12-Day Tanzania Family Safari Adventure: Serengeti & Ngorongoro

After breakfast, depart for Arusha National Park, an ideal introduction to safari for families. The park's compact size and varied landscapes make wildlife viewing enjoyable without long drives. Enjoy a game drive through forests, open plains, and the Momella Lakes.

Children will love spotting giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, warthogs, flamingos, and playful colobus monkeys. A guided walking safari with an armed ranger offers a safe and educational experience, allowing the whole family to learn about plants, tracks, and wildlife up close. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Today, travel to Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees and large elephant families. The drive is scenic and engaging, with plenty to see along the way.

During your game drive, children will enjoy watching elephants near the Tarangire River, as well as spotting giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and colorful birds. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park. In the late afternoon, continue to your family-friendly lodge in Tarangire for dinner and overnight.

Enjoy a full day exploring Tarangire at a relaxed family pace. Morning and afternoon game drives allow plenty of time for wildlife viewing, photography, and breaks.

Children can observe elephant family behavior, playful young animals, and predators from a safe distance. The diverse landscapes—swamps, woodlands, and open plains—keep the day exciting. Have a picnic lunch in the park before returning to the lodge in the afternoon for rest, dinner, and overnight.

After breakfast, begin your journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park, traveling through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands. As you enter Central Serengeti, the endless plains create a sense of wonder for the whole family.

Enjoy an en-route game drive to your camp, spotting lions, elephants, cheetahs, and large herds of animals. After lunch, head out for a gentle afternoon game drive in the Seronera Valley, known for reliable wildlife sightings. Dinner and overnight at a comfortable family-friendly camp.

Enjoy a full day of safari in Central Serengeti. Morning game drives are ideal for spotting active wildlife, especially lions and cheetahs. Guides explain animal behavior in an engaging way, making it educational for children.

Have a picnic lunch in the bush, followed by afternoon exploration of different areas of the park. Return to camp before sunset for dinner, storytelling, and overnight.

Another full day is dedicated to exploring Central Serengeti's rich ecosystem. Begin with an early morning game drive to experience the sunrise over the plains and increased predator activity.

After breakfast, continue game drives focusing on river areas and open grasslands where herds gather. The Serengeti's endless scenery offers unforgettable wildlife encounters and photography opportunities. Enjoy lunch at camp followed by an afternoon game drive. Evening relaxation, dinner, and overnight at your lodge or tented camp.

Enjoy a final full day in Central Serengeti. Choose shorter, relaxed game drives or extended exploration based on your family's preference. Look for elusive animals like leopards and enjoy watching interactions between predators and prey.

After lunch, enjoy a leisurely afternoon drive and soak in the vast landscapes. Return to camp for a memorable final Serengeti sunset, dinner, and overnight.

After breakfast, depart the Serengeti for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The drive is scenic and educational, passing Maasai villages and rolling hills. Stop at crater viewpoints for breathtaking photos and explanations suitable for children.

Spend the afternoon relaxing at your lodge in the cooler highlands, which is perfect for families to unwind. Dinner and overnight near or on the crater rim.

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. This natural wildlife haven offers excellent chances to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, and the rare black rhino—all within a short distance, making it ideal for families.

Enjoy a picnic lunch near a hippo pool. In the afternoon, return to the lodge for rest, dinner, and overnight.

After breakfast, travel to Lake Manyara National Park, a smaller park well suited for families. Enjoy a game drive through the forest, open plains, and along the lakeshore.

Children will love the large baboon troops, elephants, hippos, and colorful birdlife. Look out for the famous tree-climbing lions. In the late afternoon, drive to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, enjoy your final family moments in Tanzania. Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy souvenir shopping, relaxation, or a short cultural visit. Transfer to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight. Depart with unforgettable family memories of wildlife, adventure, and shared experiences in Tanzania.