Safari and discovery of Zanzibar with the family!
In summary
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Sports
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Duration15 days
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LevelBeginner
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DestinationTanzania / Zanzibar
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AgeFrom 7 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions371.04 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
English
In a few words
Discover Tanzania and Zanzibar on an exceptional journey, perfect for a family getaway. Your adventure begins at Lake Natron , in the heart of Maasai country , where thousands of pink flamingos paint the landscape.
You then plunge into the vastness of the bush for two full days of safari in the heart of Serengeti National Park . This is your chance to observe lions, wildebeest, giraffes, and elephants in their natural habitat. The journey continues to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater , a unique caldera teeming with incredibly dense wildlife. After a final exploration in Manyara , famous for its tree-climbing lions, a domestic flight takes you to the shores of the Indian Ocean.
The island of Zanzibar welcomes you for a week of active relaxation. From north to southeast, you'll explore its spice gardens , the Jozani rainforest, and its pristine mangroves. White sand beaches invite you to unwind, while turquoise waters offer an ideal playground for swimming among corals and colorful fish. A perfect balance between wild exploration and tropical paradise.
The highlights
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Safari in the Serengeti Parks, Lake Natron and the Ngorongoro Crater
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Discovering the Island of Zanzibar from north to south
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Observation of red colobus monkeys in the Josani forest (Zanzibar)
Photos
Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
The expert's opinion
No physical difficulties are involved, as we primarily travel by vehicle in Tanzania's largest parks. However, safari departures are very early. Swimming skills are required for the hike to the waterfall (note that there are some steep sections). The Zanzibar portion is easy and relaxing, with two free days.
Management
- 1 French-speaking driver/guide per car
- One occasional English-speaking guide for the visits scheduled in the program
Program
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Flight to Tanzania
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Boarding for your overnight flight to Kilimanjaro Airport.Day 1 -
Kilimanjaro Airport - Moshi
- Accommodation Lodge
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Arrival during the day, depending on your flight schedule. We will be met and taken to our hotel. Check-in is from 2:00 PM. If you arrive early, the hotel will do its best to accommodate you, subject to availability, but immediate access to your room cannot be guaranteed. The rest of the day is free for you to relax after your flight.Day 2 -
Mtowembu - Lake Natron
- Transportation Car - 06h - 200km
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
A very early start for a beautiful leg of the journey. We drove to the village of Mtowembu, then followed a track through the African savannah to Lake Natron. We set up camp on a hill, with a magnificent view of the lake and the Lengai volcano, not far from the village of Engare Sera.Day 3 -
Lake Natron - Maasai Country
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
A day exploring Lake Natron and meeting the Maasai who live in this magnificent region of the Rift Valley. At sunrise, a walk along the lake, where flamingos and pelicans abound. In the afternoon, a walk along a river and a swim under a waterfall – unforgettable! (Some sections are slightly steep; it's possible to stay at the campsite if you wish). This region is the filming location for the movie "The Crimson Wing," about the migration of flamingos.Day 4 -
Lake Natron - Serengeti National Park
- Transportation Car - 07h - 220km
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We leave the Lake Natron region for Serengeti National Park. We pass through Sonjo country. We have lunch en route and begin our safari. In the evening, we sleep at the camp in Seronera.Day 5 -
Serengeti National Park
- Transportation Car - 06h - 200km
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Serengeti National Park, covering over 14,000 km², is one of Africa's largest and most pristine ecosystems. It offers a landscape of vast plains and grasslands dotted with striking granite boulders, acacia forests, and rivers teeming with birds. Within this park, it's possible to spot all of Africa's major wildlife.Day 6 -
Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Park
- Transportation Car - 04h - 150km
- Accommodation Lodge
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We leave Serengeti National Park for Ngorongoro Conservation Area. En route, we stop at Olduvai Gorge and visit the museum. Dinner and overnight stay on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater.Day 7 -
Ngorongoro Crater
- Transportation Car - 02h - 100km
- Accommodation Lodge
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Early departure to descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A full day of photo safari by vehicle. We leave the park in the mid-afternoon and travel to Mtowenbu. Check-in at a lodge in comfortable bungalows with gardens and swimming pools.Day 8 -
Tarangire Park - Arusha - Zanzibar
- Accommodation Lodge
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
We depart for a final photo safari in the magnificent Tarangire National Park. Picnic lunch. Return to Arusha to reach the airport and take the domestic flight to Zanzibar Island. Transfer to Stone Town. Evening and dinner at leisure in Stone Town.Day 9 -
North Coast - Nungwi Beach
- Transportation Car - 02h30 - 60km
- Accommodation Lodge
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Free morning in Stone Town for sightseeing and shopping. After lunch, we leave Zanzibar's main city and head towards the north coast and Nungwi Beach. We check into our hotel with a swimming pool and take some time to enjoy the beach. There's also the option to visit dhow shipyards, where you'll see the traditional boats of Zanzibar. Meals are not included.Day 10 -
Nungwi Beach
- Accommodation Lodge
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
A free day to enjoy the white sand beaches and turquoise blue sea...Day 11 -
North Coast - Spice Tower - Josani Forest - Mangrove - Southeast Coast.
- Transportation Car - 04h - 100km
- Accommodation Lodge
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
We leave the north coast to discover the spices that have made the island famous, with a walk through a farm and the forest. Lunch is provided. Then we head to the Josani forest where we observe the red colobus monkeys, an endemic species of the island. Afterwards, we return to our beachfront hotel on the southeast coast, near Jambiani beach. Meals are not included.Day 12 -
Southeast coast - Jambiani Beach
- Accommodation Lodge
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Free day to enjoy the beach and the ocean.Day 13 -
Return flight
- Transportation Plane - 02h - 40kmper day
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
We enjoy the beach one last time in the morning before our transfer to the airport for our international flight home. Lunch and dinner are at your leisure. Arrival the following day.Days 14 to 15
Note
This itinerary is provided as a guide only: depending on weather and operational conditions, your tour guide may modify this itinerary for your comfort and safety and that of the group.
- Park entry permits are valid for 24-hour periods. The guide therefore imposes a specific time limit. Any exceeding of this time will require paying for an additional day.
- Please note that for our camping tours, we ask for a contribution for the setup and takedown of the camp (itinerant camping) and for the loading and unloading of vehicles.
This trip is combined with a shorter version without Zanzibar, so you might meet participants from that trip during yours.
Accommodation
Access
Domestic flights*:
Departure from Arusha on Day 9 in the evening at 5:00 PM or 7:40 PM generally: Arrival in Zanzibar the same day at 6:20 PM or 8:40 PM
(Flight possible on the morning of Day 10). The return domestic flight does not necessarily go through Arusha.
* In accordance with our duty to inform and be transparent with our travellers, we inform you that all airlines certified in Tanzania are currently on the list of air carriers banned from operating in the European Union, established by the European Commission.
This ban does not affect their right to operate locally in Tanzania, nor their authorization to conduct domestic flights (mainland-Zanzibar in particular). It simply means that they cannot fly to or from Europe.
No similar restrictions are in place from other major international authorities (American, Asian, etc.).
We have chosen to maintain these domestic flights for practical and logistical reasons, relying on local companies that we consider reliable and regularly used on site, such as Precision Air or Air Tanzania.
Go to the starting point
INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT:
For Tanzania, we use scheduled flights departing from Paris, operating year-round at fixed times. You will travel with airlines such as Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Air France, or RwandAir, chosen based on availability at the time of your booking.
We prioritize the most economical solution , which may sometimes involve a flight with two layovers. You will always be offered two options so you can choose the route that best suits your needs.
Other companies besides those mentioned above may also be offered to you depending on availability.
There are no direct flights to Tanzania. Flights are usually overnight, meaning you arrive at your destination the following day.
IMPORTANT: This information is for guidance only. Airlines and flight schedules may vary depending on availability at the time of your registration.
Price details
The price includes
- The international flight from Paris (regular with a stopover) and the domestic flight to Zanzibar
- Local transfers
- Accommodation
- Full board except for the meals not included in the program
- The local team of drivers, cook and French-speaking Tanzanian guide during the safari
- An English-speaking driver in Zanzibar
- Entering the parks
The price does not include
- Mandatory insurance on Zanzibar (see Formalities): $44
- Child discount (ages 7-11): -€600
- Child discount (ages 12-15): -€800
- The environmental and social contribution
- Visa fees (~ $50).
- Tourist taxes in Zanzibar hotels ($4-5 per night per person)
- Personal expenses
- The optional meals mentioned in the program (meals between €15 and €20 on site)
- Drinks
- Tips for the local staff (at your discretion)
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
Equipment to bring
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping bag sheet
- Toiletry bag
- Lightweight hand towel and bath towel
- Flashlight or headlamp (more practical) with spare batteries
- A multi-purpose pocket knife (to be packed in checked baggage on the plane),
- 1.5L water bottle
- A roll of toilet paper and a lighter
- Binoculars (recommended)
- Camera
Clothing to bring
- Sunscreen cream for face and lips
- Sunglasses
- Hat, cap or scarf for sun protection
- A pack of tissues
- Mosquito repellent spray for skin and clothing
- Hand sanitizer gel
- Moistened wipes for use when the water is too cold or inaccessible
- Lightweight shoes
- Non-slip neoprene slippers for waterfall day
- Flip-flops or similar footwear are very practical for communal showers.
- Socks: light for the day and warm for the evening.
- Lightweight travel outfit
- Underwear
- Hiking pants, shorts and bermuda shorts
- Lightweight and comfortable canvas trousers for the evening.
- Light shirts or T-shirts for the day, warm ones for the evening
- Polar
- Windproof jacket
- Swimsuit