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Serengeti – Cultural & Scenic Exploration

After breakfast, optional visit to a Maasai village to learn about local traditions, participate in family-friendly activities, and interact safely with community members. Enjoy a scenic lunch at the lodge or camp. Afternoon game drive continues in Serengeti, exploring new regions and wildlife habitats. Evening sundowners and group dinner round off the adventure.

Accommodation: Family Luxury Tented Camp in Serengeti
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Serengeti – Ngorongoro – Arusha Departure

Early morning game drive or optional short walk. After breakfast, begin the transfer back to Ngorongoro and then to Arusha with scenic stops for photos and short breaks suitable for children. Arrive in Arusha by afternoon for onward flights or travel. Conclude the 8 Days Family Adventure Safari with unforgettable memories of wildlife, adventure, and quality family bonding in Tanzania.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch

Inclusions

  • Transfers: All airport and inter-hotel transfers.
  • Accommodation: Luxury accommodation on a shared basis with daily breakfast and dinner included.
  • Meals: Lunch provided on the ocean safari day.
  • Excursions: All activities and experiences as detailed in the itinerary.

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