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Family Holidays in Tanzania

Create your special family memories today; imagine playing with your kids, watching them swim, discovering new places, going on a safari to watch wildlife, visiting museums and zoos, going on nature walks, playing family golf tournament, swimming with dolphins, horse riding, hiking among many other family holiday activities in Tanzania.

Check out some of our sample Family packages below or contact one of our holiday experts, to structure a family holiday for you.

family holidays in Tanzania

Family holiday in Tanzania

A well planned family holiday would not only strengthen the bond between family members, but would also leave great memories for the family to forever cherish. Imagine watching your kids learn how to swim, wind surfing, water skating or going on a safari watching thousands of birds and wild animals, discovering new places and finally relaxing on the sandy beaches or engaging in any of the family activities available on the beach; Tanzania would offer you that.

Whether you’re looking for a large family villa to accommodate the whole family or a hotel with facilities to please the adults and the kids, Tanzania has it all; from luxury hotels with Kids’ Clubs that keep the kids busy to allow the adults sometime alone, to Lodges that are surrounded by a wealth of attraction for the family to explore or a beachfront family resort with lots of family activities.

What to do on Family Holiday

  • Going on Family Safari
    A family safari holiday could be full of excitement for Kids; hand feeding giraffes, stroking young baby elephants, discovering wild animals on a hot air balloon flight, going on a guided bush walk led by the famous Masai warrior and visiting a Masai traditional village.

    Not only, will a well planned family safari be an unforgettable and exciting, but will also be very safe and educative to the young once; who have fresh minds and want to learn about Africa and its environs. Some of the major place for a family safari in Tanzania would include the famous Serengeti national Reserve, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater , Ruaha National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro among other popular destinations.

    As we all know, children tend to get bored from doing one thing for long; at Kentz Safaris, we try to mix the game drive with other activities like horse riding, mountain biking, hiking, swimming, playing family football, tennis, picnics and so on.

    A family safari has no age restrictions, but we at Kentz safaris recommend that families with kids between 0 – 5 year should avoid the long safaris drives, and engage in short trips to animal orphanage, museums and other attractions that are close to your hotel.

  • Family Beach Holiday
    Tanzania is blessed with excellent weather, long stretch of beaches and beautiful islands. Some of the beaches are private and located on well secluded areas; the beaches are unpolluted and less populated for families who prefer some time alone; just relaxing, sunbathing and enjoying the various family activities on the beach.

    Along the stretched line of beaches, there are luxury family resorts and villas that are strategically located on the beachfront and have plenty of Kids facilities. The three main cities and towns along the Tanzanian coastline are Dar Es Salaam and Zanzibar

  • Other Outdoor Activities
    The nice warm climate in Tanzania, gives families a perfect opportunity to have; family day trips, picnics and excursions to major towns, lakes, mountains, museums, theaters and other major attractions in Tanzania.

When is the best time for a Family Holiday in Tanzania?

Tanzania is generally sunny and relatively dry throughout the year, the long rains are between March-May and the short rains in November-December; due to the climate change, the amount of rainfall may vary year to year, so kindly check with us for an upto date weather information.

On a normal day, the north eastern parts of Tanzania; Serengeti and Mt. Kilimanjaro regions are generally warm during the day with below 27°C and cooler during the nights ( temperature below 16°C). At the coastal area (Dar Es Salaam, Zanzibar and Pemba), the normal days are generally humid, with cool breezes from the Indian Ocean that makes it comfortable. In central regions, the days are generally hot and humid; while the western regions are hot and dry.

With this in mind, we can say the best times for family holiday, is during the summer (June – September) or January to March when it’s sunny and dry. For short holidays would also include Christmas and Easter holidays.

Meals

In most family hotels and Lodges, their meals are usually prepared early to allow the kids to eat and sleep early. For special diet, an advance notice is required to allow enough time to prepare the meals. The Hotels menus have a wide variety of delicious foods available, from the African cuisine, Indian buffet to the western breakfast.

Health requirements

There are no vaccination required for families to travel in Tanzania, except from countries with certain outbreaks; but we strongly advise our clients to take an anti malaria vaccine/tablets or visit their personal doctor for proper information. This information may change depending with the health departments in Tanzania, kindly check with your local Tanzanian embassy or Contact us for an update health requirements.

Family Holidays Packages

Family Beach Holiday

 Family Beach Holiday

7 Days Family Beach Holiday

This is a 7 days family beach holiday at Zanzibar Island and Pemba Island; this family package combines a few family beach activities, relaxation and Island excursion as well as staying in nice secluded beach family villas and hotels, it’s a great package for families and small groups.

Tour Cost From

$ 1,815

Booking Details

Arusha Town Tour

Arusha Town Tour

Day tour of Arusha Town

This a one day Arusha excursion to major attractions in Arusha Town; the trip include visiting Cultural Heritage Centre, the Shanga center, the Maasai Craft Market and Meserani Snake Park. It’s a great package, for a day activity and family getaway. This itinerary can be tailored or adjusted

Tour Cost From

$ 70

Booking Details

Hotels in Tanzania

There is an endless list of hotels, Lodges, villas, Hostels, tented camps and camping sites in Tanzania; the list ranges from luxury 5 star hotels and Lodges, private excluded beach front villas to lesser remote tented camps and hostels.Whether it’s a wildlife safari holiday, a city excursion, a business trip or a more relaxed beach holiday; there is always accommodation for you. Check out some of our recommended hotels below or contact our holiday experts to find you an accommodation that suits you.


Arusha Park Hotels

Arusha Park Hotels

Arusha offers various type of accommodation, whether you are on transit, on a safari holiday or on a business trip; Arusha has it all, from top luxury hotels and lodges

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Hotels in Arusha

Hotels in Arusha

Whether you are on a business trip, safari holiday, a tour of the city or on transit; Nakuru has an array of luxury hotels, lodges, villas, tented camps and hostels

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Hotels in Dar Es Salaam

Hotels in Dar Es Salaam

Whether it's a business trip, safari holiday, a tour of the city or on transit; Dar es Salaam has an array of luxury hotels, lodges, villas, tented camps and hostels

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Hotels in Lake Manyara

Hotels in Lake Manyara

Whether it's a safari holiday, a tour of the Lake or on transit; Lake Manyara has an array of luxury safari hotels, lodges, villas and tented camps just for you.

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Mafia Island Hotels

Mafia Island Hotels

In Mafia Island, there is a wide range of accommodation; from the Luxury 5 star beach hotels, Lodges and Villas to budget Camps and Hostels. Whether you are on a

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Mount Kilimanjaro Hotels

Mount Kilimanjaro Hotels

Main activities around Mount Kilimanjaro, is wildlife and mountain viewing, nature walks and mountain climbing. There are a couple of nice huts and camping sites along the Kilimanjaro hiking routes

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Ngorongoro Crater Hotels

Ngorongoro Crater Hotels

There are plenty of Hotels, Lodges, Tented camps and Camping sites in Ngorongoro Conservancy; accommodation ranges from top luxury 5 star hotels, private excluded bush lodges, to budgeted camping sites.

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 Pemba Island Hotels

Pemba Island Hotels

In Pemba Island, there is a wide range of accommodation; from the Luxury 5 star beach hotels, Lodges and Villas to budget Camps and Hostels. Whether you are on a

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Hotels in Serengeti

Hotels in Serengeti

There are plenty of Safari Hotels, Lodges, Tented camps and Camping sites in Serengeti national reserve; accommodation ranges from top luxury 5 star hotels, private excluded bush lodges to budgeted

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Hotels in Tarangire

Hotels in Tarangire

There are plenty of Safari Hotels, Lodges, Tented camps and Camping sites in Tarangire national park; accommodation ranges from top luxury 5 star hotels, private excluded bush lodges to budgeted

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Zanzibar Beach Hotels

Zanzibar Beach Hotels

In Zanzibar Island, there is a wide range of accommodation; from the Luxury 5 star beach hotels, Lodges and Villas to budget Camps and Hostels. Whether you are on a

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some of the tips to know before your family safari holiday

  1. There are some free time in between the game drives, Take some playing games, books or cards for the kids to use on the down time during your safari holiday.
  2. It is always nice to be adventurous, there are so many family activities available that children love to engage in.
  3. in order for you to enjoy, we advice our clients not to rush; spend at least two to three nights per safari camp and don't try to do too much on a single family holiday.
  4. When planning your safari, try combine a couple of safari camps, that way you will view different attractions in Africa.
  5. If time allows, spend the last few nights on the beach, its a nice way to cool down and dust off after a safari.
  6. Besides the personal supplies, other important supplies would include painkillers, Sun cream, insect repellents, a wildlife book if you love reading, binoculars, a Sun hat and a camera with a spare memory card.
  7. for the kids, it is always nice to have a small rucksack for each child, the kids pack their small stuff to use while on a game drive.

 

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