East Africa Family Safari (northbound)

Itinerary

Days 1-2 Dar es Salaam

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

Days 3-5 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 Marangu

The East African adventure ends back in Dar es Salaam.

Days 7-8 Arusha/Meserani Snake Park/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.

Day 9 Ngorongoro Crater

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

Day 10 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 11 Lake Victoria

Travel to enormous Lake Victoria, Africa's largest lake and the source of the legendary Nile River.

Days 12-13 Lake Nakuru

Get up early for a dawn game drive, looking out for zebras, monkeys, antelopes, lions and pink flamingos clustering around this beautiful lake. Stay on a huge farm, where kids can help feed horses, calves and chickens, and adults can take leisurely walks or just chill out.

Day 14 Kariandusi School Visit

Head into Kenya's Rift Valley to see how local kids go to school. Peek into classrooms and meet local students.

Day 15 Lake Naivasha

Stroll this beautiful lake then take a boat trip to see hippos up close. Watch monkeys playing in the trees while enjoying afternoon tea.

Days 16-17 Nairobi

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