Family Safari in Tanzania: A Practical Guide

Tanzania Is Great for Families

Many people think safaris are only for couples or older travelers. In reality, Tanzania works well for families with children of most ages, as long as the trip is designed around them from the start.

Age and Pace

Many camps and lodges have a minimum age for game drives, often around five or six, so check before booking with young children. Shorter drives with flexible timing, mixed with gentler activities such as canoeing or a Maasai village visit, work much better than back-to-back drives.

The Best Parks for Families

Tarangire and Lake Manyara are easier for family days than the Serengeti, with animals closer together and shorter drives between sightings. The Ngorongoro Crater is also excellent: one enclosed area full of wildlife means less driving and more watching.

Things to Arrange Early

Family-friendly camps often have connecting rooms or family tents, and these book up quickly, so let us know your group size early. Check malaria medication for children, travel insurance and vaccinations with your doctor well before departure.

Planning Your Family Trip

Any of our itineraries can be adapted to your family's pace and ages. Tell us who is traveling, and we will plan a route that everyone, children included, will truly enjoy.