Quick Facts
| Duration | 5 days / 4 nights |
|---|---|
| Destinations | Serengeti National Park & Zanzibar |
| Best For | Families (ages 5+ recommended) |
| Vehicle | Private, customized 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof |
| Group Type | Private only — no joining groups |
| Pace | Relaxed |
| Start / End | Arusha / Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) · Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) |
| Accommodation | Family-friendly Serengeti lodge or camp · Zanzibar beach resort |
| Best Time | June–October for wildlife · December–March for beach |
This 5-day family safari combines a short, focused stay in the Central Serengeti with a Zanzibar beach finish. You fly directly into the Serengeti rather than spending a full day driving, so more of your trip goes to game viewing and beach time and less to the road.
You travel in your own private, customized 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, with a driver-guide dedicated to your family for the whole safari. It is a relaxed pace built around families, not a packed itinerary that rushes younger travellers.
Why Families Choose This Trip
- Your own private vehicle and driver-guide — no joining groups or shared safari vans
- A pop-up roof Land Cruiser lets kids stand safely for game viewing without leaving the vehicle
- Flying into the Serengeti instead of driving means more time on safari, less time in transit
- Two full beach days on Zanzibar to recover and unwind after the safari
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Fly to the Serengeti & Afternoon Game Drive
Your driver-guide meets you in Arusha for a short domestic flight to the Serengeti, roughly 1 hour 15 minutes. Landing inside the park means your safari starts almost immediately, with an afternoon game drive around the Central Serengeti and the Seronera area.
Day 2: Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive
A full day in the Seronera Valley with a morning and an afternoon game drive, and a midday rest back at the lodge so the pace stays comfortable for children. Between June and October, the Great Migration often moves through reach of the Central Serengeti.
Migration season note: from June to October, Great Migration herds are often within reach of the Central Serengeti, though sightings depend on where the herds are moving that week.
Day 3: Sunrise Game Drive & Fly to Zanzibar
One last sunrise game drive before you fly from the Serengeti to Zanzibar, usually connecting via Arusha or Dar es Salaam. A private transfer of 45 to 75 minutes takes you from Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) to your beach resort.
Day 4: Free Beach Day on Zanzibar
A full free day to relax at the resort. Optional paid activities are available if your family wants to explore beyond the beach.
- Stone Town guided tour
- Prison Island tour
- Spice farm visit
- Jozani Forest tour
- Snorkelling
- Sunset dhow cruise
Day 5: Departure
Transfer to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) for your onward flight. A day-use room or late checkout can be arranged if your flight departs later in the day — ask us when booking. Want more time on the coast? We can extend this trip with extra Zanzibar beach nights.
Get Free Quote ›Tour Cost & Pricing
Prices are per person in USD, based on a private 4x4 Land Cruiser and private driver-guide. Rates below cover 2, 4, and 6 travellers — travelling solo or in a group of 7 or more? Contact us for a custom quote.
Season Guide
- Low SeasonApril–May, November
- High SeasonJanuary–March, June
- Peak SeasonJuly–October, 15 December–5 January
Family Safari Rates (Per Person)
| Party Size | Low Season | High Season | Peak Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Persons | $2,150 | $2,650 | $3,200 |
| 4 Persons | $1,850 | $2,320 | $2,780 |
| 6 Persons | $1,690 | $2,150 | $2,540 |
Travelling solo, or as a group of 7 or more? Contact us for a custom quote.
Get a Live Quote for Your Dates ›What's Included & Excluded
| ✓ | Private 4x4 custom Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof |
| ✓ | Driver-guide throughout the Serengeti |
| ✓ | 2 nights Serengeti accommodation, full board |
| ✓ | 2 nights Zanzibar accommodation, bed & breakfast |
| ✓ | Both domestic flights (Arusha–Serengeti, Serengeti–Zanzibar) |
| ✓ | All transfers |
| ✓ | Serengeti National Park & concession fees |
| ✓ | Bottled water on safari |
| ✓ | Binoculars provided |
| ✓ | All applicable taxes & VAT |
| ✗ | International flights |
| ✗ | Tanzania e-visa (approx. $50 per person) |
| ✗ | Travel insurance |
| ✗ | Lunch & dinner on Zanzibar |
| ✗ | Drinks, laundry & personal items |
| ✗ | Optional Zanzibar activities (Stone Town, Prison Island, spice farm, Jozani Forest, snorkelling, dhow cruise) |
| ✗ | Tips |
| ✗ | Local Zanzibar tourist fees |
Getting There & Travel Logistics
Fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), roughly 45 minutes from Arusha, which serves as this safari's primary entry point. Dar es Salaam Airport (DAR) is an alternate entry point if that suits your international routing better.
Internal Flights
| Arusha → Serengeti | Approx. 1 hour 15 minutes |
|---|---|
| Serengeti → Zanzibar | Approx. 3–4 hours including connection, usually via Arusha or Dar es Salaam |
Domestic flights cap checked luggage at 15 kg in soft bags — pack accordingly.
Documents & Health
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months. A Tanzania e-visa is required (not included in the tour price). A yellow fever certificate is required if you're arriving from a country with endemic yellow fever. We recommend discussing malaria prevention with your doctor before travelling.
