6-Day Tanzania Family Safari Pricing
$1200 - $3200 (sharing basis) USD
Price varies by accommodation tier (budget tented camp to luxury crater-rim lodge), group size, and travel season — peak months (June–October, December–February) sit at the higher end.
6 DaysFamily tourArusha Start & End
- Big Five wildlife encounters
- Expert local guides and trackers
- Comfortable safari accommodations
This 6-day Tanzania family safari takes parents and children from Arusha through Tarangire National Park, the central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park, with short daily drive times and kid-friendly lodges built into every stop. Tarangire's baobab-lined plains hold some of Tanzania's largest elephant herds, while the Serengeti's open grassland delivers reliable lion and cheetah sightings even outside migration season. Ngorongoro Crater adds black rhino, hippo pools, and flamingo-lined soda lakes within a single game drive, and Lake Manyara closes the loop with its famous tree-climbing lions.
Each lodge and tented camp on this route offers family rooms or interconnecting units, swimming pools for downtime between drives, and vehicles fitted with pop-up roof hatches so smaller children can stand safely for photos. Game drives are paced at three to four hours per session rather than full-day stretches, with midday breaks built in for younger travelers. English-speaking guides trained in child-friendly narration point out tracks, dung, and feeding behavior rather than relying only on sightings.
The itinerary runs Arusha to Tarangire, Tarangire to Serengeti for two nights, Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Crater rim, then down to Lake Manyara before returning to Arusha on day six. Private 4x4 Land Cruisers are used throughout, so departure times can flex around nap schedules or a slow morning. Generous African Tours can adjust the park order for families arriving via Kilimanjaro International Airport.
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Watch elephant herds gather among Tarangire's baobab trees, sometimes 100+ animals at a single waterhole.
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Track tree-climbing lions resting in the acacia canopy of Lake Manyara National Park.
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Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a single-day Big Five drive, including black rhino sightings.
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Spot cheetah stalking Thomson's gazelle on the short-grass plains of central Serengeti.
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Visit a Maasai boma near Ngorongoro for a guided cultural walk suited to children.
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Photograph flamingo flocks lining the crater's soda lake shoreline.
- Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
- Day 2: Tarangire to Central Serengeti
- Day 3: Full Day in the Serengeti
- Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim
- Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Floor to Lake Manyara
- Day 6: Lake Manyara to Arusha (Departure)
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Meals: L, DDrive ~2.5 hrs
Depart Arusha after breakfast and drive roughly 2.5 hours to Tarangire National Park, known for one of Tanzania's highest elephant densities outside the Serengeti ecosystem. An afternoon game drive along the Tarangire River often turns up elephant families bathing at the water's edge, plus giraffe and impala. Check in to a family tented camp with an on-site pool for children to unwind before dinner. Overnight in a mid-range or luxury tented camp, depending on your selected tier.
🔥 EXCITING WILDLIFE SPOTLIGHT GAME DRIVE
Day 2
Tarangire to Central Serengeti
Meals: B, L, DDrive ~5–6 hrs with game viewing en route
After an early breakfast, drive north through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the central Serengeti, stopping for a picnic lunch overlooking the highlands. The descent onto the Serengeti plains brings the first wide-open grassland views, with a good chance of spotting giraffe, topi, and grazing zebra herds. Arrive at your lodge in time for a short late-afternoon game drive near camp. Overnight at a Serengeti lodge or tented camp with family rooms.
Day 3
Full Day in the Serengeti
Meals: B, L, DGame drives, no long transfer
Spend the full day exploring the Seronera area of central Serengeti, the region with the highest year-round predator density in the park. Morning and afternoon drives target lion prides resting in kopjes, along with resident cheetah and, migration timing allowing, wildebeest columns crossing the plains. A packed lunch is taken at a shaded picnic site rather than returning to camp, giving more time in the field. Overnight at the same Serengeti lodge as the previous night.
Day 4
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Meals: B, L, DDrive ~3–4 hrs
Depart the Serengeti after breakfast and drive back through the Ngorongoro highlands, arriving at your crater-rim lodge in the early afternoon. The rest of the day is free for children to use the lodge pool or gardens while adults take in views over the caldera from the rim. Dinner is served with the crater floor visible below, weather permitting. Overnight at a family-friendly lodge on the Ngorongoro Crater rim.
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater Floor to Lake Manyara
Meals: B, L, DCrater descent + drive ~2 hrs to Manyara
Descend onto the Ngorongoro Crater floor for a half-day game drive, one of the few places in Tanzania where black rhino sightings are realistic alongside lion, hippo, and flamingo-lined soda lakes. After lunch, drive roughly two hours to Lake Manyara National Park, arriving in time for a late-afternoon game drive through the groundwater forest, home to Manyara's tree-climbing lions and troops of baboon. Overnight at a lodge near the Lake Manyara park gate.
Day 6
Lake Manyara to Arusha (Departure)
Meals: B, L, DDrive ~1.5 hrs
A final morning game drive inside Lake Manyara National Park offers one more chance at tree-climbing lions and flamingo flocks along the lakeshore before checkout. Drive back to Arusha, roughly 1.5 hours, arriving in time for lunch and onward transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or your next destination. Day rooms can be arranged for later evening flights. Safari ends in Arusha.
All park entrance and conservation fees (Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara)
Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof hatch and English-speaking driver-guide
All meals as specified (breakfast, lunch, dinner) throughout the itinerary
Accommodation for 5 nights in family tented camps/lodges, per selected tier
Bottled water during game drives
Airport transfers to/from Kilimanjaro International Airport
overnment taxes and park levies
International and domestic flights
Tanzania visa fees
Travel and medical insurance
Tips for driver-guide and camp staff
Alcoholic drinks and beverages outside meal times
ersonal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, phone charges)
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KPAP & Local Experts
Our guides have 10+ years of tracking experience, knowing exactly where the wildlife migrates and how to escape the crowds.
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Custom 4x4 Vehicles
Travel in safety with custom-modified Toyota Land Cruisers featuring charging ports, large windows, and a pop-up roof.
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Tailored Hospitality
We handpick clean, high-service safari lodges and luxury camps, ensuring delicious meals and excellent comfort after game drives.
The best time to climb Mount Kilimanjaro is during the dry months of January-March and June-October, when the weather is stable with less rain.
Peak season
Good season
Low / rainy season
FAQ
What is the best time of year for this family safari?
The dry season from June to October offers the easiest wildlife viewing and firmer roads, making it the most comfortable window for families with young children. The short rains in November and long rains from March to May bring lower prices and fewer vehicles at each sighting, though some interior roads can be muddy.
FAQ
Is this itinerary safe and suitable for young children?
Yes — game drives are paced at three to four hours with midday breaks, and vehicles include pop-up roof hatches with secure railings for children to view wildlife standing up. Most lodges on this route offer family rooms or interconnecting units. We recommend children be at least 4 years old for the Ngorongoro Crater descent, given the longer drive time on day five.
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How much walking or physical activity is required?
Almost none — game viewing is done from inside the vehicle, with only short walks at picnic sites, lodge grounds, or the optional Maasai boma visit near Ngorongoro. The itinerary suits a range of fitness levels, including grandparents traveling with grandchildren.
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What is the maximum group size in the vehicle?
This is a private tour, so your vehicle only carries your own family or travel party, typically up to six people per Land Cruiser. Joining a shared group departure is possible on request at a lower per-person rate.
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Can the itinerary be adjusted around a Kilimanjaro Airport arrival or an extra rest day?
Yes — Generous African Tours can add a rest day in Arusha before or after the safari, or reorder Tarangire and Lake Manyara around your flight times into Kilimanjaro International Airport.
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What happens if we don't see the Big Five?
Ngorongoro Crater gives the single best chance in Tanzania to see lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino within one day, though leopard and rhino sightings are never guaranteed on any safari. Your guide will prioritize known leopard territories in the Serengeti and rhino zones inside the crater to maximize the odds across all six days.
Moshi, Tanzania
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