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Tanzania Family Overland

15 days
From Nairobi to Zanzibar
4.5
906 traveler reviews
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Overland Truck
Off-the-grid adventures with a rugged edge
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 18
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Nairobi

    Optional Activities

    • Visit orphaned elephants at David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
  2. Day 2

    Nairobi

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at camp), Lunch (Lunch eaten at the truck), Dinner (Evening group meal)

    Included Activities

    • Pre-departure briefing and truck orientation
    • Visit Giraffe Centre - observe Rothschild Giraffes from raised platform
    Landmarks
    Giraffe Centre
  3. Day 3

    Nairobi to Arusha

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast eaten at the truck), Lunch (Lunch eaten at the truck), Dinner (Dinner eaten at the truck)

    Included Activities

    • Overland truck journey through Kenyan and Tanzanian grasslands
  4. Day 4

    Arusha to Serengeti National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast eaten at the truck), Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner (Dinner at the campsite)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Olduvai Gorge UNESCO World Heritage site and museum with views over gorge, fossil displays, and early man tools
    • Transfer to Serengeti National Park in specialist safari vehicles
    Landmarks
    Olduvai Gorge
    Serengeti National Park
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  5. Day 5

    Serengeti National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the campsite), Lunch (Lunch at the campsite), Dinner (Dinner at the campsite)

    Included Activities

    • Morning game drive in Serengeti National Park
    • Afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park
    Landmarks
    Serengeti National Park
  6. Day 6

    Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast), Lunch (Lunch at camp), Dinner (Dinner at the campsite)

    Included Activities

    • Early morning game drive in Serengeti
    • Visit traditional Maasai Boma village

    Optional Activities

    • Hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti plains - must be booked in advance
    Landmarks
    Ngorongoro Crater
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the campsite), Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner (Dinner eaten at the truck)

    Included Activities

    • Game drive on Ngorongoro Crater floor with wildlife viewing
    Landmarks
    Ngorongoro Crater
  8. Day 8

    Arusha to Marangu

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast eaten at the truck), Lunch (Lunch eaten at the truck), Dinner (Evening group meal)

    Included Activities

    • Overland truck journey from Arusha to Marangu
    Landmarks
    Mount Kilimanjaro
  9. Day 9

    Marangu

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast eaten at the truck), Lunch (Lunch eaten at the truck), Dinner (Dinner eaten at the truck)

    Included Activities

    • Village walk through lush environment with caves, waterfalls, and coffee plantations

    Optional Activities

    • Trek to Mount Kilimanjaro base camp
    Landmarks
    Mount Kilimanjaro
  10. Day 10

    Marangu to Bagamoyo

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast eaten at the truck), Lunch (Lunch eaten at the truck), Dinner (Group dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Overland truck journey to Bagamoyo beach
    Landmarks
    Bagamoyo
  11. Day 11

    Bagamoyo to Zanzibar

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast eaten at the truck)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar Island
    • Transfer to Nungwi
    Landmarks
    Zanzibar Island
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Zanzibar Spice Tour

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at accommodation), Lunch (Lunch on the tour - delicious local lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Zanzibar Spice Tour including Stone Town spice market, slave forts, dungeons, and working spice farms with local lunch
    Landmarks
    Stone Town
  13. Day 13

    Zanzibar

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at accommodation)

    Optional Activities

    • Snorkeling
    • Swimming with dolphins
    • Scuba diving
    Landmarks
    Nungwi Beach
  14. Day 14

    Zanzibar

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at accommodation), Dinner (Group meal)

    Included Activities

    • Group farewell dinner
  15. Day 15

    Zanzibar Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at accommodation)

    Optional Activities

    • Extra nights on Zanzibar

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  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services
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Rating
4.5(906 reviews)
Response time
11 hours
Response rate
94%
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Reviews from other tours by Encounters Travel

  • Marsha
    March 8th, 2016
    My husband and I went on this trip to see the Serengeti in Tanzania, as well as the rich history of Zanzibar....
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  • Tara
    October 7th, 2025
    Our trip started in Namibia, where the itinerary promised visits to the seals, sand dunes, Kamanjab, Windhoek, and...
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  • KIM
    July 16th, 2025
    It was awhile ago that I took this tour but it was absolutely FANTASTIC! Wonderful guide and driver. He was...
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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.

    Type G
    Kenya and Tanzania
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Kenya.Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Kenya.Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Kenya.Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Kenya.Tanzania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Kenya.Tanzania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Kenya.Tanzania. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Kenya.Tanzania. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Kenya. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 29th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 29th, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Encounters Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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