East Africa Family Safari: Zanzibar, Tanzania & Kenya

Lioness drinking with her cubs at Ndutu in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania

What to expect on this itinerary

From island life to big game safaris, East Africa kindles images of a unique family adventure. Over 12 days, you will lounge on beaches, come face to face with elephant herds, learn how to track animals, and meet with tribal Masai families. From recreating  Lion King movie scenes to watching wildebeest gallop past you, this family safari is imbued with the intimate experiences that are possible in Zanzibar, Tanzania, and Kenya.

Countries Visited

Kenya, Tanzania

Places Visited

Zanzibar, Dongwe, Lake Manyara National Park, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Mara Naboisho Conservancy

Suggested Duration

12 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Dongwe – Spacious White Sand and Tropical Waters

Zanzibar is serene. Palms send their iconic shadows across the sand each morning, the indigenous forest provides a green backdrop to a white beach, and at low tide, you can wade through almost a mile of knee-deep tropical water. Even at high tide, these waters are sheltered and safe for swimming. You will experience space here, and Zanzibar is a relatively undeveloped island, especially compared to others in the Indian Ocean. Dongwe is on the island’s undeveloped Eastern Coast, which is where small resorts are spread along a beach that can never seem to end. After being met at Zanzibar’s international airport, you will be transferred to the resort for the first of four nights.

What's Included:

Transfer
Accommodation
Dinner
Day 2

Dongwe – Time to Rest and Relax

Day 3 - 4

Dongwe – Water Sports and Wandering with Colobus Monkeys

Day 5

Tarangire National Park – Face to Face With Baboons and Hippos

Day 6

Tarangire National Park – Up Close With Huge Elephant Herds

Day 7

Ngorongoro Conservation Area – Meeting with a Masai Community

Day 8

Ngorongoro Conservation Area – Evocative Safari on the Crater Floor

Day 9

Mara Naboisho Conservancy – Stunning Safari Flights and Into the Mara

Day 10 - 11

Mara Naboisho Conservancy – Specialist Family Safari in the Masai Mara

Day 12

Nairobi – Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Refresh and unwind with a four-night beachside stay on Zanzibar island
  • Experience Kenya’s iconic grasslands safely during a relaxed, four-night safari in Mara Naboisho Conservancy
  • Feel the wonder of an African safari on a four-day, overland adventure to three Tanzanian national parks
  • Immerse yourself in a Masai community for half a day and learn about their family ways of life
  • Learn about wildlife and bush survival on a kids’ safari program in Mara Naboisho
  • Venture to East Africa’s forests to see unique wildlife, including Zanzibar’s rare colobus monkeys and the baboons of Lake Manyara
  • Track big cats and discover the secretive lives of leopards and cheetahs in the Masai Mara
  • Venture on a game drive in Ngorongoro Crater, which is a wildlife utopia that was used as a model for the Carefree Lands in the Lion King
  • Lounge around the pool, sail on a traditional dhow and spend many hours on a white beach with four days in Zanzibar

Starting Price

$9,600 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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Scott K.
Tanzania, Kenya Vacation Review: Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti, Maasai Mara, Zanzibar, Nairobi, Elephant Experience, Wildlife, Nature, 16-Day Trip

The trip to Kenya and Tanzania was absolutely amazing! The itinerary chosen for us was perfect and checked off all the things I wanted to accomplish on our first safari. Zicasso's tour agency was the best to work with. They offered great suggestions and were very responsive to all our questions and concerns!

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Glen B.
Tanzania Tour Review: 11 Nights

We had a wonderful time in Tanzania. Zicasso's travel expert and her support staff provided all the necessary information we needed. Our driver in Tanzania was friendly and well informed.

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Judy E.
Kenya, Tanzania Tour Review: Wildlife, Plane Rides, 2 Weeks

We received excellent communication from Zicasso's travel agents. They were very prompt and proactive. The itinerary was prepared to meet our requests and matched our interests. Comprehensive planning and preparation for the trip were provided and all logistics were taken care of.

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Rick S.
Kenya Travel Review: Safaris, Cuisine, 10 Nights

My family of six, ages 12 to 72, visited Kenya for an extraordinary 10-day trip in June 2025. Zicasso put us in touch with our travel company, which provided an itinerary and quote after interviewing us. We live in Indiana, and it was easy to conduct business with them via the internet and phone. Every one of us had a wonderful time.

We stayed at three locations in luxury tented camps. The accommodations were great and we enjoyed the friendly staff and managers. The meals at all three camps were creative and delicious. All the transfers were professionally done and on time.

We did not expect to see so many animals and get so close. What really made the trip great were the outstanding guides. They were tremendous in knowledge and service. I highly recommend using our travel company and considering the camps we stayed at.

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Gayle S.
Kenya Vacation Review: Maasai Mara, Local Cuisine, Culture, Wildlife, Nature, 10 Nights

Zicasso's travel agent arranged our trip. She did a wonderful job listening to our wants and needs, and created a magical itinerary.

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Daniel P.
Kenya Tour Review: Nairobi, Safari, Culture, Scenery, 10 Days

Our recent journey to Kenya was flawlessly planned and executed from the moment we arrived in Nairobi to the day of our departure. Every aspect of the itinerary ran smoothly, reflecting a high level of professionalism and attention to detail.

We were consistently pampered and cared for with genuine warmth and hospitality. The natural beauty of the Kenyan landscape is breathtaking, surpassed only by the graciousness and kindness of its people.

Highlights of our trip included the unforgettable safari experiences, the exceptional quality of the camp accommodations, and meaningful visits to local villages. Each moment offered a sense of wonder and cultural connection.

The memories we have made—from the landscapes to the people—will remain with us for a lifetime. We are deeply grateful for the care and excellence that made this trip truly extraordinary.

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