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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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7-Day Big Five Exploration Tanzania Safari Experience
$2,137 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Paws and Claws Safaris
5.0/5 – 15 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
8-Day Private Mid-Range Serengeti Wildebeests Migration
$2,860 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 464 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
11-Day Tanzania Safari with Zanzibar Beach Break
$9,199 to $12,299 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.8/5 – 185 Reviews
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Best Seller
9-Day Wildlife Paradise Journey
$3,665 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Central Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Northern Serengeti NP, Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP), Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Natron, Arusha (End)
Paradise & Wilderness
4.8/5 – 225 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
4-Day Tanzania Northern Circuit Experience
$1,716 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Karatu (Town), Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Kilimanjaro Adventure Safari Club
5.0/5 – 199 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Journey of the Wildebeest - Mid-Range
$3,690 to $4,600 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Central Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Arusha (End)
Soul of Tanzania
5.0/5 – 503 Reviews
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Best Seller
4-Day Classic Tour to Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
$1,602 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Serengeti Smile
5.0/5 – 585 Reviews
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5-Day Exclusive Tanzania Safari Experience
$2,000 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Go Makini Tanzania Expedition
4.9/5 – 75 Reviews
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5-Day Great Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara & Tarangire
$1,870 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Msangai Adventure Safaris
5.0/5 – 102 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Memorable Adventure in Tanzania
$2,380 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Go Serengeti African Tours
4.9/5 – 296 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
8-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Mid Range
$2,695 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Western Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight), Arusha (End)
Safari Soles
5.0/5 – 340 Reviews
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3-Day 2 Nights Mikumi Wildlife Safari
$605 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Dar Es Salaam (Start), Mikumi NP, Dar Es Salaam (End)
Connect African Safaris
4.9/5 – 44 Reviews
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5-Day Safari Experience in Serengeti NP
$1,441 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented Camp & HotelYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight), Arusha (End)
Zara Tours
4.9/5 – 19 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Mid Range Group Tour
$1,595 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Tented Bush CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Central Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Suricata Safaris
5.0/5 – 2,784 Reviews
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8-Day Northern Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Island
$2,589 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches), Zanzibar Airport (End)
Brilliant Adventures and Safaris
5.0/5 – 88 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
12-Day Golden Photography Safari Package
$4,648 to $4,901 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)
African Big Cats Safaris
5.0/5 – 483 Reviews
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5-Day Midrange Safari plus Kili Excursion from Zanzibar
$2,317 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight), Zanzibar (End)
Goldfinch Adventures
5.0/5 – 49 Reviews
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10-Day Pamoja Tanzania Safari
$2,955 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Natron, Northern Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Mto wa Mbu (Town), Arusha (End)
Safari360
4.8/5 – 131 Reviews
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4-Day Private - Lodge Safari Tour
$2,035 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Tented Bush CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
King Solomon Safaris
5.0/5 – 51 Reviews
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3-Day Safari Zanzibar Nyerere National Park (Selous)
$1,103 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Nyerere NP, Zanzibar (End)
Greg Adventures
5.0/5 – 37 Reviews
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.› More about Ariadne
6 Questions About Tanzania Family Safaris

Which Tanzanian parks are most suited for a family trip?
“Although the incredible wildlife viewing in the Northern safari circuit is hard to beat, the Southern safari circuit (Nyerere and Ruaha National Parks) 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 Nyerere (formerly Selous Game Reserve). Aside from vehicle-based safaris, boating excursions offer the opportunity to see big crocs and hippos from a unique vantage point, which is hugely rewarding. They might enjoy a bit of fishing, too. Ruaha and Nyerere offer walking safaris and this could be very educational, not to mention exciting, for older teenagers. A night drive in Ruaha National Park is yet another activity to keep the family entertained. The camps in Nyerere and Ruaha tend to be small, and many have a real bush feel. A couple of days in an authentic tented camp with dinners in a boma (a rounded enclosure used for evening drinks and/or dinner, around a fire) 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 Tanzania family safari?
“I would recommend a family safari of about 6 to 8 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 6 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.”
6Tanzania Reviews

Stephen is a travel writer and avid conservationist whose work appears in prestigious magazines such as Africa Geographic and Travel Africa.
Much More than a Migration Destination
For me, Tanzania is a country of two halves. Both hemispheres have been richly endowed with natural beauty and plentiful wildlife, but there are some big differences when it comes to the type of safari experience you’re looking for. The...


Mary is an acclaimed travel writer and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including South Africa, Tanzania, East Africa and Africa.
Tanzania – Classic African Safari Destination
Few areas of the continent offer the amount, variety and accessibility of wildlife that Tanzania does, against such a scenic backdrop. Wildlife is abundant, species diversity excellent, and evocative acacia- and baobab-studded landscapes...

Fell in love with Tanzania
Tanzania has the most diverse and beautiful nature. The nature sometimes seems out of this world for an european. I cannot recommend enough going to Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater, they are a must see. There wasn't so many tourists because...

Great beauty
The biggest take-away for us from our trip to Tanzania is that the country is huge, and so are the parks. There is a lot of driving to get to your destinations, and once inside the parks, the roads are difficult, long, dusty, and bumpy. If...

Adventure
I had a blast in Tanzania. The main reason for the trip was for a safari. We did ours in Mukumi national park. We saw everything but the big cats. I have no regrets about my choice, but next time I'll do the Serengeti in North Tanzania. We...
Fabulous experience
We have just returned from a fantastic safari in Tanzania (Nyerere tented camp). The overall experience was amazing. From the minute we landed in the bush we we very well taken care of with excellent food, accommodation, transport and...