Tanzania Family Safari Holiday: Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater & Tarangire National Park

Duration: 6 Days
Language: English, French, Germany
Tour type: Tanzania Safaris
Transport: 4x4 Landcruiser Jeep
Accommodation: As Per Itinerary
Meals: FB

Create unforgettable family memories on a Tanzania Family Safari, exploring some of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife destinations. Visit Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park, where children and adults alike can enjoy exciting game drives in search of the Big Five, elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, cheetahs, and countless other wildlife species. Stay in comfortable family-friendly lodges and tented camps offering spacious accommodations and warm hospitality.

6 Days Tanzania 4x4 Jeep Family Safari Holiday

Arusha • Tarangire • Serengeti • Ngorongoro • Return to Arusha

Create unforgettable family memories on this exciting 6-day Tanzania 4x4 Jeep Family Safari Holiday through the country's famous Northern Safari Circuit. Designed for families with children, this adventure combines comfortable accommodation, shorter driving distances, and thrilling wildlife encounters in some of Africa's most celebrated national parks.

Begin with an overnight stay in Arusha before exploring the giant elephant herds of Tarangire National Park. Continue to the endless plains of Serengeti National Park for two unforgettable nights before ending your Tanzania safari with kids with a visit to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, home to one of Africa's highest concentrations of wildlife. Travel throughout in a private 4×4 safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, allowing every family member excellent wildlife viewing and photography opportunities.

Tanzania Family Safari Trip Highlights

This Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Tanzania Family Safari Tour offers an incredible combination of:

✔️ Private family safari in a comfortable 4×4 Land Cruiser
✔️ Overnight stay in Arusha before the safari
✔️ Explore Tarangire National Park, famous for elephants and baobab trees
✔️ Two nights in Serengeti National Park
✔️ Full-day Serengeti game drive with opportunities to see the Big Five
✔️ Seasonal Great Wildebeest Migration (depending on travel dates)
✔️ Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater
✔️ Family-friendly lodges with spacious rooms and swimming pools
✔️ Experienced safari guide knowledgeable in wildlife and family travel
✔️ Excellent wildlife photography opportunities

6 Days Tanzania Family Safari Holiday Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, meet your professional safari guide and transfer to your hotel in Arusha.

Spend the rest of the day relaxing after your journey. Families can enjoy the hotel’s gardens, swimming pool, or simply unwind before your Tanzania safari with kids begins.

Recommended Accommodation

Four Points by Sheraton Arusha
Gran Meliá Arusha

Meal plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park.

Enjoy a leisurely game drive through the park, famous for:

Large elephant herds, Ancient baobab trees, Lions, Giraffes, Zebras, Buffaloes, Wildebeests, Warthogs, Colourful birdlife.

Children will enjoy spotting animals while learning about the African bush from your experienced safari guide.

After lunch, continue your afternoon game drive before heading to your lodge.

Dinner and overnight.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart for the legendary Serengeti National Park.

Travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands while enjoying wildlife viewing along the route.

Arrive in the Serengeti in time for lunch before an afternoon game drive across its vast plains.

Look out for:

Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Cheetahs, Giraffes, Zebras, Hyenas, Hippos, Wildebeests.

Dinner and overnight.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Full-Day Serengeti Family Safari

Spend the entire day exploring the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives.

Your guide will tailor the pace of the safari to suit the family, allowing plenty of time for wildlife viewing, photography, and picnic breaks.

Depending on the season, you may witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration.

Children will enjoy learning about animal behaviour, tracking wildlife, and discovering Africa’s fascinating ecosystems.

Dinner and overnight.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive while leaving the Serengeti.

Proceed to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive.

The crater offers one of Africa’s best chances of spotting the Big Five, including the endangered black rhino.

After your safari, ascend to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Ngorongoro – Arusha

After breakfast, depart for Arusha.

Enjoy the scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley and the fertile highlands of northern Tanzania.

Arrive in Arusha in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel, Arusha Airport, or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.

Your memorable Tanzania family safari holiday comes to an end.

Meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch

Price Includes	Not Included
✅ Pick-up and drop-off Arusha ✅ Airport transfers in Arusha ✅ Park entry fees to Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro ✅ Accommodation for 5 nights ✅ Professional English-speaking Safari Guide ✅ Game drives in 4×4 safari Land cruiser with open roof top for viewing and Photography ✅ Meals on Full board ✅ Unlimted Bottled Water ✅ Local taxes and levies	❌ Drinks & Personal Expenses ❌ Tips & Gratuities ❌ Balloon Safari ❌ International flights

Best Time To Visit

This Tanzania family safari trip is available all year round:

June – October
Excellent wildlife viewing
Dry weather & Great for photography

January – March
Warm temperatures
Excellent predator sightings & Beautiful green landscapes

Book Your Tanzania Family Safari Holiday

Create unforgettable family memories on this 6 Days Tanzania 4x4 Jeep Family Safari with kids from Arusha & Return. From feeding your children’s curiosity with close elephant encounters in Tarangire National Park to spotting lions in the Serengeti National Park and exploring the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, this personalized Tanzania safari with kids offers the perfect blend of adventure, comfort, and wildlife.

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Know Before You Go

1. What is the best time to go on safari in Kenya or Tanzania?

Safaris are available year-round, but the best time is during the dry seasons (June–October and January–February) when wildlife is easier to spot. The Great Wildebeest Migration in the Masai Mara and Serengeti typically occurs between July and October.

2. What animals can I expect to see on safari?

3. Are Your safaris suitable for first-time travellers and families?

4. Are your safaris private or shared?

5. What is included in an all-inclusive safari package?

6. Can I combine a safari with a beach holiday?

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