8-Day Classic Family Safari in Tanzania

Day 1 – Arusha

After landing in Arusha, settle into the welcoming Kibo Palace Hotel (or similar), perfectly placed near Mount Meru. Spend your first day unwinding by the pool with your children while savoring the lush gardens. The lodge offers spacious family rooms and thoughtful services, introduced gently so everyone can acclimate before the safari adventure begins.

Day 2 – Tarangire National Park

Your family safari continues to Tarangire National Park, celebrated for its enormous elephant herds, iconic baobabs, and peaceful wilderness. The Tarangire Sopa Lodge offers prime riverine views from family-friendly rooms. The evening under an open African sky promotes bonding and wildlife storytelling around a family dinner.

Day 3 – Lake Manyara National Park

Next, venture to Lake Manyara National Park for a Tanzania family safari experience amid biodiverse landscapes. Spot tree-climbing lions, large herds of elephants, hippos, and over 400 bird species. After an immersive game drive, relax at the coffee-plantation‑framed Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge in Karatu and share safari stories over dinner.

Days 4–6 – Serengeti National Park

Journey into the legendary family safari Tanzania destination: the Serengeti. Stay at the family‑friendly Sound of Nature Camp or similar, offering comfortable tents with verandas. Over three days, enjoy daily game drives through sweeping plains, viewing lions, cheetahs, elephants, and perhaps even the Great Migration. Evenings are spent around the campfire, where you can dine under the stars and unwind together.

Day 7 – Ngorongoro Crater

Descend into the magical Ngorongoro Crater early in the morning for a breathtaking Tanzania family safari experience. The crater floor supports an incredible concentration of wildlife — black rhinos, lions, hippos, elephants, and flocks of flamingos. After a crater picnic, visit a Maasai village to gain cultural insight and support sustainable tourism. Spend the night back at Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge.

Day 8 – Departure or Zanzibar Extension

After a relaxed breakfast, perhaps visit a nearby coffee plantation or shop local crafts in Karatu. Transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport. Families looking to prolong their vacation can easily add a Zanzibar beach extension for snorkeling and family leisure.

Optional Activities & Rates

Hot Air Balloon Safari – US $599 pp
Maasai Boma Visit – US $50 pp
Olduvai Gorge – US $35 pp
Bush Lunch – US $50 pp

Visit the links below for more

• Explore more on Mid-Range Safari Accommodations for family-friendly stays.
• Check Tanzania National Parks updates at the official TANAPA Lake Manyara page for park rules and fees.
• Discover conservation at the African Wildlife Foundation – Lake Manyara site.