Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 7-day family-friendly Tanzania safari, designed for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and families seeking a safe and educational adventure. Explore four of Tanzania’s most famous national parks—Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater—while enjoying immersive wildlife encounters, stunning landscapes, and cultural experiences. Witness the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros), flamingos, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, hippos, and hundreds of colorful bird species. Travel in private 4x4 vehicles with experienced English-speaking guides, ensuring a safe, comfortable, and memorable safari for adults and children alike.
Tour Features
Mid Range
A private family safari with child-friendly accommodations, flexible game drives, and unforgettable wildlife experiences for all ages.
Private Tour
This safari is arranged privately for your group.
Solo Travelers
Suitable for solo travelers.
Customizable
This itinerary can be customized.
Start Date
This safari can start on any day.
Highlights
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Day 2: Arusha → Tarangire National Park
Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park
Day 4: Karatu → Serengeti National Park
Day 5: Full-Day Serengeti Safari
Day 6: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater
Your Safari Map
Arusha City
Tarangire National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Safari Itinerary
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet your Rocky Africa Experience representative. Transfer to your lodge in Arusha, a lively gateway to Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit. Depending on arrival time, relax, take a short town tour, or explore local markets for a first glimpse of Tanzanian culture. In the evening, enjoy a safari briefing with your guide and a welcome dinner.
Accommodation
Pazuri Inn
After breakfast, drive 2.5 hours to Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephants and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive through open savannahs and riverine forests, spotting wildlife such as lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and hartebeests. A picnic lunch is served in the park. Late afternoon, transfer to Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation
Eileen’s Tree Inn
Depart for Lake Manyara National Park, a paradise for children with easily accessible wildlife. Enjoy a half-day safari exploring its groundwater forest, lake shores, and open grasslands. Watch for tree-climbing lions, elephants, hippos, baboons, and flamingos. Participate in optional guided nature walks suitable for kids. Afternoon relaxation or additional game drives.
Accommodation
Eileen’s Tree Inn
Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, pausing to view the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater. Continue to the southern Serengeti, the heart of Tanzania’s wildlife. Embark on an afternoon game drive in Central Serengeti, spotting lions, leopards, cheetahs, wildebeest, zebras, and giraffes. Evening check-in at a family-friendly lodge or tented camp with secure play areas for children.
Accommodation
Serengeti Wildebeest Camp
Spend a full day exploring Central Serengeti’s kopjes, plains, and waterholes. Witness predator-prey interactions, large herds of wildebeest and zebras, and herds of elephants and giraffes. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush with space for children to move around safely. Afternoon's game drive continues before returning to the lodge. Optional short, guided nature walks for older children under supervision.
Accommodation
Serengeti Wildebeest Camp
Travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, descending 600 meters into the crater for an exciting family-friendly game drive. Spot the Big Five, flamingos, zebras, wildebeest, and hippos. Picnic lunch on the crater floor, allowing kids to safely experience the environment up close. Ascend in the late afternoon for evening transfer to Karatu lodge.
Accommodation
Eileen’s Tree Inn
Includes & Excludes
Reviews
Rocky Africa & Eco Experience Ltd
Tanzania
Other Offices
Kenya
Germany