trip details for east african family safari (FEA)

There is no more exciting destination for children than Africa, and on this trip we'll discover just why. We visit a giraffe sanctuary, an elephant orphanage, a snake park and the home of Elsa, the lioness in 'Born Free'. There's a safari through Lake Nakuru NP, another in the famously unpronounceable Ngorongoro Crater, and a camping trip with the difference - on the plains of the great Serengeti. We'll ride camels, meet the Maasai, visit a school community project and there's even the option of a hot air balloon ride. After all that activity we head to the beautiful beaches of the Indian Ocean, with time to relax on the island of Zanzibar.

is this trip for me?

Route: Nairobi to Dar es Salaam or v.v.

Length of Section: 16 Nights

Profile: There is no more exciting destination for children than Africa, and on this trip we'll discover just why. We visit a giraffe sanctuary, an elephant orphanage, a snake park and the home of Elsa, the lioness in 'Born Free'. There's a safari through Lake Nakuru NP, another in the famously unpronounceable Ngorongoro Crater, and a camping trip with the difference - on the plains of the great Serengeti. We'll ride camels, meet the Maasai, visit a school community project and there's even the option of a hot air balloon ride. After all that activity we head to the beautiful beaches of the Indian Ocean, with time to relax on the island of Zanzibar.

Comfort Zone: 2 out of 5 [explain comfort zone rating]

Physical Rating: 2 out of 6 [explain physical rating]

Crew: 3 crew members including an African camp master

Vehicle: Overland expedition vehicle, boats, jeeps.

Accommodation: Camping and comfortable hotels. Full details can be found in the trip notes. Meal Plan: 16 Breakfasts, 12 Lunches, 12 Dinners. (60% camping, 40% hotels)

what's included?

Nights 1-3: Kenya Rift Valley:

Visit to Langatta Giraffe Sanctuary and if poss to Celdrik elephant orphanage
Interactive visit to one of Kariandusi School Trusts school projects
Hippo spotting boat trip to Elsamere for High Tea
Visit to Elsamere Born Free foundation at Lake Naivasha

Nights 4-6: Rift Valley & Western Kenya:

Safari in Lake Nakuru National Park, excellent for rhino
Overland through the highland tea plantations of Western Kenya to Lake Victoria
Kenyan colonial farm visit

Nights 7-9: Tanzanian Wildlife:

Jeep safari in Ngorongoro Crater Reserve
2 day overland and wildcamp in Serengeti National Park

Nights 10-11: Northern Tanzania:

Visit to an African snake park
Camel trip and traditional Masai village visit

Nights 12-13: Swahali Coast:

2 nights on idyllic Indian Ocean beaches

Nights 14-16: Zanzibar:

3 nights on the tropical island of Zanzibar
Guided tour of Spice Plantations and local lunch

what can I do on the way?

(Activities available at extra costs)

Walking safaris with big game in Naivasha
Balloon flight over the Serengeti National Park
Scuba, snorkel and dolphin boat trips off Zanzibar

notes:

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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