Safari Overview
A shorter Northern Circuit family safari hitting the highlights — Tarangire elephants, two nights on the Serengeti, and a Ngorongoro Crater day that often delivers all of the Big Five before lunch. Shorter drives and mid-range family lodges make this ideal for families with younger children or a tight schedule.
Entirely on the northern route from Arusha; no southern parks.
Detailed Itinerary
Arrival Day
Airport pickup, transfer to lodge, family briefing. 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.
Tarangire National Park
Elephants, baobabs, and easy wildlife spotting for all ages. 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.
Central Serengeti
Drive into the Serengeti with game en route. Afternoon plains 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.
Full Day Serengeti
Flexible family game day — lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and zebra herds. 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.
Ngorongoro Crater
Crater descent for Big Five game drive and picnic lunch. 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.
Maasai Land + Farewell at Arusha / Airport
Family-friendly Maasai Land visit near Karatu, then 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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Private 4×4 for your family
- English-speaking guide experienced with children
- All park fees
- Mid-range family-friendly lodges / camp
- All meals on safari
- Maasai Land village visit
- Bottled water
- Airport transfers
- Flights, visa, insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
- Drinks beyond water
Requirements
Child-friendly sun protection
Warm layer for crater morning
Passport and visa
