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Tanzania Family Safaris
Tanzania is a great choice for a family safari. The big wildlife densities and varied landscapes make it perfect for first-time visitors. Aside from the parks, it is also home to the famous Spice Islands of Zanzibar and Mafia, with their idyllic beaches. Whether you want to do a beach-bush combo or you want to disappear into the wilderness for at least a week, Tanzania is bound to offer an unforgettable experience. It’s even better if you can share the experience with your family. Your kids will love it, but there are a few things to consider when planning a trip to Tanzania with children. Below, some often-asked questions are answered.
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Best Seller
4-Day Northern Parks Lodge Comfort
$1,740 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Shemeji Safari Tanzania
5.0/5 – 242 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
9-Day Special Offer to See Great Migration in Ndutu
$3,800 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 4 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Arusha NP, Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Ndutu (Southern Serengeti), Serengeti NP, Arusha (End)
Kili Slope Tours And Safaris Ltd
4.9/5 – 101 Reviews
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4-Day Touch of Wilderness - Mid-Range
$1,510 to $1,660 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Soul of Tanzania
5.0/5 – 276 Reviews
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Best Seller
10-Day Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Zanzibar & Others
$3,490 to $3,760 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & ResortYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Northern Serengeti, Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (End)
Savannah Explorers Ltd
5.0/5 – 316 Reviews
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4-Day Tanzania Mid-Range Affordable Lodge Safari
$1,425 to $1,500 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Gundua Africa Adventures Ltd
4.9/5 – 12 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Tarangire- Serengeti- Ngorongoro & Manyara Safari
$1,500 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Migration Venture Africa Ltd
5.0/5 – 197 Reviews
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4-Day The Majestic Comfort Safari
$1,525 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & CottageYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Greg Adventures
4.9/5 – 9 Reviews
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3-Day Tanzania Short Classic Safari
$1,120 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Taswira Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 6 Reviews
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3-Day / 2 Nights Serengeti/ Ngorongoro CA Private Safari
$1,250 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Swahili Paradise Tours & Safaris
4.3/5 – 78 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Private Memorable Safari to Northern Tanzania
$1,760 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 4 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Tanzania Roadside Expeditions
5.0/5 – 152 Reviews
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10-Day A Safari Sandwich
$6,050 to $6,897 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mafia Island (Beach), Nyerere NP, Zanzibar (End)
Timbuktu
5.0/5 – 21 Reviews
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4-Day Boat, Game Drive and Walking Safari in Nyerere
$900 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
RajaTours Tanzania
4.8/5 – 73 Reviews
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8-Day Northern Circuit, Canoeing Activity + Nature Hikes
$2,995 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Arusha NP, Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Kilimanjaro Adventure Safari Club
5.0/5 – 51 Reviews
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10-Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday
$3,450 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Manyara NP, Central Serengeti, Southern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (Beach), Arusha (End)
Cross to Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 47 Reviews
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5-Day Tanzania Wildlife Galore Safari
$1,600 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Safari360
5.0/5 – 34 Reviews
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3-Day Nyerere NP Walking, Boat Tour + Village Tour
$580 to $620 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Smile with us tours in Africa
5.0/5 – 95 Reviews
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7-Day Remote Tanzania Safari
$3,788 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented Bush CampYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Nyerere NP, Ruaha NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Wayfairer Travel
5.0/5 – 102 Reviews
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3-Day Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater-Mid Range Safari
$1,165 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP, Arusha (End)
KiliTwende Adventures
5.0/5 – 11 Reviews
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13-Day Zanzibar & Selous / Nyerere NP - (Bs710)
$2,157 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & ResortYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Zanzibar (Beach), Nyerere NP, Stone Town (Zanzibar), Zanzibar (End)
Paradise & Wilderness
4.9/5 – 37 Reviews
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5-Day Classic Medium-Range Safari - the Northern Circuit
$2,222 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Endito Nagol Adventures
6 Questions About Tanzania Family Safaris

Answered by
Ariadne van Zandbergen
Ariadne is a renowned Africa expert. She and her husband write and update many Bradt guides together, including the Tanzania guide. She first visited Tanzania 25 years ago, and returns to visit the parks and reserves at least every three to four years.
6 Questions About Tanzania Family Safaris

Which Tanzanian parks are most suited for a safari with the family?
“Although the incredible wildlife viewing in the Northern safari circuit is hard to beat, the Southern safari circuit (Selous Game Reserve and Ruaha National Park) is perhaps more suited to children. The proximity to the beaches of Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar make tours of the Southern circuit a great choice for a combined beach-bush holiday. Several Tanzania family safari packages are available at relatively affordable prices. Kids will enjoy the range of activities in Selous. Aside from vehicle-based safaris, boating excursions offer the opportunity to see big croc and hippo from a unique vantage point, which is hugely rewarding. They might enjoy a bit of fishing, too. Ruaha and Selous offer walking safaris and this could be very educational, not to mention exciting, for older teenagers. A night drive in Ruaha is yet another activity to keep the family entertained. The camps in Selous and Ruaha tend to be small, and many have a real bush feel. A couple of days in an authentic tented camp with boma (traditional building) dinners and log fires is an adventure the kids won’t easily forget. ”
1Is there an age restriction on activities in Tanzanian parks?
“There is no age restriction for most activities available in the parks and reserves (all Tanzanian parks permit children). This includes game drives, night drives and boat safaris. The one exception is walking safaris. Although walking safaris are only available in limited parks, kids have to be over 16 years old to participate. Some lodges have age restrictions as well. If you are traveling with kids, check this before booking. Aside from age restrictions, some lodges are more child-friendly than others. Depending on your children’s ages and personalities, different considerations come into play. You might want to find out, for instance, whether the lodge offers special children’s meals and activities, whether it has wifi or a swimming pool, and whether or not the property is fenced. ”
2What is the recommended minimum age for children to go on safari?
“Although there is no legal minimum age for children to go on safari with their parents, there are some things to consider. All children are different and there is no general recommended minimum age. As a parent, you know your children best, and you are able to judge what your children are ready for. There is no point paying a lot of money for a holiday that your children are too young to appreciate. Most safaris entail sitting in the car quite a lot. Therefore, I wouldn’t recommend taking toddlers on a safari in Tanzania. Children should have quite a mature attention span and, ideally, a pre-existing interest in nature. As a rule, children that have been exposed to and enjoy bush camping and other such outdoor activities will be ready for a Tanzanian safari at a younger age than children without any such experience or interest. In general, children over about eight years old should gain a lot from a Tanzanian safari if planned carefully. ”
3Are many of the Tanzanian lodges family-friendly?
“Not all lodges in Tanzania are family-friendly. Many lodges don’t allow kids under six years old and some set the minimum age at 12 years. Even when children are allowed, you might have to book private drives, so your children won’t disturb other guests. However, some lodges market themselves as child-friendly and will have things in place to make travel with kids easier. Even if kids are allowed, there is the cost to consider as well. Traveling with a family is not cheap, but some lodges offer heavily discounted rates for children. Some lodges offer interconnected rooms or special family units. Small concessions, such as flexible dinner times and maybe a separate dining area for families, all indicate a child-friendly environment.”
4How many days do we need for a family safari in Tanzania?
“I would recommend a family safari of about six to eight days in Tanzania, depending on your children’s age. A safari is likely to be a new experience for your children. As with many new things we embark on, there is a learning curve involved. You need to get into the daily routine of being on safari. I feel it takes a few days to find that rhythm and to settle into a new environment and reality. A safari should be therapeutic and it takes a few days to leave all your worries and everyday stresses behind. Therefore, I would recommend a minimum of six days. Longer is better, but it shouldn’t become stale. Most children have a shorter attention span than adults and the typical safari routine of two daily game drives might bore them after a while. It would be a shame to push your children to the point where their lasting memory is wanting to go home. Rather, leave on a high and plan another trip in the future. ”
5Is it safe for a family to book a camping safari in Tanzania?
“Tanzania is a very safe and stable country, and if you book with a reputable company, there is little to worry about on a camping safari. You’ll be in good hands, and your professional guide will be responsible for your safety. You’ll be briefed on what to do and what not to do. Note though, that campsites in the parks and reserves are unfenced. Wild animals can walk through camp at night and even during the day. Although incidents with wild animals are almost unheard of, this kind of camping might not be advisable for families with young children. There are many privately owned fenced campsites outside the parks that have facilities more suited for families with smaller kids. ”
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