Tanzania family safaris | 2025 & 2026
- Best Time To Go : January – March and July - December
- Holiday Length : 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Holiday type : Family, Wildlife
Safari Overview
Your 8-day Tanzania adventure safari for couples invites you into a world of wilderness, deep connection, and shared discovery. From the lush forests of Lake Manyara to the vast Serengeti plains and the iconic baobabs of Tarangire, this journey blends romance with raw, untamed beauty.
Designed for adventurous couples from the UK, each day offers a unique chance to reconnect — whether watching elephants wander through golden light, sharing stories beside a campfire, or experiencing cultures that have lived in harmony with nature for centuries.
Handpicked lodges provide comfort, privacy, and sweeping views perfect for romantic evenings. Spanning approximately 1,150 km over 32 hours of scenic driving, this curated itinerary delivers thrilling wildlife encounters, cultural immersion, and unforgettable moments crafted just for two.
DAY 1: Arrival – Arusha (JRO Airport → Arusha | 55 km, 1 hr)
Your couple’s adventure begins as you arrive in Arusha, greeted by warm smiles and the soft air drifting from Mount Meru. Enjoy a relaxing transfer to your lodge, where you can unwind from your flight and ease into Tanzania’s rhythm.
Take an optional stroll through Arusha’s artisan shops or simply enjoy a peaceful evening together at your lodge.
Accommodation: Arusha Gran Melia
DAY 2: Arusha → Mto wa Mbu → Lake Manyara (Cultural Tour → Game Drive | 130 km total, 4 hrs including 40 km game drive)
Start your morning in Mto wa Mbu — a vibrant village perfect for couples seeking authentic experiences. Glide together on a leisurely bike ride through rice fields, banana villages, and quiet pathways, gaining insight into Tanzania’s rich cultural tapestry.
Enjoy a delicious homemade lunch with a local family before discovering the wildlife of Lake Manyara National Park.
Witness tree-climbing lions, flamingo-filled lakes, and lush forests before heading to your lodge in Karatu.
Accommodation: Karatu Simba Lodge
DAY 3: Karatu → Ngorongoro Crater → Serengeti (Game Drive | 230 km total, 6 hrs including 40 km crater tour)
Today brings one of Tanzania’s most breathtaking experiences. Descend together into the Ngorongoro Crater — a natural sanctuary home to lions, elephants, black rhinos, and shimmering soda lakes.
Share a picnic lunch on the crater floor, surrounded by extraordinary landscapes.
Later, journey toward the legendary Serengeti, arriving as the sun sets across the endless plains — a perfect moment for couples seeking both awe and intimacy.
Accommodation: Serengeti Sound of Nature
DAY 4: Full Day in Serengeti National Park (Game Drive | 120 km, 6 hrs)
Wake up surrounded by the sounds of the wild and set out for a full day of exploration across the Serengeti.
Your guide will help you track lions, find cheetahs perched on kopjes, and follow herds of elephants across the golden grasslands.
Return to camp for a relaxed hot lunch, then head out again for an evening game drive — the perfect time for stunning photographs and shared memories.
Accommodation: Serengeti Sound of Nature
DAY 5: Serengeti → Lake Eyasi (Morning Game Drive → Lake Eyasi | 205 km total, 5.5 hrs including 120 km game drive)
Begin the day with a final Serengeti game drive, soaking in its magic one more time.
Continue your journey to Lake Eyasi — a remote region known for its ancient tribes and beautiful landscapes.
In the afternoon, share a meaningful cultural experience with the Datooga tribe. Watch traditional blacksmiths craft spears and ornaments by hand, learning timeless stories passed down for generations.
Accommodation: Kisima Ngeda Camp
DAY 6: Lake Eyasi → Tarangire National Park (Hadzabe Cultural Experience → Tarangire | 150 km, 3.5 hrs)
Rise early for an unforgettable adventure with the Hadzabe hunter–gatherers — one of the last tribes in Africa still living their traditional way of life.
Join them on a morning trek, learning how they forage, hunt, and craft tools from nature. This meaningful encounter is often a highlight for couples seeking deeper cultural immersion.
After breakfast, travel to Tarangire National Park, arriving at a stylish lodge surrounded by open landscapes and iconic baobabs.
Accommodation: Maramboi Tented Lodge
DAY 7: Tarangire → Arusha → Departure (Game Drive → Arusha → JRO | 210 km total, 5 hrs including 60 km game drive)
Spend your final morning exploring Tarangire — a sanctuary filled with huge elephant herds, acacia woodlands, and sweeping valleys.
Enjoy a relaxed picnic lunch before driving back toward Arusha.
Later, transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward flight — carrying home memories of adventure, connection, and the timeless beauty of Tanzania.
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Includes and excludes
What is included in this tour?
Items that are included in the cost of the tour price.
- Respective accommodation or similar throughout as indicated
- All meals during the Safari
- Passengers arriving in Tanzania may be asked to present a valid Covid 19 test Certificate
- Flying doctor
- Transport with photographic roof hatch land cruiser driven by professional guide
- Unlimited drinking water during the Safari
- All national park entry fees
- Visit Maasai village
- Government Taxes
- All airport transfers
- Programs as stipulated
What is Excluded in this tour?
Items that are not included in the cost of the tour price.
- Tourist visas
- Travel Insurance
- International flights to Kilimanjaro and any other flights(local flights can arranged)
- Personal shopping and memorabilia
- Drinks and refreshments
- Tip to your driver guide
- Tip to porters
- Cost to anything not mentioned at the list of included
