Can this itinerary be adjusted for our children's ages?

Yes. This 10-day route is a real starting point, not a fixed package — drive times, rest days, and lodge choices are adjusted around your children's ages and energy levels before you book.

Is this exact route and price guaranteed?

The route, lodges, and starting price shown here reflect a real family trip EXG has planned. Your exact price is confirmed to your dates, group size, and season before you commit to anything.

How far in advance should we book a trip like this?

Most families book 3–9 months ahead, especially for July–September and December–January travel, when lodges on this route fill up first.

Can we extend this trip with a Zanzibar beach stop?

Yes — a 3–4 night Zanzibar extension is a common add-on after the Serengeti, reached by a short domestic flight from the Serengeti's airstrips.

Sample Itinerary

10-Day Family Safari

For the 18 Summers You Get — Arusha → Tarangire → Lake Manyara → Ngorongoro → Serengeti.

10 Days / 9 Nights · From $6,500 per person

Quick Answer

10-Day Family Safari is a real 10 days / 9 nights route EXG Safaris has planned for families: Arusha → Tarangire → Lake Manyara → Ngorongoro → Serengeti. It includes a private 4x4 with driver-guide, the lodges listed below, and all park fees, starting from $6,500 per person — adjusted to your exact dates, group, and pace before you book.

"What an amazing trip! Seeing all the animals, staying in exquisite accommodations, incredible food, and, of course, one of the best guides I've ever experienced. I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone!!"

James M · Nashville, Tennessee · Tripadvisor review

Trip Highlights

What Makes This Route Work for Families

Kid-friendly pacing with wildlife centers

Private 4×4 with pop-up roof & fridge

Ngorongoro Crater descent

3 nights in the Serengeti

Optional hot air balloon safari

Bush lunch & sundowner experience

Day by Day

Your 10 Days, Day by Day

Day 1

Arrival in Tanzania

VIP airport meet & greet, transfer to Gran Meliá Arusha. Rest & acclimatize.

VIP Meet & GreetPrivate transferRest & acclimatization

Arrival in Tanzania — representative photo

Day 2

Wildlife Heroes & Cultural Stories

Visit wildlife conservation centers and the CAC Cultural Center. Pool time in the afternoon.

Wildlife conservation centersCAC Cultural CenterLeisure afternoon

Wildlife Heroes & Cultural Stories — representative photo

Day 3

First Safari – Arusha National Park

Colobus monkeys, giraffes, flamingos, Mount Meru views, at family-friendly pacing.

Game drive in Arusha NPPicnic lunchRelaxing evening

First Safari – Arusha National Park — representative photo

Day 4

Elephants & Baobabs

Drive to Tarangire. Elephants, zebras, and iconic baobab trees.

Scenic drive to TarangireAfternoon game driveSunset at lodge

Elephants & Baobabs — representative photo

Day 5

Full Safari in Tarangire

Full day game drive with elephant families and zebra herds, then transfer to Coffee Lodge.

Full day game drivePicnic lunchTransfer to Coffee Lodge

Full Safari in Tarangire — representative photo

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater

Descend into the crater for lions, zebra, buffalo, hippos, and possibly rhino.

Crater descent & game drivePicnic lunch in craterReturn to lodge

Ngorongoro Crater — representative photo

Day 7

Scenic Drive to Serengeti

Drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands with Rift Valley views, then an afternoon Serengeti game drive.

Rift Valley scenic driveArrival in SerengetiAfternoon game drive

Scenic Drive to Serengeti — representative photo

Day 8

Serengeti Safari Day 1

Full day game drive — lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes. Optional balloon safari.

Morning game driveBush lunchAfternoon game drive

Serengeti Safari Day 1 — representative photo

Day 9

Serengeti Safari Day 2

More Serengeti game drives and a sundowner experience.

Game drives (flexible)Sundowner experienceOptional balloon safari

Serengeti Safari Day 2 — representative photo

Day 10

Departure

Final game drive, fly to Arusha, hot lunch, transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport.

Final game driveFlight to ArushaHot lunch & airport transfer

Photos shown are representative of each day's park and activity, not a shot from this exact route.

Where You Sleep

Lodges on This Route

Gran Meliá Arusha3 Nights

Burunge Tented Lodge1 Night

Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge2 Nights

Serengeti Serena Lodge3 Nights

Pricing Clarity

What's Included

Included

VIP Meet & Greet at Kilimanjaro Airport
Private family road transfers
Private EXG Safaris family driver-guide with 4×4
All park fees & conservation fees
Game drives in Arusha NP, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti
Bush lunch & sundowner (weather permitting)

Not Included

—International flights to Kilimanjaro (JRO)
—Tanzania visa (most U.S. travelers use the $100 multiple-entry eVisa)
—Guide and lodge-staff tips
—Optional activities such as balloon flights

On This Route

What You'll See Along the Way

A driver-guide talking with a child in the safari vehicle

Zebra mother and foal on the Ngorongoro plains

Lion cubs with their mother in the Serengeti

Elephant at sunset on the Tanzania savanna

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