5 days · Families · Northern circuit

Junior Rangers Family Safari5-day family safari in Tanzania

Short drives, pool afternoons, and a Swahili animal passport for every child.

Tarangire, a bike ride in Mto wa Mbu, Lake Manyara, the Crater, a rest day by the pool and the snake park. Never more than 4 hours of driving a day.

From USD 1,520 per person for 6, USD 1,714 for 4, USD 2,293 for 2 (Wild Comfort, visitor rates, every park fee included).

children with binoculars in a safari vehicle
5 DAYS

Day by day

Your itinerary

Shown with Wild Comfort stays. The lodges are named on your quote, and the lodge on your booking is the lodge you get.

  1. Day 1

    Tarangire

    Short drive to Tarangire, then a lodge with a pool.

    Parks: Tarangire NP · Night: Mto wa Mbu / Manyara, mid-range lodge · About 3 h on the road

  2. Day 2

    Bikes and Lake Manyara

    Village bike ride and banana lunch in Mto wa Mbu (ages 5+), short afternoon drive at Lake Manyara.

    Parks: Lake Manyara NP · Night: Karatu, mid-range farm lodge · About 3 h on the road

  3. Day 3

    Ngorongoro Crater

    The crater floor, back at the lodge by mid-afternoon.

    Parks: Ngorongoro Conservation Area · Crater descent · Night: Karatu, mid-range farm lodge · About 4 h on the road

  4. Day 4

    Rest day

    Farm walk, pool and a lazy afternoon. No game drive.

    Night: Karatu, mid-range farm lodge · About 0 h on the road

  5. Day 5

    Snake park and home

    Back to Arusha via Meserani Snake Park.

    About 3 h on the road

Priced in the open

What each person pays

Per person, in USD, high season, for visitors. Your group shares the vehicle, so the more of you, the less each pays.

Comfort level2 travellers4 travellers6 travellers
Wild Basics
Simple lodges and public campsites
USD 1,903USD 1,324USD 1,130
Wild Comfort
Mid-range lodges and tented camps
USD 2,293USD 1,714USD 1,520

The Ngorongoro Crater fee is per vehicle, not per person: USD 295 per descent, so it is USD 148 each for 2 travellers, USD 74 for 4 and USD 49 for 6. It is already in the prices above.

Prices checked from our live rates. Park fees: TANAPA and NCAA 2026 rates with 18% VAT.

Family of 2 adults + 2 children (5–15)USD 5,760Adult USD 1,907 · Child USD 973
Expat residents, 4 travellersUSD 1,244per person
Tanzanian / East African citizens, 4 travellersTZS 2,590,000per person

Included

  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and a professional driver-guide
  • All park, conservation, concession and crater fees in the itinerary, with 18% VAT
  • Accommodation as named on your quote, full board on safari
  • Activities and flights listed in the itinerary
  • Drinking water and snacks in the vehicle
  • Airport transfers and Tanzania's visitor insurance for foreign visitors (USD 44, mandatory)

Not included

  • International flights and visas
  • Tips for your guide (guideline about USD 10 per person per day)
  • Drinks at lodges and personal items

Your exact price

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Residents and East African citizens pay lower park fees, and the price is lower.

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Questions about Junior Rangers Family Safari

How much does Junior Rangers Family Safari cost?

With Wild Comfort stays in high season, a visitor pays USD 2,293 per person when 2 travel together, USD 1,714 for 4 and USD 1,520 for 6. Residents and East African citizens pay less.

What is included in the price?

All park, conservation and crater fees with VAT, the vehicle, guide and fuel, accommodation and meals, drinking water, airport transfers and the USD 44 visitor insurance. Tips, drinks and international flights are not included.

Who operates this trip?

Jema Safaris Co. Ltd, TALA Licence No. 034391. The price on your written quote is fixed once you pay the deposit.

Can children join?

Yes. Children under 5 pay no park fees, and children aged 5–15 have their own lower price. Use the calculator below to see it.

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