100% refundable deposits – Pay Online Now
Make room for shared discoveries. Plan a wildlife holiday around your children’s ages, your family’s interests and a pace that feels right.
Plan Your Family Safari ↗A Tanzania family safari brings wildlife, landscapes and time together into one memorable journey. With Mbega African Safaris, start by sharing your children’s ages, preferred travel dates and the experiences your family enjoys. We can then discuss a route, accommodation and daily schedule that fit your plans.
Compare a shorter northern Tanzania safari with a longer journey including the Serengeti. Build in time for rest, meals and breaks, rather than trying to visit every park in a few days. A Zanzibar extension can be discussed separately if you would like beach time after your safari.
Use these planning options as a starting point. They are suggested trip lengths, not fixed packages or a promise that every destination fits every schedule.
| Time Available | Planning Approach | Consider Before Booking |
|---|---|---|
| 3–4 days | Focus on fewer parks with a straightforward route. | Limit long transfers and avoid fitting in too many stops. |
| 5–6 days | Discuss Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro with planned overnight stops. | Allow for longer travel days when visiting the Serengeti. |
| 7–10 days | Allow additional nights, slower mornings or rest time. | Compare extra safari nights with a separately arranged beach extension. |
Share every child’s age at the time of travel. Lodges, walking activities, balloon trips and other experiences can have different age and participation rules. We will confirm the relevant conditions for your proposed itinerary before booking.
Ask for estimated driving hours for each day, including transfers between parks and lodges. Road conditions and wildlife stops affect timings. Discuss toilet stops, meal breaks and shorter game drives when planning your schedule.
Request a family room, connecting rooms or an appropriate tent arrangement. Availability, maximum occupancy, extra beds and rules for children sharing with adults must be confirmed with each property.
Child rates depend on age, accommodation, room sharing and the services in your itinerary. Provide the number of adults and children for an itemised quotation. Confirm park fees, transport, meals, accommodation and airport transfers in writing.
Discuss a five-day northern Tanzania itinerary with our team, including wildlife viewing and overnight stops chosen around your family’s needs. Marera Valley Lodge in Karatu and Sidai Serengeti Camp in the Serengeti can be considered where they fit your route.
These properties are suggested options. Family room availability, children’s policies and the final accommodation list must be confirmed before booking. Ask us for the full five-day itinerary and a quotation for your travel dates.
Request the Five-Day ItineraryThere is no single age rule covering every itinerary and accommodation option. Tell us your children’s ages so we can confirm the conditions for each lodge and activity. Walking safaris and other specialist activities may have separate restrictions.
Discuss your preferred pace before booking. A private arrangement can offer more flexibility, but park rules, driving distances and accommodation locations still affect the daily schedule. Confirm the agreed arrangements in your itinerary.
No. Family rooms, connecting rooms and extra beds depend on availability and each property’s occupancy rules. The room arrangement must be confirmed before you pay for the proposed booking.
The price depends on travel dates, trip length, the number and ages of travellers, accommodation and room sharing. Request a personalised quotation rather than assuming an adult package rate applies to children.
Some routes, particularly those including the Serengeti, involve longer transfers. Ask for estimated driving times for each day and discuss fewer stops or extra nights if your family prefers a slower pace.
Airport transfers should be checked against your family safari quotation. Confirm arrival and departure airports, pickup times and any additional hotel nights before booking.
A beach extension can be discussed as part of your travel plans. Flights, accommodation, transfers and activity arrangements need to be quoted and confirmed separately unless explicitly included.
Send your dates, number of adults, children’s ages, preferred trip length and accommodation preferences. We will discuss a suitable itinerary and confirm availability, inclusions, price and booking conditions.
Tell our Moshi team what matters most, from wildlife and room arrangements to travel pace. Start with a conversation and build your itinerary together.
Share Your Family’s Plans ↗
It is my great pleasure to warmly welcome you to Tanzania—the land of breathtaking landscapes, majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, the world-famous Serengeti, and the pristine beaches of Zanzibar.
Whether you're here to explore our rich wildlife, climb Africa's highest peak, or relax by the Indian Ocean, you've made the right choice.
On behalf of our entire team, I also extend a sincere thank you to all travelers who choose to journey with Mbega African Safaris.
We are honored to be part of your adventure and committed to making it a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Karibu Tanzania!
