Tanzania Family Overland

Tanzania Family Overland

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$4377

Tanzania Family Overland

15 Days

Visiting: Namibia

Tour operator:

Oasis Overland

Tour code:

669

Group size:

1 - 10

Physical rating:

All Ages / Not applicable

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Camping, Safari Tours

Activities:

Walking

From: $4377

NB: Prices correct on 23-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

On this dedicated two week family overland trip through Tanzania you have the opportunity to get up close to the amazing wildlife in the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, home to Wildebeest, Zebra, Gazelle, Giraffes, Elephants, Rhino and big cats - the opportunity to spot wildlife on offer is second to none. As well as the safaris, we will visit Masai villages, and stay in a local village at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, before we head to the coast. We'll take a short ferry crossing to the exotic island of Zanzibar, and enjoy a tour of Stone Town and a spice farm, as well has having several days to relax on the beautiful white sandy beaches at the north of the island. Here there are also many water sports options, including snorkelling, scuba diving, jet skis and kite surfing.

The trip starts in Nairobi, and finishes on Zanzibar, with airport transfers included at both ends. Accommodation is a mix of hotels/lodges, permanent camps, and in simple tents next to our truck. Travel is mainly on one of our specialist overland expedition vehicles with an experienced tour leader and driver on board. In the Serengeti we use specialist safari vehicles, and use a minibus after arriving on Zanzibar.

Discounted prices are available for children aged from 6 to 15. Our trucks have 24 seats on the back, and the group will be a minimum of 8 people and maximum of 18 (plus crew).

Note: If you would like to enjoy a longer family adventure in Africa with us, then our Deserts & Delta Family Overland Adventure from Victoria Falls to Windhoek starts immediately after this trip finishes and the two are designed to be combined together if you wish.

Highlights

  • See giraffes close up at Nairobi giraffe centre

  • Take a 4x4 safari and search for wildlife including cheetah, leopard, lion, wildebeest and elephant in the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater

  • Visit Olduvai Gorge and learn about humankind's early development

  • Learn about Maasai culture and their way of life

  • Visit the waterfalls, hot springs, Chaga caves, coffee and banana plantations at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro

  • Relax on the beaches on Zanzibar Island

  • Explore Stone Town's buzzing bazaar and aromatic spice market

Itinerary

DAY 1: Arrive in Nairobi
Welcome to Kenya! Today is arrivals day where you’ll be met from your flight at Nairobi airport and transferred to our camp for the start of the trip. If you arrive early there are various optional excursions you can arrange such as visiting the orphaned elephants at David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Or just relax at camp and recover from your flight.

Meals: No meals included today
Overnight: Wildebeest Eco Camp - garden tents

DAY 2: Nairobi. Pre-trip briefing, Giraffe Centre
This morning we will have our pre-departure meeting where your crew will show you around our overland truck, your home for the next few days, as well as demonstrate how to put up and break down your tent and what to expect from your family overland adventure.

Our first wildlife experience of the trip will be right here in Nairobi at the Giraffe Centre, a sanctuary and conservation centre for the East African Rothschild Giraffe. Here you can observe these incredible creatures at close hand and even look them in the eye from a raised platform.

Meals: Breakfast at camp, lunch eaten at the truck and an evening group meal included
Overnight: Wildebeest Eco Camp - garden tents

DAY 3: Nairobi to Meserani Snake Park
We board the truck early this morning for our first drive, taking us south across the border into Tanzania. Journeying across vast grasslands, we’ll pass villages and people going about their daily lives on our way to the town of Arusha. We will camp tonight at Meserani Snake Park on the outskirts of Arusha and get ready for tomorrow’s safari into the Serengeti.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner eaten at the truck
Overnight: Meserani Snake Park - camping

DAY 4: Serengeti Safari, Olduvai Gorge
Our safari guides and drivers will collect us after breakfast in specialist safari vehicles, and we’ll begin our journey to one of the most famous wildlife reserves in the world, the Serengeti National Park. Passing through rolling hills, we stop at Olduvai Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage site where fossils of early man have been unearthed and given us incredible knowledge of our own evolution. We visit the museum for wonderful views over the gorge and to learn about the site, see the fascinating fossils found here as well as tools used by early man.

We continue to our camp for the night on the Serengeti Plain, where our tents and evening meal will be ready for us.

Meals: Breakfast eaten at the truck, picnic lunch and dinner at the campsite
Overnight: Seronera campsite - camping

DAY 5: Serengeti wildlife safaris
Early this morning we head out in our safari vehicles for our next game viewing drive, hoping to spot some of the Serengeti’s vast range of wildlife. We’ll look out for well known species like lion, cheetah, elephant, giraffe, hippo and buffalo as well as lesser known characters that may be new to grown ups and children alike, such as the dik dik, topi, dung beetles and mongoose. Depending on the season, we may view vast herds of wildebeest and a wide array of birdlife is usually seen.

After a morning’s game drive, we will return to camp for lunch and time to relax before heading out again in the afternoon, driving through different areas and looking for animals we didn't see this morning. Keep your binoculars and cameras at the ready!

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the campsite
Overnight: Seronera campsite - camping

DAY 6: Serengeti safari, Masai village
We start with an early morning game drive or you have the option to take a hot air ballon ride over the plains – an incredible experience and a unique way to look for wildlife! Please note the Balloon Safari is an optional activity at additional cost and must be booked in advance. After an early lunch at camp we start to head towards the rim of the Ngorongoro crater, visiting a traditional Masia Boma (village) on the way, before reaching our overnight stop at Simba Campsite. If time allows, we'll take a guided walk through the more forested countryside of the rim of the crater, a big contrast to the grassy plains we've mainly been exploring so far.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the campsite
Overnight: Simba campsite - camping

DAY 7: Ngorongoro Crater safari, back to Arusha
Today’s safari takes us from the rim to the floor of the crater which is home to a huge range of animal and plant species. This area has possibly the highest concentration of game animals in the whole Africa! We should see herds of zebra and wildebeest, family groups of hyenas and elephants and maybe glimpse the rare leopard or black rhino. There are also healthy populations of lions and cheetahs, so this morning should be packed with highlights. We’ll stop for a picnic lunch on the crater floor before a final game drive out of the crater and then the return journey back to Arusha where our overland truck and crew are waiting for us.

Meals: Breakfast at the campsite, picnic lunch, dinner eaten at the truck
Overnight: Meserani Snake Park - campsite


DAY 8: Arusha to Marangu
Our family overland journey continues this morning bringing us to the town of Marangu, in the foothills of Africa’s most iconic mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. Hopefully we will get clear skies over the next day or two for a view of this magnificent mountain’s peak. We’ll spend two nights here and we have some free time this afternoon to settle in and relax after our few days of driving and being on the look out for wildlife!

Meals: Breakfast and lunch eaten at the truck and an evening group meal included
Overnight: Marangu Hotel - camping (upgrades may be available)

DAY 9: Marangu village walk
Today we’ll go on a village walk, taking in the lush environment and seeing caves and waterfalls and walking through coffee plantations. We may also have the opportunity to see a local blacksmith at work. For those that enjoy a more adventurous hike there is the option to trek to one of the base camps on Kilimanjaro.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner eaten at the truck
Overnight: Marangu Hotel - camping (upgrades may be available)

DAY 10: Marangu to Bagamoyo
Leaving Marangu, we drive south and head to the beach! Bagamoyo is a beautiful beach on the Indian Ocean and a great spot to break our journey on our way to Dar es Salaam.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch eaten at the truck, group dinner
Overnight: Firefly - camping

DAY 11: Ferry crossing to Zanzibar
We continue to Dar es Salaam where we say goodbye to our overland crew and truck and board the ferry to take us to Zanzibar Island! Our friendly local Oasis representative Daniel will meet us from the ferry from where we transfer to Nungwi, another fabulous beach location where we will spend the next 4 nights. He'll give everyone a briefing about the island and all the various activities available during your stay.

Meals: Breakfast eaten at the truck. Lunch and dinner at your own expense.
Overnight: Baraka Bungalows or similar - rooms

DAY 12: Spice Tour and Stone Town
Today we’ll gain in insight into Zanzibar’s rich history on a Spice Tour. Venturing into the busy, narrow streets of Stone Town, we explore the spice market, taking in all the sights, sounds and smells! We can imagine the grim days of the slave trade as we walk around old slave forts and delve into dungeons before travelling out to working farms to learn how spices are produced along with other local fare. A delicious local lunch is included during the tour.

Meals: Breakfast at our accommodation. Lunch on the tour, and dinner at your own expense.
Overnight: Baraka Bungalows or similar - rooms

DAY 13: Free time at the beach
We have a free day today to snorkel, swim with dolphins, scuba dive or just enjoy Zanzibar’s famous white beaches! Our local representative will help you to arrange any optional activities.

Meals: Breakfast at our accommodation. Lunch and dinner at your own expense.
Overnight: Baraka Bungalows or similar - rooms

DAY 14: Another day at the beach
Free time again today to enjoy your last full day on Zanzibar. This evening we will have a group meal to mark our last night on the trip and reminisce about our adventures over the last two weeks!

Meals: Breakfast at our accommodation. Lunch at your own expense. Group meal included this evening.
Overnight: Baraka Bungalows or similar - rooms

DAY 15: Departure from Zanzibar
After breakfast, our family adventure comes to an end. Your transfer to Zanzibar airport is included.

Extra nights can be arranged if you wish to have a longer stay on Zanzibar.

Meals: Breakfast at our accommodation.

What's Included

  • Transport on our Oasis Overland Expedition Truck from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam

  • Transport on specialist safari vehicles on the Serengeti

  • Ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

  • Minibus transport on Zanzibar

  • Arrival (Nairobi) & Departure (Zanzibar) airport transfers

  • Camping equipment (tents) and Cooking equipment

  • Services of 2 Oasis Crew (driver & tour leader), specialist Serengeti safari guides, and Oasis representative on Zanzibar

  • Approximately 70% of meals

  • Accommodation/Campsites (approx. 40% hotels/lodges/permanent camps, 60% basic camping)

  • Nairobi giraffe centre entry ticket

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What's Not Included

  • International Flights

  • Visa fees if required

  • Sleeping bags and camping mats (you should bring your own)

  • Optional activities (see itinerary)

  • Travel Insurance (compulsory, available on request)

  • Meals not indicated in the itinerary

  • Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)

  • Tips for guides & drivers

  • Entrance fees and activities not mentioned above

  • Any other items not mentioned above

Check out our Q&As

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Yes, if you are travelling solo. On our Overland Adventures and Ultimate Expeditions, we will pair you up with a tent buddy of the same sex when we camp and the same goes for twin & shared rooms in hostels, so there is no need to go it alone! If you specifically would like to request your own single room whilst on the trip, this may be requested subject to availability and additional fee.

  • How many people do you take on your Trips?

    On most of our Overland Adventures and Ultimate Expeditions our vehicles can carry a maximum of 24 travellers, the average however is around 16-20 on any one trip. Our Small Group Adventures have a maximum of 18 people per Tour Leader, although again the average is around 10-14 people.

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