7 Days Tanzania Family Safari and Zanzibar Holiday with Midrange Stays

Your family safari and Zanzibar holiday begins when you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where a Burigi Chato Safaris driver will welcome you and assist with your luggage before beginning the private transfer to Arusha. The journey normally takes approximately one to one and a half hours, passing through beautiful countryside with small villages, local farms and views of Mount Meru when the skies are clear. Your driver will take you directly to your selected midrange hotel, where everyone can check in and settle into their rooms after the journey. Depending on your arrival time, there may be an opportunity to relax in the hotel gardens, enjoy a meal or allow the children to rest before the safari begins.

Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Overnight:

Gold Crest Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast at approximately 7:00 AM, meet your private safari guide and leave Arusha for Tarangire National Park, one of northern Tanzania's wonderful destinations for introducing children and adults to African wildlife. The drive takes around two hours, passing small communities and Maasai pastoral landscapes before reaching the park entrance. Once inside Tarangire, begin exploring its grasslands, woodland and river areas, where elephants are among the most memorable animals to watch. Children may enjoy observing baby elephants following their mothers, giraffes reaching for leaves high in the trees and zebras grazing beside other herbivores. Your guide will help the family identify different species, explaining interesting facts about their behaviour, food and natural habitats. Keep an eye out for lions and other predators, although wildlife sightings always depend on nature. Around midday, stop for a picnic lunch at a designated location before continuing the game drive through the park's beautiful baobab landscapes. In the late afternoon, leave Tarangire and travel to your selected midrange lodge around the Lake Manyara or Karatu area for dinner and a comfortable family evening.

Activities and Attractions: Tarangire National Park, private family game drive, elephant families, baby elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, ancient baobab trees, Tarangire River and wildlife learning.

Destination:

Tarangire

Overnight:

Manyara Safari Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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Begin your second safari day with breakfast before departing the Lake Manyara or Karatu area for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As the road climbs into the highlands, enjoy views of green hills, local farms and beautiful countryside before stopping at the crater rim to appreciate the enormous volcanic caldera below. Once your guide has completed the necessary park formalities, descend to the crater floor for a memorable day exploring one of Tanzania's most wildlife-rich destinations. Travel through open grasslands, woodland and wetland areas, watching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, wildebeest, zebras and hippos. Your guide will make the experience interesting for children by helping them recognise animals, understand how they live and learn why protecting wildlife habitats matters. The endangered black rhino is also found in the crater, although sightings are not guaranteed. Around midday, enjoy a family picnic lunch at a designated location, giving everyone time to eat and stretch before continuing the wildlife drive. After approximately six hours in the crater, climb back towards the highlands and return to your midrange lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Activities and Attractions: Ngorongoro Crater, family Big Five safari, crater viewpoint, lions, elephants, buffaloes, black rhino habitat, hippo pools, zebras, flamingos and wildlife education.

Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Overnight:

Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast at around 7:00 AM, begin the journey to Serengeti National Park, travelling through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards the famous open plains of northern Tanzania. This is one of the longer travel days of the itinerary, so your family can bring water, snacks and other essentials to remain comfortable during the drive. The journey offers beautiful views of highland scenery, Maasai pastoral landscapes and the wide savannah that stretches towards the Serengeti. After passing Naabi Hill Gate, continue towards the central Serengeti, looking for wildlife along the way before exploring the Seronera region during the afternoon. Your guide will help the children identify elephants, giraffes, antelope, zebras and other animals, while searching for lions, cheetahs and leopards in suitable habitats. The varied landscape provides interesting opportunities to learn about predator and prey relationships, animal families and life on the African plains. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the journey and continue your game drive before arriving at your selected midrange tented camp or lodge in the late afternoon. Spend the evening relaxing together and sharing your favourite wildlife discoveries.

Activities and Attractions: Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Naabi Hill Gate, Serengeti National Park, Seronera Valley, elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, cheetahs, family wildlife photography and midrange tented camp.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Serengeti Heritage Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Wake up early for your final morning in Serengeti National Park, with a game drive planned according to your confirmed flight departure time. When the schedule permits, begin around 6:00 AM and explore suitable wildlife areas near Seronera Airstrip, giving your family another opportunity to spot animals before leaving the national park. The cooler morning hours may bring sightings of grazing antelope, giraffes moving through the woodland or predators resting on the open plains. Your guide will explain any interesting encounters as you continue towards the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar. After landing at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, meet your private driver and travel to your selected midrange beach hotel, where the warm coastal atmosphere offers a refreshing change from the safari. Once you've checked in, spend the remainder of the day relaxing, swimming where appropriate or enjoying the hotel facilities. Families with younger children may prefer a quiet afternoon after the flight, while those feeling energetic can take a short walk along the beach and enjoy their first views of the Indian Ocean.

Activities and Attractions: Serengeti morning game drive, final wildlife sightings, Seronera Airstrip, flight to Zanzibar, private family airport pickup, midrange beach hotel and coastal relaxation.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Kisiwa House

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast at approximately 8:30 AM, meet your private Zanzibar guide and begin a day of cultural discovery in Stone Town, the historic centre of Zanzibar City. Walk through its narrow streets, where traditional carved wooden doors, colourful shops and old buildings reveal the island's fascinating history. Your guide will explain the stories behind important landmarks, including the Old Fort, the former slave market site and parts of the historic waterfront, making the experience informative and interesting for different age groups. Children may especially enjoy noticing the unusual doors, watching local craftsmen and discovering how the old town differs from modern cities. Later, continue to a traditional spice farm, where the family can walk among clove trees, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg and other aromatic plants. Your guide will show how the spices grow and invite visitors to smell or taste selected herbs and fruits, making the plantation visit an enjoyable hands-on learning experience. After the tour, return privately to your midrange beach hotel, where the remainder of the afternoon is free for rest, swimming or family relaxation.

Activities and Attractions: Private Stone Town family tour, historic Zanzibar streets, carved wooden doors, Old Fort, Swahili culture, traditional spice farm, spice identification, tropical fruits and cultural learning.

Destination:

Stone Town Zanzibar

Overnight:

Kisiwa House

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Enjoy breakfast before departing at around 8:00 AM for a family island excursion combining Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank. Your private driver will transfer you to the Stone Town waterfront, where you'll meet your boat crew and travel across the Indian Ocean to Changuu Island, commonly known as Prison Island. Once there, explore the island's historic surroundings before visiting the sanctuary where giant Aldabra tortoises are cared for. Children may find these enormous animals particularly fascinating, and your guide will explain their history and the importance of following the sanctuary's rules when observing them. After the visit, continue by boat towards Nakupenda Sandbank, a beautiful white sandy area surrounded by clear turquoise water. Depending on tidal conditions, you'll have time to walk along the sand, relax and enjoy supervised swimming in suitable areas. A beach lunch can be included according to the confirmed excursion arrangements, giving the family an opportunity to enjoy local dishes and tropical fruits beside the ocean. Return by boat to Stone Town in the afternoon before transferring privately back to your midrange hotel for a relaxing evening.

Activities and Attractions: Prison Island, Aldabra giant tortoises, family boat excursion, Changuu Island history, Nakupenda Sandbank, white sandy beaches, supervised swimming, tropical beach lunch and family photography.

Destination:

Prison Island

Overnight:

Hotel Riu Jambo

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast at around 8:00 AM, leave your midrange hotel for a guided family excursion to the coral reef areas surrounding Mnemba Atoll. Travel along Zanzibar's northeastern coast towards Matemwe or Muyuni, where you'll meet your boat crew and receive a safety briefing before boarding. The journey across the Indian Ocean provides lovely views of the coastline and the clear tropical waters surrounding Mnemba Island. Once you reach suitable snorkeling locations, family members who are comfortable swimming can enter the water with guidance and observe colourful tropical fish moving among the coral formations. Younger children and non-swimmers can remain aboard under appropriate adult supervision, and all participation should be suited to each traveller's age and swimming ability. Your crew will choose locations based on tides, visibility and sea conditions, with opportunities to take breaks between sessions. After returning to the coast, transfer privately back to your hotel for a free afternoon. Spend time enjoying the swimming pool, walking along the beach or relaxing together before your final evening in Zanzibar.

Activities and Attractions: Mnemba Atoll, Matemwe or Muyuni coastline, family snorkeling, tropical reef fish, coral reefs, guided boat excursion, beach relaxation and family ocean photography.

Destination:

Mnemba

Overnight:

Hotel Riu Jambo

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Enjoy your final family breakfast at your Zanzibar beach hotel before preparing for the journey home. Depending on your flight schedule, there may be time for a morning swim, a short walk along the beach or simply relaxing at the hotel before checking out. Your private Burigi Chato Safaris driver will meet your family at the agreed time and transfer everyone to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, allowing sufficient time for check-in and departure procedures. Your 7-day Tanzania family safari and Zanzibar holiday comes to an end with wonderful memories of watching elephants in Tarangire, discovering the wildlife of Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti, exploring Stone Town, meeting giant tortoises on Prison Island and enjoying Zanzibar's beautiful beaches and marine life. Thank you for choosing Burigi Chato Safaris for your family adventure. We wish your family a safe journey home and hope to welcome you back to Tanzania in the future.