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Tanzania & Zanzibar Family Active Safari

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

One or more kids 16+ required (siblings 14+ ok)

9 days

8 nights

Activity Levels

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between. See this trip's Activity Options & Terrain for more details.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Special Youth Savings: Kids 4 to 17 save up to 20%. See details.

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Tanzania & Zanzibar Family Active Safari

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

One or more kids 16+ required (siblings 14+ ok)

9 days

8 nights

Activity Levels

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between. See this trip's Activity Options & Terrain for more details.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2027: Jun, Dec

From $16,499 - $17,099/person

Includes $2,300 internal air 

Serengeti Wildlife Wonders to Spice Island Enchantment

Answer the call of the wild in Tanzania with epic safaris, savanna bike rides and otherworldly snorkeling from the iconic Serengeti Plains to Zanzibar’s storied coast.

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Safari
Hike/Walk
Bike
Snorkel

Highlights

  • Bike, hike and safari among a vast array of animals and scenery, with chances to photograph Africa’s legendary Big Five
  • On the tropical island of Zanzibar, dive into a marine paradise as you snorkel vibrant reefs and bask on a sun-drenched sandbank
  • Connect with a land and its people during a Maasai village visit, interpretive walking safaris and a coffee farm tour
  • Explore extraordinary World Heritage Sites, from the savanna of the Serengeti to the Swahili trading center of Stone Town
  • Fly by private charter to remarkable wilderness lodges, where you can rejuvenate in luxury suites, sip sundowners alfresco and spot wildlife from the pool

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Tanzania map

Tanzania

Start Arusha

End Zanzibar

Airports & Travel details*

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Itinerary

backroads guests on a hike

Days 1-2

Description

Embark on an adventurous ride past banana plantations, vibrant farming villages and a yellow-barked acacia forest • At our favorite hidden restaurant, sample an abundant variety of local Tanzanian food • Marvel at Lake Manyara’s breathtaking scenery, keeping a lookout for fauna grazing at the water’s edge • Bike in the lush Karatu region of the Tanzanian highlands, a prolific coffee-growing area • Sip sundowners and savor a farm-to-table dinner at our lavish abode.

Accommodations
Gibb's Farm

(2 nights)

Nights 1-2

Gibb's Farm
Karatu
Premiere Hotel

The rich traditions of East African life infuse every aspect of this distinctive rustic luxury retreat, crafted on a former coffee farm and surrounded by ancient trees and organic gardens. (pool, spa)
 

Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
Buffalo in the mist

Day 3

Description

Safari inside the Ngorongoro Crater, a World Heritage Site teeming with incredible wildlife and beauty • Hike the caldera’s forested rim for dramatic views of vast grasslands • Stargaze at our traditional safari camp.

Accommodations

Night 3

Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp
Ngorongoro
Premiere Hotel

A classic luxury tented safari camp set among striking acacia trees on the crater's rim, a place where wildlife and scenic beauty are the central attractions.

Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
guests taking photos of zebras

Days 4-6

Description

Reach the extraordinary Serengeti, home to spectacular game, via a chartered flight • Stay on the only private reserve to border the Serengeti and Maasai Mara National Parks • Explore wide-open savanna, forests and streams • Search for the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros and buffalo • Join an interpretive bush walk, with chances to see herds of wildebeest and zebra • Visit a traditional Maasai village to learn about their unique pastoral heritage and culture • Take a moonlit game drive.

Accommodations

Nights 4-6

&Beyond Klein's Camp
Serengeti
Premiere Hotel

Take in sweeping views over the vast Serengeti and Maasai Mara at this lavish camp, nestled in the remote Kuka Hills. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
Woman standing in the water along the coast, with her arms up in the air

Days 7-9

Description

Fly to the legendary island of Zanzibar • Sunset sail aboard a traditional wooden dhow boat • Listen to stories of Swahili culture and maritime heritage that bring the island’s past and present to life • Soak up the sun during an incredible day sailing on turquoise waters • Snorkel through coral reefs teeming with tropical fish • Swim at a pristine remote sandbank • On Kwale Island, indulge in a lavish Swahili-style seafood barbecue • Take a guided walking tour of Stone Town, a World Heritage Site • Stroll in the footsteps of traders, sultans and seafarers through narrow alleys and past carved wooden doors.

Accommodations

Nights 7-8

Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Stone Town
Premiere Hotel

Set in the heart of a World Heritage site, this spectacular beachfront hotel blends its history as a Zanzibari mansion with contemporary elegance. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.

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Hotels

World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.

Nights 1-2

Gibb's Farm
Karatu

Premiere Hotel

The rich traditions of East African life infuse every aspect of this distinctive rustic luxury retreat, crafted on a former coffee farm and surrounded by ancient trees and organic gardens. (pool, spa)
 

Night 3

Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp
Ngorongoro

Premiere Hotel

A classic luxury tented safari camp set among striking acacia trees on the crater's rim, a place where wildlife and scenic beauty are the central attractions.

Nights 4-6

&Beyond Klein's Camp
Serengeti

Premiere Hotel

Take in sweeping views over the vast Serengeti and Maasai Mara at this lavish camp, nestled in the remote Kuka Hills. (pool, spa)

Nights 7-8

Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Stone Town

Premiere Hotel

Set in the heart of a World Heritage site, this spectacular beachfront hotel blends its history as a Zanzibari mansion with contemporary elegance. (pool, spa)

From $16,499/person

Includes $2,300 internal air 

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Unplugged

Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

Solo Room Savings

We’ve made it even easier to go solo or enjoy your own space on select dates with reduced private room fees.

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