TanzaniaPrivateMid range
9-Day Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire Tour
9 days · 8 nights
You visit: Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Eyasi
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7-Day Family Safari Circuit
TanzaniaPrivateFamily
You visit: Arusha · Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro
Trip summary
Shorter drives, family rooms and guides who know how to keep a nine-year-old scanning the treeline. A relaxed northern route built around children, with three nights in the Serengeti, a full day on the Ngorongoro Crater floor, pools and flexible meal times.
Why you will love this trip
- Three nights in the Serengeti — the park every family comes for
- Lodges with pools, connecting or family rooms
- Child-friendly guides who turn the drive into a lesson
- A full day on the Ngorongoro Crater floor
Day by day
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Arusha
Airport welcome, transfer and a slow first afternoon by the pool.
Overnight: Arusha lodge
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire
Tarangire
A short drive and an afternoon game drive with elephants, giraffe and baobabs.
Overnight: Tarangire area
Day 3: Tarangire to Serengeti
Serengeti
Through the Ngorongoro highlands and down onto the plains, game driving as you enter the Serengeti.
Overnight: Serengeti
Day 4: Serengeti
Serengeti
A full day on the plains with morning and afternoon game drives and a picnic lunch in the bush.
Overnight: Serengeti
Day 5: Serengeti
Serengeti
A second full day in the Serengeti — time to follow the herds and the big cats without rushing, with a relaxed afternoon at camp for the children.
Overnight: Serengeti
Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro
A last morning drive on the plains, then up to the crater for a descent to the floor with a picnic lunch before driving back to Arusha.
Overnight: Arusha lodge
Day 7: Departure
Arusha
Breakfast and airport transfer.
Included
- All park entrance fees, concession and government taxes
- Accommodation throughout the safari
- All meals on safari and bottled drinking water each day
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof, fridge and charging ports
- Professional English-speaking guide (other languages on request)
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
Not included
- International flights and Tanzanian visa
- Travel insurance
- Tips for your guide and lodge staff
- Alcoholic drinks and items of a personal nature
- Optional activities such as balloon safaris and cultural visits
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Your route
Where this journey goes.
Good to know
Questions about this safari.
When is the best time for this route?
June to October and the December–February school holidays are popular with families, as the weather is dry and wildlife is easy to see. We plan shorter drives and rest time whatever month you travel.
What vehicle will we use?
A private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, a fridge and charging ports, driven by your own professional guide. The vehicle is yours for the whole safari, so you can stop for as long as you like.
Can we change the days or add Zanzibar?
Yes. Every day can be re-paced, upgraded or swapped, and a Zanzibar beach extension can be added at the end. Tell us your dates and we will redraw the route for you.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, this route is designed for families. We plan shorter drives, regular stops and guides who make the landscape exciting for younger guests.
How do we book this safari?
Send us your dates and group through Plan my safari or WhatsApp. We reply within one working day with a drawn route and honest pricing, and nothing is confirmed until the plan reads like your trip.
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