TANZANIA FAMILY SAFARI
TANZANIA FAMILY SAFARI
Tanzania is fantastic for family safari holidays! As the country is situated within Africa’s malaria belt, it’s a great destination for wildlife-loving youngsters aged 6 years and over.
For sheer concentration of animals, Tanzania is hard to beat! Game drives are action packed out here, for example in the areas making up the country’s famous Northern Circuit. These areas are among the most affordable destinations in Africa for family safari holidays. The larger your group is, the more economical the trip becomes, as the cost of using a vehicle is split among the family.
Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous) in Tanzania’s south region is worth considering too, and there’s the exciting option of combining your safari with a beach break on Zanzibar!
Throughout the country’s north and south, a lot of properties are well set up for families. For example, they have family rooms or interconnecting rooms. Additionally, some have swimming pools and larger communal areas. And a few companies offer private activities for families, so you can take a flexible approach to your family safari holiday.
1. Where to go in Tanzania on your family safari holiday
Pick of our places for families in Tanzania are:
- The Serengeti – from witnessing the Great Migration to catching sight of the big cats that follow the herds, you and your children will be mesmerised by this national park every time you set off on a traditional game drive!
- Ngorongoro Crater – the views from the Crater rim are sure to have you and your little ones gasping with awe. Well worth a visit for the scenic vistas alone, the Crater is also steeped in history, so the kids can enjoy a little learning as you cruise along the caldera floor.
- Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous) – Nyerere is a watery world filled with palm trees, boat cruises, and of course some wonderful wildlife. This reserve is perfect for a quieter family safari!
- Ruaha National Park – Ruaha takes its name from the Hehe word for ‘river.’ The eponymous Great Ruaha River serves as a lifeline for the park’s wildlife. Although it’s one of the largest national parks in the country and rich in wildlife, Ruaha is one of the least busy places to visit in Tanzania, so safaris here feel remote and exclusive.
- Lazy Lagoon is an exclusive resort, renowned for its great cuisine, unpretentious and laid-back atmosphere, warm but discrete hospitality. Balancing luxury and respect for local culture and environment it is the perfect place to relax after a safari, with a touch of style. Fine coral, white sand and clear turquoise-blue water are the main features of our virgin beach.
- Zanzibar – you can’t beat family time spent on the beach, and that’s why we recommend a few days’ post-safari along the white sandy beaches of Zanzibar!
2. Recommended family activities in Tanzania
Family safari game drives
Game drives in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater are pretty special. If you stay at a property that supplies a private vehicle for your family, you’ll be able to explore well away from the crowds. These areas also offer cultural activities with appeal for all ages. Adults can enjoy interacting with work-age and elderly members of a community, while kids can meet the local children.
Family safari activities in the Serengeti
The Serengeti really excels when it comes to family safari activities for youngsters – tracking, making bows-and-arrows, and going on walks around camp with staff, are just a few examples of what kids can get up to here. There’s always something to look at close to camp, from birds to smaller mammals, and the staff are great at entertaining children.
Family safari activities in Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous)
In Nyerere, there’s fishing and canoeing, at least for older children. Walking has a minimum age requirement of 15 years, so this activity is available for mid- to late teenagers. Walks provide thrilling opportunities to experience the bush, offering a different perspective from game drives.
Family safari activities in Zanzibar
Zanzibar offers plenty of things to do too, such as playing on the beach, trying a few watersports, and taking trips to spice farms, Jozani Forest, and tortoise-tastic Prison Island!
7-Day Zanzibar Beach Holidays. Zanzibar is the quintessential destination that affords superlative historical, cultural, exploratory, and eco-tourism beach experiences in East Africa.
On this 9-day best of northern family safari you will visit the Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti National Park.
The 12 Day Southern Tanzania Family Safari is vast and wild and has two large parks: Selous Game Reserve and Ruaha National Park.
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