Tanzania & Zanzibar family holidays

Tanzania Safaris

Saadani Game Reserve

Immerse yourself in the African wilderness of the breathtakingly tranquil coastal Saadani Game Reserve. As well as seeing eland, waterbuck, zebra, giraffe, oryx and perhaps the rare Roosevelt sable, and, on boat trips upriver, a glimpse of hippo, crocodile and plenty of birdlife, you can visit a local village and its school and experience everyday life. On organised trips to Tanzania (see tab), you'll stay at a beach camp with thatched bungalows.

Mikumi National Park

Head inland to contrasting Mikumi National Park with its elephants, buffalo and large herds of antelope, and the dense rainforest at the foot of the Uluguru Mountains, home to Colobus monkeys plus more elephants, buffalo, wildebeest, impala and other antelope.

Serengeti

Alternatively, venture north to the Serengeti, which Tanzania shares with neighbouring Kenya. Highlights include viewing the Great Migration of wildebeest, best here from July to October, when herds cross the Mara River in the northern Serengeti, or in January and February, for calving season in the southern Serengeti/Ndutu plains. Meanwhile, the Ngorongoro Crater – the world's biggest inactive, intact, unfilled volcanic caldera – teems with 30,000-plus animals and offers guaranteed Big Five sightings, including rare black rhinos. Hot-air balloon rides are a great way of seeing some of the Serengeti.

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with Kids

With children 10 years and up, careful preparation, high fitness levels and experienced guides (private, or part of a organised trip; see tab), make this iconic climb. 

Longer, less steep routes such as the eight-day Lemosho are recommended for better acclimatisation.  

Beaches, Watersports and Wildlife in Zanzibar

Discover this prime ecotourism destination – a great place for windsurfing and kitesurfing, snorkelling, dhow cruises, kayaking, parasailing and stand-up paddleboarding. 

Sea safaris

Ask us about sea safaris to view a variety of creatures including dolphins, taking you through the Mnemba Marine Nature Reserve

Jozani National Park

On land visit the Jozani National Park with its endemic red colobus monkeys and 50+ species of butterfly, Ngezi rainforest and endangered coastal mangroves. 

Prison Island 

Visit Prison Island (Changgu Island) with its giant sea turtles, learn about animal welfare and wildlife conservation at the Cheetah's Rock rescue and conservation centre, and swim in the lagoon at the Sea Turtle Conservation Pond.

History and Culture in Zanzibar

Stone Town

Take a walking tour of Stone Town, Freddie Mercury's birthplace, with its old slave markets and Sultan's Palace.

Explore the spice farms

Tour one of Zanzibar’s many spice farms.