Arusha → Ngorongoro → Serengeti → Zanzibar → Uganda → Rwanda
This 11-day Tanzania Family Holiday combines 5 days of exciting wildlife safari, 2 days of beach relaxation in Zanzibar, and 4 days of unforgettable Gorilla Trekking adventure in Uganda. Explore Serengeti and Ngorongoro with chances to see the Big Five and Great Migration. Enjoy bush lunches, beautiful sunsets, comfortable lodges, white sandy beaches in Zanzibar, and once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking in Bwindi with Batwa community visit.
Arusha → Ngorongoro → Serengeti → Zanzibar → Uganda → Rwanda
Parks and places: Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Zanzibar, Uganda, Rwanda.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, a professional safari guide from Tanzania Destination will warmly welcome your family and assist with luggage. Transfer to Arusha passing through beautiful surroundings, green landscapes, and peaceful atmosphere. Upon arrival at Masailand Safari Lodge, relax, recover from international flight, and prepare for exciting safari adventure.
After early breakfast, descend into breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater for 4-hour game drive. Experience incredible wildlife including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, hyenas, flamingos, and rare black rhino. Enjoy picnic lunch near hippo pool surrounded by crater floor beauty. Continue to Serengeti with game viewing en route to camp.
Full day game drives in world-famous Serengeti. Search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, hyenas, buffaloes, zebras. Witness spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal). Enjoy bush lunches in wilderness surrounded by nature and wildlife sounds. Early breakfast experiences and beautiful Serengeti sunsets create unforgettable memories.
After breakfast at camp, depart Serengeti with scenic drive through Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into famous Ngorongoro Crater for unforgettable game drive inside world's largest unbroken volcanic caldera. See lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, hyenas, flamingos, rare black rhino. Picnic lunch near hippo pool with spectacular scenery. Later drive to Karatu for relaxation and overnight.
After breakfast at Farm of Dreams Lodge, scenic drive to Arusha Airport for domestic flight to Zanzibar. Enjoy beautiful views of Tanzanian countryside. Upon arrival in Zanzibar, guide welcomes your family and transfers to Nungwi Beach for relaxation. White sandy beaches, turquoise Indian Ocean, and tropical atmosphere offer perfect ending after safari.
Enjoy famous Safari Blue ocean adventure. Traditional dhow sailing across clear turquoise waters of Indian Ocean. Stop at beautiful snorkeling points to swim and explore colorful coral reefs full of tropical fish. Visit stunning white sandbanks for relaxing, photos, and peaceful ocean atmosphere. Experience calmness of ocean, beauty of marine life, and relaxed island lifestyle.
After breakfast, enjoy exciting dolphin tour near Mnemba Island. Boat ride across turquoise waters with refreshing sea breeze and stunning views. If lucky, see dolphins swimming freely and playing in waves. Return to shore for relaxing beach time - enjoy soft white sand, warm tropical sunshine, and peaceful atmosphere of Zanzibar's beautiful coastline.
Guide picks up from hotel and transfers to Zanzibar Airport for flight to Uganda. Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, welcomed by professional guide and transferred to accommodation for relaxation as you prepare for unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure.
After breakfast, begin scenic journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to endangered mountain gorillas. Drive through rolling green hills, tea plantations, local villages, and vibrant communities. Experience local life, admire breathtaking landscapes, and enjoy scenic viewpoints for photography. Upon arrival at Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, enjoy peaceful forest surroundings and prepare for gorilla trekking.
Early morning briefing at park headquarters before unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure. Hike through rainforest with experienced ranger guides while enjoying beautiful scenery and birdlife. Meeting gorilla family face-to-face is rare and emotional wildlife experience creating lifelong memories. After lunch, visit Batwa community to experience traditional culture, music, dances, storytelling, and learn about their forest lifestyle.
After breakfast, begin scenic transfer from Bwindi to Kigali Rwanda. Enjoy beautiful countryside views and rolling hills. Arrive at Kigali International Airport for international departure flight home, marking end of unforgettable Tanzania Safari, Zanzibar holiday, and Gorilla Trekking adventure in East Africa.
Lodges are subject to availability; we confirm them, or equivalents of the same standard, in your quote.
Meals are listed for each day in the itinerary above. Activities on this trip include game drives in Serengeti, game drives in Ngorongoro, game drives in Uganda, game drives in Rwanda, and free time on Zanzibar.
Yes. You can follow this itinerary as written or change the length, the lodges, the parks or the pace. Tell us what you would like and we will send an adjusted itinerary and price.
Tell us which you prefer. A private safari gives you your own vehicle and driver-guide; a shared safari lowers the cost. We will quote the option you choose for your dates.
Serengeti: late June to October for dry-season game viewing and river crossings in the north; December to March for calving on the southern plains. Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara: good all year. Zanzibar: June to October and December to February; April and May are the wettest months. Gorilla trekking: possible all year; trails are easier in the drier months (June to August, December to February).
Not included: International flights; Tanzania visa; Travel insurance; Personal expenses (tips, souvenirs, drinks, laundry); Optional activities not included in itinerary.
A 30% deposit confirms your booking and the balance is due 60 days before arrival (full payment if you book within 60 days). Accepted payment methods are listed on your written quote. See our Booking Terms for full details. Cancellations must be made in writing. More than 60 days before departure: full refund minus a 10% administrative fee. 31–60 days: 50% refund. 15–30 days: 25% refund. Less than 15 days: no refund. We strongly recommend travel insurance. Full details are in our Booking Terms.
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