Private vehicle
Travel at your own pace, with stops when you need them.
Family safaris
Shared adventures, planned around every age.
Safaris with shorter drives, family-friendly stays and room to rest, so everyone enjoys the journey.
- Best for
- Families with children and multi-generation groups
- Where
- Northern parks, often with Zanzibar
- Typical length
- 6 to 10 days
- Pace
- Shorter drives and time to rest
THE EXPERIENCE
Family safaris, explained.
Seeing an elephant for the first time through a child’s eyes is unforgettable. A family safari is about making those moments easy to enjoy, without long days that leave everyone tired.
We plan routes with manageable driving times, choose accommodation with family rooms and space to unwind, and leave room in the programme for swimming, rest or simply staying put. A few days on the beach at the end is often a welcome finish.
Illustrative photography
WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT
What makes it special.
Family-friendly stays
Lodges and camps with family rooms or connecting tents, where available.
Shorter driving days
Routes planned to limit long transfers between parks.
Beach time
Add Zanzibar for a relaxed end to the adventure.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A typical day.
Every journey is planned individually. This is the general shape of the experience.
- 1
Gentle start
Begin with a park closer to Arusha, such as Tarangire or Lake Manyara.
- 2
Shorter game drives
Mornings and late afternoons in the field, with a break in between.
- 3
Time at camp
Swimming pools, games and rest where the property offers them.
- 4
A memorable finish
End with the Serengeti, the crater or a few days by the sea.
WHEN TO GO
The best time for this experience.
Typical conditions by month for the places involved. This month is highlighted using Tanzania time.
Tanzania · local time (EAT)
DestinationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
TarangireJanuary: Warmer, relatively dryFebruary: Warmer, relatively dryMarch: Long-rains periodApril: Long-rains periodMay: Long-rains periodJune: Main dry-season windowJuly: Main dry-season windowAugust: Main dry-season windowSeptember: Main dry-season windowOctober: Dry-season transitionNovember: Short-rains periodDecember: Short-rains period
NgorongoroJanuary: Warmer, relatively dryFebruary: Warmer, relatively dryMarch: Long-rains periodApril: Long-rains periodMay: Long-rains periodJune: Main dry-season windowJuly: Main dry-season windowAugust: Main dry-season windowSeptember: Main dry-season windowOctober: Dry-season transitionNovember: Short-rains periodDecember: Short-rains period
SerengetiJanuary: Warmer, relatively dryFebruary: Warmer, relatively dryMarch: Long-rains periodApril: Long-rains periodMay: Long-rains periodJune: Main dry-season windowJuly: Main dry-season windowAugust: Main dry-season windowSeptember: Main dry-season windowOctober: Dry-season transitionNovember: Short-rains periodDecember: Short-rains period
ZanzibarJanuary: Warmer, relatively dryFebruary: Warmer, relatively dryMarch: Long-rains periodApril: Long-rains periodMay: Long-rains periodJune: Main dry-season windowJuly: Main dry-season windowAugust: Main dry-season windowSeptember: Main dry-season windowOctober: Dry-season transitionNovember: Short-rains periodDecember: Short-rains period
- Dry season
- Showers possible
- Rainy season
ITINERARIES
1 itinerary for family safaris.
Start with one of these and we will adjust it to your dates, pace and travel style.
8-Day Tanzania Family Safari
8 days safari
PriceOn requestPersonal quotation
Routes and stays can be adapted. Your Eastara proposal confirms availability, accommodation, services and the price for your travel dates. Photographs are illustrative.
GOOD TO KNOW
Before you go.
Practical notes from our team
Age policies
Some camps and activities have minimum ages. We check these for your children before suggesting a property.
Health
Ask your doctor about travel health advice for children well before you travel.
Rooms
Family rooms and connecting units are limited, so early planning helps.
Keeping it fun
Give children binoculars, a wildlife checklist and time to ask the guide questions.
QUESTIONS
Family safaris
FAQ.
Straight answers before the conversation.
What age is suitable for a safari?
Many families travel with children of all ages. Some properties and activities have minimum ages, which we check for you.
How long are the drives?
We plan routes to keep driving times manageable and include breaks.
Can grandparents join?
Yes. We plan multi-generation trips with comfort and accessibility in mind.
MORE TO EXPLORE
Other experiences.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Family safaris, made yours.
Tell us your dates, who is travelling and what you would like to experience. We will shape the details together.