12 Days Family Tanzania Safaris
Activities & Highlights
1. Tarangire National Park – Famous for massive elephant herds, baobab-studded landscapes, and diverse wildlife along the Tarangire River.
2. Lake Manyara National Park – Home to tree-climbing lions, flocks of flamingos, and large elephant families.
3. Ngorongoro Crater – UNESCO World Heritage Site; the world’s largest intact caldera, offering unmatched chances to see rhinos, lions, and dense wildlife populations.
4. Serengeti National Park – Iconic safari destination with predator-rich plains, endless savannahs, and the Great Migration.
5. Zanzibar Island – Four days of tropical relaxation with turquoise waters, palm-fringed beaches, spice plantations, Stone Town heritage, and optional water adventures like snorkeling, diving, and dhow cruises.
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12 Days Family Tanzania Safari
A family-friendly adventure that combines Tanzania’s legendary wildlife parks with a relaxing beach escape in Zanzibar. This itinerary is designed for parents, grandparents, and children of all ages, offering shared safari excitement, unforgettable wildlife encounters, and sun-filled days on the Indian Ocean.
Trip Summary
Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) – Transfer to Arusha – Overnight in Arusha
Day 2: Arusha – Drive to Tarangire National Park – Game drives – Overnight in Tarangire
Day 3: Tarangire – Drive to Lake Manyara National Park – Afternoon game drive – Continue to Karatu – Overnight in Karatu
Day 4: Karatu – Morning visit to Ngorongoro Highlands – Continue to Serengeti – Overnight in Serengeti
Day 5: Full-day game drive in Ngorongoro Crater – Overnight in Ngorongoro/ Karatu
Day 6: Drive to Serengeti National Park – Afternoon game drive – Overnight in Serengeti
Day 7: Full-day game drive in Serengeti – Overnight in Serengeti
Day 8: Serengeti – Flight to Zanzibar – Transfer to your beach hotel – Overnight in Zanzibar
Day 9–11: Zanzibar at leisure – Optional activities (Stone Town, spice tour, snorkeling/diving, dhow sailing, dolphin tour) – Overnight in Zanzibar
Day 12: Transfer to Zanzibar International Airport – Departure
12 Days Family Tanzania Safaris
Our Tanzania Family Bush Beach safari gives moments of delight for family members of all ages! With our own families in mind, we have planned the suitable holiday for you and yours. The excitement of the adventure is truly shared, allowing parents, grandparents and children to treasure memories forever after. Every Tanzanian safari is different; each wildlife moment is distinct; each beach unique – even grandparents cannot have seen it all before. This itinerary brings the best of bush and beach together, doing the same for your family!
Day 1-Airport to Arusha
Once arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) you will be met and transferred to Arusha to recover from your journey.
Overnight Arusha
Day 2 – Tarangire National Park
Safari to Tarangire National Park, taking approximately 3-4 hours. Tarangire is a home to an unusually large elephant population. The most interesting feature in this park are the majestic baobab trees which can be seen. Animals concentrate along the Tarangire River, which provides the only permanent water supply in the area. There is a great diversity of wildlife including lions, leopards, cheetah, and up to six thousand elephants. Enjoy an afternoon game drive.
Overnight Tarangire
Day 3- Lake Manyara National Park – Karatu
Your day will begin after breakfast by about 8:00 AM. We depart with packed lunch boxes towards Lake Natron. Located about 3.5 hours’ drive away from Mto Wa Mbu/Manyara, Lake Natron is a surreal destination and unique natural spectacle. Its waters are highly alkaline and are unusually shallow, averaging just one meter in depth. After checking into your lodge and a short break, put your walking shoes on as a Maasai tribesman takes you on a walk around the shores of Lake Natron on the lookout for birds, especially the lesser flamingos. Lake Natron is the most important and regular breeding site for lesser flamingos in East Africa hosting up to 2 million of them during the breeding season. The majority of egg-laying and hatching takes place from September to January. After the hike, you will head back to your camp/lodge for a well-deserved dinner and rest.
Day 5- Ngorongoro Crater
Today you will journey into the heart of this wondrous crater. Spend the full day on the crater floor. Ngorongoro Crater is unique in that almost all the wildlife lives within the crater walls; hence you have the opportunity to find the game easily. Rhinos are seen regularly, as well as prides of lions and other predators like the cheetah. Enjoy lunch by the hippo pond.
Overnight Ngorongoro
Day 6 & 7 – Serengeti National Park
Start your journey from Ngorongoro to Serengeti, taking approximately four hours, with the opportunity to stop at Olduvai Gorge on the way. This is one of the most amazing archeological sites in the world. Serengeti is inhabitant with millions of wildebeest during the migration and over the huge flat plains you are likely to find lion, cheetah, leopard, hyena and many other small predators. Your guide will select the best wildlife viewing locations for the time of year. Spend time at the hippo pool, watching these enormous animals laze about in the cool water alongside the crocodiles, watch a lion stalking its prey or be staggered by the scale of the great wildebeest migration. Journey from wide, open plains to the kopjes, volcanic rocky outcrops that provide protection and shelter for a wide variety of animals. This diverse and interesting landscape will provide you with the ultimate in game viewing.
Overnight Serengeti
Day 8,9,10,11 – Zanzibar
This morning of day 8 you will be transferred to the Seronera airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar, flying via Arusha. Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel to relax and soak up the sea air! You have four days to enjoy this beautiful island paradise. Enjoy activities such as Safari blue, snorkeling or scuba diving; exploring the history and architecture of Stone Town; kite-surfing; swimming with dolphins; a spice tour; dhow sailing or relaxing on the beach. Your Zanzibar extension can be as active or relaxing as you like. All activities can be arranged through your hotel or by us at an extra cost.
Overnight Zanzibar
Day 12- Departure
Today you will be transferred back to Zanzibar International Airport in time for your flight.
Inclusions
- All Game Drives; Vehicle; Park Entry Fees;
- Accommodation At Lodges/Tented Camps/Basic Camping;
- English French, Spanish Speaking Driver/Guide;
- At Least 1 Pair of Binoculars;
- Accommodation In Moshi/Arusha;
- Airport Transfers;
- One-Way Flight from Tanzanian Mainland to Zanzibar
- Zanzibar Accommodation
Exclusions
- Tipping for your driver/guide. The recommended is approximately USD$30-$40 per day. This is divided between everyone in the vehicle
- Tipping for your cook (camping safaris only). The recommended is approximately USD$15-$20 per day, also divided between everyone in the vehicle
- Drinks (unless specified)
- Visas & vaccinations
- Spending money
- Activities on Zanzibar
