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6 Day Tanzania Family Safari

Tanzania Family Safaris · Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Serengeti

6 Day Tanzania Family Safari

Create unforgettable family memories on a 6-day private Tanzania family safari through Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti. Designed with families in mind, this itinerary combines exciting wildlife encounters, family-friendly accommodation and a relaxed pace, making it the perfect introduction to Africa's greatest safari destination.

Duration

6 days / 5 nights

Destination

Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Serengeti

Starting from

$3,800.00

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Overview

About this safari

Discover the magic of Tanzania together on this carefully designed 6-Day Tanzania Family Safari, combining three of the country's most iconic wildlife destinations into one unforgettable adventure. Perfect for families travelling with children, this itinerary balances exciting game drives with comfortable travel distances, welcoming family-friendly lodges and plenty of opportunities to experience Africa's incredible wildlife up close.
Begin your journey in Tarangire National Park, where enormous elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and abundant wildlife create the perfect introduction to safari life. Continue to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site offering one of the best opportunities in Africa to encounter the Big Five in a single day.
The adventure concludes with two unforgettable days in the legendary Serengeti National Park, where endless plains, spectacular sunsets and year-round wildlife provide an extraordinary setting for creating lifelong family memories. Travelling with your own private guide means every game drive can be adapted to your family's pace, allowing extra time to watch playful elephant calves, curious giraffes or a pride of lions relaxing in the shade.

Carefully selected family-friendly lodges ensure comfort, excellent hospitality and spacious accommodation throughout your journey, making this itinerary ideal for first-time safari travellers looking to experience the very best of Northern Tanzania in just six days.

Duration

6 days / 5 nights

Style

signature

Route

Arusha to Arusha

Minimum age

4+

Trip highlights

  • Guided by our own family, not subcontracted drivers
  • Tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara
  • Tarangire's elephant herds
  • Ngorongoro Crater Big Five
  • Serengeti game drives
  • Junior ranger activities for kids
  • Family suites and connecting rooms
  • Flexible daily pacing built around children
The route

Day by day

The itinerary stored for this trip. The Emnel team can adjust each day around your dates, lodge preference, flight timing and pace.

1

Day 1

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Begin your family safari with a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds. Enjoy your first game drive before settling into your family-friendly lodge.

Expect to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, lions, warthogs and ancient baobab trees.

  • Activities: Game Drives
  • Accommodation: Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
2

Day 2

Tarangire to Ngorongoro Highlands

Embalakai Authentic Camps · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a final morning game drive in Tarangire before travelling through the fertile highlands of Karatu to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Expect to see: Elephants, buffalo, giraffes, Maasai villages, coffee farms and scenic crater highlands.

  • Activities: Game Drives
  • Accommodation: Embalakai Authentic Camps
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
3

Day 3

Tarangire to Ngorongoro

Ngorongoro Farm House

Drive approximately 3.5 hours via Karatu to the Ngorongoro area. Afternoon arrival at a family-friendly farm lodge with gardens and space to roam, just outside the conservation area gate.

  • Accommodation: Ngorongoro Farm House
4

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater Floor to Serengeti

Tamu Tamu Serengeti Tented Camp · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning descent onto the crater floor for a game-rich drive among lion, elephant and flamingo, then a drive of roughly 3 hours to central Serengeti, with an afternoon game drive on arrival.

  • Activities: Game Drives
  • Accommodation: Tamu Tamu Serengeti Tented Camp
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
5

Day 5

Full Day Serengeti

Tamu Tamu Serengeti Tented Camp · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning and afternoon game drives around Seronera, including a bush breakfast in the field and storytelling around the fire in the evening.

  • Activities: Game Drives
  • Accommodation: Tamu Tamu Serengeti Tented Camp
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
6

Day 6

Serengeti to Arusha

(departure) · Breakfast, Lunch

Final morning game drive, then a scheduled flight from Seronera Airstrip back to Arusha, approximately 60-90 minutes.

  • Activities: Game Drives
  • Accommodation: (departure)
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
What is covered

What's included

Included

  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with child booster seats available
  • Certified professional family safari guide
  • Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Ngorongoro Conservation Area & Serengeti park fees
  • 5 nights family-friendly accommodation
  • All meals while on safari
  • Junior ranger activity programme
  • One-way scheduled flight, Seronera to Arusha
  • Airport and lodge transfers

Not included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Optional hot air balloon safari
Pricing

Tour rates

Indicative rates from the live record. Final pricing is confirmed by the Emnel team around your dates, group size and chosen lodges.

Essential

Per person

$3,800.00

Kirurumu, Tarangire Safari Lodge, Ngorongoro Farm House & Serengeti Serena

Signature

Per person

$5,400.00

Tarangire Treetops, Ngorongoro Farm House & Serengeti Under Canvas

Prestige

Per person

$8,600.00

Sanctuary Swala, The Manor at Ngorongoro & Four Seasons Serengeti

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

  1. 01

    What does a private Tanzania safari cost?

    It depends mainly on the season, the number of days and the lodges you choose. Our private northern-circuit itineraries start from about US$3,100 per person for five days in Classic comfort, and rise with Mid-Luxury and Luxury camps. Park and conservation fees are set by the government and make up a significant share of every safari, and they are included in our prices. Every itinerary page shows a starting price per person, and we quote exactly for your dates.

  2. 02

    Is every Emnel safari private?

    Yes. You have your own vehicle and your own guide for the whole safari, and the daily pace, start times and stops are set around you, never around a group.

  3. 03

    Who will our guide be?

    One of Emnel's own guides. The team that plans your safari is the team that runs it. About two weeks before you arrive, we send your trip companion, with your guide's details and everything else you need for the journey.

  4. 04

    When is the best time to go on safari in Tanzania?

    Tanzania offers excellent game viewing all year. June to October is the classic dry season, with easy game viewing and the migration in the north. January to March brings the calving season in the southern Serengeti. The long rains of April and May are quieter and greener, and some camps close. We will recommend the best timing and route for what you most want to see.

  5. 05

    How does booking work?

    Tell us your dates and ideas, and we will design an itinerary and send a detailed proposal. To confirm, we ask for a 30% deposit plus any domestic flights, which are issued on confirmation. You then receive your official confirmation, and about two weeks before you travel, your trip companion with every final detail.

  6. 06

    Can we add Zanzibar to our safari?

    Yes. A short flight from the Serengeti or Arusha takes you to Zanzibar's beaches. We recommend at least one night in Stone Town alongside your beach stay.

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6 days / 5 nights · Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Serengeti