2 Days Tanzania Family Safari to Lake Manyara

Book Tanzania family safari to Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro. Enjoy child-friendly game drives and comfortable family lodges on this expert-led tour.

2 Days Fun and Educational Tanzania Family Safari for All Ages

This Tanzania family safari offers an engaging wildlife experience for parents and children. You will visit Lake Manyara, known for its monkeys and elephants, and the Ngorongoro Crater. This 2-day family safari includes child-friendly guides who explain nature in a way that keeps kids interested. Choosing a 2-day family safari in Tanzania allows your family to see the Big Five in a short time while staying in lodges with family-sized rooms.

Tour Highlights:

Day 1
Arusha to Lake Manyara for Family Discovery
Day 2
Ngorongoro Crater Exploration and Return to Arusha
Duration 2 Days
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arusha
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Day 1
Lake Manyara
Overnight: Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
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Day 2
Ngorongoro Crater
Overnight: The Charity International Hotel

Arrival Day: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport and Transfer to Arusha

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport and Transfer to Arusha

A representative will meet your family at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer you to Arusha. The 50-kilometer drive takes one hour. Your guide will provide a briefing specifically for the children, explaining the animals they might see. A positive moment for the kids is seeing the different birds and lizards in the hotel garden, which serves as a great introduction to Tanzania's wildlife.

Destination: Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation: The Charity International Hotel

  budget 2 star lodge

The Charity International Hotel -Arusha Images
The Charity International Hotel -Arusha Images
The Charity International Hotel -Arusha Images
The Charity International Hotel -Arusha Images
The Charity International Hotel -Arusha Images

Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner

Day 1: Arusha to Lake Manyara for Family Discovery

Arusha to Lake Manyara for Family Discovery

The 130-kilometer drive to Lake Manyara takes two and a half hours. On this 2-day Tanzania family safari, your guide will help children spot baboons and blue monkeys in the forest. You will visit the hippo pool, which is always a highlight for younger travelers. An unexpected positive moment is finding a safe spot to step out of the car for a photo with the Great Rift Valley in the background.

Destination: Lake Manyara

Accommodation: Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Triple room - Manyara Serena Safari Lodges
Single room - Manyara Serena Safari Lodges
Inside - Manyara Serena Safari Lodges
Pool view - Manyara Serena Safari Lodges
Aerior view - Manyara Serena Safari Lodges 2
Aerior view - Manyara Serena Safari Lodges
Dining - Manyara Serena Safari Lodges 4
Dining - Manyara Serena Safari Lodges
Evening Sun set view - Manyara Serena Safari Lodges
Fire making - Manyara Serena Safari Lodges

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater Exploration and Return to Arusha

 Ngorongoro Crater Exploration and Return to Arusha

The final day of your 2-day family safari in Tanzania is spent inside the Ngorongoro Crater. Kids will enjoy "checking off" the Big Five on their wildlife list. The concentration of animals ensures there is never a dull moment. After the tour, you will drive 190 kilometers back to Arusha. A positive moment is the family celebration over a nice meal after successfully spotting a rhino or a pride of lions.

Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation: The Charity International Hotel

  budget 2 star lodge

The Charity International Hotel -Arusha Images
The Charity International Hotel -Arusha Images
The Charity International Hotel -Arusha Images
The Charity International Hotel -Arusha Images
The Charity International Hotel -Arusha Images

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

TOUR PRICE/COST

We offer two pricing options:

  •   Private Tour (Sharing Price)
  • The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.

  •   Group Joining Tour
  • Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.

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  •  All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  •  All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
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  • Exclusions
  •  International flights to/from the start/end of the tour
  •  Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  •  Tips: tipping guideline
  •  Personal items
  •  Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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    Peaceful and less crowded Rich in nature and landscapes Best for adventure lovers, not luxury tourists

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    The 2-day family safari was the highlight of our summer, and the kids are still talking about the lions we saw.

    By: David Miller
    From: Flag US

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    Peaceful and less crowded Rich in nature and landscapes Best for adventure lovers, not luxury tourists

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    Chato Safaris CO LTD organized everything perfectly, and our guide was so patient with our three young children throughout the trip. The vehicle was very comfortable and the kids loved having their own binoculars to spot the flamingos.

    By: Sarah Jenkins
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    Peaceful and less crowded Rich in nature and landscapes Best for adventure lovers, not luxury tourists

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    Chato Safaris CO LTD organized everything perfectly, and our guide was so patient with our three young children throughout the trip. The vehicle was very comfortable and the kids loved having their own binoculars to spot the flamingos.

    By: Hans Schmidt
    From: Flag DE

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    Peaceful and less crowded Rich in nature and landscapes Best for adventure lovers, not luxury tourists

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    We had a fantastic time at Lake Manyara and the crater, and the lodge they chose for our family was absolutely beautiful.

    By: Hans Schmidt
    From: Flag DE

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    Peaceful and less crowded Rich in nature and landscapes Best for adventure lovers, not luxury tourists

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    The animal spotting books provided for the kids were a great touch and kept them engaged for the entire two days. We felt very safe and well looked after by the professional team

    By: Elena Ross
    From: Flag IT

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