Create lasting family memories with Facile Safaris on a 7-day family safari in Tanzania, designed to captivate children and parents with safe wildlife adventures, cultural discoveries, and comfortable, kid-friendly accommodations. This tour explores Arusha’s vibrant culture, Tarangire National Park’s elephant-filled plains, Serengeti National Park’s Big Five, and Ngorongoro Crater’s wildlife-rich caldera, featuring short game drives, Maasai craft workshops, and interactive activities like animal tracking games. With expert family-oriented guides, mid-range lodges with family amenities, and a focus on fun learning, Tanzania family safaris by Facile Safaris offer an unforgettable journey through Tanzania’s natural and cultural wonders, perfect for families seeking adventure and bonding.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Cultural Family Welcome
Your family safari begins as you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where a Facile Safaris guide welcomes you and transfers you to the family-friendly Arusha Coffee Lodge, a mid-range lodge with spacious family suites. After settling in, join a guided afternoon visit to a local Arusha market, where kids can explore colorful stalls and taste fruits like mangoes, guided by a local expert. Enjoy a welcome dinner at the lodge, with kid-friendly options like pizza and grilled chicken, setting a warm tone for your Tanzanian adventure.
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire – Elephant Adventures
After breakfast, travel by private vehicle to Tarangire National Park, known for its elephant herds and baobab trees, a short drive ideal for families. Check into the Tarangire Sopa Lodge, a family-oriented lodge with a pool and kids’ play area. Join a gentle afternoon game drive, spotting elephants, zebras, and giraffes, with your guide engaging kids with animal spotting games. Return to the lodge for a family dinner featuring Tanzanian dishes like ugali, with a storytelling session about local wildlife keeping children entertained.
Day 3: Tarangire – Wildlife and Kid-Friendly Fun
Start with a morning game drive in Tarangire, seeking lions and impalas, with short stops to keep kids comfortable, and a ranger-led “junior safari” activity where children learn to identify animal tracks. Enjoy a picnic lunch under a baobab tree, followed by an afternoon at the lodge, where kids can swim or join a supervised craft workshop making simple Maasai beads. Savor a buffet dinner at Tarangire Sopa Lodge, with the park’s serene ambiance and kid-friendly desserts like fruit skewers delighting the family.
Day 4: Tarangire to Serengeti – Big Five Safari
Journey to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s iconic reserve famed for its Big Five and vast plains. Check into the Serengeti Sopa Lodge, a mid-range lodge with family rooms and a kids’ club. Join an afternoon game drive, spotting lions, buffalo, and wildebeest, with your guide using binoculars to engage children in wildlife spotting. Enjoy a sundowner with non-alcoholic drinks for kids, followed by a family dinner at the lodge, featuring Tanzanian specialties like nyama choma, under the Serengeti’s starry sky.
Day 5: Serengeti – Full-Day Family Safari
Rise early for a full-day game drive in the Serengeti, exploring the savanna to see leopards, elephants, and cheetahs, with short breaks to keep kids entertained and a packed lunch at a safe viewpoint. Your guide will share fun facts about animals, tailored for children, and provide activity sheets for spotting challenges. Return to Serengeti Sopa Lodge for a relaxing evening, with kids enjoying a supervised campfire marshmallow roast. Savor a family dinner with dishes like kuku paka, reflecting on the day’s wildlife wonders.
Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro – Crater Wildlife
Travel to Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its dense wildlife. Check into the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, perched on the crater rim with family suites and a play area. Join an afternoon game drive in the crater, spotting rhinos, hippos, and flamingos, with your guide ensuring a kid-friendly pace and interactive commentary. Return to the lodge for a family dinner featuring Tanzanian and international options, with the crater’s panoramic views captivating young and old.
Day 7: Ngorongoro to Arusha – Farewell to Tanzania
After breakfast, visit a Maasai village near Ngorongoro for a cultural experience, where families learn to make Maasai jewelry and try traditional dances, with kids receiving small handmade gifts. Travel back to Arusha, stopping at a local craft market to browse souvenirs like carved animals. Arrive at Arusha Coffee Lodge for a farewell lunch, savoring Tanzanian dishes like pilau, reflecting on your family’s safari adventure. A Facile Safaris representative transfers you to Kilimanjaro International Airport, leaving you with memories of Tanzania’s wonders, courtesy of Facile Safaris Tanzania.
Estimated Price for 2 Adults Sharing
The estimated cost for this 7-day family safari with Facile Safaris is $6,200 for two adults sharing, based on double occupancy. This includes family-friendly accommodations (Arusha Coffee Lodge, Tarangire Sopa Lodge, Serengeti Sopa Lodge, Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge), daily breakfast, select lunches and dinners, all ground transfers, park fees, guided game drives, cultural activities, kid-friendly programs, and expert guides. Prices exclude international flights, additional meals, personal expenses, and child rates (available upon request, typically discounted for children under 12). Rates are subject to availability and may vary by season, with the dry season (June–October) ideal for wildlife viewing; contact Facile Safaris for a tailored quote, including family pricing.
