Ngorongoro & Tarangire — 5-Day Family Safari Adventure
5 Days / 4 Nights

Ngorongoro & Tarangire — 5-Day Family Safari Adventure

Experience Overview

Experience Overview

Designed for families seeking authentic wilderness without the marathon drives, this five-day safari is the ideal introduction to Tanzania's wildlife for travellers of all ages. Departing Arusha, you'll reach Tarangire National Park within two hours — just enough time for the children to absorb the stunning baobab-studded landscape through the open roof of your private Land Cruiser. Tarangire's 300-strong elephant herds provide extraordinary viewing: calves splashing in watering holes, matriarchs guiding their families through ancient corridors of giants. Your family-friendly lodge features interconnecting rooms, a pool, and guided nature walks designed for young explorers. The heart of the safari is the Ngorongoro Crater — a 260-square-kilometre arena where lions, rhinos, elephants, buffalos, and leopards roam in a self-contained paradise. Junior rangers receive their own binoculars and wildlife journals. The final evening features a stargazing session on the crater rim with a local astronomer, mapping constellations visible only from the African equator.

Journey Map

Route Overview

Follow the itinerary as it moves through each destination, with grouped day ranges for consecutive stays.

5 Stops

5 Destinations: Arusha Town, Lake Manyara National Park, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Karatu

Highlights

The standout moments built into this safari.

Big Five safari inside the Ngorongoro Crater

Tarangire's 300-strong elephant herds

Family lodge with interconnecting rooms & pool

Junior Ranger programme with binoculars & wildlife journal

Stargazing session on the Ngorongoro Crater rim

Short driving distances — ideal for younger travellers

Guided nature walks for young explorers

Itinerary

An editorial journey through each day of the safari, with destinations, imagery, and places you will stay.

Day 1
Arusha Town

Arrival in Arusha

Family welcome at Kilimanjaro Airport. Transfer to your family-friendly lodge in Arusha with kids' activity pack and safari briefing.

Arusha Town
Arrival in Arusha
Day 2
Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara — Flamingos & Tree Lions

Drive to Lake Manyara National Park — perfect for families with shorter drives. Kids love spotting flamingos, baboons, blue monkeys, and the famous tree-climbing lions.

Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara — Flamingos & Tree Lions
Day 3
Tarangire National Park

Tarangire — Giants of Africa

A full day among Tarangire's elephant herds — the largest gatherings in East Africa. Children are amazed by the ancient baobab trees and diverse birdlife. Guided family bush walk.

Tarangire National Park
Tarangire — Giants of Africa
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater — Big Five Day

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater — a natural wonder. Spot lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and hippo. Family picnic lunch on the crater floor. Afternoon drive with junior ranger activity.

Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater — Big Five Day
Day 5
Karatu

Karatu to Arusha — Departure

Morning visit to a Maasai cultural boma — dancing, beading and storytelling with Maasai children. Drive back to Arusha for departure.

Karatu
Karatu to Arusha — Departure

Where You Will Stay

A curated look at the camps and lodges stitched into this itinerary.

Inclusions & Exclusions

A clear view of what is covered and what to plan for separately.

Included

All park and crater fees
Private 4x4 Land Cruiser
Professional family-friendly guide
All meals and beverages
Family lodge accommodation
Junior Ranger kit
Airport transfers
AMREF Flying Doctors insurance

Excluded

International flights
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Personal items
Gratuities

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elisa s

Super Safari, inoubliable avec un super guide nommé Bonaventura qui a su nous faire découvrir la faune et la flore de son pays avec générosité et passion. Nous avons pu voir les big Five. Nous le recommandons fortement! Ce fut une expérience riche en couleurs, aussi, bien d'un point de vue humain, que d'un point de vue découverte des animaux et des paysages. Elisa, Regis, Livio et Vasco dit Monsieur oiseau

Review of: Lomo Tanzania Safaris

Written November 1, 2025

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Luc D

Nous avons vécu un moment inoubliable en famille lors de notre safari ! Nos guides ont rendu ce voyage exceptionnel du début à la fin grâce a leur générosité de partage et nous faire découvrir leur terre et nature ! D'u e grande connaissance de la faune et de la nature, toujours gentils et attentifs, Euge se missionnait pour trouver tous les animaux que nous désirions voir et Erick nous commentait toutes les lois de la nature ! Ce sont eux qui ont donné un véritable sens à ces jeux avec les animaux ! Avec grand respect ! Chaque moment était remplis d'émotions et les big five tous cochés ! Un immense merci pour cette expérience magique que nous n'oublierons jamais. Nous recommandons à 100 % cette agence et surtout nos guides Euge et Erick

Review of: Lomo Tanzania Safaris

Written October 27, 2025

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Katty S

Flemalle, Belgium

Nous avons été ma fille et moi prisent en charge par Hussein et Francis. Ce guide était juste parfait, il nous a donné des explications très intéressantes et surtout les deux ont fait découvrir la vraie nature. Le parc TARANGIRE et tous ces éléphants. Le parc du lac MANYARA et ses singes, et la visite du village MTO WA MBU. Et le dernier parc, le NGORONGORO où il y avait des animaux à voir de tous les côtés. Nous avons grâce à valider 4 animaux du big five : lions, éléphants, rhinocéros et les buffles. Nous avons vu des troupeaux d'éléphants, de gnous, de zèbres, de lionnes, de buffles, de gazelles et bien d'autres animaux. C'était magnifique, magique, incroyable, époustouflant. Merci à vous deux

Review of: Lomo Tanzania Safaris

Written October 27, 2025

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Enri000

We were fortunate to be accompanied for 7 days by Jones, our French-speaking guide, on safari through Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, and Tarangire. Traveling as a family spanning three generations, we were all amazed by his exceptional knowledge of wildlife, perseverance, and infectious enthusiasm. Thanks to him, we were able to observe all the iconic animals in perfect conditions, often feeling as if we were alone in spectacular landscapes. A special thank you also to Georges, who accompanied us in another vehicle for the luggage and brought good humor and positivity every day. Thanks to Jones and Georges, this safari will remain a magical, authentic, and emotional experience. We highly recommend them to anyone dreaming of an unforgettable safari in Tanzania. Hakuna Matata!

Review of: Lomo Tanzania Safaris

Written October 24, 2025

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Mylene P

Super. David est à l écoute de nos demandes. Il connaît son métier par coeur. Il est dévoué. Et surtout il est au top. Il prépare les pic nique et non des box et il est même équipé de une nappe. Il est attachant, on a pas envie de le quitter.

Review of: Lomo Tanzania Safaris

Written October 20, 2025

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Camille M

Incroyable safari en compagnie de notre super guide Boni qui parle français ! Merci pour ses explications détaillées. Au-delà d'avoir été notre guide, Boni est une très bonne personne ! Au programme du safari : Parc de Manyara, Ngorongoro et Tarangire et rencontre avec les tribus Datoga et Hadzabes avec de très bons plats à chaque pique-nique du midi. Merci à Boni, Lomo Tanzania Safari et Terra Africa pour l'organisation. Asante sana

Review of: Lomo Tanzania Safaris

Written October 17, 2025

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