Experience Overview
Experience East Africa with your family as you discover the wildlife, history, people, culture and beauty that spans across this incredible landscape. Roam the famous Serengeti National Park, nearly 15,000 sq km of rolling savanna that shelters an astounding array of animals, from miniature dik-dik antelopes to the noble African elephant. Spot wildlife while taking in mind-blowing views from the edge of Ngorongoro Crater and listen to the sounds of the African night in a thrilling camping experience. This is also a human journey that puts you in the heart of the valleys once inhabited by some of humankind's earliest ancestors – where you’ll have the opportunity to learn from the Maasai community – hear about the customs and traditions of village life and even prepare a local Swahili dish. If you’re looking for a family adventure full of friendly folk and some of the best game-viewing in Africa, then this will truly be a trip to remember!
Highlights
- Encounter roaring lions and magnificent zebra in the famous Serengeti National Park as our small safari vehicles get you close to the action in this spectacular wildlife arena.
- Experience the thrill of camping among nature and drift off to sleep to the sounds of the African night.
- Meet some Maasai Mamas (the name for women artisans in Tanzania) and learn about their village life, including how to prepare a local Swahili dish.
- Take a mind-blowing safari across the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater for a chance to see the endangered black rhinoceros.
- Accompanied by a local crew – a leader, driver and cook – you and your family are in excellent hands for the duration of your adventure.
Trip Details
Product Code: 3125
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Overland vehicle,4x4 Safari Vehicle
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family
Tour Operator:
Intrepid Travel
Supplier Code: YGFA
Starts: Nairobi, Kenya
Finishes: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 8 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Meals: Breakfasts (7), Lunch (7), Dinner (3)Accommodation: Hotels (3 nights),Camping with basic facilities (4 nights)
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) $2,503 ($313 /day)
Itinerary
Jambo! Welcome to Kenya. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 5 pm. You can arrive at any time as there are no activities planned until this important meeting. If you and your family arrive early, perhaps head out and explore the National Museum of Kenya, the Karen Blixen Museum or the highly recommended Bomas of Kenya where traditional homesteads of several Kenyan tribes are displayed in an outdoor village. Or, to get a glimpse of some animals, head to the David Sheldricks Elephant Orphanage and the Giraffe Centre. These conservation projects allow you to see the animals up close while learning more about them and their plight in the modern world.
Optional Activities:
- Nairobi - City Experience Urban Adventure (55 USD)
- Nairobi - Karen Blixen museum (14 USD)
- Nairobi - Bomas of Kenya (12 USD)
- Nairobi - Langata Giraffe Sanctuary (1200 KES)
Accommodation:
- Hotel Boulevard or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Hit the road after breakfast as you drive across the border to Tanzania and your overnight stop, Arusha. Located at the base of volcanic Mt Meru, Arusha is the gateway to safari destinations and to Africa's highest peak – the 5895 m Mt Kilimanjaro, lying some 100 kilometres northeast. After setting up the campsite on arrival, you and your family can relax and have a swim in the pool.
Driving time: 5 hours
Accommodation:
- Summit Lodge or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Take a short drive to the small town of Kisongo where you and your family get to enjoy a fun day with some local ‘Mamas’ (the name for female artisans in Tanzania) First, the women will teach you how to prepare a local Swahili dish for lunch. After enjoying your creations, you’ll get the chance to take a closer look into their lives. With help from a translator, the women will lead smaller groups around their village. Visit their homes and see how a traditional boma (small hut made of mud and cow dung) is set up. You’ll also get to meet their families and learn about Maasai culture. After this illuminating day, drive to the small town of Karatu, the gateway to the Ngorongoro Crater. Have a good night’s sleep before we head on safari tomorrow!
Included Activities:
- Kisongo - Cooking class, crafts & village walk
Accommodation:
- Kudu Camping Ground with facilities or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Travel from Karatu to the gate of Serengeti National Park and have a picnic lunch at the entrance. Enter the Serengeti and enjoy a game drive on the way to your campsite. The vast plains of the Serengeti – green after the rains, brown and burnt in the dry season – are home to thousands of hoofed animals and fierce predators. Flat and rolling, with long grass and acacia trees, these plains get their name from the Maasai word siringet – 'The place where the land moves on forever'. Your campsite is right in the action, within the park itself, so listen out for the sounds of nocturnal animals as you drift off to sleep. Driving time today is 4 hours plus game drives.
Included Activities:
- Serengeti National Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
Accommodation:
- Serengeti NP Camping Ground or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Start the day with a game drive at dawn. You will head out while the animals are at their most active, then head back to camp for brunch at around 11 am. After spending the warmer part of the day relaxing, as the animals do, depart again at dusk for another adventure through the wild before returning in time for dinner. There's also the option of a balloon ride over the park today, which makes for an excellent family activity. If you have pre-booked this activity (please see the ‘Notes' section) you will be picked up before dawn and driven to the launch site. After a safety briefing, you will glide through the sunrise, sometimes at tree height, which provides amazing photo opportunities. Sometimes you will ascend, getting an overview of the enormity of the plains and the early morning movements of the teeming herds. After landing, you'll be treated to a five-star bush breakfast, before being returned to your camp.
Included Activities:
- Serengeti National Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
Optional Activities:
- Serengeti National Park - Balloon Ride (from price) (745 USD)
Accommodation:
- Serengeti NP Camping Ground or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Enjoy a game drive on your way out of the park today. After lunch you and your family will enter the Ngorongoro Conservation area. A gigantic, perfectly intact volcanic crater, Ngorongoro is home to some 30,000 animals. Among these are endangered black rhinos, lions, leopards, elephants, impalas, zebras and hippos. The crater floor offers excellent game viewing all year round, and the photo opportunities here are unrivalled. We jump in some 4WDs and head into the crater itself for three to four hours where the kids (and adults!) can enjoy spotting the animals. Leaving the park we head to Karatu - our overnight stop were the kids can take a swim in the campsite pool.
Included Activities:
- Serengeti National Park - Overland Vehicle Game drive
Accommodation:
- Flamingo Lodge campsite or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
After breakfast take a short 30-minute drive to Mto Wa Mbu where you will camp for the night. Upon arrival, join the local community for a guided afternoon stroll around the farming areas, milling machine and local homes before enjoying a traditional meal. This afternoon you can relax around the campsite or have a swim in the pool.
Driving time: 30minutes
Included Activities:
- Mto wa Mbu - Village walk and lunch
Accommodation:
- Twiga Lodge & Campsite or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Set off early this morning (around 7.30 am), heading for the border with Kenya and then on to Nairobi. Upon arrival in Nairobi, you'll be dropped at the finishing point hotel. No accommodation is provided for tonight, but this can be arranged when you book this trip.
Driving time today is 7–8 hours.
Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
Reviews
Adam - Traveled, September 2023
Fantastic family safari!!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/29/2023
Frank - Traveled, September 2023
Great and well organised trip to see some of the most amazing and unforgettable wildlife and scenery. Highly recommended for all ages.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/28/2023
Sarah - Traveled, July 2023
Fun and economical way to take the kids of safari - great to benefit from local guides in a responsible way. My fifth intrepid trip - first with my kids. I suspect there will be more…
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/04/2023
Ollie - Traveled, July 2023
Amazing guide (Cornelius) who made an engaging itinerary in a spectacular setting (Tanzania) infinitely better which has helped me to experience the best holiday of my life
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/04/2023
Barbara - Traveled, July 2023
I would recommend booking one week of safari with kids. The two-week agenda is too long for kids, in my opinion. The one-week trip is quite fulfilling and gives kids the opportunity to see a lot of wildlife.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/04/2023
Ollie - Traveled, July 2023
Amazing guide (Cornelius) who made an engaging itinerary in a spectacular setting (Tanzania) infinitely better which has helped me to experience the best holiday of my life
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/04/2023
Charlotte - Traveled, July 2023
Lovely short trip for families, a lot of travelling with may not be appropriate for younger families. The experience of animals however is well worth it and my daughter enjoyed every second
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/29/2023
Rikke - Traveled, July 2023
This trip was totally amazing and I cannot recommend it highly enough. It is slightly basic as is stated but we loved the camping, and the food was excellent. Zack, Godfrey and Charles, our guide, driver and chef respectively were amazing and did everything to make our holiday great in a very relaxed way; they created a real team spirit. Tanzania and its people are......I have no words to describe how they affected me and of course seeing the animals in real life is an outstanding experience. The Intrepid trip notes were not comprehensive enough, but having done one trip with them now, I would not hesitate to book with them again as their 'on the ground' organisation is obviously excellent which is what matters most.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/27/2023
Anna - Traveled, July 2023
The trip was absolutely breathtaking and absolutely exceeded my expectations. As a 16 year old, the family trip was the perfect choice and I couldn’t have asked for more. The crew was extremely approachable and friendly and I enjoyed every single day. Because of the family trip, I also got to meet other teenagers, and it was really fun to socialise. I couldn’t recommend the trip more, as it really is a once in a lifetime experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/15/2023
Julieann - Traveled, June 2023
Our trip was truly a trip of a family trip of a lifetime. We felt supported and safe the whole way through. We will book with Intrepid again
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/02/2023
Chris - Traveled, June 2023
This was the most amazing trip for our family of five. We couldn’t be happier with the agenda, the accommodations, and the beautiful scenery. All of the crew that helped us through this week were absolutely wonderful, and if we could be back here next week we would! We will miss you all.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/01/2023
Olivia - Traveled, August 2022
A trip of a lifetime with excellent, engaging and fun crew. Perfect for families. We experienced so many animal encounters (lion hunting, baby cheetah next to the truck feeding, elefants crossing in front of truck, etc.) and learnt a lot about African tribes and their way of living. The early morning starts were totally worth it. Absolutely loved it.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/12/2022
Bryan - Traveled, August 2022
Our trip was more than I could hope for. We saw so many different wild life, cultures and tasted new foods. Most important was our crew whom made our Safari the best experience. Thank you all.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/13/2022
liz - Traveled, July 2022
Jambo...wow what an absolutely amazing trip .We have learned and seen so much .We became a team of 7 with our family of four and Gilbert our leader,Sam our unbelievable driver and Emmanuel our cook.We enjoyed the amazing views in Serangeti and the inclusiveness of preparing food with Emmanuel .A trip that we would highly recommend and never forget.Perfect in every way!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/24/2022
liz - Traveled, July 2022
Wow.This trip was amazing for our family.Full of information,individual activities which we loved ....Village walks, cooking with locals.The truck was perfect for space and for viewing wildlife . A team of 7....4 of us and our leader Gilbert,driver Sam and Emmamuel our cook.An experience we will never forget!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/23/2022
Matt - Traveled, July 2022
Incredible trip with so much to learn. Could not fault any part of it and cannot wait to return to Africa.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/23/2022
Stewart - Traveled, July 2022
Wow, what a company. Intrepid have the perfect blend for showing you Africa with great local guides.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/23/2022
Emma - Traveled, July 2022
A trip of a lifetime and the tour made it 10x better. Full of enthusiasm from morning until evening as well as extending your knowledge of the place of travel. Fully recommend.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/23/2022
Elizabeth - Traveled, July 2022
Jambo...wow what an absolutely amazing trip .We have learned and seen so much .We became a team of 7 with our family of four and Gilbert our leader,Sam our unbelievable driver and Emmanuel our cook.We enjoyed the amazing views in Serangeti and the inclusiveness of preparing food with Emmanuel .A trip that we would highly recommend and never forget.Perfect in every way!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/24/2022
Scott - Traveled, June 2022
Are trip to the Sarengetti and Ngorongoro was awesome. Accomodations very nice and guide Stephen was awesome. Plan on returning.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/02/2022
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