15 Day Family Northern Tanzania Safari

Pick up upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be met by your guide and driven to one of our partner lodges in the foothills of Mount Meru. Enjoy the pool, the garden or take a nature walk before dinner.

Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

After breakfast, depart to the foothills of Kilimanjaro Mountain (approx 1.5 hrs drive). Learn about the traditions of the local Chagga tribe, including a local lunch. Coffee tour, and of course, enjoy freshly roasted coffee at the end. Also an option for a short hike to stunning waterfalls (treks are typically suited for children ages 6 and up, or babies and toddlers in back carriers).

Overnight at a lodge in the Arusha area. Full board.

Option to add family cycling in the area – contact in advance to arrange.

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park (approx 2.5 hrs drive).
Tarangire is known as the Home of Elephants. Your family is sure to spot herds of elephants – including some adorable babies! You’ll also enjoy spying impalas, zebras and funny warthogs during your game drive.

Stay at a tented camp for a sense of nature. Enjoy the swimming pool in the late afternoon and the campfire after dinner. Full board.

Option to add bush breakfasts, guided walking safaris, and night drive. (Special permits may be required. Contact in advance to arrange).

After breakfast, drive through Tarangire Park toward Karatu (partial game drive).

A highlight of your trip to Africa is the chance to learn about other cultures, broadening your understanding of the human experience. A visit to a local Maasai village and school this afternoon will leave a lasting impact on your children for the rest of their lives.

Activities may include Maasai dancing, watching warriors make a fire and roast a goat, beading, and cattle-herding with Massai children (time-permitting).

We encourage families to write letters (including pictures and photos) to share with children in the local area before visiting. When you arrive for your safari, your children can meet their ‘pen pal’ in person for a more personal touch. They may continue this correspondence long after you safari ends, ask us how.

Overnight at a lodge in the Karatu area. Full board.

Early morning departure to the famous Ngorongoro Crater: a wonder of nature as the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. The largest concentration of animals means a likelihood of seeing zebras, lions, hyenas, elands and even the endangered Black Rhino.

Picnic lunch within the crater, overlooking a natural pool for hippos. Overnight in Karatu-area lodge nestled in the coffee-growing highlands, with a pool and nature walks, optional. Full board.

Option to add hike to waterfalls, Empakai Crater or visit Lake Magadi (soda lake).

The Serengeti may be the most famous of all national parks. It is a very large park, with forests, grasslands and rivers. It is here that herds of wildebeests, antelope and gazelles track the great plains in search of the best grazing land. You have the best chance of spotting all of the BIg Five animals of Africa here in the Serengeti.

Your game drives will include a picnic lunch, with an option to return to your accommodations at the time of choosing, if you want a chance to swim or enjoy additional activities at the lodge.
Full Board.

Drive to the northern Serengeti to view the Great Migration. Exciting river crossings to keep your family enthralled (June – October). Stay in an incredible tented lodge, with a chance to explore, enjoy the stars at night or watch wildlife from a safe distance.

Tented lodges offer an environmentally-friendly approach to staying in a national park, while still offering comfort and amenities you would expect from a top lodge. Most of our partner lodges offer swimming pools, spa services and evening entertainment such as cultural dances and traditional music. Book early to secure the best accommodations for your safari in the Serengeti.

Full Board.

Depart after breakfast to Lake Natron, continuing the game drive to exit the park. Arrive at Lake Natron for sunset, flamingo viewing and visit a group of giraffes at a grove of acacia trees.

Option to visit local villages and spend time with the Maasai, for cultural experience that may include beading, dancing and animal care.

Option to visit the historical site of Hominid Footprints near the lakefront.

Overnight at a local lodge. Full Board.

Early breakfast and hike to nearby waterfalls (recommended for children age 6 and up), which requires hiking through shallow (ankle-deep, usually) water, and swimming at a calm pool beneath the falls. Enjoy picnic lunch at the falls. Then, drive back to Arusha (5 hrs drive).

Overnight at Arusha-area hotel. Full Board.

Final day of Family Safari Tour. Transfer to the airport and end of safari. Or, option to add Zanzibar extension for a beach experience at the Indian Ocean. Kite surfing, swimming with sea turtles and boat tours are some family favorites.

Contact us to add Zanzibar extension to your tour.