10 stays
Serengeti
Great Migration; ballooning typically 7+.
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East Africa
Tanzania
Great Migration drama, volcanic highlands and easy Zanzibar beach combinations.
Family safaris in Tanzania
Why visit Tanzania
Family safaris in Tanzania deliver classic Africa on a grand scale: the Serengeti’s endless plains and Great Migration, the wildlife-filled Ngorongoro Crater, and warm Zanzibar beaches to finish.
Families travel by short scenic flights between camps, with family tents, private vehicles and exclusive-use houses offering space and flexibility. Tanzania suits families with school-age children and teens, multigenerational groups, and anyone looking for an easy safari-and-beach combination.
Why families choose Tanzania
- The Serengeti and Great Migration
- The Ngorongoro Crater
- Zanzibar beaches to finish
- Exclusive-use houses for families
Who it suits
- Families wanting safari + beach
- Multigenerational families
- Active families with older children
Best regions
Where families go in Tanzania
6 stays
Zanzibar
Beach finale with kids clubs at the larger resorts.
3 stays
Tarangire
Big elephant herds and baobabs.
2 stays
Ngorongoro
Crater day trips — dense wildlife, cool at altitude.
1 stay
Manyara
Tree-climbing lions, forest and lake birdlife.
1 stay
Thanda Island
Private island with whale sharks, snorkelling and dhow sailing.
Top experiences
Ways to experience Tanzania
The Great Migration
Vast herds of wildebeest and zebra moving across open plains.
Ngorongoro Crater
A day inside the crater floor, home to remarkable concentrations of wildlife.
Beach days
Warm water, soft sand and unhurried time together after safari.
Where to stay
Lodges & villas by region
Explore all staysManyara
1 stay
Manyara
&Beyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
Safari lodge in Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania — all ages, family rooms.
Min. age: All ages
From USD 1,060 per person per night
Plus mandatory park/conservation fees
Ngorongoro
2 staysNgorongoro
&Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Safari lodge in Ngorongoro Conservation Area (crater rim), Tanzania — all ages, family rooms, kids programme.
Min. age: All ages
Ngorongoro
Entamanu Ngorongoro
Safari lodge in Ngorongoro Crater rim (unfenced), Tanzania — 8+, family rooms, kids programme, private vehicle included.
Min. age: 8+
From USD 1,835 pppn
Indicative pricing
Serengeti
10 staysSerengeti
&Beyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge
Safari lodge in Grumeti River, Western Corridor (Serengeti NP), Tanzania — all ages, family rooms, kids programme.
Min. age: All ages
From USD 1,310 per person per night
Plus mandatory park/conservation fees
Serengeti
Asilia Namiri Plains
Safari lodge in Eastern Serengeti (Soit le Motonyi), Tanzania — 5+, family rooms.
Min. age: 5+
Serengeti
Asilia Sayari
Tarangire
3 staysTarangire
Chem Chem Lodge
Safari lodge in Burunge WMA (between Tarangire & Lake Manyara), Tanzania — 4+, family rooms, private vehicle included.
Min. age: 4+
From USD 1,420 per person per night
Plus mandatory park/conservation fees
Tarangire
Forest Chem Chem
Safari lodge in Burunge WMA (between Tarangire & Lake Manyara), Tanzania — all ages, family rooms, private vehicle included.
Min. age: All ages (exclusive use)
From USD 9,870 for exclusive use per night
Plus mandatory park/conservation fees
Tarangire
Little Chem Chem
Safari lodge in Burunge WMA (between Tarangire & Lake Manyara), Tanzania — 8+, family rooms, private vehicle included.
Min. age: 8+ (younger only if whole camp booked)
From USD 1,370 per person per night
Plus mandatory park/conservation fees
Thanda Island
1 stayThanda Island
Thanda Island
Private island in Shungimbili Island Marine Reserve (Mafia Archipelago), Tanzania — all ages, family rooms.
Min. age: All ages (extra beds for children)
Zanzibar
6 staysZanzibar
&Beyond Mnemba Island
Private island in Mnemba Atoll Marine Conservation Area, Tanzania — all ages, family rooms, kids programme.
Min. age: All ages (max 2 under-12s in house at once)
From USD 2,150 per person per night
Plus mandatory park/conservation fees
Zanzibar
Baraza Resort & Spa
Beach resort in Bwejuu, east coast Zanzibar, Tanzania — all ages, family rooms, kids programme.
Min. age: All ages
From USD 555 pppn
Indicative pricing
Zanzibar
The Residence Zanzibar
Beach resort in Kizimkazi, south-west Zanzibar, Tanzania — all ages, family rooms, kids programme.
Min. age: All ages
From USD 514 pppn
Indicative pricing
Best time to visit Tanzania
Migration seasons and tropical shores
Best months: June to October · January to February
June to October is broadly dry and excellent for wildlife, while January and February often bring calving in the southern Serengeti. Migration locations follow rainfall, so camp selection matters more than any fixed promise.
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Family FAQs
Good to know before you go
Lodge-specific age rules are shown on each lodge page. For health questions, please take current medical advice.
Is Tanzania suitable for young children?
Some camps welcome young children and offer private vehicles; longer drives and age rules mean it often suits children from about six.
What age is best?
School-age children and teens enjoy the Serengeti and Crater most.
Is malaria a consideration?
Yes, Tanzania’s safari areas and Zanzibar are malaria areas. Please take current medical advice.
How long should we stay?
Six to eight nights on safari plus four to five nights on Zanzibar.
Can we combine it with a beach stay?
Yes — Zanzibar and Mnemba are a short flight from the safari circuit.
Let’s shape your Tanzania journey
We’ll choose the right places, pace and accommodation around your family.