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Tanzania Family Safari
4.8
Excellent
53 reviews
8 days
Start
Nairobi, Kenya
Finish
Nairobi, Kenya
Trip Code
YGFA
Min Age
5
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 £1,669(8 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Encounter roaring lions and magnificent zebra in the famous Serengeti National Park as our 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).
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
Take a walk on the wild side in Kenya and Tanzania
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!
Inclusions
Meals
7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
Overland vehicle, 4x4 Safari Vehicle
Accommodation
Hotels (3 nights), Camping with basic facilities (4 nights)
Included activities
Kisongo - Cooking class, crafts & village walk
Serengeti National Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
Serengeti National Park - Afternoon 4WD Safari
Mto wa Mbu - Village walk and lunch
Optional activities
Nairobi - City Experience Urban Adventure - USD45
Nairobi - Karen Blixen museum - USD14
Nairobi - Bomas of Kenya - USD12
Nairobi - Langata Giraffe Sanctuary - KES1200
Serengeti National Park - Balloon Ride (from price) - USD800
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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 (53)
5 stars
45
4 stars
7
2 stars
1
Christian
Aug 19, 2025
You have permission to quote from my general comment in your promotional material.
Aiden
Aug 16, 2025
Guides were spectacular. They went above and beyond to provide a good experience for a very reasonable price. Our group had numerous encounters with animals across the plains, which was truly unforgettable.
Lana
Aug 16, 2025
We absolutely loved this trip, Kai was a great guide!
Meriel
Aug 12, 2025
As a family of 4, with kids ages 11 and 9, we had a fantastic time on this trip. It was well organised and planned to keep the kids engaged, and enjoyable for all. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and felt it was perfect for our kids ages or older.
Skye
Aug 10, 2025
Fabulous trip of a lifetime!! Great for families -our phone-addicted teen loved it. We will travel with intrepid again. Highly recommend!
Alexa
Aug 02, 2025
I really can recommend this trip, it‘s a great experiance for the whole family. We had an excellent crew caring a lot for us. We were able to spot a great range of animals- it was amazing! Next time I would book a longer tour- 8 days was too short.
Janick
Aug 02, 2025
I really enjoyed the tour. I saw lots of animals and learned a lot about the country and its culture. The guide and the team were very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious, and the chef did his best to fulfill our every wish.
Gary
Aug 02, 2025
Our Tanzania family tour could not have been better. Our crew were amazing.
Andreas
Aug 01, 2025
Very impresive safari experiance with a excelent guided team. A lot of animals spotting (including the big five), carefull drive and delicious meals (incluging the best soups). Thank to the team and guide, I hope we will see us again! Highly recommended!
Trish
Jul 31, 2025
We had an amazing family adventure with Susan, Sam & Caleb. The equipment provided was great, information upfront was very accurate and we always felt safe. I would not recommend this for kids younger than 8yrs as the days are long. Early mornings, late nights and long days of driving on bumpy and dusty roads. Our twins are 9.5yrs old and had the best time of their lives!
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