Tanzania & Zanzibar Family Holiday
Overview
Wildlife-rich safaris and island escape –family memories in the making.
Crafted for families, our 10-day Tanzania and Zanzibar Family Holiday invites you to combine a stellar African safari experience with an idyllic island escape on the shores of Zanzibar. Discover Tanzania’s wildlife meccas at Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park on Big 5 safari game drives with your loved ones before venturing east to the island of Zanzibar for 4 laidback days in paradise.
Highlights
- Great Migration
- Private Safari Experience
- Family-friendly
- Marine safaris
Destinations
Tanzania | Zanzibar
Duration
10 days
Price
From $8 241 per person
When to go
All Year Round
Itinerary Overview
Experiences off the beaten track.
Crafted for the bold + discerning.
Day 6 - 10
Zanzibar
Zanzibar is a tropical island escape steeped in Swahili culture and spice-scented history. With white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and vibrant markets in Stone Town, it’s the perfect place to unwind after a safari.
Day 1
Arusha
Arusha is Tanzania’s safari gateway, nestled at the foot of Mount Meru with sweeping views of Kilimanjaro on clear days. A lively city surrounded by coffee estates and crater lakes, it offers a gentle introduction to the region’s landscapes, culture, and rhythm of life.
Day 2-3
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro is a land of ancient drama, where wildlife roams freely within the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. From lion prides to flamingo-filled lakes, the crater floor delivers unmatched game viewing in a setting as spectacular as it is surreal.
Day 4 - 5
Serengeti
The Serengeti is Africa’s ultimate theatre of the wild, where golden plains stretch endlessly and predator-prey encounters unfold in real time. Home to the Great Migration, it offers front-row seats to nature’s most awe-inspiring spectacle.
Day 6 - 10
Zanzibar
Zanzibar is a tropical island escape steeped in Swahili culture and spice-scented history. With white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and vibrant markets in Stone Town, it’s the perfect place to unwind after a safari.
Day 1
Arusha
Arusha is Tanzania’s safari gateway, nestled at the foot of Mount Meru with sweeping views of Kilimanjaro on clear days. A lively city surrounded by coffee estates and crater lakes, it offers a gentle introduction to the region’s landscapes, culture, and rhythm of life.
Itinerary Breakdown
Day 1
Experiences
Explore the working coffee plantation on a guided ‘Bean-to-Cup’ tour of the estate and sample some of Tanzania’s most delicious coffee, or venture into the vibrant town of Arusha. Alternatively, you can indulge in a relaxing treatment at Peaberries Spa.
Day 1
Arrive
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Check-in
Arusha Coffee Lodge
Your Tanzania and Zanzibar Family Holiday starts on arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport where a Ker & Downey® Africa representative will welcome you and your family to one of Africa’s premier safari destinations, Tanzania. You will be transferred to Arusha Coffee Lodge, an intimate lodge located on the outskirts of Arusha and gateway to your Tanzania safari. Check in to your Plantation Room and enjoy a scenic stay on the verdant foothills of Mount Meru. For coffee enthusiasts, we recommend exploring the working coffee plantation on a guided tour to gain insight into the age-old craft of coffee production.
Accommodation
Arusha Coffee Lodge
Located a short distance from the vibrant town of Arusha, hidden amongst one of Tanzania’s largest working coffee plantations, lies Arusha Coffee Lodge. This intimate property features 30 Plantation Cottages, each boasting breathtaking views of Mount Meru.
Experiences
Explore the working coffee plantation on a guided ‘Bean-to-Cup’ tour of the estate and sample some of Tanzania’s most delicious coffee, or venture into the vibrant town of Arusha. Alternatively, you can indulge in a relaxing treatment at Peaberries Spa.
Day 1
Arrive
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Check-in
Arusha Coffee Lodge
Your Tanzania and Zanzibar Family Holiday starts on arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport where a Ker & Downey® Africa representative will welcome you and your family to one of Africa’s premier safari destinations, Tanzania. You will be transferred to Arusha Coffee Lodge, an intimate lodge located on the outskirts of Arusha and gateway to your Tanzania safari. Check in to your Plantation Room and enjoy a scenic stay on the verdant foothills of Mount Meru. For coffee enthusiasts, we recommend exploring the working coffee plantation on a guided tour to gain insight into the age-old craft of coffee production.
Itinerary Breakdown
Day 2 - 3
Experiences
Besides games drives in the Ngorongoro Crater and bush picnics on the Crater floor, your time at The Manor at Ngorongoro can be spent on excursions to nearby a Maasai market as well as soaking up farm-style living on guided walks, bicycle rides and horse-riding excursions through the estate.
Day 2 - 3
Transfer to
Ngorongoro Crater
Check-in
The Manor at Ngorongoro
After a refreshing breakfast on the foothills of Mount Meru, your safari adventure begins! Your driver will meet you and transfer you to the wildlife mecca, Ngorongoro Crater. En route, you can enjoy a game drive through Lake Manyara National Park – home to Tanzania’s tree-climbing lions – and enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the flamingo adorned shores of Lake Manyara’s soda-ash lake. Your journey continues as you make your way through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to The Manor at Ngorongoro. Located within the Shangri-La estate, this intimate farm-style lodge offers guests an exclusive stay with just 18 luxurious cottages dispersed throughout the grounds. A highlight of your stay will be a safari experience in the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater followed by a picnic luncheon on the crater floor. The crater is home to a plethora of wildlife including resident lion, leopard and cheetah as well as wildebeest, buffalo, zebra, rhino and hyena.
Accommodation
The Manor at Ngorongoro
Located within the Shangri-La coffee estate, The Manor at Ngorongoro offers guests an exclusive stay with only 18 farm cottages dispersed throughout the grounds. The cottages feature a private courtyard, deck and both indoor and outdoor fireplaces – the perfect spot for a nightcap after an exhilarating day on safari.
Experiences
Besides games drives in the Ngorongoro Crater and bush picnics on the Crater floor, your time at The Manor at Ngorongoro can be spent on excursions to nearby a Maasai market as well as soaking up farm-style living on guided walks, bicycle rides and horse-riding excursions through the estate.
Day 2 - 3
Transfer to
Ngorongoro Crater
Check-in
The Manor at Ngorongoro
After a refreshing breakfast on the foothills of Mount Meru, your safari adventure begins! Your driver will meet you and transfer you to the wildlife mecca, Ngorongoro Crater. En route, you can enjoy a game drive through Lake Manyara National Park – home to Tanzania’s tree-climbing lions – and enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the flamingo adorned shores of Lake Manyara’s soda-ash lake. Your journey continues as you make your way through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to The Manor at Ngorongoro. Located within the Shangri-La estate, this intimate farm-style lodge offers guests an exclusive stay with just 18 luxurious cottages dispersed throughout the grounds. A highlight of your stay will be a safari experience in the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater followed by a picnic luncheon on the crater floor. The crater is home to a plethora of wildlife including resident lion, leopard and cheetah as well as wildebeest, buffalo, zebra, rhino and hyena.
Itinerary Breakdown
Day 4 - 5
Experiences
There is a multitude of activities on offer at Serengeti Pioneer Camp. Activities include expertly guided game drives through the Serengeti plains, a private champagne bush breakfast or lunch, and hot air balloon safaris. At the end of a memorable day enjoy dining under the Africa stars with camp-fire dining.
Day 4 - 5
Transfer to
Serengeti National Park
Check in
Serengeti Pioneer Camp
Your safari experience continues as you journey to Serengeti National Park. After a hearty breakfast overlooking the Crater floor, your driver will meet you and transfer you to the ultra-luxurious Serengeti Pioneer Camp, an environmentally sensitive tented camp located within the Moru Kopjes. It is here that the desires of any safari enthusiast are realised and guests can enjoy direct access to the annual Great Wildebeest Migration and Africa’s legendary Big 5 – lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant. During your stay, you can explore this wildlife sanctuary on expertly led safari game drives as well as a bucket list worthy hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti.
Accommodation
Serengeti Pioneer Camp
Located in the heart of the Serengeti, within the Moru Kopjes area, Serengeti Pioneer Camp offers guests superb access to the annual Great Wildebeest Migration and Big 5. The camp consists of only twelve luxury en-suite tents, including a spacious family tent, harking back to the old-world safari glamour of the 1930s.
Experiences
There is a multitude of activities on offer at Serengeti Pioneer Camp. Activities include expertly guided game drives through the Serengeti plains, a private champagne bush breakfast or lunch, and hot air balloon safaris. At the end of a memorable day enjoy dining under the Africa stars with camp-fire dining.
Day 4 - 5
Transfer to
Serengeti National Park
Check in
Serengeti Pioneer Camp
Your safari experience continues as you journey to Serengeti National Park. After a hearty breakfast overlooking the Crater floor, your driver will meet you and transfer you to the ultra-luxurious Serengeti Pioneer Camp, an environmentally sensitive tented camp located within the Moru Kopjes. It is here that the desires of any safari enthusiast are realised and guests can enjoy direct access to the annual Great Wildebeest Migration and Africa’s legendary Big 5 – lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant. During your stay, you can explore this wildlife sanctuary on expertly led safari game drives as well as a bucket list worthy hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti.
Itinerary Breakdown
Day 6 - 9
Experiences
Your time at Gold Zanzibar can be spent soaking up the sun on Kendwa beach or discovering the ocean with an array of water sports. Alternatively, you can venture further afield to discover the island’s lush spice plantations and historical Stone Town.
Day 6 - 9
Transfer to
Zanzibar
Check-in
Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa
Today marks your final day on safari. After breakfast, your driver will accompany you to the Seronera airstrip for your scheduled flight to the tropical island of Zanzibar. Touch down in Zanzibar where a resort representative will greet you and accompany you to Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa. Located on Kendwa beach in the far north-east of the island, Gold Zanzibar offers luxurious beachfront accommodation with two on-site restaurants, Healing Earth Spa and an outdoor swimming pool overlooking the beach. For the next four days, you can soak up the very best of island living and enjoy family time on the safe swimming beach, or venture further afield to the island’s lush spice plantations and historical Stone Town. The price is based on booking 61 days and more prior to arrival.
Accommodation
Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa
Located on the shores of Kendwa, the family-friendly Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa features seventy-two garden and ocean view rooms and villas. The resort features 2 on-site restaurants and bars, a Healing Earth spa and wellness center.
Experiences
Your time at Gold Zanzibar can be spent soaking up the sun on Kendwa beach or discovering the ocean with an array of water sports. Alternatively, you can venture further afield to discover the island’s lush spice plantations and historical Stone Town.
Day 6 - 9
Transfer to
Zanzibar
Check-in
Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa
Today marks your final day on safari. After breakfast, your driver will accompany you to the Seronera airstrip for your scheduled flight to the tropical island of Zanzibar. Touch down in Zanzibar where a resort representative will greet you and accompany you to Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa. Located on Kendwa beach in the far north-east of the island, Gold Zanzibar offers luxurious beachfront accommodation with two on-site restaurants, Healing Earth Spa and an outdoor swimming pool overlooking the beach. For the next four days, you can soak up the very best of island living and enjoy family time on the safe swimming beach, or venture further afield to the island’s lush spice plantations and historical Stone Town. The price is based on booking 61 days and more prior to arrival.
Itinerary Breakdown
Day 10
Day 10
Departure
Transfer to
Zanzibar Airport
Day ten marks the final day of your Tanzania and Zanzibar Family Holiday. After breakfast at the resort’s Kilimanjaro Restaurant, you will be transferred to the Zanzibar airport for your onward journey home.
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