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Tanzania Family Safari

8 Days | Take a walk on the wild side in Kenya and Tanzania

4.8

Excellent

33 reviews

8 days

Start

Nairobi, Kenya

Finish

Nairobi, Kenya

Trip Code

YGFA

Min Age

Trip Size

2 - 16

Physical Rating

Meals

7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 3 dinners

Transport

Overland vehicle, 4x4 Safari Vehicle

Accommodation

Hotels (3 nights), Camping with basic facilities (4 nights)

From £1,925(8 days)

Trip Informations

Experience East Africa with your family as you discover the wildlife, history, people, culture and beauty that spans across this incredible landscape. Roam the famous Serengeti National Park, nearly 15,000 sq km of rolling savanna that shelters an astounding array of animals, from miniature dik-dik antelopes to the noble African elephant. Spot wildlife while taking in mind-blowing views from the edge of Ngorongoro Crater and listen to the sounds of the African night in a thrilling camping experience. This is also a human journey that puts you in the heart of the valleys once inhabited by some of humankind's earliest ancestors – where you’ll have the opportunity to learn from the Maasai community – hear about the customs and traditions of village life and even prepare a local Swahili dish. If you’re looking for a family adventure full of friendly folk and some of the best game-viewing in Africa, then this will truly be a trip to remember!

Why you’ll love this trip

Encounter roaring lions and magnificent zebra in the famous Serengeti National Park as our small safari vehicles get you close to the action in this spectacular wildlife arena.

Experience the thrill of camping among nature and drift off to sleep to the sounds of the African night.

Meet some Maasai Mamas (the name for women artisans in Tanzania) and learn about their village life, including how to prepare a local Swahili dish.

Take a mind-blowing safari across the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater for a chance to see the endangered black rhinoceros.

Accompanied by a local crew – a leader, driver and cook – you and your family are in excellent hands for the duration of your adventure.

Is this trip right for you?

This is an overland trip. That means you’ll be travelling with a group in a purpose-built vehicle, visiting remote communities, setting up your own tent, occasionally roughing it in the bush with no facilities, and getting the best possible views of the Big Five. While the trucks don’t have air conditioning, they do have sliding windows which let in the breeze and make it even easier to take spectacular snaps of the local wildlife. The drive days can be long, but it’s as much about the journey as the destination, and half the fun is the camaraderie. For more info on this style of travel, see our Africa overland page: tuuur.com/africa/overland

Please take into consideration if you are travelling with younger children that the going can be slow over the long distances and often bumpy roads. A little bit of patience will go a long way towards your enjoyment of this beautiful land! Some days have driving times of 6-7 hours. You’ll experience some early mornings, when Africa is at its best.

This is a participatory camping trip and everyone will embrace the team spirit by helping with camp setup, food preparation and cleaning. You and your family will be putting up and taking down your tent as you move from place to place.

Please consider the season and research the weather conditions. Remember to come prepared with adequate clothing.

If you wish to spend more time in Nairobi, we'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability).

Itinerary

DAY 1
Nairobi
Jambo! Welcome to Kenya. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 5 pm. You can arrive at any time as there are no activities planned until this important meeting. If you and your family arrive early, perhaps head out and explore the National Museum of Kenya, the Karen Blixen Museum or the highly recommended Bomas of Kenya where traditional homesteads of several Kenyan tribes are displayed in an outdoor village. Or, to get a glimpse of some animals, head to the David Sheldricks Elephant Orphanage and the Giraffe Centre. These conservation projects allow you to see the animals up close while learning more about them and their plight in the modern world.
Accommodation
Hotel Boulevard or similar (1 night)
Meals
There are no meals included on this day.
Add on activities
Nairobi - City Experience Urban Adventure - USD55
Nairobi - Karen Blixen museum - USD14
Nairobi - Bomas of Kenya - USD12
Nairobi - Langata Giraffe Sanctuary - KES1200
Special information
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information for each member of your family. If you are going to be late please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.
DAY 2
Arusha
Hit the road after breakfast as you drive across the border to Tanzania and your overnight stop, Arusha. Located at the base of volcanic Mt Meru, Arusha is the gateway to safari destinations and to Africa's highest peak – the 5895 m Mt Kilimanjaro, lying some 100 kilometres northeast. After setting up the campsite on arrival, you and your family can relax and have a swim in the pool.
Accommodation
Summit Lodge or similar (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
DAY 3
Karatu
Take a short drive to the small town of Kisongo where you and your family get to enjoy a fun day with some local ‘Mamas’ (the name for female artisans in Tanzania) First, the women will teach you how to prepare a local Swahili dish for lunch. After enjoying your creations, you’ll get the chance to take a closer look into their lives. With help from a translator, the women will lead smaller groups around their village. Visit their homes and see how a traditional boma (small hut made of mud and cow dung) is set up. You’ll also get to meet their families and learn about Maasai culture. After this illuminating day, drive to the small town of Karatu, the gateway to the Ngorongoro Crater. Have a good night’s sleep before we head on safari tomorrow!
Accommodation
Kudu Camping Ground with facilities or similar (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Kisongo - Cooking class, crafts & village walk
DAY 4
Serengeti National Park
Travel from Karatu to the gate of Serengeti National Park and have a picnic lunch at the entrance. Enter the Serengeti and enjoy a game drive on the way to your campsite. The vast plains of the Serengeti – green after the rains, brown and burnt in the dry season – are home to thousands of hoofed animals and fierce predators. Flat and rolling, with long grass and acacia trees, these plains get their name from the Maasai word siringet – 'The place where the land moves on forever'. Your campsite is right in the action, within the park itself, so listen out for the sounds of nocturnal animals as you drift off to sleep. Driving time today is 4 hours plus game drives.
Accommodation
Serengeti NP Camping Ground or similar (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Serengeti National Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
DAY 5
Serengeti National Park
Start the day with a game drive at dawn. You will head out while the animals are at their most active, then head back to camp for brunch at around 11 am. After spending the warmer part of the day relaxing, as the animals do, depart again at dusk for another adventure through the wild before returning in time for dinner. There's also the option of a balloon ride over the park today, which makes for an excellent family activity. If you have pre-booked this activity (please see the ‘Notes' section) you will be picked up before dawn and driven to the launch site. After a safety briefing, you will glide through the sunrise, sometimes at tree height, which provides amazing photo opportunities. Sometimes you will ascend, getting an overview of the enormity of the plains and the early morning movements of the teeming herds. After landing, you'll be treated to a five-star bush breakfast, before being returned to your camp.
Accommodation
Serengeti NP Camping Ground or similar (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Serengeti National Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
Add on activities
Serengeti National Park - Balloon Ride (from price) - USD745
Special information
The balloon ride is offered as a pre-booked service which will guarantee you a place. If you would rather wait and try to get a better price by booking this locally on the ground, you are welcome to, but keep in mind that this is a popular activity and places are limited.
DAY 6
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Karatu
Enjoy a game drive on your way out of the park today. After lunch you and your family will enter the Ngorongoro Conservation area. A gigantic, perfectly intact volcanic crater, Ngorongoro is home to some 30,000 animals. Among these are endangered black rhinos, lions, leopards, elephants, impalas, zebras and hippos. The crater floor offers excellent game viewing all year round, and the photo opportunities here are unrivalled. We jump in some 4WDs and head into the crater itself for three to four hours where the kids (and adults!) can enjoy spotting the animals. Leaving the park we head to Karatu - our overnight stop were the kids can take a swim in the campsite pool.
Accommodation
Flamingo Lodge campsite or similar (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Included activities
Serengeti National Park - Overland Vehicle Game drive
Special information
You will notice some Maasai villages in the region of the Ngorongoro crater offering a cultural experience. Tuuur recommends avoiding these villages, as they can impact negatively on the Maasai culture and travellers' perceptions of it by selling an artificial experience.
DAY 7
Mto Wa Mbu
After breakfast take a short 30-minute drive to Mto Wa Mbu where you will camp for the night. Upon arrival, join the local community for a guided afternoon stroll around the farming areas, milling machine and local homes before enjoying a traditional meal. This afternoon you can relax around the campsite or have a swim in the pool.
Accommodation
Twiga Lodge & Campsite or similar (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Included activities
Mto wa Mbu - Village walk and lunch
DAY 8
Nairobi
Set off early this morning (around 7.30 am), heading for the border with Kenya and then on to Nairobi. Upon arrival in Nairobi, you'll be dropped at the finishing point hotel. No accommodation is provided for tonight, but this can be arranged when you book this trip.
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Special information
If you didn't want to travel all the way back to Nairobi consider flying out of Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK).
The group will be travelling through Arusha at approximately 9 am. You can either be dropped at the Impala Hotel in the centre of town or at Arusha airport. If flying out of Kilimanjaro airport, you will need to make your own way or arrange a transfer at additional cost.
Kilimanjaro airport is 1.5 hrs from township of Arusha
Arusha Airport is 20 mins from the township of Arusha
Departing flights:
Out of Nairobi no earlier than 8pm
Out of Arusha no earlier than 10.30am
Out of Kilimanjaro no earlier than 1pm

Inclusions

Meals

7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 3 dinners

Transport

Overland vehicle, 4x4 Safari Vehicle

Accommodation

Hotels (3 nights), Camping with basic facilities (4 nights)

Activities

Kisongo - Cooking class, crafts & village walk

Serengeti National Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive

Serengeti National Park - Overland Vehicle Game drive

Mto wa Mbu - Village walk and lunch

Add on activities

Nairobi - City Experience Urban Adventure - USD55

Nairobi - Karen Blixen museum - USD14

Nairobi - Bomas of Kenya - USD12

Nairobi - Langata Giraffe Sanctuary - KES1200

Serengeti National Park - Balloon Ride (from price) - USD745

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Saturday Jun 28, 2025

Saturday Jul 05, 2025

Trip size max: 16 - 7 spaces left

£1,964

Thursday Jul 03, 2025

Thursday Jul 10, 2025

Trip size max: 16 - 12 spaces left

£2,002

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Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left

£2,002

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Trip size max: 16 - 4 spaces left

£2,002

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Thursday Jul 31, 2025

Trip size max: 16 - 8 spaces left

£2,024

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Saturday Aug 02, 2025

Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left

£2,002

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Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left

£1,925

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Saturday Aug 16, 2025

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£1,925

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Saturday Sep 27, 2025

Trip size max: 16 - 9 spaces left

£1,942

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Saturday Jul 04, 2026

Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left

£2,019

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Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left

£2,101

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£2,101

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Thursday Jul 16, 2026

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£2,101

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Thursday Jul 30, 2026

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£2,101

Saturday Jul 25, 2026

Saturday Aug 01, 2026

Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left

£2,101

Important notes

1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

2. Please note that these trips are for adults and children travelling together and there must be at least one child under 18 with you.

3. Minimum age for children on this trip is 5 years old.

4. A discount of 10% applies on this trip to children 17 years and under at time of travel.

Reviews (23)

5 stars

4 stars

Stephanie Pfrunder

Jul 12, 2024

I can highly recommend this trip. We were very lucky as we had the best crew ever. Apart from that we learned a lot about the region the flora and fauna. Our crew was always helpful and cooperatively. Our two kids (11/12y) highly appreciate the tour although their mother tongue isn‘ t english. Double thumb up.

Cody Barr

Jul 11, 2024

The trip was unforgettable. Seeing all the animals and having such a great leader and crew if your looking for a tour company intrepid Is the best I’ve done several trips with intrepid and all of them have been amazing I highly recommend

Adam Pearce

Sep 30, 2023

Fantastic family safari!!!

Frank Hughes

Sep 28, 2023

Great and well organised trip to see some of the most amazing and unforgettable wildlife and scenery. Highly recommended for all ages.

Rikke Greenway

Aug 28, 2023

This trip was totally amazing and I cannot recommend it highly enough. It is slightly basic as is stated but we loved the camping, and the food was excellent. Zack, Godfrey and Charles, our guide, driver and chef respectively were amazing and did everything to make our holiday great in a very relaxed way; they created a real team spirit. Tanzania and its people are......I have no words to describe how they affected me and of course seeing the animals in real life is an outstanding experience. The Intrepid trip notes were not comprehensive enough, but having done one trip with them now, I would not hesitate to book with them again as their 'on the ground' organisation is obviously excellent which is what matters most.

Amy Whiting

Aug 05, 2023

This has been a trip of a lifetime for my family. We were so well looked after by our leader and crew. We loved the journey over all, the safaris and the cultural trips. We would recmmend this holiday for families who want an adventure. Thank you to Cornelius, Caleb and Koome for being fabulous hosts. We hope to visit Tanzania and Kenya again one day

Sarah Hawes

Aug 05, 2023

Fun and economical way to take the kids of safari - great to benefit from local guides in a responsible way. My fifth intrepid trip - first with my kids. I suspect there will be more…

Ollie Whiting

Aug 05, 2023

Amazing guide (Cornelius) who made an engaging itinerary in a spectacular setting (Tanzania) infinitely better which has helped me to experience the best holiday of my life

Anna Hickey

Jul 15, 2023

The trip was absolutely breathtaking and absolutely exceeded my expectations. As a 16 year old, the family trip was the perfect choice and I couldn’t have asked for more. The crew was extremely approachable and friendly and I enjoyed every single day. Because of the family trip, I also got to meet other teenagers, and it was really fun to socialise. I couldn’t recommend the trip more, as it really is a once in a lifetime experience.

Julieann Lofthouse

Jul 02, 2023

Our trip was truly a trip of a family trip of a lifetime. We felt supported and safe the whole way through. We will book with Intrepid again

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