Tanzania family safari and Zanzibar in 8 days (7 nights)

8 days · Tanzania · Arusha → Zanzibar

A short northern-circuit safari followed by island time. After a rest night in Arusha, the family drives to Tarangire for its elephants and baobabs, then continues to the Serengeti for two nights of game drives. The trip ends with a flight to Zanzibar, where three nights cover beach days and a resort pool, with optional outings to Stone Town, a spice farm or dolphin watching.

The route, stop by stop

1. Arusha, Tanzania · 1 night

Arrive by fly — Arrive Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to Arusha

A quiet first night with a briefing before the safari begins, giving children time to adjust to the time change.

2. Tarangire, Tanzania · 1 night

Arrive by drive — By road from Arusha

Large elephant herds are easy for children to spot, which makes it a good first park.

3. Serengeti, Tanzania · 2 nights

Arrive by drive — By road from Tarangire through the Ngorongoro highlands

Two nights give a full day on the plains for big cats and, in season, the migration herds.

4. Zanzibar, Tanzania · 3 nights

Arrive by fly — Flight to Zanzibar after the safari

Three beach nights for swimming, snorkelling and pool time, with optional trips to Stone Town.

Experts who can arrange this trip

• The Safari Vibe, who works in Tanzania.

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