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There is no more an exciting destination for families than East Africa, and on this trip we'll discover just why. As part of this unforgettable safari we'll explore two of the world's greatest game reserves - the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater where we'll see an amazing array of wildlife and also have the option of a balloon safari. From the plains of the Serengeti we spend time in and around the foothills of Kilimanjaro visiting the Amani childrens home and learning about the Chagga people at the Kilimanjaro village education community project. Heading to the cooler green Usambara mountains provides you with scenic vistas and the opportunity for walking. After all that activity we round off your adventures with relaxation on the beautiful beaches of the Indian Ocean and the spice Island of Zanzibar.

what's included?

Night 1 Kenya

• Visit to Langatta Giraffe Sanctuary and if poss to Sheldric Wildlife orphanage

Nights 2-6: Northern Tanzania Safari Region

• Overland through northern Tanzania via Arusha
• Visit to the Mto Wa Mbu Cultural Tourism Programme.
• Jeep safari in Ngorongoro Crater Reserve
• 2 day Jeep Safari and wildcamp in Serengeti National Park

Nights 7-10: Kilimanjaro and the Maasai Steppe

• Overnight stay at Mt Kilimanjaro with time for an easy hike up to the gate of the national park
• Visit to the Amani street children's orphanage
• Visit to the Kilimanjaro Village Educational Project
• 2 night stay in the stunning Usambara Mountains with time for local community visits and hikes
• Half day moderate/easy hill trek to Irente Lookout and community visit to Irente villages

Nights 11-16: Tanzanian coast & Zanzibar

• 2 nights on idyllic Indian Ocean beaches
• 4 nights on the tropical island of Zanzibar
• Guided tour of Spice Plantations and local lunch
• Return to Dar by hydrofoil

what can I do on the way?

(Activities available at extra costs)

• Balloon flight over the Serengeti National Park
• Scuba, snorkel and dolphin boat trips off Zanzibar

General Notes:

Price Notes: There is no kitty or local payment. On our family trips we have no kitty or local payments because there is nothing worse than travelling around with wads of cash while trying to supervise the kids. From personal experience we know that families need to relax and forget about the hassle of money for a while. Pay upfront and bring only what you need for the extras.

There is a 10% discount off the trip price for children. Children must be aged 6 or above. Teenagers from 16 - 18 will be charged adult price. Children must be accompanied by 1 or more adults.

If you wish to book the Hot Air Balloon trip in the Serengeti, you must do this in advance through Dragoman.

HOTELS:

Nairobi: The Boulevard Hotel, 3 star with swimming pool.
Dar es Salaam: Kipepeo Beach Village, stilt cottages set back from stunning Indian Ocean beach, complete with camels and cows, bar, restaurant, very rustic ex-pat hang out.
Zanzibar: Mtonia Marine Hotel (or similar), close to Stone Town, large swimming pool, beach, restaurants, etc. Campsites with basic facilities or bushcamping in national parks.

Hotel accommodation is based on twin and/or triple sharing. At the time of booking please indicate your family's room requirements. If we do not hear from you we will book rooms we consider suitable.

Please note: Because of the nature of the areas we travel through we cannot guarantee the exact hotels we will stay in.

Because of limited flight availability in school holidays please book early.

Please note: South of Nairobi, Dragoman Overland runs this trip in conjunction with Intrepid Overland. Intrepid share our ethos for overlanding and have many years' expertise in adventure travel. Our departures are codeshared, with certain departures run by Dragoman in one of our vehicles, others by Intrepid (Intrepid Guerba Kenya) in one of theirs. This allows us to run many more departures so you have more choice when you want to travel.
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