Tanzania & Zanzibar Family Active Safari
Serengeti Wildlife Wonders to Spice Island Enchantment
From craters to acacia-dotted savannas and vibrant coral reefs. Trumpeting elephants to tropical fish. Untamed national parks to lavish retreats. Adventure runs wild in Tanzania.
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
See this trip's Activity Options & Terrain for more details.
From $14,699 - $16,299/person
Includes $2,300 internal air
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Highlights
- Safari in classic open-air jeeps, with chances to spot Africa’s legendary Big Five, including the rare black rhino
- Dive into a marine paradise on the island of Zanzibar as you snorkel pristine reefs and bask on a sun-drenched sandbank
- Hike in the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, two of the most diverse ecosystems on earth
- Stay at phenomenal wilderness lodges where you can enjoy the views from the pool and relax in lovely tents
- Hop aboard private flights that effortlessly connect remote wildlife sanctuaries with Maasai villages and the turquoise Indian Ocean
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Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start Arusha Airport & Travel Details
- Kick off your family adventure with a bike ride past banana plantations, vibrant farming villages and a yellow-barked acacia forest
- Bike in the lush Karatu region of the Tanzanian highlands, a prolific coffee-growing area
- Kids join an exciting painting class with local artists
- Visit to a primary school to interact with students and learn about local education
- At bustling Karatu market, get a look at daily highland life and browse handmade crafts
- Sip sundowners and savor a farm-to-table dinner at our lavish abode.
Nights 1-2
Luxury Hotel
The rich traditions of East African life infuse every aspect of this distinctive rustic luxury retreat, crafted on a former coffee farm and surrounded by ancient trees and organic gardens. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Safari inside the Ngorongoro Crater, a World Heritage Site rich with incredible wildlife and beauty
- Take a family hike to the caldera’s forested rim for breathtaking views of vast grasslands
- Stargaze at our traditional safari camp.
Night 3
Luxury Hotel
A classic luxury tented safari camp set on an elevated hillside within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a place where wildlife and scenic beauty are the central attractions.
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Take a chartered flight to the extraordinary Serengeti, home to spectacular game
- Stay on the only private reserve to border both the Serengeti and Maasai Mara National Parks
- On hikes and game drives, explore wide-open savanna, tufts of forest, meandering streams and rocky outcroppings
- Keep an eye out for a lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros or buffalo—there’s nothing like spotting the Big Five
- Join an interpretive bush walk, with chances to see herds of wildebeest and zebra
- Visit a traditional Maasai village to learn about their unique pastoral heritage and culture
- Swap stories by the fire or take a moonlit game drive.
Nights 4-6
Luxury Hotel
Take in sweeping views over the vast Serengeti and Maasai Mara at this lavish camp, nestled in the remote Kuka Hills. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Fly with your family to the legendary island of Zanzibar
- Set sail at sunset aboard a traditional wooden dhow boat
- As you glide along the coast, stories of Swahili culture and maritime heritage bring Zanzibar’s past vividly to life
- Spend the day basking in the sun while sailing across turquoise waters
- Snorkel coral reefs teeming with tropical fish
- A remote sandbank offers the perfect place to splash around in crystalline shallows
- Enjoy a fun Swahili-style seafood barbecue on Kwale Island
- Explore the World Heritage Site of Stone Town on a guided walking tour
- Trace the paths of sultans, traders and seafarers along narrow alleys rich with layered history.
Nights 7-8
Luxury Hotel
Set in the heart of a World Heritage site, this spectacular beachfront hotel blends its history as a Zanzibari mansion with contemporary elegance. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
End Zanzibar Airport & Travel Details
This trip has an activity level range of 1-2
Biking, walking and hiking routes primarily follow dirt roads, narrow rocky paths and rough bush trails that wind through villages and countryside. Terrain ranges from mostly level to moderately hilly and can feel more challenging in areas of thick brush and rough surfaces.
Kid-friendly routes are shorter but still navigate the same terrain challenges, and alternate kids’ activities are available on days with longer routes. Kids should be comfortable handling rough terrain, roadside hazards and passing traffic.
All breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 dinners
All accommodations on your Backroads trip
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Expertise and services of Backroads Trip Leaders
Kids' bikes, trailer bikes, carriers and kid-sized helmets
Bike fitting and equipment support throughout your trip
Lightweight carbon hiking poles
Backroads On Trip App with route maps, elevation profiles, daily snapshots and more
Additional local guides and experts, plus equipment for included activities as detailed in your itinerary
Exclusive activities, tours and cultural experiences, as detailed in your itinerary
All luggage transfers and porterage during your trip
Snacks and beverages between meals
Private cocktail and wine receptions on the first and last nights of your trip
Choice of Backroads cycling jersey, t-shirt or hat, plus water bottle and luggage tag
Detailed Travel Planner with destination tips and pre-trip information
