12-Day Luxury Private Family Safari Tanzania
Tour Overview
Luxury family safari should mean more than simply choosing expensive rooms. This twelve-day itinerary is designed around privacy, generous room configurations, strong lodge locations, fewer rushed transfers and enough time to enjoy the facilities between wildlife activities. The route spends multiple nights in Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti. Depending on budget and the children's ages, road sectors can be replaced with scheduled or charter flights. Final lodge selection should prioritise confirmed family accommodation and practical child policies rather than brand prestige alone.
Why this works for families: Premium family rooms or connecting configurations requested in advance. Multi-night stays in major destinations. Private guide and vehicle on road-safari sectors. Option to replace selected long road transfers with flights.
Accommodation and family-room availability, child policies, exact travel dates and final room configuration are confirmed in the written quotation.
Safari Packing List
Practical travel preparation
Pack simply, travel comfortably
Your final packing guidance depends on season, route and accommodation. Begin with these essentials and we will share a tailored checklist before departure.
- Neutral, light layers for game drives
- A warm layer for early mornings
- Sun protection and reusable water bottle
- Binoculars, camera and spare batteries
- Personal medication and travel documents
- Comfortable closed walking shoes
Safari Tour Pricing
Prices are planning guides per person and vary with season, availability, accommodation and group size. We confirm the exact quote in writing before you book.
Indicative private group pricing
Tailored to your datesPrice per person. International flights, visa costs and personal purchases are not included unless expressly listed in your confirmed quotation.
Itinerary
12 planned days
Day 1Arrival in Arusha
Arusha
Private airport welcome and transfer to a premium Arusha property. Meals: Breakfast if applicable.
Day 2Arusha Leisure and Safari Preparation
Arusha
A slower first full day allows jet-lag recovery, pool time and a private briefing. An optional gentle Arusha activity can be added if the family wants it. Meals: Breakfast.
Day 3Arusha to Tarangire
Tarangire
Travel privately to Tarangire and begin the first game drive. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 4Full-Day Tarangire
Tarangire
Spend a second day in Tarangire with a flexible game-drive and lodge-time balance. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 5Tarangire to Ngorongoro Highlands
Ngorongoro
Travel to the highlands and settle into a premium lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Tonight's stay: Ngorongoro Lodge Meli? Collection, The Highlands or comparable subject to family policy
Day 6Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Ngorongoro
Descend into the crater for a private safari, then return to the same lodge rather than immediately changing accommodation again. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Tonight's stay: Same Ngorongoro property
Day 7Ngorongoro to Serengeti
Ngorongoro
Travel or fly according to the final luxury design into the Serengeti. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 8Full-Day Serengeti
Serengeti
Private wildlife day with time to return to the lodge when desired. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 9Second Serengeti Day
Serengeti
Explore a different Serengeti sector or keep the day intentionally slower. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 10Third Serengeti Day
Serengeti
A third complete day supports deeper wildlife viewing and makes the luxury lodge stay worthwhile. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 11Fly Serengeti to Arusha
Serengeti
Take a scheduled flight to Arusha and transfer to the hotel for the final night. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 12Departure
Arusha
Private transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport according to the international flight schedule. Meals: Breakfast.
Tonight's stay: No overnight
Inclusions
What's included in this safari
The final inclusions are confirmed in your written quotation.
- Services confirmed in your tailor-made quotation
- Guiding, transport and stays only where expressly listed
What's not included
Anything not expressly listed in the final quotation remains your responsibility.
- International flights and travel insurance
- Visa costs, gratuities and personal purchases
Expert support before departure
Our team will confirm the daily flow, recommended packing, meeting arrangements and any practical details relevant to your specific travel dates.
Visa & Travel Documents
Plan your entry requirements
Visa requirements and entry conditions can change and depend on your citizenship and travel route. Select your citizenship to note it in your enquiry; we will help point you to the appropriate official guidance.
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Optional Activities
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Optional activities can be discussed with our expert.
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