Tanzania Family Active Safari
From $12,799 - $15,049 /person
+$1,600 internal air
9 days
8 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
Tanzania Family Active Safari
9 days
8 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
2024: Aug, Dec
Serengeti Wildlife & Maasai Villages
Adventure runs wild in Tanzania. Experience it as you bike from craters to highlands. Hike trails through acacia-dotted savannas. From a classic safari vehicle, witness lions stalking across the plains, elephants lumbering through the bush and the balletic gait of a pink flamingo. Then end your day at a splendid lodge. This family journey is wild—and wonderful.
Highlights
- Luxuriate at extraordinary lodges in remote wilderness, seamlessly linking distinct pockets of Tanzania by private charter flights
- Bike and hike in World Heritage landscapes, from the wildlife-strewn Ngorongoro Crater to the boundless savanna of the Serengeti
- Experience a vast array of animals and scenery, with chances to see Africa's legendary Big Five, including the rare black rhino
- Discover a thriving land and its people with a Maasai village encounter, interpretive walking safaris and a coffee plantation tour
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Start/End Arusha
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Kick off your family adventure with a bike ride in the beautiful Great Rift Valley • Walk the shore of Lake Manyara, a bird-watching haven famous for its pink flamingos • At night, spot bat-eared foxes and leopards searching for prey • Join a nature walk in Lake Manyara National Park, where buffalo, giraffe and baboon roam • Enjoy a family dinner beneath a canopy of stars.
Nights 1-2
Magnificent tree house suites comprise this luxurious lodge, cradled in the boughs of a mahogany forest. (pool, spa)
Days 3-4
Ride through serene farmland to the picturesque shore of Lake Manyara • Sip sundowners while kids play at our luxurious hideaway • Hike and bike in the green Tanzanian highlands and tour a coffee farm • Splash around or relax by the pool.
Nights 3-4
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. (spa)
Day 5
Safari inside Ngorongoro's caldera, a World Heritage site rich with incredible wildlife and beauty • Keep an eye out for a lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros or buffalo—there's nothing like spotting the Big Five • Take a family hike to the caldera's forested rim for breathtaking views of vast grasslands.
Night 5
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 6-9
Take a chartered flight to the extraordinary Serengeti, seemingly endless plains with spectacular game • Stay on the only private reserve to border both the Serengeti and Maasai Mara National Parks • On hikes and game drives, families explore wide-open savanna, tufts of forest, meandering streams and rocky outcroppings • 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 • Swap stories by the fire or take a moonlit game drive • Early risers enjoy one last game walk or safari in the Serengeti before our private charter flight back to Arusha.
Nights 6-8
Take in sweeping views over the vast Serengeti and Maasai Mara at this lavish camp, nestled in the remote Kuka Hills. (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 12–17-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 simple en suite bathrooms complete with the quintessential bucket shower experience and electricity. The tents' canvas walls and doors means sounds may carry from other tents nearby, but they also also allow you to doze off while listening to the peaceful sounds of the African night.
Your journey through Tanzania will probably be unlike anything you've experienced. The people you'll meet and places you'll visit will likely stay with you for a very long time—especially if you've got a lot of memory for your camera, so be sure to come prepared! As wonderfully fulfilling as travel is in this country, it's not always easy. Even something as simple as crossing the road can be a challenge. Keep in mind that this is a developing country. And yet, the beauty of the people, culture and landscape shines through, making for an exotic experience that's completely worthwhile. Plus, our itineraries and Trip Leaders remove as many obstacles and inconveniences as possible, making your next extraordinary encounter always within reach. If you can be flexible and approach the region with a curious mind and good humor, you'll enjoy your trip to the fullest.
Pedaling a bicycle on rural roads in Africa is both a physical and cultural adventure that requires quick thinking, patience and humor (watch out for that motorbike, cow or zebra!). 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.
Hotels
World-Class Hotels
Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Nights 1-2
Premiere Hotel
Magnificent tree house suites comprise this luxurious lodge, cradled in the boughs of a mahogany forest. (pool, spa)
Nights 3-4
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. (spa)
Night 5
*Casual Plus 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 6-8
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)
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Bikes
Ready to Ride
On this trip where Backroads custom titanium bikes are not available, we offer local bikes of comparable quality that are well suited for the terrain on our routes.
Included in your trip price
Included in your trip price
- Backroads is the only travel company to manufacture it's own line of kid's bikes.
- Features smaller wheels -- the perfect choice for kids.
- On our Family Trips, you'll find 20"" and 24"" bikes.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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