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8-Day Wildlife & Beach Family Adventure

4-day Northern Tanzania safari (Big Five, crater, culture) plus 3-day Zanzibar beach recovery for families

8 Days / 7 Nightsfrom $1250 pp
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Package overview

The ultimate family adventure. Start with 4 days of authentic safari: predators, herds, Ngorongoro Crater's Big Five, and Maasai cultural villages. Kids aged 6+ thrive on game drives (wildlife excites them). Guides manage pace for families. Then transition to 3 days of beach recovery in Zanzibar - pure relaxation after safari intensity. This is the trip families tell stories about for years. Safari education + beach celebration = complete African experience.

Duration
8 Days / 7 Nights

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Drive from JRO to Arusha. Check into Arusha lodge. Safari briefing. Evening rest.

    Day 1 — Arrive Kilimanjaro (JRO) to Arusha

What's included

Included

  • Safari lodges (Arusha, Serengeti area —3 nights, family rooms)
  • Zanzibar beachfront resort (3 nights, family accommodation)
  • All meals: safari lodges and beach resort
  • Professional safari guide (4 days, bilingual optional)
  • Game drives: Tarangire (full day), Ngorongoro crater descent (full day), Serengeti (flexible)
  • Maasai Boma cultural visit + guide
  • National park entry fees (all parks)
  • Domestic flight:→ Zanzibar (Day 5)
  • All transfers: airport, lodges, gates, resort
  • Safari vehicle

Not included

  • International flights to Tanzania
  • Travel insurance, visas, vaccinations
  • Optional Zanzibar activities not listed
  • Tips for guides, drivers, staff

Pricing and booking terms

All meals, game drives, flights, and transfers included. Family group discounts applied at booking based on total party size.

Starting Price: From $1250 per person.

Deposit: 40% deposit to secure lodges, park permits, and flights.

Final Payment: Due 30 days before departure.

Cancellation: 60+ days: full refund minus $200 admin fee. 30–60 days: 50% refund. <30 days: non-refundable (permits and flights are pre-paid).

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