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Your 10-day itinerary, day by day
This is the exact family route from the legacy page: Arusha, Lake Manyara, two nights in the central Serengeti, a Ngorongoro Crater safari and four nights on Zanzibar. The source price is per person based on a family of four.
Duration10 days
Guide price$5,350
RouteKilimanjaro to Zanzibar
Where you stay4 family-friendly stays
Show prices inindicative only, we quote in USD
Make an Enquiry- Day 1-2
Arrive at Kilimanjaro and transfer to Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you will be met and transferred to your lodge to settle in after the international journey.
OvernightRivertrees Country Inn (1 night)
- Day 2-3
Lake Manyara and Mto wa Mbu
Meet your private guide and drive to Lake Manyara National Park, stopping for a cultural visit at Mto wa Mbu. Continue into the Ngorongoro Highlands in the late afternoon.
OvernightNgorongoro Farm House (1 night)
- Day 3-5
Central Serengeti
Drive into the Serengeti plains with game viewing on arrival. After an afternoon game drive, spend the following day on either a full-day safari with a picnic lunch or separate morning and afternoon drives with time to relax at the lodge.
OvernightKubu Kubu Tented Camp (2 nights)
- Day 5-6
Ngorongoro Crater
Start early and return to the Ngorongoro Highlands, descending to the crater floor for a family game drive. Return to the rim and your lodge in the afternoon.
OvernightNgorongoro Farm House (1 night)
- Day 6-10
Zanzibar beach stay
Transfer to Arusha Airport and fly by light aircraft to Zanzibar. Settle into your beach hotel, then enjoy three full days at leisure as a family.
OvernightPongwe Beach Hotel (4 nights)
- Day 10
Return home
Enjoy a final morning at leisure before transferring to Zanzibar Airport for your onward flight arrangements.
Your family route through Tanzania
The trip starts in Arusha, travels through Lake Manyara into the central Serengeti, returns to Ngorongoro for a crater safari and finishes with four nights on Zanzibar.
- 1Arusha
- 2Lake Manyara and Mto wa Mbu
- 3Central Serengeti
- 4Ngorongoro Crater
- 5Pongwe, Zanzibar
Each numbered stop follows the itinerary in order. A private vehicle connects the safari sectors, followed by a light-aircraft flight from Arusha to Zanzibar.
Where you'll stay
Four family-friendly stays balance safari and beach time. Every gallery below uses verified first-party imagery from that property's current Brilliant Africa page.
Arusha
Rivertrees Country Inn
A peaceful first-night base near Arusha where the family can recover from the international journey before safari.
Ngorongoro Highlands
Ngorongoro Farm House
A comfortable highlands lodge used before and after the Serengeti, well located for Lake Manyara and the crater.
Central Serengeti
Kubu Kubu Tented Camp
A permanent tented lodge with interconnected family rooms and a swimming pool, used for two nights of flexible Serengeti game drives.
Zanzibar
Pongwe Beach Hotel
A relaxed beach hotel for four nights of family downtime after safari.
Ready to plan your Tanzania Family Adventure?
Share your dates, priorities and budget. One of our Tanzania specialists will come back with first thoughts and tailor this itinerary around you, with no obligation.
What's included
Every Brilliant trip is fully inclusive of the things that matter, plus a level of support you won't find with an off-the-shelf package.
In your price
- Experienced safari guides
- All domestic and internal flights listed in the itinerary
- All road transfers and airport pick-ups and drop-offs
- All accommodation as per the itinerary, amendable to your budget and preferences
- Fees for guides, scouts, drivers and cooks
- All entrance and park fees
- Fees for all activities as per the programme
- Shared or private daily game drives, depending on your route and preferences
- Full-board meal plan unless specified otherwise
- Select local-brand drinks on safari
- AMREF Flying Doctors cover
- Conservation charges
With Brilliant, you'll also get
- One-to-one planning with a dedicated East Africa specialist through our Bucket List Safari System
- A local ground-support team on hand throughout your trip
- Dedicated pre-travel support for practical questions and preparation
- A personalised guest portal and mobile app
- WhatsApp contact with your local support team
- A one-to-one safety briefing
- Step-by-step visa and travel-document guidance
- Access to our international flight specialist for US guests
The 'Life Happens' Postponement Guarantee
If life gets in the way and you need to postpone your trip, we won't charge any fees to move it and your deposit is applied to the rescheduled dates. Terms and conditions apply, enquire for details.
The source price is $5,350 per person based on a family of four with two adults and two children under 12 travelling during high season from July to October. Children's ages, family rooming, dates and flight availability affect the final quote.
Your questions answered
How much does the Tanzania Family Adventure cost?
The 10-day itinerary starts from $5,350 per person based on a family of four with two adults and two children under 12 travelling during the July to October high season. Final pricing depends on children's ages, rooming, dates and availability.
How much safari time is included?
The route includes Lake Manyara, two nights in the central Serengeti and a Ngorongoro Crater game drive before the four-night Zanzibar stay.
Is the safari private?
Yes. The source route uses a private vehicle and guide, giving your family flexibility over game-drive pace, breaks and time at the lodge.
Which lodges work well for families?
Kubu Kubu has interconnected family rooms and a swimming pool, while Pongwe provides a relaxed four-night beach finish. We will confirm age policies and the right room configuration for your family.
Can the route be changed for younger children?
Yes. We can shorten drive times, add rest nights, adjust game-drive length, change lodges and tailor the beach stay around your children's ages and your family's preferred pace.
Talk to someone who's actually been there
Family safaris depend on the right rooming, transfer rhythm and game-drive flexibility. Our specialists will match the camps and daily pace to your children's ages while protecting the wildlife experiences everyone has travelled for.
Barry
Safari Specialist & Field Guide
Alyson
Guest Experience Specialist
Tracy
Tailor-Made Safari Specialist
Holly
Guest Experience Specialist
Marc
Africa Travel Specialist
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Interested in the Tanzania Family Adventure? Tell us who is travelling, the children's ages, your dates, budget and priorities. A Tanzania specialist will tailor the rooms, safari pace, private guiding and Zanzibar stay around your family.
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