8-Day Family Safari in Tanzania

A private 8-day family safari in Tanzania with a comfortable pace, inspiring wildlife encounters and lodges selected around your family.

This 8-day family safari in Tanzania introduces children and adults to the Northern Circuit at a relaxed, family-friendly pace, with inspiring wildlife encounters and enough time to enjoy every destination together.

For official park information, we recommend the Tanzania National Parks Authority.

A knowledgeable local Lyoseko guide makes wildlife stories accessible and engaging for different ages while keeping the itinerary flexible around your family. English- and Spanish-speaking guidance is available, supported by our Dutch back-office.

Duration8 days
StylePrivate safari
StartArusha
From$3,210 per person

Travel & Medical Protection

Prepare for your safari with confidence

Inbound Travel Insurance

Foreign visitors should arrange the applicable inbound travel insurance required for entry into Tanzania. Requirements can change, so please check the current official guidance before travel.

Check official Tanzania guidance

AMREF Flying Doctors

Optional medical evacuation cover for emergencies in remote safari areas. This is separate from comprehensive travel insurance.

Learn about AMREF cover

This information is provided for planning purposes. Check current policy terms and official requirements before departure.

Highlights of Our 8-Day Family Safari in Tanzania

Educational & interactive game drives
Family-friendly lodges and flexible schedules
Wildlife photography moments
Safe travel with local guidance

Example Route · Starts in Arusha

8-Day Family Safari Route in Northern Tanzania

A relaxed private family safari from Arusha through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, with flexible game drives and family-friendly overnight stops.

Coordinate-based schematic route, not for navigation. The exact lodges, travel times, Serengeti areas and daily pace are adapted to your family, the season and wildlife conditions.

A Lyoseko Wildlife Story

A Family Story Written in the Wild

A family safari comes alive through shared discoveries: an elephant calf staying close to its mother in Tarangire, flamingos along Lake Manyara and a lion appearing above the Serengeti grass. Our Lyoseko guide adapts the pace and brings each landscape to life for curious travellers of different ages.

With flexible game drives and time to pause, this private Tanzania family safari becomes more than a checklist of animals. It is a collection of stories, questions and quiet moments that families can remember long after leaving the Ngorongoro highlands.

From $3,210 per person
Based on a private safari for two guests.

8-Day overview

Day 1: Welcome in Arusha – overnight at lodge.
Day 2–3: Tarangire – elephant families & baobabs.
Day 4: Lake Manyara – tree-climbing lions.
Day 5-7: Serengeti – lions, giraffes & sunsets.
Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater – farewell to the Big Five.

Prices vary by season, lodge selection and the age of travelling guests.
Private safari pricing — shared costs may result in a lower price per person with more than two guests.

What’s included in your Lyoseko Tanzania adventure?

Included

English-Spanish speaking private safari guide
Luxury 4×4 Safari Jeep
Daily game drives
Park fees & conservation charges
Accommodation
Full board during the safari
Drinking water in the jeep
Airport pick-up & drop-off (Kilimanjaro)
24/7 support

Excluded

International- / domestic flights
Tanzania visa
Travel insurance
Optional activities
Drinks at the lodges
Tips for guide and lodge staff
Medical Evacuation Cover (Recommend)

For your safety and peace of mind, we strongly recommend that all guests arrange AMREF Flying Doctors medical evacuation cover when travelling through remote safari areas of Tanzania.

Private & Tailor-Made

This family safari is a starting point — your journey is made around you

Adjust the pace, lodge style, travel dates and activities to suit your wishes. Your private guide speaks English and Spanish, while our Dutch back-office supports your planning from the first question to your return home.

Private safari vehicleEnglish & Spanish guideLocal expert from ArushaDutch back-office support
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