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5-Day Family Tarangire & Ngorongoro Discovery
Family Friendly

5-Day Family Tarangire & Ngorongoro Discovery

Duration5 Days / 4 Nights
DifficultyEasy
Group Size2–8
PricingOn Request
The Journey

Safari Overview

Our shortest multi-park family safari — ideal for younger children or a first trip to Africa. Two days of elephant-filled Tarangire, a night on the Serengeti gateway, and a full Ngorongoro Crater day that packs incredible wildlife into a manageable schedule. Short drives, pool time at lodges, and a guide who makes every sighting fun.

Northern Tanzania only, based out of Arusha.

Day by Day

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival Day

Meet at JRO and transfer to Arusha lodge. Evening briefing tailored for families. Your guide plans a smooth day with breaks, time for photos, and flexibility based on weather and your preferences. Overnight at Arusha Planet Lodge. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.

Stay Arusha Planet Lodge Meals Dinner
Highlights
  • Family welcome
Day 2

Tarangire National Park

Elephants, baobabs, and easy game viewing — a perfect first safari day for kids. Your guide plans a smooth day with breaks, time for photos, and flexibility based on weather and your preferences. Overnight at Karatu lodge. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.

Stay Karatu lodge Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights
  • Elephants & baobabs
Day 3

Tarangire — Serengeti

Morning in Tarangire, then drive to the Serengeti with picnic lunch and afternoon game drive. Your guide plans a smooth day with breaks, time for photos, and flexibility based on weather and your preferences. Overnight at Serengeti camp. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.

Stay Serengeti camp Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights
  • First Serengeti drive
Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater

Early descent for a full crater-floor safari — dense wildlife perfect for excited young explorers. Your guide plans a smooth day with breaks, time for photos, and flexibility based on weather and your preferences. Overnight at Karatu lodge. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.

Stay Karatu lodge Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights
  • Crater Big Five
Day 5

Maasai Land + Farewell at Arusha / Airport

Maasai Land visit near Karatu, then airport transfer to JRO or Arusha Airport. Your guide plans a smooth day with breaks, time for photos, and flexibility based on weather and your preferences. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch
Highlights
  • Maasai Land cultural visit
  • Farewell at Arusha / Airport
What's in the Price

Inclusions & Exclusions

Included
  • Private family 4×4
  • English-speaking guide
  • All park fees
  • Mid-range family lodges
  • All meals on safari
  • Maasai Land village visit
  • Bottled water
  • Airport transfers
Not Included
  • International flights
  • Visa and insurance
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses
Good to Know

Requirements

Comfortable clothing
Sun hats for children
Passport and visa

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