6 Days Family Safari Tanzania – Relaxed Northern Circuit for Families 2026,2027

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Your family safari begins with pickup from your hotel in Arusha. After a short briefing from your safari guide, you will drive to Tarangire National Park, a perfect destination for families due to its open landscapes and abundant wildlife.

Inside the park, you will enjoy a relaxed game drive along the Tarangire River, where elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and many bird species are commonly seen. The park’s wide-open scenery makes wildlife spotting easy and exciting for children.

Highlights:

• Short scenic drive from Arusha
• Elephants and giraffes
• Baobab tree landscapes
• Easy wildlife viewing
• Picnic lunch in the park

Evening transfer to a comfortable family-friendly lodge near Tarangire or Karatu.

Day 2: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Tarangire before heading to Lake Manyara National Park.

Lake Manyara is a scenic park located at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. It is known for flamingos, hippos, monkeys, and tree-climbing lions.

This park is ideal for families because of its compact size, short driving routes, and high wildlife concentration.

Highlights:

• Morning Tarangire safari
• Rift Valley scenic drive
• Lake Manyara wildlife experience
• Flamingos and baboons

Overnight stay in Karatu at a family-friendly lodge.

Day 3: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, travel toward Serengeti National Park via the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The drive passes through Maasai villages and beautiful highland scenery.

Upon entering Serengeti, you will begin your first game drive across the endless plains, home to one of the richest wildlife ecosystems in Africa.

Highlights:

• Scenic highland drive
• Entry into Serengeti ecosystem
• Afternoon game drive
• Lions, elephants, zebras

Overnight stay in Serengeti mid-range lodge or tented camp.

Day 4: Full-Day Serengeti Family Safari

This full day is dedicated to exploring Serengeti National Park at a relaxed family pace. You will enjoy morning and afternoon game drives with a picnic lunch in the wild.

Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras move across the plains. Children will enjoy seeing lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and hippos in their natural habitat.

Highlights:

• Full-day Serengeti safari
• Big Five wildlife viewing
• Great Migration (seasonal)
• Picnic lunch in wilderness

Return to camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Highlands

After a morning game drive in Serengeti, begin your journey toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The drive offers scenic views and occasional wildlife sightings along the way.

You will arrive in the highlands in the evening and relax at your family-friendly lodge near the crater rim or Karatu area.

Highlights:

• Morning Serengeti game drive
• Scenic transfer route
• Highland landscapes
• Overnight near Ngorongoro

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater – Return to Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend into the famous Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day safari. This is one of the best wildlife destinations in Africa and ideal for families due to easy animal spotting.

Inside the crater, you will see lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, hyenas, flamingos, and sometimes the rare black rhino. The open crater floor makes wildlife viewing simple and enjoyable for children.

After a picnic lunch inside the crater, you will ascend and drive back to Arusha, marking the end of your safari.

Highlights:

• Ngorongoro Crater Big Five safari
• Easy wildlife viewing for families
• Flamingos and hippo pools
• Picnic lunch inside crater

What is Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Professional family safari guide
• 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
• Park entry fees (all parks)
• Ngorongoro crater service fee
• Family-friendly mid-range lodges
• All meals during safari
• Bottled drinking water

What is Not Included

• International flights
• Visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Tips for guide and staff
• Personal expenses

Why Choose the 6 Days Family Safari Tanzania

This safari is perfect for families who want a complete Northern Circuit experience at a relaxed pace. It combines Serengeti adventure, Ngorongoro wildlife density, and shorter travel distances, making it one of the best family safari options in Tanzania.