Tanzania holidays

The big name in big game viewing, the Serengeti comprises a large area of northern Tanzania and spreads into south-western Kenya. Tour trips explore a national park and several game reserves where you can see the Big Five, as well as some of the world’s biggest herds of wildebeest. July and August are peak season for wildlife-watching in the northern Serengeti. Over 1.7 million wildebeest move through the Serengeti in search of good grazing during the Great Migration, keenly watched by predators including rare cheetahs. Our Serengeti holidays support conservation projects such as an initiative to monitor cheetah demographics here in one of their few remaining habitats.

Our family holidays in Tanzania are wonderful for kids of all ages. They usually start with a safari and finish by the coast – the beaches of Zanzibar are just a short flight away. Talk to us to establish which trips are suited to your age group, as given the driving involved, some safaris are better suited to children over the age of eight (though you won’t wait long for animals to appear in wildlife-rich places like the Ngorongoro Crater). Older children and teens might be interested in something more active – you could consider a our cycling trips. Our family holidays in Tanzania spark interest in conservation, and introduce young minds to different cultures through village visits, and encounters with local tribespeople as they share their traditional ways of life.

Our favourite place to go in Tanzania might be Selous Game Reserve. It’s four times bigger and far less visited than the Serengeti, and there’s more chance of seeing animals, including endangered African wild dogs – plus the wildlife benefits from conservation efforts funded by entrance fees. Safaris can be tiring, but several of our trips head to the coast afterwards for some well-deserved R and R – the Zanzibar archipelago is a great option. From the beaches here, you’ll see dhows skimming across the horizon and fish being caught for Stone Town’s market. Our holidays don’t spend the whole time on the beach though, whisking you off on village visits to explore Zanzibar’s culture and history while ensuring local communities benefit from tourism.