Perfect for
- ✓Parents traveling with children
- ✓Families visiting Tanzania for the first time
- ✓Couples with kids who want a private vehicle
- ✓Wildlife lovers looking for Big Five opportunities
Family safari package
A Tanzania family safari designed around comfort, wildlife, and easy pacing
This 4-day package is designed for families with children, couples with kids, first-time safari travelers, and wildlife lovers. It combines child-friendly game drives, comfortable mid-range accommodation, family rooms or family tents, picnic lunches, and classic northern Tanzania wildlife areas.
Package highlights
- ✓Tarangire elephant safari and baobab landscapes
- ✓Serengeti family safari and predator sightings
- ✓Ngorongoro Crater Big Five safari
- ✓Comfortable family accommodation and private safari vehicle
Family safari price
4-Day Tanzania Family Wildlife Safari prices
Prices are per person and based on private family safari arrangements with accommodation, meals according to itinerary, park fees, Ngorongoro Crater fees, Serengeti concession fees, drinking water, picnic lunches, and airport transfers included.
| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 2 adults | USD 1,650 pp |
| Family of 4 (2 adults + 2 kids) | USD 1,250 pp |
| 6 travelers | USD 1,050 pp |
Day-by-day itinerary
Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater family safari route
The day photos are intentionally shuffled so each safari day feels distinct: elephants and plains, Serengeti predator country, open wildlife landscapes, and crater scenery.
1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Breakfast in Arusha, depart for Tarangire, picnic lunch, afternoon family game drive, and transfer to Karatu.
Program
- ✓Morning departure, Tarangire game drive, picnic lunch, afternoon safari, and Karatu lodge transfer.
Expected animals
- ✓Elephants 99%, giraffes 95%, zebras 95%, buffaloes 90%, lions 60-70%, and warthogs 90%.
Accommodation
Mvuli Mountain Lodge or Farm of Dreams Lodge
Family room. Meal plan: Full Board.
2
Karatu to Serengeti National Park
Breakfast, drive through Ngorongoro Highlands, picnic lunch, enter Serengeti, afternoon game drive, and arrive at camp.
Program
- ✓Scenic highlands drive, Serengeti entry, first family game drive, and camp arrival.
Expected animals
- ✓Lions 90-95%, elephants 80%, giraffes 95%, zebras 99%, cheetahs 70%, and hyenas 80%.
Accommodation
Safari Haven Serengeti
Family tent or family room. Meal plan: Full Board.
3
Full-Day Serengeti Family Safari
Breakfast, full-day Serengeti safari, bush picnic lunch, continue wildlife viewing, and return to camp.
Program
- ✓Full-day game drive, bush lunch, predator search, animal photography, sunsets, and hippo pools.
Expected animals
- ✓Lions 95%, leopards 45-60%, cheetahs 75-85%, elephants 85%, hippos 80%, crocodiles 50-70%, and wildebeest 99%.
Accommodation
Moyo Tented Camp
Family tent or family room. Meal plan: Full Board.
4
Ngorongoro Crater Safari & Return to Arusha
Early breakfast, depart Serengeti, descend into Ngorongoro Crater, picnic lunch at the hippo pool, continue crater safari, and drive back to Arusha.
Program
- ✓Crater descent, Big Five safari, picnic lunch, hippo pool visit, and evening arrival in Arusha.
Expected animals
- ✓Lions 95%, black rhino 40-60%, hippos 95%, elephants 75%, zebras 99%, and buffaloes 99%.
Accommodation
No overnight stay included
Meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch.
Accommodation used
Family safari lodges and camps
This family safari uses comfortable lodges and safari camps with family room or family tent options, selected for practical routing and child-friendly comfort.
Family Room
Mvuli Mountain Lodge
Karatu / Ngorongoro-area lodge option after Tarangire. Meal plan: Full Board.
Family Room
Farm of Dreams Lodge
Alternative Karatu lodge option for family safari routing. Meal plan: Full Board.
Family Tent
Safari Haven Serengeti
Serengeti camp option for family safari nights. Meal plan: Full Board.
Family Tent
Moyo Tented Camp
Alternative Serengeti camp option for family tents or family rooms. Meal plan: Full Board.
Cost details
Package cost includes and excludes
Included
- ✓Private 4x4 safari vehicle
- ✓Professional English-speaking safari guide
- ✓Accommodation according to itinerary
- ✓Meals according to itinerary
- ✓All park fees, Ngorongoro Crater fees, and Serengeti concession fees
- ✓Drinking water, picnic lunches, and airport transfers
Excluded
- xInternational flights
- xVisa fees
- xTravel insurance
- xTips and gratuities
- xAlcoholic beverages
- xPersonal expenses
Ready to plan your Tanzania family safari?
Share your travel month, family size, children ages, and preferred room setup. A safari planner can match the family rooms or tents to your dates.