Exclusive Family Safari Tours: Our family tours are the perfect combination of adventure and down time. We only offer private departures which means you won’t be travelling with a large group of strangers! It is just your family and you have complete flexibility with your itinerary. Together with your Guide, you decide what time to begin your game drive each morning and how long you want to spend with the wildlife. When you’re ready to call it a day, you will return to your lodge for relaxation and perhaps a swim in the pool.
After a long flight the last thing you want to do is haggle for a taxi amongst the chaos at the airport! All of our safari packages include airport transfers. We’ll be there to welcome you and drive you to your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle. A calmer experience for the whole family.
There are no scheduled activities on your arrival day. The day is at leisure which allows everyone in the family time to settle into their new environment.
Of course, every family is different and if you want to “hit the ground running” we have plenty of activities to keep you busy. Ask us for a list of day tours on offer.
Your departure day is free too. Have a sleep-in, spend the day by the pool or do some last minute shopping at the local market. We can arrange for you to have access to your room until it’s time to depart for the airport. This ensures the whole family are bathed, fed, well-rested and ready for the journey ahead.
Again, we’ll drive you to the airport in a private air-conditioned vehicle before wishing you ‘safari njema’ (Swahili for: safe journey)
Our Guides have been hand-picked by Benson himself for their knowledge and experience, professionalism, attention to detail, sense of humour and communications skills.
They are fluent English speakers (other languages are available too) and are passionate about Africa and showcasing the best that Tanzania has to offer. They are eager to please and it is their mission to ensure you have the best holiday possible with many stories to take home.
Majority of our Guides are Fathers too, so they know what makes the little ones tick!
Your accommodation has been carefully chosen with your family in mind. Where possible, we’ve selected hotels and lodges with a pool – a great way to top off your adventure-filled day. We’ve also chosen hotels and lodges which allow triple and quad share, meaning the whole family can stay together.
We also offer Full Service Camping safaris however these are not recommend for children under 6 years of age.
No doubt your children have read about them in books and watched them on television. They may have even seen them at your local zoo. There is nothing more magical than the look on your little one’s face as they experience their favourite animal in the wild, roaming free in their natural habitat, as they were meant to be. Whether it’s a lion, giraffe, Mother elephant and her calf or a monkey, we guarantee squeals of delight and utter happiness.
Tanzania is home to over 120 tribes from the past and present.
All safari itineraries passing through the Ngorongoro Crater will visit a Maasai Village in the Ngorongoro Highlands. Here you will meet with the Elders, Warriors, woman and children and learn about their traditions and beliefs. Did you know the Maasai are the last nomadic tribe in Tanzania?
For those including Lake Eyasi on their itinerary, you will spend a day with the Hadazbe bush people as they go about their daily life. Join the fun as they go hunting and gathering and learn more about their way of life.
We believe the best way to broaden a child’s mind is to travel and by introducing them to different cultures, beliefs and ways of life is just one way we’re playing a small part in building a better tomorrow.
Tanzania is a year-round destination and there is no bad time for safari as both the dry season and the wet season offer different experiences.
During the dry season the skies are clear, the days are sunny and you will see the harsh sun suck the moisture from the landscape, baking the earth a dusty red while the wet season brings dense bush, high grasses and luscious scenery. This is also when the migratory birds are present and bird watching is at its best.
Our safaris range from 4 to 10 days duration and we can also put together a tailor-made itinerary – just for you.
Travelling with a family can be expensive and we understand everyone wants a bargain. When looking at different safari companies it is important to look at their inclusions carefully as well as their reputation within the travel industry. Some tour operators will offer cheap family holidays and if it seems too good to be true, it is.
Our safari packages are all-inclusive with no hidden extras to pay for. We’re not the cheapest and we don’t pretend to be however we offer exceptional value for money. Our service is first class and we have many repeat and referred clients. See what our travellers are saying about us here: https://www.safaribookings.com/reviews/p1962
We know you work hard for your money and Africa is “the trip of a lifetime” for many families. At Benson Safaris Tanzania, you’ll leave with memories to last a lifetime – we promise!
We understand that travelling to far flung places across the globe can be daunting, especially with children in tow. We’ll ensure that your holiday is smooth and hassle free. There are no surprises – except the good ones! enjoy Exclusive Family Safari Tours
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EXCELLENT Based on 126 reviews Posted on Tripadvisor m c13 June 2026Verified good safari experience Very professional team, Daphne is the sales she is very helpful and thoughtful, always respond fast even on weekends. Charles is very experienced tour guide, he can spot lions on the tree from hundres meters away with his eagle eyes. He can also detect animals simply by his nose which is amazing to us. During the safari, we saw a pride of over 20 lions, which is extremely rare, and we saw a leopard and a lion lying on the same tree... Overall I'm glad to choose Benson safari especially with the help from Daphne.Posted on Tripadvisor Chloe S3 March 2026Verified Incredible experience! We had the most incredible safari in Tanzania with Benson Safaris, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the very beginning, they tailored the entire trip exactly to what we wanted. They were always available to answer our questions before and during the trip, constantly checking in and making sure everything was perfect. That level of care and attention made us feel completely at ease. Exploring the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, we saw more animals than we could have ever imagined — lions, elephants, giraffes, and so much more. Our guide, Liberatus, was truly fantastic — so knowledgeable, and passionate. He made every game drive exciting and shared incredible insights about the wildlife and surroundings. We especially loved that Benson is locally owned. This was truly a once-in-a-lifetime trip, and we can’t recommend them highly enough.Posted on Tripadvisor Lisa J28 February 2026Verified Begeistertert! Wir haben im Februar eine einwöchige Safari mit Bensons gemacht und sind hoch zufrieden! Die Safari hat all unsere Erwartungen übertroffen, wir haben alle dort vorkommenden größeren Tierarten gesehen und viel über die Tiere, die Natur und deren Schutz in den Nationalparks gelernt. Dabei geht ein großes Dankeschön an Simba, unseren hervorragenden Guide! Er wusste unglaublich viel und hat all unsere vielen Fragen geduldig und mit viel Hintergrundwissen und Erfahrung beantwortet. Auch die Lodges waren ausnahmslos super, mitten drin in der Natur, alle mit wlan, Heißwasser, Moskitonetzen in Mückengebieten und bequemen Betten. Das Personal war sehr bemüht und meist gab es abwechslungsreiche Buffets. Unsere Tour beinhaltete die Nationalparks Tarangire, Ndutu, offene Serengeti und den Ngorongoro-Krater. Alles sehr zu empfehlen, Bensons hat uns eine super Route zusammengestellt und all unsere Wünsche möglich gemacht. Ganz vielen Dank, wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder!!Posted on Tripadvisor Anders O9 February 2026Verified Bensons is the top notch Exellent arragement with perfect accommodations and the tour guide Leberatus was fantastic. His skills to find animals and he was a great driver that make us safe.Posted on Tripadvisor Emma C25 January 2026Verified Once in a lifetime experience. From the initial contact to the final drop off Benson Safaris were friendly, helpful & professional. Every effort was made to unsure our comfort & enjoyment of our safari & stay in Tanzania. Zablon worked hard to find us not just the ‘big five’ but also the birds & small animals to show the full ecology of the area. The hotels they chose for our mid-level pricing were very comfortable & clean. The food was fairly basic at the tented safari camps especially the lunches but this may be a common theme due to their resources. I would definitely recommend Benson Safaris.Posted on Tripadvisor matte22 January 2026Verified Perfect tailor-made moneymoon safari! We chose Banson Safari for our 6-day honeymoon tour through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, including amazing stops at Lake Manyara and Kilimanjaro. It was an incredible experience from start to finish. Benson was fantastic and surprised us with a lovely and much appreciated gift for our honeymoon, but a special mention must go to our guide, Liberatus. Liberatus is truly "number one"—his knowledge of the local flora and fauna is unmatched, and his ability to spot wildlife is legendary. Thanks to him, we saw the Big Five, including the black rhino and the leopard. As a photography enthusiast, I also truly appreciated how he positioned the vehicle to ensure I got the perfect shots. If you want a professional and personalized safari in Tanzania, we cannot recommend Banson Safari and Liberatus enough!Posted on Tripadvisor Anja B16 January 2026Verified Ein wahrlich wahnsinnig schöner Urlaub Bei Benson Safaris haben wir für Silvester eine außergewöhnliche Safari gebucht. Die freundliche Mitarbeiterin Dolphine hat uns eine mega Reise geplant. Neben den tollen Parks u.a.. Serengeti konnten wir den Massai, einem Jägerstamm im Busch und einen Schmied besuchen. Dank ihrer zuverlässigen Unterstützung fühlte sich die Expedition von Anfang an perfekt betreut an, und selbst nach dem ersten Tag stand sie bereit, um Fragen zu klären und den Ablauf reibungslos zu gestalten. Z.B. haben wir spontan ein tansaniisches Restaurant besucht - klasse Essen in sehr schönem Ambiente. Unser Urlaub war eine unvergessliche Erfahrung, dank ihres Engagements und ihrer Kompetenz sowie unserem Guide, der ihre Planung und unsere zusätzlichen Wünsche ( lokalen Markt besuchen, gutes Restaurant heraussuchen und uns hinfahren, denn 10000 Elefanten und Löwen beachten, die Big 5 suchen und finden und und und) umsetzte. Unser Guide Francis war einfach super. Er hat uns sehr viel auf Deutsch erklärt und Informationen nachgeschlagen, wenn er sie nicht auf deutsch sofort wusste (englisch geht aber auch) Sehr erfahren in allen Parks, ein toller Fahrer, der Tiere entdeckt hat, die wir so nicht gefunden hätten. Er hat unsere Wünsche wahr werden lassen ( big5 finden) und die Safari dadurch besonders unvergesslich gemacht. Francis ist sehr fleißig und überraschte uns jeden Tag mit neuem Wortschatz. Seine Bereitschaft, Neues zu lernen, motiviert uns alle Tausende von Fragen zu stellen, die er uns dann auf deutsch beantwortete. Mit seiner freundlichen und lustigen Art erklärte er Zusammenhänge verständlich und sorgte dafür, dass jeder Schritt der Reise lehrreich und spannend blieb. Trotz jeden Tag stundenlanges Tiere jagen, war die Zeit sehr kurzweilig. Wir schätzen seine Begeisterung und das Engagement, das er jeden Tag für unsere Safari zeigte. Die geplanten Lodges auf unserer Reise sind für jeden ein Traum gewesen. Wir wurden kulinarisch sehr verwöhnt, der Ausblick auf die Natur war grandios und wir kamen aus dem Schwärmen überhaupt nicht raus. Die Kombination aus super Essen, Komfort und mega Ausblicken machte die Reise unvergesslich. Wir mussten nicht einmal auf eine warme Dusche in der Serengeti verzichten. Vielen Dank an Dolphine, Francis, unserem lokalen Guide bei den Jägern und allen, die uns so einen tollen Urlaub ermöglicht haben.Posted on Tripadvisor DN26 December 2025Verified Een geweldig Tanzania-ervaring! We hebben een heerlijke trip naar Udzungwa en Mikumi gehad. Het contact en de adviezen per mail vooraf waren zeer goed, vriendelijk, efficiënt en zeer service-gericht. Dankzij een hele fijne gids, Abelli👌, hebben we supertrip gehad. Abelli had duidelijk plezier in zijn werk, was een zeer goede chauffeur (niet onbelangrijk als je zoals wij vanaf Dar es Salaam naar Udzungwa rijdt en weer terug), had veel kennis en luisterde goed naar onze wensen. Top! Absolute aanrader en voor herhaling vatbaar. Wij hebben bewust gekozen voor een lokale reisorganisatie, we reizen veel door Tanzania en ook dit keer was het een geweldige ervaring, dank daarvoor Benson Safaris!!!Posted on Tripadvisor Julie K17 December 2025Verified Fantastic tour, highly recommend! We had excellent and professional service from Benson Safaris. Our driver and guide made sure we had everything possible to facilitate our stay throughout the trip. Even when we had some travel hiccups at the end of our trip (NOT Benson's fault), the company worked with us directly to develop alternative plans - always keeping our safety and enjoyment first. Our trip was spectacular from start to finish. The accommodations were beautiful and truly more luxurious than I could have expected. The daily visits in the incredible parks were filled with animals and finding and spotting interesting creatures was a special talent of our guide, Zablon. We always felt very well taken care of. The overall experience was a fantastic one - highly recommend this tour and Benson's Safaris for your next trip!Posted on Tripadvisor Lars M17 December 2025Verified Safari und Strand – eine wunderbare Kombination Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Aufenthalt in Tansania. Über Benson Safari haben wir eine Safari im Tarangire-Nationalpark gemacht – inklusive Transfer und einem sehr schönen Mittagessen. Die Safari war ein echtes Highlight mit tollen Eindrücken und vielen besonderen Momenten. Im Anschluss waren wir im Kipepeo Beach nahe Dar es Salaam. Auch hier hat BensenSafari alles organisiert: den Transfer, die Betreuung vor Ort und die Übernachtungen. Wir hatten jederzeit einen festen Ansprechpartner, haben uns immer gut betreut und sicher gefühlt. Der Aufenthalt am Meer war einfach großartig, die Fahrt dorthin angenehm und gut organisiert. Auch der Rücktransfer zum Flughafen lief völlig unkompliziert. Insgesamt ließ sich alles entspannt und zuverlässig über BensenSafari planen und buchen. Eine rundum gelungene Reise mit vielen schönen Erinnerungen – wir können Benson Safari absolut weiterempfehlen.
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