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Family Safaris in Tanzania

Africa's best authentic tailor-made safaris

A Tanzania safari is a fantastic choice for a family holiday. Go on game drives, cultural excursions, and more family-friendly activities that cater to all ages. This will be a memorable experience for the whole family!

Why Should You Go on a Family Safari in Tanzania?

Family-Friendly Reserves

Tanzania boasts iconic wildlife reserves that are perfect for family holidays in nature.

Family Accommodations

Enjoy lodges offering family-friendly amenities and activities, including family suites and kids’ programmes.

See the Great Migration

Witness incredible events like the Great Migration and the iconic wildlife at the Ngorongoro Crater while on your Tanzania safari.

Safari and Beach Holiday

Combine your Tanzania safari adventure with an island holiday in Zanzibar for some beach relaxation and water activities.

Cultural Excursions

Introduce your children to Tanzania’s rich cultural heritage by visiting a local community to learn about their traditions and way of life.

Best Destinations for Family Safaris in Tanzania

Serengeti National Park

The iconic Serengeti National Park offers family-friendly lodges that boast spacious suites. Game drives here are an excellent introduction to the wildlife that calls Tanzania home, including the Big Five.

Hot air balloon safaris are also available, giving your family a whole new perspective on the vast wilderness and herds of animals.

Ngorongoro Crater

The Ngorongoro Crater is perfect for short game drives with abundant wildlife, making it ideal for young kids and elderly family members. A Big Five safari destination, it’s known for its dense populations of predator species, including lions and hyenas.

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park is renowned for its large elephant herds and beautiful landscapes dotted with baobab trees. This park is ideal for families looking for shorter, more secluded game drives.

5 Tips for a Family Safari in Tanzania

1. Choose Family-Friendly Lodges

Opt for safari lodges with family-friendly accommodations and flexible safari schedules. Some lodges offer services like kids’ programmes and babysitting.

2. Go in the Dry Season

Plan your trip for the dry season (June to October) for maximum wildlife sightings and to see the wildebeest migration.

3. Combine Safari and the Beach

Include a few days on Zanzibar’s beaches for relaxation, diving, and snorkelling.

4. Pack Smart

Pack suitable clothing (lightweight and in safari colours) along with sun protection and insect repellent. Also for the kids, pack some games or books to keep them occupied during longer drives.

5. Tailor Your Itinerary

Work with guides to tailor safari activities – like shorter game drives – to your family’s interests and needs.

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"A trip of a lifetime. Great guides covering Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyana, Ngorongoro crater and southern Serengeti, where we saw herds of elephants, giraffes, antelope, zebra, wildebeast, cape buffalo, eland, jackels, hyenas, mongeese, hippopotomi,..."

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"We had an amazing time, and loved every minute. The tour was very well planned, and dealt with the many changes we made with ease."

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"Our safari trip to South Africa was nothing short of spectacular and I would like to thank Chrizaan for putting together a wonderful itinerary for us. Our first contact with Discover Africa was with a consultant who was amazing and very personable. Our plan..."

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"I booked a three-day safari through Discover Africa, including flights, and everything went smoothly from start to finish. Communication was clear, timely, and genuinely helpful, making the whole trip easy and worry-free. The safari itself was exceptiona..."

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"Susan and the team from Discover Africa you have excelled yourself through the initial contact to the very end of our journey. We were dazzled with the views of Cape Town. Victoria Falls and of course the game parks. The animals did not disappoint the spect..."

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"Was the Safari of lifetime. We spent one week between Zimbabwe for the Victoria Falls and Botswana. Amazing. The river cruse in the Zambezi river is a dream. We saw also Chobe national park and the Delta of Okavango: a dream. Everything was well orga..."

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