Tanzania Family Safari Trip (9n) – Value

Days 1–2 : Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Days 3–5 : The Serengeti
Days 6–9 : Zanzibar
Guide Price : £13,365 - based on a family of four
Duration : 9 nights
Best Months : Aug, Sep
Countries : Tanzania

Family safaris don’t get much better than this. The Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Zanzibar combine to create a family adventure that includes great game, Maasai village visits, and a good amount of beach time. Excellent value for money!

You’ll stay at three superb properties – Tloma Lodge, Lemala Mara, and Pongwe Beach Hotel. Tloma is situated on the eastern wall of the Ngorongoro Crater, overlooking a coffee plantation. It offers interconnecting rooms for families and a heated swimming pool! Lemala Mara is a high-quality mobile camp that follows the Great Migration over the Serengeti plains. It has a family tent and a club for children. Finally, Pongwe Beach Hotel also has accommodation for families, as well as beautiful beaches, loads of activities, first-class service, and more!

While you’re at Tloma, you’ll enjoy expertly guided game drives and guided treks in the Ngorongoro region. Cultural experiences are also available. The Serengeti’s Lemala Mara offers vehicle safaris too, as well as its exciting Lemala Cubs programme! And once you’ve arrived at Pongwe, you’ll have opportunities to enjoy an exhilarating range of watersports, land-based activities, and laidback beach time.

*Please note, this is just one example of a trip we could design for you. We tailor-make safari holidays that take you to the real Africa – no readymade tours or set departures. Do get in touch with one of our experts today to start creating your bespoke itinerary!*

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The prices below are based on a family of two adults and two children aged 10 and 11 years travelling together, and please note that the prices are approximate. Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your holiday. There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.

From approx £13,365 - based on a family of four in low season

From approx (£) not applicable* in high season

Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation, and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary. Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included.

Days 1–2 Ngorongoro Conservation Area

On Day 1 of your family trip, you’ll touch down at Kilimanjaro International Airport, receiving a VIP Meet and Greet. From here, you’ll fly to Lake Manyara Airport and transfer by road to Tloma Lodge. This property has a commanding position on the Ngorongoro Crater’s eastern wall. It overlooks a coffee plantation, as well as its own garden grounds. Built in the colonial style, the main lodge is spacious, with a very comfy dining room and lounge. Outside, there is a big swimming pool, perfect for a splash-about! The guest accommodation at Tloma includes four interconnecting rooms. All have big beds, mosquito nets, a fireplace, well-appointed en-suite facilities, and a private veranda with amazing views of the Ngorongoro Highlands. During your second day here, you’ll head down into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. The crater contains a real wealth of wildlife, not least all Big Five – lion, rhino, leopard, elephant, and buffalo! You can also look out for numerous smaller predators and herbivores, and oodles of birdlife. Additional activities include guided walks in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, guided farm walks, village walks, and a trip to the local waterfall.

Board basis and activities:
Full-board accommodation, including three meals daily and possible cultural visits to meet the local Maasai.

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Days 3–5 The Serengeti

On your third day, you’ll leave Tloma Lodge in the company of your private guide, who’ll drive you back to Lake Manyara Airport. You’ll fly to the North Serengeti’s Kogatende Airstrip, and have a shared transfer to Lemala Mara, a mobile camp. Operating in the northern region of the park from July through to November, this property is both adventurous and comfortable. It has breathtaking views over a well-known wildebeest crossing point, so even before you set off on game drives you’ll see plenty of animal action! As well as the huge herds of herbivores, there are loads of predators too. We’ve chosen this property for our family trip as it has the very cool ‘Lemala Cubs Club’, offering lots of ace activities for children. These include spotting the local wildlife with the help of a handy checklist, enjoying archery in the camp’s grounds, and taking part in nature walks around camp with the local Maasai. And there’s an excellent two-bedroom family tent for you, complete with well-appointed en-suite facilities and private veranda.

Board basis and activities:
All-inclusive accommodation, featuring three meals daily, a selection of alcoholic and soft drinks, twice-daily guided game drives, transfers between the lodge and Lake Manyara Airport, access to Wi-Fi, and a laundry service.

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Days 6–9 Zanzibar

The final few days of your vacation are spent on Zanzibar! You’ll fly out to the island’s international airport from the Serengeti’s Kogatende Airstrip, having travelled from Lemala Mara to the airstrip via shared transfer. From Zanzibar’s airport, you’ll transfer privately to Pongwe Beach Hotel. This property is an all-time favourite at YZ, due to its laidback vibe and beautiful location on Zanzibar’s palm-lined east coast. All main areas are very comfy, with a relaxed atmosphere. You can sit back and enjoy views of the lush gardens, or have fun playing in the hotel’s spacious swimming pool! It’s also great to be so close to the beach, where you can build sandcastles, sunbathe, and enjoy a dip in the sparkling turquoise waters. You’ll stay in a beachfront room, which accommodates two adults and two children aged 4 to 11 years, and includes a smart shower room and a shady veranda with lovely ocean views! As well as messing about on the beach, you can go snorkelling and cycling. Trips are available too – to Stone Town, the village of Ras Nungwi, and the mysterious Jozani Forest.

Board basis and activities:
Half-board accommodation, including breakfast and dinner, and transfers between the hotel and Zanzibar’s international airport.

On the last day of your holiday, you’ll travel from Pongwe Beach Hotel to Zanzibar’s international airport via private road transfer, arriving in good time for your flight/s home.