Tanzania Family Journey: A Serengeti Safari Tour with 5 Reviews by G Adventures

8 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

18 peopleMaximum group size

6 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Arusha, Tanzania

Ends

Arusha, Tanzania

Highlights

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.

Itinerary

Answer the call of the wild on the Tanzania Family Journey: A Serengeti Safari, an eight-day wildlife tour designed for families and nature lovers. From Arusha to the sweeping grasslands of the Serengeti, you’ll embark on game drives to spot elephants, lions, wildebeests, and zebras, while also learning about local traditions in Mto wa Mbu. This easy-paced tour is perfect for those seeking both adventure and education, and the real highlight is its focus on conservation and cultural exchange—giving travelers a deeper understanding of Tanzania’s remarkable heritage and wildlife.

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 CEOs 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.

Accomodation:Kibo Palace Hotel (or similar)

Transport:Arrival Transfer Duration : 0.5 hr Distance : 10 km

Included Activity:Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2 - Arusha/Mto wa Mbu

Duck under the giant leaves of banana trees as you explore the lush farmlands surrounding the vibrant town of Mto wa Mbu, which has attracted some 18,000 residents from 120 different tribes. Take a guided walk through the community, learning about local history, industry and cuisine from members of several Tanzanian tribes. You’ll also visit a local market and learn how the residents' huts are made. Then enjoy lunch with a local family, tasting different types of banana and rice dishes harvested from nearby farms. After lunch, visit the workshops of local artisans who will describe influences and materials they use to make the items they sell in local markets. They’ll also show you techniques they use to create art from banana leaves—then it’s your turn to create some banana art of your own! Continue to the Rift Valley escarpment and settle into the lodge.