5 Days Tanzania Family Safari - Serengeti Wildlife Safaris

5 Days Tanzania Family Safari

5 Days 4 Nights

Overview

This 5 Days Tanzania Family Safari is run by Serengeti Wildlife Safaris, a locally based Tanzanian operator. You travel with an experienced local guide, and we plan every detail with you.

Why book this 5 Days Tanzania Family Safari with us

First, every 5 Days Tanzania Family Safari we run is tailor-made, so we can adjust the dates, accommodation and pace. In addition, our local team supports you from arrival to departure. Before you travel, you can also read about the area on the official Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) website. For more ideas, see our other Arusha tours.

Discover the magic of Tanzania on this 5 Days Tanzania Family Safari, carefully designed for adventure, learning and unforgettable memories. First, you explore the varied landscapes of Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Meanwhile, children stay busy with wildlife spotting, cultural experiences and fun learning activities.

Along the way, you see majestic elephants in Tarangire and flamingos at Lake Manyara. Then the endless Serengeti plains reveal lions, zebras and wildebeest. In addition, a guided Maasai village visit lets the whole family discover local traditions.

Each day balances thrilling game drives with rest time, comfortable lodges and family-friendly meals. As a result, families enjoy the perfect mix of adventure, learning and time together on an authentic Tanzanian safari.

Itinerary

Your 5 Days Tanzania Family Safari begins after breakfast in Arusha. From there, you head to Tarangire National Park for an exciting afternoon game drive. After a scenic drive, you enter the park to spot elephants, giraffes, zebras and buffalo among towering baobab trees.

You also enjoy a family-friendly picnic lunch in the wilderness. Meanwhile, your professional guide shares fun facts about animal behaviour, so both children and adults learn something new. After the game drive, you check in at your family-friendly lodge for dinner and a briefing on the coming safari days. Finally, you end the evening with storytelling and relaxation under the African sky.

After breakfast, you leave Tarangire and head towards Lake Manyara National Park, passing scenic highlands and local villages. When you arrive, you set off on a morning game drive along the soda lake. Here you can look for flamingos, hippos, baboons and tree-climbing lions.

Then you enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by colourful birdlife. In the afternoon, you join a guided nature walk suitable for children to discover local plants, birds and small animals. Later, you transfer to your lodge or camp for dinner and a peaceful night.

Next, you continue your 5 Days Tanzania Family Safari with an early departure to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s most famous wildlife sanctuary. You enjoy scenic views and spot wildlife along the way. Once you arrive, you set off on a family-friendly game drive to see lions, cheetahs, elephants and wildebeest across the endless plains.

Lunch is at a lodge or a picnic site in the park. In the afternoon, you continue exploring the savannah and take memorable wildlife photos. Later, evenings at the lodge include storytelling, wildlife documentaries or star-gazing, so the whole family learns while having fun.

Start the day with an optional early-morning hot-air balloon ride over the Serengeti plains, with breathtaking views of wildlife and landscapes at sunrise. After breakfast, you enjoy a final game drive through the Serengeti. Look out for elephants, giraffes, zebras and lions in their natural habitat.

During the migration season, you may also see large herds of wildebeest crossing the plains. After a picnic lunch, you drive past Maasai villages and scenic landscapes towards the Ngorongoro Highlands. Then you arrive in the late afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay with panoramic highland views.

On the final day of your 5 Days Tanzania Family Safari, you enjoy breakfast before descending into Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a unique natural enclosure. It is home to rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo and a wide variety of wildlife.

Then you stop for a picnic lunch on the crater floor while children join in fun wildlife-spotting games. In the afternoon, you visit a Maasai village to enjoy traditional dances, crafts and conversations with local people. Later, you drive back to Arusha Airport. So ends a memorable family safari full of adventure, learning and lasting family bonds.

Included & Excluded

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off in Arusha
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • All park entrance fees and conservation fees
  • Accommodation in family-friendly lodges and camps
  • Full board meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • Bottled drinking water during safari
  • Game drives in Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro
  • Maasai village cultural visit
  • Picnic lunches during game drives
  • Government taxes and VAT
  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional hot-air balloon safari in Serengeti
  • Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, tips, souvenirs)
  • Additional accommodation before or after safari
  • Tips and gratuities for guide and lodge staff
  • Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary

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Frequent Asked Question

Is this safari suitable for children?

Yes, this safari is designed especially for families with children. The 5 Days Tanzania Family Safari includes shorter game drives, comfortable lodges, wildlife learning and cultural visits. As a result, children stay engaged while the whole family stays safe and relaxed.

What is the best time to travel for this safari?

The best time to travel is the dry season from June to October, when wildlife viewing is easier. However, the 5 Days Tanzania Family Safari runs all year. The green season also offers beautiful landscapes and fewer crowds.

Which national parks are included in the itinerary?

The itinerary covers Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. So the 5 Days Tanzania Family Safari offers varied wildlife and landscapes in a short time.

What type of accommodation is provided?

You stay in family-friendly lodges and safari camps with comfortable rooms, private bathrooms and full-board meals. This way, the 5 Days Tanzania Family Safari stays comfortable for adults and children alike.

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5 Days Tanzania Family Safari

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