7-Nights Tanzania Family Journey: A Serengeti Safari - National Geographic Family Journeys
Available Dates
12/20/2026
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12/27/2026
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12/27/2026
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1/3/2027
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Mto wa Mbu
Ngorongoro
Serengeti
Arusha
Tanzania Family Journey: A Serengeti Safari
Adventure is calling from the wild African savanna! Head out on safari in Tanzania’s world-renowned national parks and conservation areas to see huge herds of wildebeests and zebras; playful elephants; and cunning hunters such as lions, cheetahs and Nile crocodiles. From Arusha to Mto wa Mbu, taste bananas fresh from the farm, learn about traditional crafts and hear how locals are working to protect the cultures and creatures of their remarkable homeland.
Highlights
Meet a local artist in the Tanzanian village of Mto wa Mbu where you’ll get a hands-on lesson in traditional art techniques and materials before creating your own artwork made of banana leaves, Head out on the Serengeti Plain for a safari adventure in search of the "Big 5", Take in the spectacular views as you walk along the rim of the massive Ngorongoro Crater and meet a local artist who will guide you in painting a canvas inspired by your adventure, Visit a Maasai village and join forces with Clean Cookstove Project- an initiative to reduce household air pollution and help install a new stove in a village boma.
Accomodation
Start and end hotels on this tour offer comfortable accommodations with en-suite bathrooms, standard facilities, and wifi. Additional amenities vary from location to location. Please see the hotel listings on the full Itinerary if you would like to learn more about the offerings of your accommodations. The tented camp accommodations on this tour are situated centrally, with easy access to the park for wildlife safari drives. Tents are typically spacious with mosquito-proof netting, comfortable bedding, and en-suite bathroom with flushing toilets and camping showers. Please remember that hotel/lodge/camp standards can be different from what you are used to in your home country, which is part of the appeal of adventure travel. Rooming is based on double occupancy (2 passengers / 2 beds per room); all other room configurations are on request and cannot be guaranteed. We will try to accommodate triples/quad requests whenever possible and it's important to note that rooming configuration can change from city to city and 2 single beds are the standard configuration in a room. Note: 1) Under certain circumstances we reserve the right to change accommodation and provide something slightly different to what is described, though it will always be of similar or better standard/level. 2) Most lodges and camps do not have 24hr electricity - they usually run on generators which are routinely shut off overnight from approximately 10pm to 5am. 3) Lodges and camps are NOT equipped with fans or air conditioning due to the electricity constraints listed above. 4) Winter nights (June to September) can be cold, and most lodges and hotels do not have insulation or central heating. If you require additional blankets or a hot water bottle, these can be requested through your Expedition Leader or at the reception.
Group Leader
All National Geographic Family Journeys with G Adventures group trips are accompanied by two of our Expedition Leaders. The aim of the Expedition Leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense; you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.
Group Size Notes
Max 18.
Meals Included
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Mto wa Mbu Community Visit and Lunch, Mto wa Mbu
Your G for Good Moment: Clean Cookstove Project Visit, Mto wa Mbu
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet
Your Expedition Leader and Group
Your Family Journeys Moment: Mto wa Mbu Painting and Crafts, Mto wa Mbu
Your Family Journeys Moment: Ngorongoro Rim Walk & Painting, Ngorongoro Crater.
Arrival transfer. Wildlife safari drives in Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. Entrance to Olduvai Gorge Museum and Visitors Centre. Coffee plantation tour. All tips included for activities and meals, except for Expedition Leaders and porterage. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Adventure is calling from the wild African savanna! Head out on safari in Tanzania’s world-renowned national parks and conservation areas to see huge herds of wildebeests and zebras; playful elephants; and cunning hunters such as lions, cheetahs and Nile crocodiles. From Arusha to Mto wa Mbu, taste bananas fresh from the farm, learn about traditional crafts and hear how locals are working to protect the cultures and creatures of their remarkable homeland.
Highlights
Meet a local artist in the Tanzanian village of Mto wa Mbu where you’ll get a hands-on lesson in traditional art techniques and materials before creating your own artwork made of banana leaves, Head out on the Serengeti Plain for a safari adventure in search of the "Big 5", Take in the spectacular views as you walk along the rim of the massive Ngorongoro Crater and meet a local artist who will guide you in painting a canvas inspired by your adventure, Visit a Maasai village and join forces with Clean Cookstove Project- an initiative to reduce household air pollution and help install a new stove in a village boma.
Accomodation
Start and end hotels on this tour offer comfortable accommodations with en-suite bathrooms, standard facilities, and wifi. Additional amenities vary from location to location. Please see the hotel listings on the full Itinerary if you would like to learn more about the offerings of your accommodations. The tented camp accommodations on this tour are situated centrally, with easy access to the park for wildlife safari drives. Tents are typically spacious with mosquito-proof netting, comfortable bedding, and en-suite bathroom with flushing toilets and camping showers. Please remember that hotel/lodge/camp standards can be different from what you are used to in your home country, which is part of the appeal of adventure travel. Rooming is based on double occupancy (2 passengers / 2 beds per room); all other room configurations are on request and cannot be guaranteed. We will try to accommodate triples/quad requests whenever possible and it's important to note that rooming configuration can change from city to city and 2 single beds are the standard configuration in a room. Note: 1) Under certain circumstances we reserve the right to change accommodation and provide something slightly different to what is described, though it will always be of similar or better standard/level. 2) Most lodges and camps do not have 24hr electricity - they usually run on generators which are routinely shut off overnight from approximately 10pm to 5am. 3) Lodges and camps are NOT equipped with fans or air conditioning due to the electricity constraints listed above. 4) Winter nights (June to September) can be cold, and most lodges and hotels do not have insulation or central heating. If you require additional blankets or a hot water bottle, these can be requested through your Expedition Leader or at the reception.
Group Leader
All National Geographic Family Journeys with G Adventures group trips are accompanied by two of our Expedition Leaders. The aim of the Expedition Leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense; you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.
Group Size Notes
Max 18.
Meals Included
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Mto wa Mbu Community Visit and Lunch, Mto wa Mbu
Your G for Good Moment: Clean Cookstove Project Visit, Mto wa Mbu
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet
Your Expedition Leader and Group
Your Family Journeys Moment: Mto wa Mbu Painting and Crafts, Mto wa Mbu
Your Family Journeys Moment: Ngorongoro Rim Walk & Painting, Ngorongoro Crater.
Arrival transfer. Wildlife safari drives in Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. Entrance to Olduvai Gorge Museum and Visitors Centre. Coffee plantation tour. All tips included for activities and meals, except for Expedition Leaders and porterage. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.