7 Days Tanzania Family Safari

Name: 7 Days Tanzania Family Safari
Brand: Fidelity Safaris
SKU: 1326
Price: 2500 USD
Availability: InStock

Overview

This 7 days Tanzania family safari is designed for families who want a balanced, comfortable, and rewarding wildlife experience in Northern Tanzania. The itinerary connects Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater, giving families a strong mix of landscapes, animals, and relaxed safari pacing. Tarangire introduces children and parents to elephants, baobab trees, open savannah, and river habitats. Lake Manyara adds forest, lake scenery, baboons, birdlife, and Rift Valley views. The Serengeti provides the classic Tanzania safari setting with wide plains, big cats, grazing herds, and memorable game drives, while Ngorongoro Crater offers a concentrated wildlife experience in a dramatic volcanic landscape. Fidelity Safaris operates this private family safari with an experienced guide, a dedicated 4x4 safari vehicle, and flexible daily planning so families can enjoy wildlife viewing without feeling rushed.

Highlights

7 days Tanzania family safari designed for parents and children who want a comfortable Northern Tanzania wildlife experience
Visit Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater
Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof, giving families flexible game-drive timing and enough space
Shorter, well-paced game drives can be arranged depending on children’s ages and family preferences
See elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, lions, hippos, baboons, and many bird species

Enjoy Tarangire’s elephant herds and baobab scenery before continuing to Lake Manyara and the Serengeti plains
Explore Serengeti National Park with time for relaxed wildlife viewing and photography
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for one of Tanzania’s strongest wildlife viewing experiences
Optional family-friendly cultural visit around Mto wa Mbu or Karatu depending on timing
Operated by Fidelity Safaris with local guiding, clear logistics, and flexible planning for family travellers

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Arusha

Arrive in Tanzania and meet the Fidelity Safaris team for your transfer to your lodge in Arusha. After check-in, your family can rest after the journey and prepare for the safari. Depending on arrival time, your guide will provide a short briefing covering the route, family-friendly game-drive pacing, park rules, luggage, meals, and daily timing for the 7 days Tanzania family safari.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Arusha lodge

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park for your first family game drive. Tarangire is a rewarding introduction to Tanzania wildlife, with open landscapes, baobab trees, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and many bird species. Your guide can adjust the game-drive pace for younger travellers, with picnic lunch and rest stops arranged at suitable points. Later, continue to your lodge in the Tarangire or Karatu area for dinner and overnight.

Day 3

Lake Manyara National Park and Mto wa Mbu Area

After breakfast, visit Lake Manyara National Park for a relaxed family game drive below the Great Rift Valley escarpment. The park offers forest, lake, grassland, and groundwater habitats, making it good for baboons, monkeys, elephants, giraffes, hippos, and birdlife. If time and family interest allow, an optional cultural stop around Mto wa Mbu can be added before continuing to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Day 4

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, travel through the Ngorongoro highlands towards Serengeti National Park. The drive includes changing scenery, rural landscapes, and wide views as you descend towards the Serengeti plains. On arrival, enjoy an en-route game drive as your family begins exploring one of Africau2019s most famous wildlife areas. Look for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, gazelles, and other wildlife before arriving at your lodge or tented camp.

Day 5

Full Day Family Safari in Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring Serengeti National Park with your private guide. The day can be planned as a longer game drive with picnic lunch or split into morning and afternoon drives depending on your familyu2019s comfort. The Serengeti is excellent for big cats, elephants, giraffes, hyenas, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, and seasonal wildlife movement. Your guide will keep the experience engaging and informative for both adults and children.

Day 6

Serengeti Game Drive and Transfer to Ngorongoro Area

Begin with a final morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, using the cooler hours to search for wildlife and enjoy the plains before departure. After lunch, travel towards the Ngorongoro area, with scenic views along the way. Arrive at your lodge in Karatu or near Ngorongoro in time for dinner and a restful evening before the crater safari.

Day 7

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

After early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable final game drive. The crater floor offers strong wildlife viewing in a compact area, with chances to see lions, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, elephants, and many birds. After a picnic lunch, drive back to Arusha for airport transfer or onward arrangements. This completes the 7 days Tanzania family safari with Fidelity Safaris.

Inclusions

Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking safari guide
Game drives and wildlife viewing as stated in the itinerary
Park fees for Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Accommodation during the safari
Meals as stated in the itinerary
Drinking water during game drives
Airport pickup and drop-off as arranged
Government taxes and levies related to the safari

Exclusions

International flights
Tanzania visa fees
Travel insurance
Tips for guides and lodge staff
Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks unless stated
Personal expenses such as laundry, souvenirs, and phone calls
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Pre-safari or post-safari accommodation unless added
Child seats, special family equipment, or private room upgrades unless requested and confirmed

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Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking safari guide
Game drives and wildlife viewing as stated in the itinerary
Park fees for Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Accommodation during the safari
Meals as stated in the itinerary
Drinking water during game drives
Airport pickup and drop-off as arranged
Government taxes and levies related to the safari

FAQs

Is this 7 days Tanzania family safari suitable for children?

Yes. The itinerary is designed for families, with a private safari vehicle, flexible game-drive timing, and a route that balances wildlife viewing with manageable daily movement.

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