9 Days Tanzania Family Luxury Safari

Tour Overview

This 9-day Tanzania Family Luxury Safari is crafted for families seeking comfort, safety, and unforgettable wildlife experiences. The program includes spacious family suites, kid-friendly activities, educational wildlife experiences, flexible game drives, and a private safari vehicle throughout the journey.

Your family will explore Tanzania’s top destinations Tarangire, Lake Manyara (with Wayo biking), Serengeti, Maasai cultural visit, and the Ngorongoro Crater while staying in premium, handpicked luxury lodges designed for families.

Safari Highlights

Route Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Luxury Welcome

Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport and meet your safari guide. Enjoy a smooth transfer to your family-friendly luxury lodge for relaxation after your flight.

Activities:

Family orientation briefing

Swimming pool relaxation

Accommodation: Gran Meliá Arusha / Arusha Coffee Lodge (Family Suite)
Meal Plan: BB

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for large elephant herds and majestic baobab trees. The open landscape makes wildlife easy to spot for children.

Activities:

Family-paced game drive

Kid-friendly wildlife spotting lesson

Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge / Tarangire Treetops
Meal Plan: FB

Day 3: Full-Day Tarangire Safari

A relaxed safari day tailored to your children’s energy levels. Tarangire provides excellent elephant sightings and beautiful scenery.

Activities:

Short, safe nature walk near lodge

Elephant viewing

Sundowner drinks (juice for kids)

Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge / Tarangire Treetops
Meal Plan: FB

Day 4: Tarangire – Wayo Family Biking

Drive to Mto wa Mbu for a family-friendly Wayo biking tour—a gentle, safe cycling experience through banana farms, rice fields, and local communities.

Activities:

Wayo family bike tour (helmets included)

Accommodation: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge / Escarpment Luxury Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 5: Lake Manyara – Maasai Cultural Visit – Serengeti National Park

Start your day with a guided, respectful Maasai village visit where kids enjoy storytelling, dancing, and learning about Maasai traditions.
Proceed through Ngorongoro highlands and continue to the Serengeti.

Activities:

Maasai cultural visit

En-route wildlife viewing

Evening campfire storytelling for kids

Accommodation: Melia Serengeti Lodge / Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge (Family Tent)
Meal Plan: FB

Day 6: Serengeti Safari – Family Wildlife Adventure

A full day exploring the Serengeti plains. Game drives are flexible, with breaks for kids.

Activities:

Family game drive

Optional hot-air balloon safari (kids 7+ allowed)

Pool time at the lodge

Accommodation: Melia Serengeti Lodge / Kubu Kubu
Meal Plan: FB

Day 7: Second Day Serengeti Safari

Another day of wildlife exploration perfect for tracking lions, elephants, zebras, and seasonal migration herds.

Activities: Family-paced game drive, Junior Ranger Certificate (optional), Bush lunch (safe designated area)

Accommodation: Melia Serengeti Lodge / Kubu Kubu
Meal Plan: FB

Day 8: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Enjoy a morning game drive before heading to Ngorongoro. Your luxury lodge on the crater rim provides some of the best views in Africa.

Activities:

Scenic crater rim walk with a guide

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge / Melia Ngorongoro (Family Room)
Meal Plan: FB

Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Return to Arusha

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an incredible wildlife experience—ideal for children due to the high animal density.
After the tour, drive back to Arusha for your onward flight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

Best Time to Visit

June – October: Best wildlife viewing (dry season)

December – March: Calving season in Serengeti

Year-round: Safari is excellent across Northern Tanzania

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