One of the world's greatest safari destinations, Tanzania’s rolling plains, abundant wildlife and unique ecosystems make it ideal for a family adventure. Explore it at your leisure on this tailor-made adventure.
- Spot wildlife in some of Africa’s most famous parks
- Cycle through local villages
- Beach time in Zanzibar
- Explore historic Stone Town
- Canoe the waterways of Lake Victoria
On this trip, you will visit the big highlights of this amazing country, enjoying game drives to witness some of the best wildlife in the world, as well as cycle tours to explore the local area, before spending a few days on the Spice Island of Zanzibar where you will meet the locals and explore historic Stone Town.
This itinerary can be adapted as you wish to suit your family's interests, and the time you have available.
Typical Itinerary
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Day 1: Depart UK
Overnight flight from the UK to Kilimanjaro.
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Day 2: Arrive Kilimanjaro & transfer to Manyara
Arrive Kilimanjaro airport in the morning. You’ll be met and driven to Lake Manyara, around a three hour drive from the airport, and then the rest of the day is free to relax. Stay in an established camp with a cosy atmosphere and pool.
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Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park
Enjoy a full day's game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, where zebras, impalas, monkeys, giraffes, buffalos, hippos and warthogs are frequently seen, as well as elephants and incredible numbers of flamingos.
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Day 4: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Visit the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and witness the marvel of its crater, 600 metres deep and consisdered by some to be the eighth wonder of the world. Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact caldera in the world with an abundance of wildlife permanently resident on the crater floor.
Continue to Olduvai Gorge, site of archaeological findings where traces of pre-historic man dating back to 3.5 million years ago have been discovered. Visit the on-site museum and witness a panoramic view of the historical excavation site.
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Day 5: Serengeti National Park
Today, after an early breakfast, enjoy a full day safari drive through the Serengeti National Park, crossing the whole of the Serengeti through Seronera and into the western corridor, with fanastic widlife viewing opportunities along the way.
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Day 6: Lake Victoria
Explore, by canoe, the narrow waterways leading to the massive expanse of Lake Victoria, the best site in Tanzania for birding. In the afternoon, enjoy a bike ride through local farms and fishing villages between the shores of Lake Victoria and the Serengeti National Park. This evening, enjoy drinks and dinner around the campfire.
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Day 7: Fly to Zanzibar
Today it's time to leave the mainland and fly (via Dar Es Salaam) to the island of Zanzibar, situated off the off the coast of East Africa.
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Day 8: Zanzibar: Stone Town
Enjoy a historical walking tour in Stone Town, strolling through the narrow alleys, carved balconies and numerous locations of historical significance. After the city tour, transfer to your beach hotel, home for the next three nights.
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Days 9-10 : Zanzibar: beach stay
The next two days can be filled with as much or as little as you wish: watersports, diving, snorkelling, sunset cruises, village walks and spice tours can all be arranged locally.
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Day 11: Visit spice farm & depart Zanzibar
After a leisurely, breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Stone Town, stopping en route at a spice farm for a fascinating guided tour. Afterwards you will be taken to the Dhow Palace Hotel where you will have access to a family day room to rest and freshen up before a transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home.
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Day 12: Arrive UK
Duration and Guide Prices
- Age Guide: 10+
- Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
When To Go
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Our Tailor-made Holidays
Our tailor-made trip ideas can be adapted to suit your requirements. Contact our experts for a personalised itinerary.
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Dates & Prices
Our trip ideas are flexible and can be offered during the date ranges below, on a date of your choice. To book, make a no obligation booking request with your preferred departure date or enquire to find out more.
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| Year | From | To | Duration | Adult price, excluding flights, from | Child price, excluding flights, from | Duration | Adult price, including flights, from | Child price, including flights, from | Options |
| 2026 | 1 Jun | 30 Jun | 10 days | £4,195 | £1,595 | 12 days | £5,095 | £2,295 | Book or Enquire |
| 2026 | 1 Jul | 31 Aug | 10 days | £4,195 | £1,595 | 12 days | £5,095 | £2,295 | Book or Enquire |
| 2026 | 1 Oct | 31 Oct | 10 days | £4,295 | £1,695 | 12 days | £5,195 | £2,395 | Book or Enquire |
For alternative dates, please contact us. We may be in the process of finalising further departures and are often able to tailor a holiday for you according to your own requirements.
Kindly note that we prepare our prices several months ahead of travel dates, and our flight-inclusive prices are provided as a general indication, based upon flight costs at the time of publication. Your quotation may vary, based upon the prices of flights (and the availability) at the time of your enquiry.
