Family Adventure in Tanzania
“Mkombe’s House is the perfect family safari retreat; a private house hidden amidst a rocky outcrop with stunning panoramic views looking north into Kenya. End your trip along the magnificent white sand beaches of Zanzibar where an exploration of Stone Town is a must.”
Day 1
Arrival Arusha
Upon arrival you’ll be met by your guide and escorted to your accommodation.
Day 2
Ngorongoro Crater
Today you’ll be transferred by car to your next accommodation.
The Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most famous wildlife areas in the world boasting over 25,000 large animals, including black rhinoceros, wildebeest, zebra, eland, Grant's and Thomson's gazelles, lion, leopards, elephants, mountain reedbuck, hyenas and huge herds of buffalo. There are also over 500 species of birds.
For the next few days you’ll embark on family game drives to witness these incredible creatures. Cycling, visits to the farm, and tours of coffee plantations, towns and villages will also be available.
Day 3
Ngorongoro Crater
Spend the day on family game drives, cycling, visiting the farm, or touring the coffee plantations, towns and local villages.
Your Lightfoot Travel Designer can advise on activities prior to departure.
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater
Spend the day on family game drives, cycling, visiting the farm, or touring the coffee plantations, towns and local villages.
Your Lightfoot Travel Designer can advise on activities prior to departure.
Day 5
Serengeti National Park
This morning you’ll be transferred to the airstrip for your light aircraft flight to Serengeti National Park. Upon arrival you’ll be escorted to your accommodation.
The Serengeti is one of the most famous wildlife areas in the world and home to the annual wildebeest migration.
Here you can head on family game drives to witness this incredible spectacle during the months of July to October in the Northern Serengeti. Out of season, you can see abundant resident wildlife amongst the grassland plains, open savannah, riverine forests and woodlands, such as zebra, topi, impala, buffalo and giraffe. Lion and leopard are rarely far away.
Don’t miss experiencing a hot-air balloon flight at sunrise.
Day 6
Serengeti National Park
Spend the day enjoying the national park.
Your Lightfoot Travel Designer can advise on activities to suit you prior to departure.
Day 7
Serengeti National Park
Spend the day enjoying the national park.
Your Lightfoot Travel Designer can advise on activities to suit you prior to departure.
Day 8
Zanzibar
You’ll take a light aircraft to Zanzibar where you’ll be transferred to your accommodation.
Home to the Zanzibar red colobus monkey, one of Africa's rarest primates, bush pigs, small antelope, civets, mongoose and a wide variety of birdlife and butterflies, there’s plenty of wildlife to see here.
You can also enjoy the beautiful beaches, and an array of family-friendly activities such as turtle conservation. You can also go dolphin and whale watching, snorkelling, diving, and kitesurfing.
Day 9
Zanzibar
Spend the day at leisure exploring beautiful Zanzibar.
Day 10
Zanzibar
Spend the day at leisure exploring beautiful Zanzibar.
Day 11
Departure
You’ll be escorted to the airport for your onward journey.
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The beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site
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Family nature drives searching for zebra, gazelles, lion, leopards and elephants
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Witnessing the wildebeest migration from Serengeti National Park
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Relaxing on the sands of Zanzibar
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Early morning dolphin and whale watching from a private boat
AUTHENTICITYWe won't take you to the usual tourist traps, instead we'll introduce you to people that show you the true side of a country. With our contacts in each destination, we can arrange for you to meet locals away from the crowds and ensure an authentic experience.
EXPERTISEYou can rely on our extensive first-hand knowledge and years of experience in the country you’re visiting. We use only the best expert guides, and provide insider tips on the local customs, and everything from vibrant festivals to hidden Himalayan monasteries
PERSONAL SERVICEYour holiday will be as unique as you are. By getting to know you and what makes you tick, we fuse our wealth of expertise and a deep understanding of our destinations to create unique day by day itineraries that are built around you.
