EXG Safaris
Private Tanzania Safaris Planned Around Your Family
Family Safari

Private Tanzania Safaris Planned Around Your Family

A family safari should not feel rushed, crowded, or stressful. EXG Safaris designs private Tanzania journeys around your children's ages, comfort level, school calendar, pace, and the memories you want to bring home.

Private safari vehicle · Family-aware pacing · U.S. + Tanzania planning team · Tripadvisor 4.9/5 rated

Private vehicle Family-aware guides Kid-friendly lodges Flexible pacing Safari + Zanzibar options

Quick Answer

A Private Family Safari, Paced Around Your Kids' Ages.

EXG Safaris plans private Tanzania family safaris from $6,500 per person for a 10-day route through Arusha, Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti.

Every family gets its own 4x4 with pop-up roof, drive times and lodge choices matched to the children's ages, and an optional Zanzibar beach extension.

Starting From

$6,500 Per Person

Typical Length

10 Days

Route

Arusha → Tarangire → Ngorongoro → Serengeti

Every Trip

Private 4x4 + Pop-Up Roof

"What an amazing trip! Seeing all the animals, staying in exquisite accommodations, incredible food, and, of course, one of the best guides I've ever experienced. I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone!!"

James M · Nashville, Tennessee · Tripadvisor review

What Parents Ask

The Real Family Safari Problem

Parents are not only asking, "Will we see animals?" They are asking:

  • Is Tanzania safe for our children?
  • Will the drives be too long?
  • Will the food work for picky eaters?
  • Are the lodges family-friendly?
  • What happens if someone gets tired or sick?
  • Can grandparents join without feeling rushed?

A family safari should create connection, not pressure.

A family group with their guide at a bush lunch briefing in Tanzania

Our Approach

How EXG Makes Family Safaris Work

Private vehicle

Your family has space, flexibility, and control. Stay longer when the sighting is special, take breaks when needed.

Family-aware pacing

The best family safari is not the one with the most stops. It is the one with the right rhythm: wildlife, rest, lodge time.

Guides who understand families

The right guide knows when to explain, when to wait, and when to let the family simply enjoy the moment.

Lodges chosen for comfort

Family safaris need the right room setups, reliable meals, warm service, and enough comfort to make the next day feel good.

Safari + Zanzibar options

Many families finish with beach time in Zanzibar to slow down after the parks — a perfect family journey ending.

Real family memories

Your children will remember the first lion, the first elephant herd, and the silence of the Serengeti.

Sample 10 Days Route

10-Day Family Safari

For the 18 Summers You GetArusha → Tarangire → Lake Manyara → Ngorongoro → Serengeti.

3 Nights

Gran Meliá Arusha

1 Night

Burunge Tented Lodge

2 Nights

Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge

3 Nights

Serengeti Serena Lodge

Kid-friendly pacing with wildlife centers

Private 4×4 with pop-up roof & fridge

Ngorongoro Crater descent

3 nights in the Serengeti

Optional hot air balloon safari

Bush lunch & sundowner experience

Starting from $6,500 per person — exact route and lodges confirmed to your dates and family pace.

See the Full Day-by-Day Itinerary

Common Concerns

Straight Answers, Before You Ask

Is this safe for my children?

Safety comes down to planning: a private vehicle with a licensed driver-guide, daily vehicle inspections, and lodges chosen for comfort — not a shared truck with strangers on a fixed schedule.

Will the driving be too much?

Because the vehicle is private, the schedule bends to your family — shaded breaks when needed, and pacing built around your children's ages and energy rather than a fixed itinerary.

Are lodges really family-friendly?

Lodges are chosen for comfort, reliable meals, and the right room setups where available — family or interconnecting rooms should always be confirmed for your dates before booking.

What ages work best?

There is no single best age. The route, drive times, and lodge choices are planned around the youngest traveler in the group, so pacing works whether children are toddlers or teens.

Will this feel easy to manage?

A private guide who understands families handles the logistics — when to explain, when to pause, when to just let the moment happen — so parents can stay present instead of managing the trip.

FAQ

Family Safari Questions

Your Family's Safari Starts With One Conversation.

Share your travel details, ages, and priorities. The EXG team will shape a plan around your family.

How It Works