6 Days Tanzania Family Safari
Experience spectacular game drives across the Serengeti plains & Capture unforgettable wildlife photography opportunities
Safari Highlight
Create unforgettable memories together on this 6 Day Tanzania Family Safari, a fun filled adventure designed especially for families seeking an exciting combination of wildlife, nature, and cultural experiences. This carefully planned itinerary offers comfortable travel distances, family friendly accommodations, and exciting game drives through Tanzania’s most spectacular national parks, making it suitable for travelers of all ages.
Your safari begins in Arusha before exploring the elephant rich landscapes of Tarangire National Park, the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, and the world famous Serengeti National Park. Along the way, children and adults alike will enjoy spotting the legendary Big Five lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and the endangered black rhinoceros as well as giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, monkeys, and hundreds of colorful bird species.
Travel in a comfortable private 4×4 safari Land Cruiser with a professional English speaking guide who will tailor each game drive to your family’s interests and pace. Stay in carefully selected family friendly lodges offering spacious rooms, excellent facilities, delicious meals, and relaxing environments after each day’s adventure.
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania – Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) – Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha.
Depending on your arrival time, relax after your international flight or explore the vibrant city of Arusha with an optional visit to local markets, cultural heritage centers, coffee shops, or artisan workshops. In the evening, meet your guide for a detailed safari briefing covering your route, wildlife expectations, accommodation, safety information, and daily schedule.
Arusha Highlights
- Gateway to Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit
- Comfortable safari lodge accommodation
- Beautiful views of Mount Meru
- Cultural attractions and local markets
- Comprehensive safari briefing
Arrival Experience
Relax and prepare for an exciting week of unforgettable wildlife encounters across Tanzania’s most spectacular national parks.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After an early breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most beautiful wildlife reserves, famous for its enormous elephant population and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a full day game drive through diverse habitats including river valleys, open grasslands, swamps, and acacia woodlands. The Tarangire River attracts wildlife throughout the year, making it an excellent location to observe elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and numerous antelope species.
A picnic lunch will be served inside the park before continuing your afternoon safari.
Safari Highlights
- Full day game drive
- Giant elephant herds
- Ancient baobab trees
- Tarangire River wildlife
- Excellent birdwatching
Driving Time: Approximately 2.5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Tarangire – Central Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, journey through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands toward the legendary Serengeti National Park.Along the way, admire breathtaking landscapes and traditional Maasai villages before entering the endless plains that have made the Serengeti famous worldwide. Enjoy an afternoon game drive while traveling to your safari camp.
Keep an eye out for lions resting beneath acacia trees, elegant cheetahs scanning the plains, massive elephant bulls, elusive leopards, and large herds of zebras and wildebeest.
Safari Highlights
- Scenic drive through Ngorongoro Highlands
- Enter Serengeti National Park
- Afternoon game drive
- Spectacular African sunset
- Overnight in the heart of the Serengeti
Driving Time: Approximately 6–7 hours including game viewing
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Full Day Safari in Serengeti National Park
Spend an entire day exploring one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations.
Morning and afternoon game drives offer outstanding opportunities to witness predators in action, including lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and leopards. Depending on the season, you may also witness the spectacular Great Migration, where hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and zebras traverse the Serengeti ecosystem.
Your experienced guide will take you to the best wildlife viewing areas based on recent animal movements.
Safari Highlights
- Sunrise game drive
- Big Five wildlife viewing
- Great Migration (seasonal)
- Exceptional predator sightings
- Picnic lunch in the wilderness
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Serengeti National Park – Arusha
After breakfast, enjoy one final morning game drive before beginning your scenic journey back toward Arusha through the Ngorongoro Highlands. Along the way, enjoy a picnic lunch while taking in the spectacular landscapes of northern Tanzania. Arrive in Arusha during the late afternoon and check into your lodge for your final evening. Families can relax by the swimming pool, share stories about their favorite wildlife sightings, and enjoy a farewell dinner together.
Journey Highlights
- Final Serengeti game drive
- Scenic Ngorongoro Highlands
- Beautiful Rift Valley scenery
- Relaxing family evening
- Farewell safari dinner
Enjoy your final wildlife encounters before leaving the national parks.
Family Journey Experience
Today’s drive offers plenty of opportunities to reflect on the unforgettable memories created during your safari while enjoying Tanzania’s spectacular scenery.
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Arusha – Kilimanjaro International Airport – Departure
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning at your lodge. Depending on your departure time, visit a local cultural center, coffee plantation, or souvenir market before transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Your safari guide will ensure a comfortable transfer and assist you with your departure arrangements.
Departure Highlights
- Relaxing breakfast
- Optional shopping
- Cultural experiences
- Airport transfer
- End of your family safari
Enjoy your final moments together in Tanzania before beginning your journey home.
Departure Experience
Your family departs Tanzania with unforgettable memories of spectacular wildlife, exciting adventures, breathtaking landscapes, and shared experiences that will be treasured for a lifetime.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Airport transfers (Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha )
- Professional English speaking safari driver guide
- All national park entrance fees
- Ngorongoro Crater service fee
- Concession and camping fees (where applicable)
- Accommodation during the safari
Excluded
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania tourist visa
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal expenses
- Laundry services
Book Your Journey
Reserve your Tanzania Safari today and create unforgettable memories.
