The Young Safari Guide

Overview

Family Safari to Serengeti National Park Lake Victoria & Zanzibar

Tanzania is blessed with many natural gems. Few countries can match its amazing diversity. Such a rich infusion could not be better showcased than here. Starting at the source of the Nile, Lake Victoria discovered by James Henning Speke in the mid-19th Century, then moving on to perhaps the greatest area given over to wildlife in the world, the Serengeti, home to the great wildebeest migration. This tours finishes on the famous spice island, Zanzibar with its stunning powder white sand beaches and some of the best diving in the world. If you want a family holiday with amazing safaris before relaxing and water sports as well as some cultural immersion in beautiful Zanzibar, this tour is the one for you. Create some superb memories right here.

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HIGHLIGHTS

Safari in famous Serengeti
World-class diving and water sports in Zanzibar
Stay in small and intimate lodges and safari accommodation that caters to families
Discover famous Lake Victoria off the beaten track

WHAT'S INCLUDED

All accommodation as mentioned
9 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches and 8 Dinners
Safaris & activities
Mwanza & Zanzibar airport arrival and departure transfers
All internal transfers mentioned
3 x internal flights
Park fees and other government fees

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Drinks
Tips
Laundry
Items of personal nature

Itinerary

Arrival into Mwanza

DAY
01

Meet your guide at Mwanza airport and transfer by road for about 2 hours to Little Okavango Camp through the unusual city of Mwanza known as the “Rock City”, due to its huge boulders scattered across the wider landscape. Arrive at the intimate Little Okavango Camp in time for lunch and in the late afternoon, enjoy a gentle canoe ride.

Game drive in Serengeti

DAY
02

After breakfast, head out for a full day’s game drive in Serengeti National Park returning to the camp in the late afternoon, early evening & relax and enjoy evening birdsong as you get ready for dinner.

Cultural day on lake Victoria

DAY
03

This morning, explore the fishing village of Mwaburugu along the Lake Victoria coastline. You will leave the camp by vehicle and return by motor-boat, stopping for a delightful brunch at the Little Okavango amazing tower. After lunch and a rest, enjoy a guided bird walk on the camp's grounds or a bike ride through the open bush and village farms between the Serengeti boundary and the lake.

serengeti safari day

DAY
04

Today enjoy another full day game drive in the western corridor of Serengeti National Park, returning to the camp in the evening.

Fly to Zanzibar, Stone town

DAY
05

Drive to Mwanza in the morning to connect with a flight to Dar es Salaam and onward to the famous spice island of Zanzibar. Meet your driver at Zanzibar airport and transfer to UNESCO world heritage site, Stone Town. Self-explore the narrow alleyways of the old town in the late afternoon and immerse yourself in the local culture and history of this fascinating town. Overnight at centrally-located Maru Maru hotel with lovely roof-top restaurant and pool.

Move on to the beach

DAY
06

After a leisurely breakfast, transfer to the north part of the island to Nungwi where The Zanzibari boutique hotel is located. The hotel is close to the Mnemba atoll, famous for its diving. Settle into the hotel this afternoon and explore the beach.

Relax by the beach

DAY
07-09

Relax at The Zanzibari boutique hotel. From here you may wish to book a Dhow (local fishing boat) sunset cruise, snorkelling trip or some world-class diving. Maybe head north up the beach on a guided tour of the nearby fishing village of Nungwi with Nzore the man who knows everybody.

Head onwards

DAY
10

Transfer after breakfast to airport for onward journey

Your Journey at a glance

Ideal duration: 10 days / 9 nights
Price: Adult US $3040 / Child US $2215
This tour can be fully tailored and extended

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