17 Days Tanzania Family Safari

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Selous/Udzungwa/Mikumi/Ruaha/Zanzibar

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.

Full Itinerary

Day 1 – Depart by Air to the Selous Game Reserve + -

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

Day 2 – A Full Day of Game Drives & Walking Safaris + -

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.

Day 3 – A Full Day of Walking/ Boating Safaris in Selous + -

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

Day 4 – Another Full Day of Walking/ Boating Safaris in Selous + -

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

Day 5 – Depart Selous for Udzungwa Mountains + -

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

Day 6 - A Full Day of Hiking in the Udzungwa Mountains + -

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

Day 7 – Depart Udzungwa for Mikumi National Park + -

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

Day 8 - A Full Day of Game Drives in Mikumi National Park + -

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

Day 9 – Stone Town Tour/ Spice Tour + -

Day 9 – Depart Mikumi for Ruaha National Park

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.

Day 10 - Full Day of Game Drives in Ruaha National Park + -

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

Day 11 - Another Full Day of Game Drives in Ruaha + -

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

Day 12 - Depart Ruaha for Zanzibar + -

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.

Day 13 – Stone Town Tour/ Spice Tour + -

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

 

Day 14 & 16 – Transfer/Leisure Activities at Blue Bay Resort + -

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

Day 17 - Depart to Airport + -

After breakfast or lunch transfer (about 50 minutes) to airport for flight to Moshi, Dar es Salaam or  international destination.

 

All Meals Included

  • Accommodation Full Board (All Meals)

     

  • Transportation with Driver/Guide During Safari

     

  • Vehicle Supplement Fee for all Parks

     

  • All Park Fees

     

  • Costs of a Personal Nature

     

  • Tips to your Driver/Guide During Safari

     

  • Alcoholic Beverages

Best Time for Tanzania Safaris?

You can visit Tanzania all year round but the best months are the dry-season months of July – October when the parks are dry and wildlife viewing is clear, easy and action packed. Read more

How Much Does a Safari Cost?

Cost for safaris in Tanzania depends with the number of people, number of days visiting Tanzania and the type of accommodation on the safari (luxury, midrange and budget options ). Read more