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Arusha with Kids: The Best Family Safari

Arusha is great for family safaris, with wildlife, waterfalls and culture. Here is how to spend a family trip — with the best-rated kid-friendly tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Arusha National Park
  2. 2Waterfalls
  3. 3Coffee farm
  4. 4Maasai village

Safari near the city

Spot giraffes in Arusha National Park.

Waterfalls and coffee

Hike to Materuni and learn about coffee.

Meet the Maasai

Visit a village and a market.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Arusha — prices per person.

Arusha National Park Private Safari
Arusha
Arusha National Park Private Safari
5.0(66)·9 hours
from$274/ person
via Viator
Day Trip Coffee Tour and Materuni Waterfalls
Moshi
Day Trip Coffee Tour and Materuni Waterfalls
5.0(46)·31 hours
from$52/ person
via Viator
3-Day Ngorongoro Crater Manyara and Tarangire Safari from Arusha
Moshi
3-Day Ngorongoro Crater Manyara and Tarangire Safari from Arusha
5.0(55)·72 hours
from$770/ person
via Viator
Arusha National Park Day Trip
Arusha
Arusha National Park Day Trip
4.7(20)·7 hours
from$300/ person
via Viator
Materuni Waterfall Hike + Coffee tour and chemka Hot Spring
Moshi
Materuni Waterfall Hike + Coffee tour and chemka Hot Spring
5.0(27)·10 hours
from$78/ person
via Viator
Ngorongoro Day Trip Joining group tour from Arusha
Arusha
Ngorongoro Day Trip Joining group tour from Arusha
5.0(15)·12 hours
from$300/ person
via Viator
Arusha National Park Half Day Tour
Arusha
Arusha National Park Half Day Tour
4.3(11)·5 hours
from$197/ person
via Viator
1 Full Day to Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour & Chemka Hotspring
Moshi
1 Full Day to Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour & Chemka Hotspring
5.0(19)·12 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator

Arusha with kids — FAQ

Is Arusha good for kids?
Yes — Arusha National Park’s easy game drives, the Materuni waterfalls and coffee tour, and Maasai cultural visits make Arusha a fun, varied and educational family safari base.
What are the best things to do in Arusha with children?
Top family picks are a game drive in Arusha National Park, the Materuni waterfall and coffee farm, and a Maasai village or market visit.
Is a safari suitable for young children?
Shorter game drives like Arusha National Park or the Ngorongoro Crater suit families; long multi-day safaris can tire young children, so check tour age guidance.

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