Best Time for a Family Safari in Tanzania (Seasons & Kid-Friendly Travel Tips)

Best Time for a Family Safari in Tanzania (Seasons & Kid-Friendly Travel Tips)

When planning a family safari in Tanzania, timing is everything. Parents want to avoid harsh weather, long travel delays, and exhausting days – while making sure kids have the chance to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, and maybe even the Great Migration.

This guide breaks down the best safari seasons in Tanzania for families, along with kid-friendly tips to help you plan a safe, exciting, and stress-free adventure.

Tanzania Safari Seasons Explained

Dry Season (June – October) – Best for Families

• Cooler, comfortable weather for kids
• Easy wildlife viewing around waterholes
• No risk of malaria-carrying mosquitoes
• Perfect for family fly-in safaris to Serengeti & Ngorongoro

Plan your family safari in Tanzania during the dry season – safe, fun, and unforgettable with Annest Kenya Safaris.

Green Season (November – March) – A Photographer’s Dream

• Lush, green landscapes – great for photos
• Fewer crowds, lower lodge rates
• Baby animals are born (kids love this!)
• Birdwatching safaris for curious young explorers

: Long Rains (April – May) – Not Ideal for Families

• Heavy rains make roads difficult
• Some lodges close
• Flights can be delayed
• Best avoided if traveling with kids under 12

Best Time for a Family Safari in Serengeti

• June – July: Witness the Great Migration river crossings with older kids
• December – March: Calving season in the southern Serengeti (kids love seeing baby wildebeests)

Best Time for a Family Safari in Ngorongoro

• Wildlife is abundant all year
• Dry season offers short, easy crater drives – perfect for younger kids
• Less malaria risk compared to green season

Best Time for a Family Safari in Tarangire & Lake Manyara

• July – October: Elephants gather in huge herds – exciting for kids
• Green season: Flamingos return to Manyara → great for family photography

Kid-Friendly Safari Planning Tips

• Choose family-friendly lodges in Tanzania with kids’ clubs & flexible meal times
• Opt for fly-in safaris to avoid long road transfers
• Schedule shorter game drives with breaks for play & rest
• Mix in cultural activities like Maasai village visits & nature walks
• Always pack kid essentials: snacks, binoculars, sketchbooks, sunscreen

Let Annest Kenya Safaris plan your family safari – with the right season, lodges, and kid-friendly adventures.

The best time for a family safari in Tanzania depends on your children’s ages and your travel style. For most families, the dry season (June–October) is perfect, but the green season (Nov–March) offers magical wildlife encounters with fewer crowds.

Book your Family Safari with Annest Kenya Safaris – we’ll plan the right season, lodges, and experiences for all ages.

FAQs – Family Safari Timing in Tanzania