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8 Day Tanzania Family Safari

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

8 Day Tanzania Family Safari

Designed for families seeking adventure without compromise, this 8-day private Tanzania family safari combines Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti with family-friendly lodges, flexible game drives and unforgettable wildlife encounters. Carefully paced to keep both children and adults engaged, it's the perfect introduction to Africa's greatest safari destination.

Duration

8 days / 7 nights

Destination

Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Serengeti

Starting from

$4,900.00

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Overview

About this safari

Introduce your family to the magic of Africa on this carefully designed 8-Day Tanzania Family Safari, created to balance exciting wildlife experiences with comfortable travel, family-friendly accommodation and plenty of opportunities to simply enjoy time together. Every aspect of the journey has been thoughtfully planned to keep younger travellers engaged while giving parents the flexibility and comfort needed for a truly relaxing safari.
Your adventure begins in Tarangire National Park, famous for its enormous elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and abundant wildlife. Spacious landscapes and shorter driving distances make Tarangire an ideal first safari destination for children, with excellent opportunities to spot giraffes, zebras, lions, wildebeest and countless other animals.
Continue to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where a safari on the crater floor offers one of Africa's best chances of seeing the Big Five in a single day. The crater's unique ecosystem supports an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, making every game drive exciting and rewarding for the whole family.
The final part of your journey is spent in the legendary Serengeti National Park, where endless plains, spectacular wildlife and unforgettable sunsets create memories that will stay with your family forever. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, while resident lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs and leopards ensure exceptional wildlife viewing throughout the year.
Travelling with your own private safari guide allows every day to be adapted to your family's pace and interests. Whether that means spending extra time watching playful elephant calves, taking more frequent comfort breaks or focusing on photography and birdlife, your safari is tailored to create the best possible experience for every member of the family.
Carefully selected family-friendly lodges provide spacious accommodation, welcoming hospitality and excellent facilities, allowing everyone to relax after each day's adventure. Combining world-class wildlife, breathtaking scenery and quality family time, this itinerary offers the perfect first safari for families looking to discover Tanzania together.

Duration

8 days / 7 nights

Style

signature

Route

Kilimanjaro International Airport to Kilimanjaro International Airport

Minimum age

4+

Trip highlights

  • Guided by our own family, not subcontracted drivers
  • Extra rest day built into Tarangire and the Serengeti
  • Maasai village cultural visit
  • Tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara
  • Ngorongoro Crater Big Five
  • 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

Arrival Kilimanjaro International Airoport

Rivertrees Country Inn · Dinner

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your private Emnel Adventures guide will welcome you before transferring you to your luxury lodge in Arusha. Relax after your journey and prepare for the adventure ahead.

  • Activities: Airport Transfer
  • Accommodation: Rivertrees Country Inn
  • Meals: Dinner
2

Day 2

Arusha National Park

Rivertrees Country Inn · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drive approximately 1.5 hours to Tarangire National Park for an afternoon game drive among elephant herds and baobabs; children complete their first junior ranger task.

Possible encounters: Giraffes, buffalo, zebras, colobus monkeys, flamingos, warthogs and panoramic views of Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro.

  • Activities: Walking Safari, Canoeing, Game Drives
  • Accommodation: Rivertrees Country Inn
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

On this day

Arusha National Park Game Drive

Half Day · USD 240 per person

Great First-Day Experience
3

Day 3

Arusha - Tarangire National Park

Tarangire Kati Kati Tented Camp · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Travel to Tarangire National Park for your first full classic safari experience, exploring its famous baobab landscapes and wildlife-rich river valley. Possible Encounters: Large elephant herds, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, impalas, ostriches and ancient baobab trees.

  • Activities: Gamedrives
  • Accommodation: Tarangire Kati Kati Tented Camp
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
4

Day 4

Full Day Tarangire National Park

Tarangire Kati Kati Tented Camp · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend a full day exploring different areas of Tarangire National Park with your private guide, following wildlife movements and enjoying one of Tanzania's finest elephant habitats.

Possible Encounters: Elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, kudu and over 500 bird species.

  • Activities: Game Drives
  • Accommodation: Tarangire Kati Kati Tented Camp
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
5

Day 5

Tarangire to Ngorongoro Highlands

Embalakai Camps Ngorongoro · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Journey through the fertile highlands of Karatu to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying spectacular scenery before relaxing at your tented camp.

Possible Encounters: Coffee plantations, Maasai villages, forested highlands and beautiful crater landscapes.

  • Activities: Game Drives
  • Accommodation: Embalakai Camps Ngorongoro
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
6

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti

Tamu Tamu Serengeti Tented Camp · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive before continuing to the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Possible Encounters: Big Five, black rhino, lions, elephants, hippos, hyenas, zebras and the endless Serengeti plains.

  • Activities: Game Drives
  • Accommodation: Tamu Tamu Serengeti Tented Camp
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
7

Day 7

Full Day Serengeti National Park

Tamu Tamu Serengeti Tented Camp · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a full day exploring the heart of the Serengeti with your private guide. An optional sunrise hot air balloon safari is available. Possible Encounters: Lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras and, seasonally, the Great Migration.

  • Activities: Game Drives
  • Accommodation: Tamu Tamu Serengeti Tented Camp
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
8

Day 8

Serengeti to Arusha

(departure)

Enjoy a final morning game drive before your scheduled flight back to Arusha, where you'll connect with your onward flight or continue your travels.

Possible Encounters: Early morning wildlife activity, breathtaking aerial views of the Serengeti and one last unforgettable safari experience.

  • Accommodation: (departure)
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
  • 7 nights family-friendly accommodation
  • All meals while on safari
  • Maasai village visit
  • 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

$4,900.00

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

Signature

Per person

$7,200.00

Tarangire Treetops, Ngorongoro Farm House & Serengeti Under Canvas

Prestige

Per person

$11,500.00

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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8 days / 7 nights · Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Serengeti