3-Day Private Family Safari Experience with Comfort for Children
3-Day Private Family Safari Experience with Comfort for Children
3-Day Northern Tanzania Family Safari – A Child-Friendly Wildlife Retreat
Explore the wonders of Tanzania on a family-friendly private safari designed with comfort and curiosity in mind. From the elephant-rich wilderness of Tarangire and the wildlife-filled Ngorongoro Crater to the lush beauty of Lake Manyara, this journey balances adventure with relaxation. With full-service camping and kid-considerate pacing, it’s the perfect way to introduce young explorers to the magic of the African wild.
Trip Details
This safari is ideal for travelers short on time but eager for the full African wildlife experience.
Duration
3 Days Trip
Group Size
10 People
Trip Type
3-Day Private Serengeti & Ngorongoro Camping Experience
Price Trip
$1100 Per Person
Itinerary Overview:
Your adventure begins with a pick-up from your lodge in Arusha, and you'll set off on a scenic drive towards Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. Tarangire is one of Africa’s lesser-known treasures, offering an unforgettable experience for those seeking solitude and wilderness. The park is named after the Tarangire River, which meanders through the landscape, providing the only water source during the dry season.
Tarangire’s landscape is unique, featuring an eclectic mix of scenery found nowhere else on the northern safari circuit. Its iconic ancient baobab trees, believed by the Maasai to be the first trees created, and the numerous large termite mounds, provide an extraordinary backdrop to your safari. The dry season brings a red, dusty landscape as the harsh sun draws moisture from the earth, while the wet season transforms the park into a lush paradise with dense bushes and tall grasses. Tarangire is most famous for its vast population of elephants, a true highlight of any safari.
After an exciting day of game viewing, you’ll head to your full-service campsite located just outside the park for a delicious dinner and a peaceful overnight stay.
Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Accommodation:
Full-service camping safari (outside the park)
Today you will be rewarded with a full-day game drive in the stunning Ngorongoro Crater which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 and is one of the only places on earth where mankind and wild animals co-exist in harmony. The Ngorongoro Crater is famous for Africa’s best game viewing as there is an ever-present abundance of wildlife due to the permanent water supply on the crater floor.
You will visit a Maasai Village in the Ngorongoro Highlands (optional) where you will meet the elders, warriors, women and children. Learn about the culture, beliefs, and traditions of Tanzania’s last nomadic tribe.
Overnight – Full-service camping safari, Lake Manyara, outside of the park.
Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: camping outside the park
Today, you’ll explore the stunning Lake Manyara National Park on a full-day game drive. Nestled at the base of the Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara is known for its diverse ecosystems, including towering fig trees, acacia woodlands, mahogany forests, and expansive grassy floodplains. The landscape offers striking contrasts, from the vast open plains to the dramatic escarpment, the soda lake, lush woodlands, and distant volcanic peaks. This combination of natural beauty was famously described by Ernest Hemingway as "the loveliest I had seen in Africa."
In the late afternoon, you'll make your way back to Arusha, where your safari concludes upon arrival.
Main Destination:
Lake Manyara National Park
Trip Includes
- Domestic flights (Zanzibar–Serengeti, return via Arusha)
- All park entry fees
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Full-board accommodation during safari
- Drinking water during game drives
- Transfers as specified in itinerary
Trip Excludes
- Tips and gratuities
- Visa fees
- Optional Maasai boma visit
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses (e.g., drinks, laundry)
- Accommodation before/after safari (can be arranged at extra cost)