Tanzania & Zanzibar Family Active Safari
9 days
8 nights
Activity Levels
Premiere Hotels
Tanzania & Zanzibar Family Active Safari
9 days
8 nights
Activity Levels
Premiere Hotels
2027: Jun, Dec
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.
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
This is a Special Departure. See Terms & Conditions.
Start Arusha
End Zanzibar
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
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.
Nights 1-2
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)
Day 3
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.
Night 3
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.
Days 4-6
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.
Nights 4-6
Take in sweeping views over the vast Serengeti and Maasai Mara at this lavish camp, nestled in the remote Kuka Hills. (pool, spa)
Days 7-9
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.
Nights 7-8
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)
What's Included
See moreStraight Talk
We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
On this trip, we occasionally travel by 12- to 17-passenger turboprop plane to reach the exclusive hotels and activities this destination has to offer.
We stay one night at Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp, a comfortable property located on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. By staying in this ideal location, we’ll spend less time driving to the crater and will be among the first visitors in the crater in the morning, when wildlife viewing is optimal. The private tents have electricity and simple en suite bathrooms complete with the quintessential bucket shower experience. The tents’ canvas walls and doors means sounds may carry from other tents nearby, but they also also allow you to doze off to the peaceful sounds of the African night.
As wonderfully fulfilling as travel is in Tanzania, it’s not always easy. Our itineraries and Trip Leaders remove as many obstacles and inconveniences as possible, but keep in mind that this is a developing country, where even something as simple as crossing the road can be a challenge (watch out for that motorbike, cow or zebra!).
Pedaling a bicycle on rural roads in Africa is both a physical and cultural adventure that requires quick thinking, patience and humor. Due to the less-than-ideal and ever-changing cycling conditions on this trip, Backroads provides specially fitted mountain bikes with touring tires and upright handlebars to maximize your comfort and control along terrain that includes dusty dirt roads, rocky sections and trails through agricultural fields.
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
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
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
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
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)
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Dates & Prices
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