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Safari With Kids · From Age 2
Family Safari across all of Tanzania.
From $770 Per person
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What is a Tanzania family safari?
A Tanzania family safari is a private safari planned around children, with Yera Journeys from age 2 and from $770 per person. Days are shorter, drives are broken up, and stays have family rooms and often a pool. Families can explore the whole country: the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater in the north, Nyerere and Ruaha in the south, Mahale and Gombe in the west for older children, and the beaches of Zanzibar and the coast.
Why Tanzania with kids
A Family Safari in Tanzania, Planned Around Your Children
Children remember the first time an elephant walks past the car for the rest of their lives. Tanzania gives them lions, giraffes, zebras and hippos in a single morning, then a pool or a beach in the afternoon.
We plan every day around your children's ages, energy and interests. Shorter drives, earlier dinners, family rooms and guides who love answering a hundred questions, so the whole family enjoys it, not just the adults.
The family difference
Big animals. Short drives. Memories for the whole family.
What makes it family-friendly
Six Things You Get on Every Tanzania Family Safari
Guiding
Guides Great With Kids
Patient, experienced guides in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Chinese and Russian, who turn game drives into stories.
Pace
Short Drives, Slower Days
Fewer hours on the road, longer stays in one place, and free afternoons at the pool.
Rooms
Family Rooms & Tents
Family suites and connected tents, so parents and children sleep close together.
Learning
Activities for Children
Junior ranger activities, cultural visits, track spotting and beach time, chosen for each child's age.
Safety
Safe & Well Looked After
New, well-maintained vehicles with A/C and a fridge or cooler, child seats on request, and every transfer handled.
Family comfort
What Family-Friendly Safari Lodges Give You
We choose stays that welcome children, so parents can relax as much as the kids.
In your room
- Family rooms or connected tents
- Extra beds and cots on request
- En-suite bathroom with hot shower
- Mosquito nets
- Charging points
At the lodge
- Swimming pool at many lodges
- Children's meals and early dinners
- Wi-Fi in main areas
- Gardens and open space
- Babysitting at selected lodges
- Laundry on request
On safari
- Private 4x4 with pop-up roof
- A/C, fridge or cooler
- Child seats on request
- Snacks and drinking water
- Binoculars for the kids
- Picnic lunches in the park
For the kids
- Junior ranger activities
- Maasai and Hadzabe cultural visits
- Short guided walks for older children
- Beach days in Zanzibar
- Snorkelling for confident swimmers
Facilities and activities vary by property, and some camps and activities have their own age rules. We confirm everything for each child in writing before you book.
Safari by age
The Best Family Safari for Your Children's Ages
Ages 2 to 5
Short game drives, lodges with pools and gardens, and parks close together, such as Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater. Add a few days on a calm Zanzibar beach.
Ages 6 to 11
The full Serengeti experience, cultural visits, junior ranger activities and boat safaris in Nyerere. The best age for a first big safari.
Ages 12 and up
Walking safaris, balloon flights, the Great Migration and chimpanzee trekking in Mahale or Gombe, where age limits apply.
Family safari across Tanzania
Where to Go on a Family Safari in Tanzania
Northern Tanzania
Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and Lake Manyara. Easy, rewarding game viewing for every age.
Southern Tanzania
Nyerere and Ruaha. Boat safaris, quieter parks and a short flight from Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam.
Western Tanzania
Mahale, Gombe and Katavi. Chimpanzee trekking and Lake Tanganyika for families with older children.
Coast & Islands
Zanzibar, Mafia Island and Pangani. Calm beaches, snorkelling and rest after the safari.
At a glance
Tanzania Family Safari Facts
| Minimum age | From age 2, planned around each child's age |
|---|---|
| Style | Private safari for your family only |
| Ideal length | 6 to 10 days, with or without a beach stay |
| Accommodation | Family rooms and tents in Classic, Signature or Bespoke stays |
| Vehicle | Private 4x4 with A/C, fridge or cooler, child seats on request |
| Best time | June to October and December to February, including school holidays |
| Regions | Northern, Southern and Western circuits, Zanzibar and the coast |
| Your investment | From $770 per person |
Choose your style
Three Ways to Go on a Family Safari
Where you stay
Family-Friendly Places to Stay in Tanzania
Tented Camps
Family tents and connected rooms, with the sounds of the bush at night.
Safari Lodges
Lodges with pools, gardens and family suites near the parks.
Hotels
Comfortable hotels in Arusha for the first and last night, close to the airports.
Beach Resorts
Family resorts in Zanzibar and on the coast with pools and calm beaches.
Our promise
Plan With Confidence
No cost to start
Your family safari proposal is free, with no obligation.
Revise until it's right
Change days, stays and activities before you confirm.
Clear price in writing
Every inclusion and exclusion stated before you pay.
Questions parents ask
Tanzania Family Safari FAQs
What is the minimum age for a safari in Tanzania?
With Yera Journeys, children can join from age 2. Some camps and activities, such as walking safaris, balloon flights and chimpanzee trekking, have their own age limits, which we confirm for each child.
Is a Tanzania safari safe for children?
Yes, with a private vehicle, an experienced guide and family-friendly stays. Children stay inside the vehicle on game drives, and every transfer is handled for you.
How much does a family safari in Tanzania cost?
From $770 per person for a Classic safari, $2,345 for Signature and $5,000 for Bespoke. The final price depends on season, length, stays and the ages of your children.
How many days is best for a family safari?
Six to ten days works best for most families: four to six days on safari with short drives, plus a few days on the beach.
When is the best time for a family safari in Tanzania?
June to October and December to February are dry and match most school holidays. January to March is calving season in Ndutu, with many baby animals.
Which parks are best for kids?
Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater for young children; the Serengeti and Nyerere for ages 6 and up; Ruaha, Mahale and Gombe for older children and teenagers; then Zanzibar or Mafia Island for the beach.
What about malaria and health?
Most safari areas and the coast have malaria. Speak to your doctor or a travel clinic about prevention for each child before you travel.
Begin your journey
Let's Plan Your Tanzania Family Safari
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