East Africa Family Safari (northbound)

Itinerary

Day 1 Dar es Salaam

Welcome to Tanzania's tropical coast. Stay beside gorgeous Kipepeo Beach and laze by the water, spot locals herding camels along the beach or perhaps visit nearby villagers.

Days 2-5 Zanzibar

Tour exotic island plantations to see how spices including vanilla, cinnamon and ginger are made. Relax on sandy beaches and splash in the warm Indian Ocean.

Day 6 Dar es Salaam

Return to Dar es Salaam for more time to relax on the beautiful tropical beaches.

Days 7-8 Lushoto

Take a walk from Lushoto to the Irente Viewpoint for amazing views. For a different insight into rural Africa visit a cultural centre and stop by a working farm.

Days 9-10 Marangu

Visit an inspirational school for street kids. Then witness the day-to-day life of the Chagga people during a fascinating community visit.

Day 11 Arusha/Karatu

Choose to visit elephant-filled Tarangire National Park or flamingo-flocked Lake Manyara. Then check out deadly spitting cobras, puff adders and mambas at Arusha Snake Park. Ride a camel to local Masai villages to meet these red-robed cattle herders.

Days 12-13 Serengeti National Park

These vast grassy plains shelter big cats, wildebeest, zebras and gazelles. Venture out to spot them in the early morning and late afternoon. Camp in the park, falling asleep to its nocturnal sounds.

Day 14 Ngorongoro Crater

Explore this animal-filled extinct volcano by 4x4 with a local guide. Then meet Africa's crocodiles, lizards, turtles and super-poisonous snakes at Meserani Snake Park.

Day 15 Arusha

Learn about the Masai way of life on a village walk.

Days 16-17 Nairobi

Feed a giraffe at the Langatta Giraffe Sanctuary and perhaps even get a kiss from these long-lashed animals.