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Description
This carefully crafted family safari combines the best of Tanzania’s wildlife experiences with the tropical paradise of Zanzibar, perfectly tailored for families with children. The itinerary features comfortable lodge accommodations with swimming pools, minimized driving distances, and child-friendly facilities throughout. Your safari vehicle comes equipped with a mini-bar stocked with soft drinks, local Tanzanian beers, and bottled water for everyone’s comfort. This versatile program can be adjusted based on seasonal wildlife movements to ensure the best possible game viewing experience for your family.
Itinerary
Day to day
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania
Your family adventure begins with arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and transfer to Arusha.
Activities:
- Airport pickup and welcome briefing
- Transfer to Arusha
- Evening relaxation and trip orientation
Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel (Dinner & Breakfast) – www.mountmeruhotel.co.tz
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
Explore Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and unique tree-climbing pythons.
Activities:
- Morning drive to Tarangire National Park
- Full-day game drive
- Afternoon transfer to Karatu
Accommodation: Lodge in Karatu (All meals included)
Day 3: Lake Eyasi Cultural Experience
Visit the fascinating Hadzabe and Datoga communities at Lake Eyasi, experiencing one of East Africa’s last remaining hunter-gatherer societies.
Activities:
- Morning drive to Lake Eyasi
- Cultural visit with Hadzabe bushmen
- Learn about their 12,000-year-old traditions
- Interaction with Datoga people
- Afternoon return to lodge
Accommodation: Lodge near Lake Eyasi (All meals included)
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti
A day combining the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater with transfer to the legendary Serengeti.
Activities:
- Morning descent into Ngorongoro Crater
- 7-hour crater tour with chances to see the Big Five
- Afternoon drive to Serengeti
- Evening arrival at your Serengeti lodge
Accommodation: Serengeti Lodge (All meals included)
Day 5: Serengeti National Park
Full day exploring the central Serengeti’s abundant wildlife.
Activities:
- Full-day game drive in central Serengeti
- Wildlife viewing opportunities
- Evening relaxation at lodge
Accommodation: Serengeti Lodge (All meals included)
Day 6: Serengeti & Lake Manyara
Combined day of Serengeti wildlife viewing and Lake Manyara’s unique ecosystem.
Activities:
- Morning game drive in Serengeti
- Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park
- Afternoon game drive viewing baboons, birds, and forest wildlife
- Evening at lodge overlooking the Rift Valley
Accommodation: Lodge at Rift Valley edge (All meals included)
Day 7: Transfer to Zanzibar
Transit day from safari to beach holiday.
Activities:
- Leisure breakfast
- Transfer to Arusha Airport
- 13:00 flight to Zanzibar
- Transfer to Stone Town
- Evening exploration
Accommodation: The Seyyida Hotel, Stone Town (Dinner & Breakfast) – https://theseyyida-zanzibar.com/
Day 8: Stone Town to Nungwi Beach
Morning in historic Stone Town before heading to the northern beaches.
Activities:
- Morning Stone Town exploration
- Transfer to Nungwi Beach
- Afternoon beach relaxation
Accommodation: Mnarani Beach Cottages (Dinner & Breakfast) – https://www.lighthousezanziar.com
Days 9-12: Zanzibar Beach Holiday
Four full days of beach relaxation and optional water activities.
Activities:
- Free days for beach activities
- Optional water sports
- Family relaxation time
Accommodation: Mnarani Beach Cottages (Dinner & Breakfast)
Pricing (USD)
- Adults: $3,650 per person
- Children (5-11 years): $1,320 per child
- Children (12-15 years): $2,325 per child
Package Inclusions
- 4×4 Safari vehicle with professional guide
- All park and government fees
- Flying doctor’s evacuation service
- Full board accommodation during safari
- Vehicle mini-bar with drinks
- Zanzibar flight
- Half-board accommodation in Zanzibar
- Stone Town tour
- All transfers as per itinerary