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Tanzania Family Journey: A Serengeti Safari

Adventure is calling from the wild African savanna! Head out on safari in Tanzania’s world-renowned national parks and conservation areas to see huge herds of wildebeests and zebras; playful elephants; and cunning hunters such as lions, cheetahs and Nile crocodiles. From Arusha to Mto wa Mbu, taste bananas fresh from the farm, learn about traditional crafts and hear how locals are working to protect the cultures and creatures of their remarkable homeland.

8 DaysArusha to Arusha
Valid on May 5 2026Trip Code: DTANF
From $4999 USDIncluding taxes and fees

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Travel Style: National Geographic Family Journeys

Trips for adventure-loving families in search of a meaningful way to discover the world together.

Service Level: Upgraded

Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.

Physical Grading: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Merchandising: Planeterra Project

Trip Type: Small Group

Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.

Age requirements: 13+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Tanzania Family Journey: A Serengeti Safari - Itinerary

Trip Start: ArushaTrip End: Arusha

DAY 1

Arusha

Welcome to Arusha–your arrival transfer to the hotel is included. Check in and get excited to meet your fellow travelers during a welcome meeting this evening where all families can bond before the Journey ahead. Our National Geographic Family Journeys tour in Tanzania has a maximum group size of eighteen travellers in addition to our highly trained Expedition Leaders and safari guides/drivers. We will make use of a maximum of three 7-seat 4x4 safari vehicles, with 6 guests per vehicle, meaning everyone gets a window seat.

Arrival Transfer:
You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your National Geographic Expedition Leader and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Kibo Palace Hotel:
Kibo Palace Hotel

Tanzania Family Journey: A Serengeti Safari - Itinerary

Trip Start: ArushaTrip End: Arusha
DAY 1
Arusha

DAY 1

Arusha

Welcome to Arusha–your arrival transfer to the hotel is included. Check in and get excited to meet your fellow travelers during a welcome meeting this evening where all families can bond before the Journey ahead. Our National Geographic Family Journeys tour in Tanzania has a maximum group size of eighteen travellers in addition to our highly trained Expedition Leaders and safari guides/drivers. We will make use of a maximum of three 7-seat 4x4 safari vehicles, with 6 guests per vehicle, meaning everyone gets a window seat.

Arrival Transfer:
You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your National Geographic Expedition Leader and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Kibo Palace Hotel:
Kibo Palace Hotel

DAY 2
Arusha/Mto wa Mbu
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DAY 3
Mto wa Mbu/Serengeti National Park
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DAY 4
Serengeti National Park
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DAY 5
Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro Crater
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DAY 6
Ngorongoro Crater
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DAY 7
Ngorongoro Crater/Arusha
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DAY 8
Arusha
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What’s Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Mto wa Mbu Community Visit and Lunch, Mto wa Mbu
  • Your G for Good Moment: Clean Cookstove Project Visit, Mto wa Mbu
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
  • Your Family Journeys Moment: Mto wa Mbu Painting and Crafts, Mto wa Mbu
  • Your Family Journeys Moment: Ngorongoro Rim Walk & Painting, Ngorongoro Crater
  • Arrival transfer
  • Wildlife safari drives in Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park
  • Entrance to Olduvai Gorge Museum and Visitors Centre
  • Coffee plantation tour
  • All tips included for activities and meals, except for Expedition Leaders and porterage
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Accommodations
  • Safari lodge (5 nts), comfortable tented camp (2 nts)
Meals
  • 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
Transportation
  • 7-seat 4x4 safari vehicle, walking
Staff & experts
  • 2 National Geographic Expedition Leaders throughout, certified driver/guides

Tanzania Family Journey: A Serengeti Safari Departure Dates

All Years

StartEndingAvailabilityPrices from
Sun, Jun 28 2026Sun, Jul 05 2026Open (12)$4,999 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Aug 09 2026Sun, Aug 16 2026Open (18)$5,349 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Oct 11 2026Sun, Oct 18 2026Open (18)$4,999 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Wed, Dec 23 2026Wed, Dec 30 2026Open (18)$5,349 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)

USEFUL INFO

Your G for Good Moment: Mto wa Mbu Community Visit and Lunch, Mto wa Mbu
Your G for Good Moment: Clean Cookstove Project Visit, Mto wa Mbu
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
Your Family Journeys Moment: Mto wa Mbu Painting and Crafts, Mto wa Mbu
Your Family Journeys Moment: Ngorongoro Rim Walk & Painting, Ngorongoro Crater. Arrival transfer. Wildlife safari drives in Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. Entrance to Olduvai Gorge Museum and Visitors Centre. Coffee plantation tour. All tips included for activities and meals, except for Expedition Leaders and porterage. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Meet a local artist in the Tanzanian village of Mto wa Mbu where you’ll get a hands-on lesson in traditional art techniques and materials before creating your own artwork made of banana leaves, Head out on the Serengeti Plain for a safari adventure in search of the “Big 5", Take in the spectacular views as you walk along the rim of the massive Ngorongoro Crater and meet a local artist who will guide you in painting a canvas inspired by your adventure, Visit a Maasai village and join forces with Clean Cookstove Project- an initiative to reduce household air pollution and help install a new stove in a village boma.

The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.

VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.

Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.

Prices are based on double occupancy; all other room configurations are on request and cannot be guaranteed. We will accommodate triples/quads whenever possible. Please call for further details.

Family Journeys are designed for groups traveling with children between the ages of 7 and 17. Your group must include a child in order to book, and anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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