Tanzania Family Adventure

Take your family on a once-in-a-lifetime trip and create memories to last a lifetime. Explore the best of northern Tanzania with 5 days on safari, before relaxing on the pristine beaches of Zanzibar for 4 nights. Stay at fantastic safari lodges and beachfront hotels that know how to look after family groups.
10 Days
$5,350

Tanzania Family Adventure - 10 - $5,350

Trip Summary and Itinerary Map

Trip Summary

Day 1-2: Rivertrees Country Inn, Arusha

Day 2-3: Ngorongoro Farm House, Ngorongoro Crater

Day 3-5: Kubu Kubu Tented Camp, Central Serengeti

Day 6-10: Pongwe Beach Hotel, Zanzibar

Landmarks potentially visited on Tanzania Family Adventure

Itinerary

The itinerary below is designed to give you an overview of the route. Get in touch with our team for a full travel itinerary, or to create a tailor-made trip

Day 1-2: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to Arusha

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Note: We have a dedicated flight partner in the US who can help you find and book the best international flights for you. 

On arrival you will be met and transferred to your lodge, settling in after your flights. 

Overnight: Rivertrees Country Inn (1 night)

Day 2-3: Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, you'll meet your safari guide and depart in your private vehicle for a game drive at Lake Manyara National Park. You'll stop for a cultural visit at the village of Mto wa Mbu en route. Late afternoon, you'll drive into the Ngorongoro Highlands to your lodge, with time to freshen up before dinner. 

Overnight: Ngorongoro Farm House (1 night)

Day 3-5: Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you'll continue your journey to the vast Serengeti plains, game viewing upon entering the plains. Arrive at your lodge with time to relax, before heading out on a game drive this afternoon. Dinner is back at your lodge. 

Overnight: Kubu Kubu Tented Camp (2 nights)

Day 4: Serengeti National Park

Spend today enjoying either a full game drive with a picnic lunch or a morning and afternoon game drive with lunch and time to relax at the lodge. 

Day 5-6: Ngorongoro Crater

Today you'll start early with breakfast before reaching your steps to the Ngorongoro Highlands, descending to the floor of the crater for an exhilarating game drive. Return to the crater rim in the afternoon and back to your lodge. 

Overnight: Ngorongoro Farm House (1 night)

Day 6-10: Zanzibar

After breakfast, you'll be transferred to the Arusha Airport, bidding farewell to your guide. Board a light aircraft flight to Zanzibar where you'll be met and whisked away to your beach hotel. Settle in for the afternoon. 

Overnight: Pongwe Beach Hotel (4 nights)

Day 7-9: Zanzibar

Three days at your leisure. 

Day 10: Return Home

Final day at leisure. Today, you will be transferred to the Zanzibar Airport in time for your onward flight arrangements. We hope you will be leaving Tanzania with some incredible memories and photos of your time here. 

Prices and Inclusions

Price per person based on a family of four (2 adults and 2 children under 12): $5,350 USD

Price based on 2025 high season (July - October). Travel outside of this period will incur lower costs. 

Includes

All Brilliant trips include:

  • Experienced safari guides
  • All domestic/internal flights
  • All road transfers and airport pickups/drop-offs
  • All accommodation as per the itinerary (accommodation can be amended based on budget and preferences)
  • Fees for guides/scouts/drivers/cooks
  • All entrance and park fees
  • Fees for all activities as per the program
  • Shared or private daily game drives (depending on your route and preferences, please enquire for more details)
  • Meal plan full board unless specified otherwise
  • Select local brand drinks on safari
  • AMREF Flying Doctors Cover
  • Conservation charge

With Brilliant, you'll also get...

  • Brilliant Africa’s Bucket List Safari System: work one-on-one with a dedicated specialist with decades of experience in East Africa. We'll help you cut through the noise, navigate the thousands of options, design the trip that's right for you and have confidence you'll get what you expect (results in 98% 5* reviews)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  • Highest-rated African travel company on Trustpilot: so you know you'll be in safe hands with our team.  
  • Ground Support Team: our local ground team are on hand to help if you ever need support during your trip. 
  • Dedicated Pre-Travel Support: access to a dedicated customer support specialist to help you with all of your pre-travel questions and help you prepare for the adventure of a lifetime. 
  • Get Me To Africa Flight Package: we'll connect you with our flight specialist who will find and book the right international flights on your behalf*
  • Personalised Guest Portal & Mobile App: access to your individual guest portal, including video guides to common questions, and everything you need to know to prepare for your African adventure.
  • WhatsApp Contacts: your local support team will be easily contactable via WhatsApp.   
  • Safety Briefing: 1:1 consultations with our specialists to answer any of your questions about safety when travelling in Africa. 
  • Done-With-You Visa Service: we’ll send you step-by-step video guides on how to apply for your visas and required travel documents, saving you hours of time, stress and headaches.

*For customers based in the US only. 

'Life Happens' Postponement Guarantee

If life gets in the way and you need to postpone your trip, we won't charge any fees to postpone your trip and your deposit will be applied to the postponed trip. T&Cs apply, enquire for details. 

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