Description
Designed with curious kids and comfort-seeking parents in mind, this 4-day safari offers an exciting, educational, and safe experience for the whole family. Enjoy game drives with flexible timing, interactive village visits, and family lodges with child-friendly amenities. Short travel distances ensure less time in the vehicle and more time having fun.
Optional Add-ons
- Visit a local school or children’s center
- Hot chocolate sundowner for kids
- Maasai dress-up photo session
- Babysitting service at select lodges
Inclusions:
- Private safari vehicle and family-oriented driver-guide
- All park entry and conservation fees
- 3 nights lodge accommodation (family rooms available)
- All meals and drinking water
- Junior Ranger wildlife checklist & learning materials
- Guided village tour and optional nature walk
- Arusha pick-up and drop-off
Exclusions:
- Alcoholic drinks
- International flights (from/to)
- Tips (tipping guideline $20 pp per day)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Schedule
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Day 1Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Begin with a gentle game drive through Tarangire, home to the largest elephant herds in northern Tanzania. Children will love spotting giraffes, warthogs, and baboons along the riverbanks. Check into a lodge with space to run and unwind.
Overnight: Family-friendly lodge in Karatu or near Tarangire
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Day 2Lake Manyara National Park + Cultural Village Tour
After breakfast, visit Lake Manyara National Park known for flamingos, monkeys, tree-climbing lions, and hippos. Take a break at a picnic site with panoramic views of the lake.
In the afternoon, visit Mto wa Mbu village for a kid-friendly cultural tour. Learn how bananas are farmed, see locals making crafts, and enjoy a Swahili lunch prepared by a women's group.
Overnight: Lodge with family suite in Karatu
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Day 3Leisure Morning or Nature Walk + Crater Rim Transfer
Enjoy a relaxed morning. Options include a short nature walk, storytelling session with the guide, or a swim. Later, drive to Ngorongoro and enjoy a view over the crater rim. Have dinner with a campfire and Maasai storytime (on request).
Overnight: Crater lodge or comfortable family lodge nearby
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Day 4Ngorongoro Crater Safari & Return to Arusha
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive that often delivers sightings of lions, zebras, wildebeest, elephants, hippos, and if you're lucky black rhino. Have a picnic lunch before heading back to Arusha.
Drop-off at your hotel or airport in the evening.