17 Days | 16 Nights Family Tanzania Safari
Overview
Materuni Tour’s team of specialists prepare itineraries for all generations, timed to match school holidays and packed with child-friendly sightseeing and activities. Tanzania is an ideal location for a family safari in Tanzania. One of the main reasons for this is that it so easily combines an action packed adventure with a relaxing stay on a nearby beach resort.
The safari in the Northern Circuit particularly suits families with young children as there is a huge diversity of parks and an abundance of wildlife to hold a child’s interest. A Tanzania family safari is not only action-packed and loads of fun, but also highly educational. Families encounter wildlife witnessed for the first time and interact with local communities, in particular the Maasai people. Coupled with this the nearby beaches of Zanzibar have totally child-friendly resorts, safe swimming beaches and predictably sunny weather. There are plenty of activities on offer to keep everyone in the family entertained.
Travel
17 Days, 5 Parks
Accommodation
13 Nights
Accommodation
16 Nights
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast depart Dar by chartered aircraft (one-hour).
Lunch upon arrival at Rufiji River Camp
Afternoon boating safari along the mighty Rufiji River. You will see plenty of hippos, crocodiles and bird life with over 400 species.
Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp
After breakfast, morning game drive in the Selous, Africa's largest wildlife sanctuary, with an area of 54.600kms.
Lunch at Rufiji River Camp
Afternoon walking safari in the Selous, which boast the world's largest number of big game - elephant, buffalo, rhino, hippos, giraffes and wildebeest.
Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp.
After breakfast, go on a morning walking safari with intimate impressions of the rich wildlife in the African bush.
Lunch at Rufiji River Camp
Afternoon boating safari in the Great Rufiji River.
Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp
After breakfast, go on a morning walking safari with intimate impressions of the rich wildlife in the African bush.
Lunch at Rufiji River Camp
Afternoon boating safari in the Great Rufiji River.
Dinner and overnight at Rufiji River Camp
After breakfast, departure for Udzungwa via a scenic drive through the Uluguru Mountains to Mikumi (approx 7 hours).
Lunch in Mikumi en route to Udzungwa
Late afternoon arrival at the Udzungwa with half-day hiking and bird-watching in the pristine rainforest.
Dinner and overnight at Udzungwa Lodge
After breakfast, spend a full-day hiking in the Udzungwa Mountains.
Picnic lunch in the Mountains
Afternoon hiking and bird-watching in the rainforest towards the Sanje River Waterfall.
Dinner and overnight at Udzungwa Lodge
After breakfast, drive through the southern highlands to Mikumi National Park.
Lunch at Vuma Hill Camp or Mikumi Wildlife Camp
Afternoon game drive in Mikumi National Park
Dinner and overnight at Vuma Hill Camp or Mikumi Wildlife Camp
After breakfast, morning game drive in Mikumi
Lunch at Vuma Hill Camp or Mikumi Wildlife Camp
Afternoon game drive in Mikumi
Dinner and overnight at Vuma Hill Camp or Mikumi Wildlife Camp
After breakfast, drive through the southern highlands to Ruaha National Park (approx 6 hours). with stop in .
Lunch in Iringa Town en route to Ruaha
Afternoon game drive in Ruaha National Park
Dinner and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge.
After breakfast, morning game drive in Ruaha National Park
Lunch at Ruaha River Lodge
Afternoon game drive in Ruaha National Park
Dinner and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge
After breakfast, morning game drive in Ruaha National Park
Lunch at Ruaha River Lodge
Afternoon game drive in Ruaha National Park
Dinner and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge
After breakfast, fly-out of Ruaha by a daily scheduled morning shared charter flight (11.45am) to Zanzibar.
Arrive at Zanzibar Airport then transfer to Zanzibar Serena Inn in Stone Town for lunch.
Afternoon of leisure at the hotel.
Dinner and overnight at Zanzibar Serena Inn.
After breakfast, take the historical half-day (4-hour) Stone Town Tour or the exotic spice tour.
Late lunch at Zanzibar Serena Inn.
Dinner and overnight at Zanzibar Serena Inn
After breakfast, transfer (45 min.) by shuttle bus to Blue Bay Beach Resort in East Coast for two days of leisure/activities.
Lunch at Blue Bay Resort.
Afternoon of leisure and activities; snorkeling, windsurfing, sailing, scuba diving, dhow trips, etc.
Dinner and overnight at Blue Bay Resort
After breakfast or lunch transfer (about 50 minutes) to airport for flight to Moshi, Dar es Salaam or international destination.
All Meals Included
Included in cost:
Accommodation Full Board (All Meals)
Transportation with Driver/Guide During Safari
Vehicle Supplement Fee for all Parks
All Park Fees
The price does not include
Costs of a Personal Nature
Tips to your Driver/Guide During Safari
Alcoholic Beverages
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General Safari Information
Our safari guides are all well experienced in the field and passionate about showing you the amazing wildlife and culture Tanzania has to offer. All are fluent in English, and if you have a special language request just let us know as many will also have an additional language (e.g. French, Spanish, German). They are also well trained in 4×4 driving so will be able to get you anywhere on the varying road qualities we have here! Please feel free to ask your guide any questions you may have about the wildlife, culture or trip along the way.
All meals will be provided by the lodges you are staying at- if you are leaving on a game drive during the day then a lunch box will be provided. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase at most lodges. We will provide mineral water in the car each day.
4×4 Safari Landcruiser with 7 seats. Our safari vehicles have been specifically modified for wildlife viewing, with a pop top roof which will be open during all game drives and sliding windows. We carry at least one pair of binoculars in each vehicle. Please note our regular vehicles do not have air conditioning or refrigerator. If you would like us to arrange one of our upgraded vehicles with these facilities please just ask us to provide a quote.
Although we do everything within our powers to ensure your maximum comfort, the roads in Tanzania can vary greatly in quality from newly tarmacced to completely rough and muddy or dusty (depending on rainy or dry season!). Driving times can be long, even to cover what may seem like relatively short distances. Although we regularly maintain our vehicles (with a check-up in the garage after every safari) they can and do sometimes pop a tyre or breakdown. Our guides are well trained with lots of experience in car mechanics and 98% of the time can fix the issue themselves- and you’ll be off spotting zebras again in less than 20 minutes! Please be patient if your car encounters a mechanical issue.
A great area of confusion and unease for many tourists, tipping is a generally expected and highly appreciated (although not compulsory) part of your safari tour. It is a great way of saying ‘thank you’ to those that have helped you to have a wonderful experience here. Tips should be given at the end of your safari when saying your goodbyes. If you are part of a group safari it is best to try to discuss with everyone beforehand how you wish to do the tipping. To help you feel at ease we have provided a general guide below but please remember that tipping is a way of you showing your gratitude for your safari staff and is up to you! The guidelines given below are for a group amount, not individually.
Guide: 20-25 USD/ day
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