A safari paced for children, with prices to match
Giraffes in the dry grass.
Safari with children works best when the days are short and there is time to rest. This week is planned that way: drives of a few hours, afternoons at the pool, a Maasai village, and the big parks in small doses.
You fly into Kilimanjaro, rest at a lodge near Arusha, then visit Tarangire, Karatu, the Serengeti and the crater. In the Serengeti the day follows a family rhythm: a morning drive, lunch and a rest at camp, and another drive in the late afternoon.
Children aged 5 to 15 sharing with their parents pay less, and children under 5 much less; see the price table. Family rooms and connecting tents are limited, so book early and tell us the children's ages.
Days planned around children
Child prices for 5–15 and under 5
A visit to a Maasai village
Airport to airport
Kilimanjaro International Airport → Arusha
Your guide meets you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and drives you about an hour to a lodge near Arusha. The rest of the day is for resting and getting used to the time difference.
Arusha → Tarangire National Park
About two hours to Tarangire for game drives among elephants and baobabs, with a picnic lunch, arriving at your lodge or camp in the afternoon.
Tarangire → Mto wa Mbu → Karatu
A short drive of about two hours up to Karatu, in the green highlands below the crater. On the way you visit a Maasai village, where families show you their homes and daily life. The afternoon is free for swimming or a rest.
Karatu → Ngorongoro highlands → Central Serengeti
Across the highlands, with a stop at a viewpoint over the crater, and down onto the Serengeti plains, game viewing to your camp in the central Serengeti.
Central Serengeti
A full day planned around the children: a morning drive, lunch and a rest at camp, another drive in the late afternoon. The central Serengeti has lions, cheetahs and leopards all year, though no sighting can be promised.
Central Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → Karatu
An early start back into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and down into the crater for a game drive with a picnic lunch. Buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and lions are seen often. In the afternoon you drive up to Karatu.
Karatu → Arusha → Kilimanjaro International Airport
A relaxed morning, then about 2½ to 3 hours back to Arusha with lunch on the way, and a transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your evening flight.
Family rooms and connecting tents are limited; book early. Balloon flights are only possible from 7 years old.
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| Traveller | 1 Person | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People | 5 People | 6 People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult 16 years and over | $4,750 | $3,140 | $2,730 | $2,530 | $2,400 | $2,320 |
| Child 5–15 sharing with parents | $2,850 | $1,890 | $1,640 | $1,520 | $1,440 | $1,400 |
| Child under 5 sharing with parents | $1,190 | $790 | $690 | $640 | $600 | $580 |
| Traveller | 1 Person | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People | 5 People | 6 People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult 16 years and over | $4,475 | $2,865 | $2,455 | $2,255 | $2,125 | $2,045 |
| Child 5–15 sharing with parents | $2,685 | $1,725 | $1,475 | $1,355 | $1,275 | $1,235 |
| Child under 5 sharing with parents | $1,120 | $720 | $620 | $570 | $530 | $510 |
High Season: June to October and 20 December to the end of February. Low Season: March to May and 1 November to 19 December.
Private trip for your group only: the more of you share the vehicle and guide, the lower the price per person. For 7 or more people we send a quote.
How booking works: a 30% deposit confirms your trip and the balance is paid on arrival in Tanzania, before the trip starts. We reply within 3 hours. Booking terms
Children from about 5 usually enjoy it most, but younger children are welcome. Tell us their ages and we plan the days around them.
Children 5 to 15 sharing with parents pay a reduced price, under-5s much less. Choose 'Price for' in the calculator to see each.
Children stay in the vehicle on game drives and with you at the lodges. Your guide explains the simple safety rules at the start.
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Tell us your dates, where you are staying and how many of you are travelling. We reply within 3 hours.
