TANZANIA FAMILY SAFARI – CREATE MEMORIES THAT LAST A LIFETIME
A kid-friendly safari designed for comfort, safety, flexibility, and unforgettable wildlife moments.
Whether you're traveling with toddlers, teens, or a multi-generation family, we craft the perfect adventure for all ages
Family safaris from approx. $1,950 to $9,800 per person depending on season, number of people & accommodation style.
🔒 Fully Private | Expert Guides | Tailored for Families
From family-friendly lodges and age-appropriate game drives to cultural experiences and pool afternoons — your safari is designed around your children’s energy levels, interests, and curiosity.
Tanzania Family Safari Itineraries
Explore our most popular Tanzania family safari itineraries, designed to show what a well-paced, child-friendly safari can look like.
Each trip is privately guided and tailored around your children’s ages, travel style, and interests.
6-Day Classic Tanzania Family Safari
🗓️ 5 Nights / 6 Days
Works year-round.
From $2,300 USD
Per Adult sharing
Ngorongoro Crater → Serengeti National Park
Efficient • Family-Friendly • Well Balanced
Designed for families with limited time who still want a proper safari experience
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Private Guide & Vehicle
Designed for Families
Ideal for safari + Zanzibar / Kilimanjaro climb combinations
7-Day Classic Serengeti Family Safari
🗓️ 6 Nights / 7 Days
Tailored to your dates.
From $ 2790 USD
Per adult sharing
Tarangire National Park → Ngorongoro Crater → Serengeti National Park
Balanced • Family-Friendly • Serengeti-Focused
Our most popular safari for families traveling from the USA
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Private Guide & Vehicle
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Family-Focused Pacing
9-Day Grand Serengeti Family Safari
🗓️ 8 Nights / 9 Days
Designed for all seasons
From $2,650 USD
Per person adult sharing
Tarangire → Ngorongoro Crater → Serengeti (multiple regions)→Lake Manyara National Park
Unrushed • Serengeti-Immersive • Family Luxury
Designed for families traveling long-haul seeking relaxed pace, comfort, and deeper Serengeti time
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Private Guide & Vehicle
Extended Serengeti Stay
What Makes a Tanzania Family Safari Special
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Big Five game drives
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Family-friendly safari pacing
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Hot air balloon safaris in the Serengeti
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Zanzibar beach extensions
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Cultural and learning experiences for children
Tailor-Made Family Safari Experiences in Tanzania
Every family is different—and so is every safari we design!
Our tailor-made Tanzania family safaris are created around your children’s ages, interests, travel pace, and comfort level, ensuring a smooth, engaging, and memorable experience for everyone.
Whether you choose one of the sample itineraries above or start from scratch, your safari is privately guided and fully customized to fit your family.
Why Families Choose a Tailor-Made Safari in Tanzania
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Flexible itineraries designed around your schedule and preferred pace
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Private guide and vehicle, allowing child-friendly timing and flexibility
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Age-appropriate activities for children and teens
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A curated selection of family-friendly lodges and tented camps
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The option to combine safari with Zanzibar beach time or cultural experiences
What This Means for Your Family
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A safari designed specifically for your family — not a fixed package
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A balance of wildlife, learning, and downtime
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Safe, comfortable accommodations suited to traveling with children
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Shared moments that create lifelong family memories
A tailor-made family safari is more than a holiday—it’s a shared journey that inspires curiosity, learning, and connection while exploring the wild landscapes of Tanzania.
Family Safari experience in Northern Tanzania
A Family Safari Story: Their Journey With Emnel Adventures
Nothing explains a safari better than hearing from a family who’s experienced it themselves. Press play to discover what their adventure with Emnel Adventures felt like — the wildlife, the excitement, and the memories made together.
Why Choose Tanzania for a Family Safari?
Tanzania is the ultimate destination for families seeking wildlife, culture, and adventure.
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🦁 Iconic wildlife sightings: Big Five, tree-climbing lions, and the Great Migration
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📚 Educational experiences for kids: wildlife conservation, animal behavior, and local culture
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🏨 Safe, family-friendly lodges with child-safe amenities
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🧑🏿🤝🧑🏿 Cultural immersion: Maasai, Hadzabe, and Datoga village visits
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⏱️ Flexible safari pace tailored to family safari Tanzania needs
What makes Emnel Adventures the best Tanzania family safari operator?
✔ Age-appropriate pacing (no long full-day drives)
✔ Child-friendly lodges with pools and family rooms
✔ Guides experienced with kids and a fun teaching style
✔ Car seats / booster seats on request
✔ Flexible mealtimes and kid-friendly menus
✔ Private 4×4 vehicle — tailor your day your way
✔ Safety-first approach & 24/7 support
Our guides love teaching children about wildlife. Many families say their kids leave safari knowing more about animals than adults!
Tanzania is a premier destination for family safaris, offering unforgettable experiences that appeal to travellers of all ages. From the iconic wildlife of the Serengeti National Park to the dramatic landscapes of the Ngorongoro Crater, families can witness nature’s wonders, including the awe-inspiring Great Migration, in a safe and engaging environment.
Our family safaris are carefully designed to balance adventure, education, and comfort. Children can enjoy interactive programs that teach about wildlife conservation, local traditions, and environmental awareness, ensuring that the entire family learns while exploring. Private game drives, walking safaris, and even hot air balloon adventures provide thrilling opportunities for all ages
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Beyond wildlife, Tanzania’s rich culture adds depth to the family safari experience. Families can visit Maasai, Hadzabe, Datoga, and Iraqw communities, participate in traditional activities, and discover local customs firsthand. Sampling traditional cuisine, exploring vibrant markets, and engaging with local artisans create meaningful cultural connections alongside your safari adventure.
Our handpicked, family-friendly accommodations offer safe, comfortable stays with amenities designed for young travelers. Spacious rooms, swimming pools, and relaxing spaces allow parents to unwind while children enjoy age-appropriate activities. With expert guides leading the way, every safari is both educational and adventurous, ensuring children and adults alike return home with unforgettable memories.
A Tanzania family safari is more than a vacation—it’s an immersive journey that nurtures curiosity, fosters learning, and strengthens family bonds. From expansive savannahs to pristine Zanzibar beaches, every day presents opportunities to discover, connect, and create lasting stories together.
Top Destinations for a Tanzania Family Safari
Serengeti National Park
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🌄 See lions, elephants, giraffes, and the Great Migration
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🚁 Private game drives and optional hot air balloon rides
Ngorongoro Crater
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🏞️ Dense wildlife including rhinos and flamingos
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🥪 Full-day crater game drives and picnic lunches
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👨👩👧 Hands-on learning for children in a Tanzania wildlife safari setting
Tarangire National Park
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🌳 Large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees
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🚶 Morning/afternoon game drives, short walking trails
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🦓 Ideal for first-time family safaris in Tanzania
Lake Manyara National Park
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🦩 Flamingos, pelicans, and tree-climbing lions
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🛶 Half-day game drives, canoeing, guided nature walks
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👶 Interactive wildlife experiences for kids
Lake Eyasi
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🏕️ Meet Hadzabe hunter-gatherers and Datoga pastoralists
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🎨 Craft-making, hunting demonstrations, and scenic walks
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🌍 Unique cultural experience for a family safari Tanzania
Zanzibar
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🏖️ Relax on white sand beaches after a Tanzania wildlife safari
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⛵ Spice farm tours, dhow sailing, snorkeling, and Stone Town exploration
Practical Tanzania Safari Information
Whats Included in a family tanzania safari
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Private 4×4 safari vehicle
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Professional English-speaking guide
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Park and conservation fees
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Accommodation (family rooms)
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Meals on safari
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Fresh drinking water
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Airport transfers
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24/7 support
Whats Not Included in A Tanzania Family Safari
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International flights: We can arrange or provide guidance
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Visa: Visas can be obtained early in advance online or upon arrival; please ask for more details, as it depends on your country of origin.
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Tips & Gratuities: Guidelines provided upon booking confirmation
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Optional activities (balloon ride, snorkeling, etc.) are provided as optional items upon exploring our itineraries
What to Pack for a Tanzania Safari
A Typical Day In a Tanzania Safari
Weather & Best Time to Go On A Tanzania Safari
Tanzania Safari Pricing
Health, Safety & Immunization
HoW To Book a Tanzania Safari
Family-Friendly Lodges in Tanzania Safari
Planning a Tanzania safari with children requires comfort, safety, and activities that engage the whole family. Emnel Adventures partners with some of the best family-friendly lodges in Tanzania—properties designed to make your safari relaxing, educational, and unforgettable for travelers of all ages. These lodges offer spacious family suites, secure environments, kid-centered programs, and exceptional wildlife viewing right from the doorstep.
What Our Customers Say About Us!
Sarah, F, uk
Wonderful 6 day private tour of 3 quite different parks in Kenya organised by Nelson. We started at the Masai Mara for two nights where we saw a huge variety of animals, then onto Lake Nakuru which was great for birds and white rhinos. Lastly we went to Amboseli for hundreds of elephants in particular against the stunning back drop of Mt Kilimanjaro. Our guide throughout, Alfred, was incredibly experienced and sought out the best viewing points throughout. The Sopa Lodges we stayed in were so welcoming and we had some amazing views from our rooms, including having Zebras grazing right outside one evening. Nelson was great in advising where we should go. We opted for a private tour, whilst more expensive, we did like having the jeep to ourselves and having a bit more flexibility and space which we appreciated given it was a bit of a lifetime experience. I would totally recommend Nelson to organise your tour. We were booking from the UK and wanted to go direct to an operator on the ground. I knew Nelson from a business contact and totally trusted him to look after us. Book Emnel with confidence!
Shirin D
We had a great experience on our 3 day safari. We want to thank our guide Gabriel who was so kind and did everything for us to have the best time. We didn’t get the chance to meet Nelson but we appreciate his patience with us before the trip with our many questions. We would definitely recommend Emnel adventures, they truly care for their guests. Thank you so much, we couldn’t have asked for a better safari! / Dilan, Ceren & Shirin from Stockholm
Melanie W
I hope this review really articulates how incredibly impressed we were with Emnel Adventures and the experience they created for us. After contacting a few Safari companies, we quickly realised that Emnel was the company for us. Right from the start, Nelson (our travel consultant) was quick to respond with answers for my many questions. We presented him with an overview of what we wanted to do, but it was Nelson's knowledge and guidance regarding locations and accommodation which really pulled the itinerary together. He worked really hard to put together a trip which suited us as a family of 4. The safari itself was incredible - we were extremely lucky to see just about everything we wanted to see, including TWO wildebeest river crossings. With a private vehicle, we were comfortable and well provided for throughout the trip. The selected accommodations were beautiful and considering the isolated locations, the food was fantastic. We were provided with full board and despite being a set menu, the choices were refined, well judged and excellent quality. My 12 and 14 year old sons certainly had no complaints! A real highlight was the lovely surprise arranged for us on Day 1 of the safari. It was our Wedding Anniversary and whilst we were perfectly happy with the proposed packed lunch, we were instead presented with a fully catered 3 course meal with silver service and wine. It was a wonderful surprise when we pulled up at an amazing viewing point to find a huge team of staff (including a visit from Nelson!) ready to greet and serve us. Very special! Gabriel the guide was extremely knowledgeable and made sure we saw everything! He was also a lot of fun, with a great sense of humour and this was great for our boys - they interacted really well and Gabriel's passion really kept them interested. I would 100% recommend the team to anyone. In fact, I hope we get to use them again in the not too distant future. Thank you Team Emnel.
Cornelia c- germany
Just coming back from a 5-day safari booked with Emnel Adventures. It was a mind blowing experience all through. Booking experience very individualized have done also research and suggested things and Nelson who is handling the travel proposals allways very nice and took my input into account. If he thought something else better he told me. Allways had feeling that he wants the best experience According to my wishes. I changed mind / dates etc several times he allways stayed calm and changed travel accordingly. The safari was absolutely exceeding expectations. Already the welcome at the airport with 3 men and nice table / coffee / tea and snacks to introduce the tour. Nelson was there for the welcome and my tour guide Rahim and as a surprise my personal photographer Abisae. I went then on 5 days trip / 4 nights on safari with Rahim and Abisae. Rahim studied tourism and has an education in safari tours and 20 years experience and this you feel he know everything on animals why an animal looks like it looks, how close. I felt like a princess both very attentive lunches in nice sceneries great with beers and wines offered. Other groups had lunch boxes we a really meal in comfy chairs. Hotels perfect as expected. Was quite sad after the 5 days to leave the 2 guys. The safari for me Was every penny worth it and you need to feel yourself how it feels and I can 100% recommend Emnel Adventures with Nelson and my Tour guide Rahim and Abisae. Was all perfect experience. Usually I do not write TripAdvisor reviews. But this experience was so good that I would like also that others can do these experiences as well.
Tar
The whole experience was amazing! The organization was perfect, the lodge incredible and the guide great. Indeed, Gabriel's advice and suggestions were always very accurate and professional. These will have allowed me to see the Big 5 during the Safari (Lion, Buffalo, Rhinoceros, Leopard and Elephants). The booked lodge were amazing! Food was great ! Peoples so carefull. Thank you very much Nelson for the organization, the help, the professionalism and this unique experience! I highly recommend Emnel.
MeD
Couldn’t have gone better. First safari for us, my brother and a friend of mine, it was well organized, we had an amazing tour guid and an excellent photographer with us. Luck was on our side, as we saw almost everything in abondance. The food was really good and the lodge were 💯. Only down side was the camping lodge in Ngorogoro the last day, which I recommend to go to an other place ! But other then that, don’t hesitate ! (Ask for Beatus for Guide )