4 Day Tanzania Family Safari Holiday in East Africa

The 4-Day Tanzania Family Safari Holiday with Kijani African Safaris offers a truly unforgettable journey through some of the most breathtaking national parks in northern Tanzania. Your adventure begins in the iconic Serengeti National Park, renowned for its vast, open plains teeming with diverse wildlife, including the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros. As you traverse the Serengeti’s landscapes, you’ll witness extraordinary scenes of wildlife in their natural habitat, from majestic predators to graceful grazers.

Next, you’ll venture into Tarangire National Park, celebrated for its impressive herds of elephants and towering baobab trees. This park is a photographer’s dream, with its unique blend of diverse landscapes and rich wildlife, including giraffes, zebras, and a variety of bird species. Tarangire’s beautiful scenery and tranquility make it a perfect stop for families looking to immerse themselves in the heart of Tanzania’s wilderness.

Your safari concludes at the stunning Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site often called the “Garden of Animals.” This ancient volcanic caldera offers one of the best opportunities to spot the Big Five in a single day. With its densely packed wildlife and breathtaking views, Ngorongoro provides an unparalleled safari experience, where you’ll observe everything from prides of lions to rhinos grazing on the crater floor.

This well-rounded safari is perfect for families who want to discover the best of Tanzania’s wildlife and landscapes while creating memories that will last a lifetime. With Kijani African Safaris, you can expect expertly guided tours, comfortable accommodations, and the adventure of a lifetime in some of Africa’s most iconic destinations.

Price from: $2,540.00

Price up to: $3,200.00

Duration: 4 days

Overview

This 4 day Tanzania family safari holiday in East Africa offers a memorable journey through Serengeti, Tarangire, & Ngorongoro.

Itinerary

4 day Tanzania family safari holiday in East Africa: Itinerary.

We have carefully planned out each day to give you the best possible experience. From exploring historic landmarks to tasting delicious local cuisine, each day is packed with adventure and excitement. Join us as we take you on a journey through some of the most fascinating destinations in the world.

DAY 1 - Moshi to Tarangire
Pick up at 8:30 AM from your hotel in Arusha/Moshi and depart for Tarangire National Park with picnic lunch for full day game drive. Tanzania’s third largest National park is known for its majestic baobab trees that dot the landscape, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. The Tarangire River is the centerpiece of this park which is famous for some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa. Here you may see lion, leopard, cheetah, lesser kudu, buffalo, Oryx, eland, giraffe and zebra. Post the game drive, you will head back to your camp/lodge where a delicious dinner awaits you.

DAY 2 - Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
After finishing up a good breakfast, you will head out towards the Serengeti National Park and travel in the midst of the never ending plain grasslands. The Serengeti is arguably the most impressive wildlife sanctuary in the world. You will have an afternoon game drive in the endless plains of the Serengeti for a chance to see the great herds of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles or a pride of lions lounging in the shade. A picnic lunch will be done during the day long game drive itself. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.

DAY 3 - Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, you will have a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. Later depart for Ngorongoro Crater Rim with picnic lunch. Ngorongoro Crater is the largest collapsed volcanic crater in the world and fourteen kilometers of isolated natural beauty. Ngorongoro Crater is surrounded by a ring of extinct volcanoes and the floor, dotted with watering holes, shelters some 30,000 animals. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.

DAY 4 - Crater tour (5 hours game drive) and to Arusha/Moshi
On the last day of your safari, you will have an early start. Finishing up with a quick breakfast you will make an early descend at around 6:30 AM into the crater floor. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera. It has a massive floor of about 260 sq kms with a depth of over 2000 feet. The 5-hour game drive in the crater floor, will show you a lot of animal action. Keeping the camera ready is definitely recommended. The African elephant, buffalo, Black rhino, Hippos, Hyenas, Cheetahs and Lions are found in plenty. Post the picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo pool, you will begin a steep ascend to the top exit of the crater. This is the last leg of your safari, with a 4hr drive left to Arusha.

You will be dropped off to your preferred location in Arusha by 6:00 PM in the evening. With an incredible experience and loads of memories to cherish, this is the time you bid goodbye to your team.