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Tanzania Family Overland
Tanzania Family Overland
Nairobi
Arusha
Serengeti
Ngorongoro
Arusha
Mount Kilimanjaro
Dar es Salaam
Eastern Beaches, Zanzibar
Stone Town
$4639
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Tanzania Family Overland
15 Days Starting in Nairobi, Kenya and ending in Zanzibar, Tanzania
Visiting: Nairobi, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Giraffe Centre, Arusha, Meserani Snake Park, Serengeti National Park, Olduvai Gorge, Ngorongoro Crater, Marangu, Mount Kilimanjaro, Bagamoyo, Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar Island, Nungwi, Zanzibar, Stone Town
Tour operator:
Tour code:
669
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 10
Physical rating:
All Ages / Not applicable
Tour operated in:
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Activities:
History Tourhub's Discount: -$132
NB: Prices correct on 24-Apr-2025 but subject to change.
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Tour Overview
Embark on the Tanzania Family Overland adventure, a captivating journey through the heart of East Africa. Begin in Nairobi, where you can get up close with giraffes at the Giraffe Centre. Venture into the iconic Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater on thrilling 4x4 safaris, spotting majestic wildlife like lions, elephants, and cheetahs. Discover the ancient secrets of Olduvai Gorge and immerse yourself in Maasai culture. Explore the lush landscapes at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, visiting waterfalls, hot springs, and plantations. Unwind on the pristine beaches of Zanzibar Island, and wander through the vibrant bazaars and spice markets of Stone Town. With a mix of camping and comfortable accommodations, this tour offers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation, making it an unforgettable family experience.
Highlights
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See giraffes close up at Nairobi Giraffe Centre
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Take a 4x4 safari and search for wildlife including cheetah, leopard, lion, wildebeest, and elephant in the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater
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Visit Olduvai Gorge and learn about humankind's early development
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Learn about Maasai culture and their way of life
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Visit the waterfalls, hot springs, Chaga caves, coffee, and banana plantations at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro
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Relax on the beaches on Zanzibar Island
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Explore Stone Town's buzzing bazaar and aromatic spice market
Places You'll See
Arusha
Serengeti
Serengeti
Serengeti
Ngorongoro
Eastern Beaches, Zanzibar
Stone Town
Itinerary
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Location: Nairobi, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
Accommodation Name: Wildebeest Eco Camp
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.
Day 2 : Nairobi. Pre-trip briefing, Giraffe Centre
Location: Nairobi, Giraffe Centre
Accommodation Name: Wildebeest Eco Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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.
Day 3 : Nairobi to Meserani Snake Park
Location: Nairobi, Arusha, Meserani Snake Park
Accommodation Name: Meserani Snake Park
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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.
Day 4 : Serengeti Safari, Olduvai Gorge
Location: Serengeti National Park, Olduvai Gorge
Accommodation Name: Seronera campsite
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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.
Day 5 : Serengeti wildlife safaris
Location: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation Name: Seronera campsite
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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!
Day 6 : Serengeti safari, Masai village
Location: Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation Name: Simba campsite - camping
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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.
Day 7 : Ngorongoro Crater safari, back to Arusha
Location: Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha
Accommodation Name: Meserani Snake Park - campsite
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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.
Day 8 : Arusha to Marangu
Location: Arusha, Marangu, Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation Name: Marangu Hotel - camping (upgrades may be available)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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!
Day 9 : Marangu village walk
Location: Marangu, Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation Name: Marangu Hotel - camping (upgrades may be available)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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.
Day 10 : Marangu to Bagamoyo
Location: Marangu, Bagamoyo
Accommodation Name: Firefly - camping
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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.
Day 11 : Ferry crossing to Zanzibar
Location: Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar Island, Nungwi
Accommodation Name: Baraka Bungalows or similar - rooms
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
Day 12 : Spice Tour and Stone Town
Location: Zanzibar, Stone Town
Accommodation Name: Baraka Bungalows or similar - rooms
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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.
Day 13 : Free time at the beach
Location: Zanzibar
Accommodation Name: Baraka Bungalows or similar - rooms
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
Day 14 : Another day at the beach
Location: Zanzibar
Accommodation Name: Baraka Bungalows or similar - rooms
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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!
Day 15 : Departure from Zanzibar
Location: Zanzibar
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
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Transport on Oasis Overland Expedition Truck
Transport on our Oasis Overland Expedition Truck from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam is included.
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Specialist Safari Vehicles
Transport on specialist safari vehicles on the Serengeti is included.
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Ferry to Zanzibar
Ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar is included.
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Minibus Transport on Zanzibar
Minibus transport on Zanzibar is included.
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Airport Transfers
Arrival (Nairobi) and Departure (Zanzibar) airport transfers are included.
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Camping and Cooking Equipment
Camping equipment (tents) and cooking equipment are included.
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Services of Oasis Crew
Services of 2 Oasis Crew (driver and tour leader), specialist Serengeti safari guides, and Oasis representative on Zanzibar are included.
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Nairobi Giraffe Centre Entry
Nairobi giraffe centre entry ticket is included.
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Olduvai Gorge Museum Entry
Olduvai Gorge Museum entry is included.
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Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater 3-night safari with all fees, guides, meals, and equipment is included.
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Marangu Village Walk
Marangu village walk is included.
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Zanzibar Spice & Stone Town Tour
Zanzibar Spice & Stone Town tour with lunch is included.
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What's Not Included
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International Flights
International flights are not included.
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Visa Fees
Visa fees, if required, are not included.
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Sleeping Bags and Camping Mats
Sleeping bags and camping mats are not included; you should bring your own.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory and not included, but available on request.
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Meals Not Indicated
Meals not indicated in the itinerary are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Drinks, snacks, and other personal expenses (e.g., laundry) are not included.
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Tips for Guides & Drivers
Tips for guides and drivers are not included.
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Entrance Fees and Activities Not Mentioned
Entrance fees and activities not mentioned above are not included.
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Other Items Not Mentioned
Any other items not mentioned above are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel on an Oasis Overland Expedition Truck from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam, with specialist safari vehicles in the Serengeti. Enjoy a ferry ride to Zanzibar and minibus transport on the island. Airport transfers in Nairobi and Zanzibar are included.Accommodation
Experience a mix of accommodations with approximately 40% in hotels, lodges, or permanent camps, and 60% in basic camping. Enjoy stays at places like Wildebeest Eco Camp, Seronera campsite, and Baraka Bungalows, offering a blend of comfort and adventure.Check out our Q&As
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What kind of wildlife can we expect to see during the Serengeti safari?
During the Serengeti safari, you can expect to see a wide range of wildlife including lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffalo, and possibly vast herds of wildebeest. There is also a wide array of birdlife and lesser-known animals such as dik diks, topis, dung beetles, and mongooses.
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What activities are included during the visit to Zanzibar?
In Zanzibar, the tour includes a Spice Tour and exploration of Stone Town, where you can visit the spice market and learn about the island's history. There is also free time to enjoy the beaches, snorkel, swim with dolphins, or scuba dive.
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What cultural experiences are part of the tour?
The tour includes a visit to a traditional Maasai village to learn about their culture and way of life. Additionally, there is a Marangu village walk where you can see local blacksmiths at work and explore coffee plantations.
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Are there any optional activities available during the tour?
Yes, there are optional activities such as a hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti plains, which must be booked in advance. In Zanzibar, you can arrange activities like snorkeling, swimming with dolphins, and scuba diving.
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What is the accommodation like during the tour?
Accommodation during the tour is a mix of approximately 40% hotels, lodges, or permanent camps and 60% basic camping. Camping equipment such as tents and cooking equipment is provided.
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What meals are included in the tour?
Approximately 70% of meals are included in the tour. Specific meals provided each day are detailed in the itinerary, with some meals at your own expense, especially during free time in Zanzibar.
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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.
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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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