Family Eco Travel in Tanzania
Reconnect with Nature. Discover Tanzania. Sustainably.
Take your family on an unforgettable eco-adventure in Tanzania! From the majestic Serengeti plains to the lush rainforests of the Usambara Mountains and the pristine shores of Zanzibar, this thoughtfully curated 10-day journey combines education, fun, and sustainability. Experience wildlife, culture, and conservation together — the conscious way.
Featured Packages
1. Eco Family Safari Express – 5 Days / 4 Nights
Price:
Mid-Range: ~$2,000 per adult (based on 2–4 family sharing).
Children (5–12 years): ~60% of adult rate.
- Eco-accommodations (green-certified lodges/rest camps).
- All meals (eco-conscious, locally sourced).
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle + professional guide.
- Park entry fees (Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro).
- Cultural visit + guided nature walk.
- Airport transfers (arrival & departure).
- International flights.
- Travel visas & insurance.
- Tips/gratuities.
- Optional extras (e.g. balloon safari).
- Alcoholic drinks & personal expenses.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Tanzania
- Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport.
- Private transfer to an eco-certified lodge in Arusha (solar power, water recycling).
- Evening family debrief on sustainable travel led by your guide: conservation values, safari etiquette, and fun eco-quiz for kids.
- Meals: Dinner.
Day 2 – Tarangire National Park
- Breakfast at lodge.
- Scenic drive (approx. 2 hrs) to Tarangire National Park, known for its huge elephant herds and baobab trees.
- Morning–afternoon game drive with picnic lunch inside the park.
- Spot elephants, giraffes, lions, and colorful birdlife.
- Overnight at a solar-powered eco-lodge near the park.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 3 – Lake Manyara + Cultural Experience
- Drive to Lake Manyara National Park (1.5 hrs).
- Guided nature walk along the lake edge, with ranger explaining ecosystems and flamingo habitats.
- Picnic lunch inside the park.
- Afternoon visit to a local eco-village: learn traditional cooking, banana beer making, and local crafts.
- Overnight in eco-friendly lodge near Karatu.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 4 – Ngorongoro Crater
- Early breakfast, then drive to Ngorongoro Crater.
- Descend into the UNESCO-listed crater for a family-friendly safari with picnic lunch.
- Search for lions, hippos, rhinos, and zebras.
- Evening return to lodge.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 5 – Return to Arusha → Departure
- Leisurely breakfast.
- Drive back to Arusha (2–3 hrs).
- Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for departure, or optional Zanzibar/Serengeti extension.
- Meals: Breakfast.
2. Conservation & Wildlife Immersion – 7 Days / 6 Nights
Price:
Mid-Range: $2,800–4,200 per person (depending on group size).
Family of 4 (2 adults + 2 kids): ~$9,600 total.
- Eco-friendly lodges/camps (solar, water conservation).
- Meals (organic/local where possible).
- Private transport & naturalist guide.
- Park fees (Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro).
- Educational programs & junior ranger activities.
- International flights, visas, insurance.
- Tips/gratuities.
- Alcohol & personal expenses.
- Optional extras (balloon ride, spa).
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Arusha
- Meet & greet at Kilimanjaro Airport.
- Transfer to eco-lodge in Arusha.
- Evening responsible tourism briefing: safari etiquette, conservation focus, and fun orientation for kids.
- Meals: Dinner.
Day 2 – Tarangire Safari & Conservation Session
- Drive to Tarangire.
- Full-day game drive with picnic lunch.
- Afternoon conservation talk with ranger about elephants, poaching, and community projects.
- Overnight eco-camp.
- Meals: B, L, D.
Day 3 – Lake Manyara & Junior Ranger Intro
- Morning wildlife walk in Lake Manyara.
- Junior ranger activity: kids learn tracking skills and earn first ranger badge.
- Afternoon cultural immersion: Maasai bead-making or farm visit.
- Overnight Karatu eco-lodge.
- Meals: B, L, D.
Day 4 – Serengeti Bound
- Drive or fly to Serengeti.
- Afternoon game drive across the savannah.
- Campfire storytelling about Serengeti wildlife.
- Overnight eco-tented camp.
- Meals: B, L, D.
Day 5 – Full Serengeti Safari + Junior Ranger
- Sunrise game drive (big cats).
- Mid-morning Junior Ranger Program (identifying tracks, learning about predator-prey balance).
- Afternoon game drive.
- Meals: B, L, D.
Day 6 – Ngorongoro Crater + Optional Maasai Visit
- Morning drive to Ngorongoro.
- Descend into crater for game drive and family picnic.
- Afternoon optional eco-visit to Maasai community.
- Overnight eco-lodge.
- Meals: B, L, D.
Day 7 – Return to Arusha → Departure
- Leisurely breakfast.
- Transfer to Arusha and onward travel.
- Meals: B.
3. Fly-In Migration & Eco-Beach Combo – 9 Days / 8 Nights
Price:
Mid-Range: $4,200–4,800 per person.
Family of 4: ~$16,800 total.
- Domestic flights (Arusha–Serengeti, Serengeti–Zanzibar).
- Eco-lodges & eco-beach resorts.
- All meals + transfers.
- Safari park fees, private guide & vehicle.
- Marine conservation snorkeling, turtle sanctuary visit.
- International flights, visas, insurance.
- Tips, alcohol & personal expenses.
- Optional activities (e.g. diving, balloon safari).
Tour Itinerary
Days 1–2 – Serengeti Arrival & Safari
- Short flight from Arusha to Serengeti.
- Pick-up and transfer to eco-tented camp.
- Game drives in prime wildlife area.
- Meals: B, L, D.
Days 3–4 – Central Serengeti Adventure
- Full safari days exploring migration herds (seasonal).
- Junior ranger activities: map wildlife sightings, eco-quiz.
- Campfire storytelling.
- Meals: B, L, D.
Day 5 – Ngorongoro Crater
- Drive to crater; full day game drive + picnic lunch.
- Overnight lodge on crater rim.
- Meals: B, L, D.
Days 6–9 – Zanzibar Eco-Beach
- Fly Serengeti → Zanzibar.
- Stay at eco-resort with coral-safe practices.
- Activities:
- Marine conservation snorkeling trip
- Visit sea turtle sanctuary
- Spice farm and local community tour
- Beach cleanup & coral awareness workshop (optional).
- Meals: B, L, D (at resort).
4. Responsible & Immersive 10-Day Experience
Price:
Adults: $2,595 (~$2,800).
Children: $1,300 (~$1,400).
- NGO-managed eco-lodging.
- Meals (local, healthy).
- Guided conservation & cultural activities.
- Transport & park entry fees.
- Contributions to local NGOs/education.
- International flights, visas, insurance.
- Tips/gratuities.
- Alcohol & personal items.
Tour Itinerary
Days 1–3 – Arusha NGO Lodge & Community Immersion
- Stay in NGO-run eco-lodge.
- Participate in community conservation workshops.
- Hands-on family activities: tree planting, visiting school projects.
- Meals: B, L, D.
Days 4–6 – Tarangire & Manyara Safari + Cultural Programs
- Game drives in Tarangire & Manyara.
- Guided cultural exchanges: cooking classes, basket weaving, or farming.
- Meals: B, L, D.
Days 7–9 – Serengeti Safari Immersion
- Educational game drives focusing on predator-prey balance.
- Junior ranger storytelling and eco-crafts.
- Campfire nights under the stars.
- Meals: B, L, D.
Day 10 – Ngorongoro Crater → Return
- Full-day crater game drive.
- Return to Arusha in evening for departure.
- Meals: B, L.
5. Ultimate 12-Day Family Eco-Safari & Culture
Price:
From $4,039 per person (base adult rate).
Family of 4: ~$30,000+ depending on season & comfort level.
- Eco-lodges, eco-resorts & domestic flights.
- All meals.
- Private transport, experienced guides.
- Park entry fees (Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro).
- Family cultural visits (farm, Hadzabe, Maasai).
- Junior ranger program & marine activities in Zanzibar.
- International flights.
- Visas & insurance.
- Tips & gratuities.
- Optional extras (balloon safari, scuba diving).
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Arusha
- Transfer to eco-lodge.
- Evening family orientation.
- Meals: D.
Days 2–3 – Tarangire Safari + Eco-Village Visit
- Game drives.
- Family farm visit: harvest & cook local dishes.
- Overnight eco-lodge.
- Meals: B, L, D.
Days 4–5 – Lake Manyara & Hadzabe Cultural Experience
- Nature walk in Manyara.
- Full day with Hadzabe hunter-gatherers: bow/arrow lessons, storytelling, bushcraft.
- Meals: B, L, D.
Days 6–8 – Serengeti Safari with Junior Ranger
- Safari across Serengeti plains.
- Junior ranger badge activities (wildlife journals, eco-games).
- Meals: B, L, D.
Days 9–10 – Ngorongoro Crater + Maasai Eco-Visit
- Game drives.
- Maasai eco-program: learn about herding, eco-building, and sustainable living.
- Meals: B, L, D.
Days 11–12 – Zanzibar Eco-Beach
- Fly to Zanzibar.
- Stay in eco-resort.
- Coral conservation snorkeling, spice farm eco-tour.
- Leisure beach time.
- Meals: B, L, D.
Frequently Asked Questions
Best for what ages?
Families with children 5+ years.
Eco-friendly how?
Lodges use solar power, water recycling, local sourcing. Safari is private and low-impact.
Good for younger kids?
Yes, with shorter drives and kid-friendly programming.
How are children engaged?
unior ranger badges, eco-crafts, storytelling with rangers.
Why fly instead of drive?
Reduces long road hours, saves time, and lowers carbon footprint.
Can it be customized?
Yes—completely flexible for each family.