This is the longer, fuller version of our multi-generational offering — the Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater across two countries, paced sensibly throughout, closing with several days on Zanzibar where every generation can simply relax together.
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival at Nairobi, then a flight or road transfer to the Maasai Mara.
Arrive Nairobi, Transfer to Maasai Mara
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeSarova Mara Game Camp (family tents)
LuxuryAngama Mara (family suite)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2
Two shorter game drives either side of a relaxed midday break at the lodge.
Morning and Late Afternoon Game Drives
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
A flexible day, accommodating different energy levels within the group.
Free Day or Optional Game Drive
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
A cross-border flight from the Mara to the Serengeti’s northern airstrips.
Fly to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeSerengeti Serena Safari Lodge (family rooms)
LuxuryFour Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti (family suite)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
Two shorter game drives across the Serengeti’s plains, either side of a midday break.
Morning and Late Afternoon Game Drives, Serengeti
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
A drive to the crater rim via the Serengeti’s southern plains.
Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeNgorongoro Serena Safari Lodge (family rooms)
LuxuryNgorongoro Crater Lodge (family suite)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
A morning descended onto the crater floor among lion, elephant and black rhino, with a picnic lunch and an earlier return to the lodge.
Ngorongoro Crater Floor Game Drive
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8
A flight from Arusha or Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar via Dar es Salaam, transferring to your family beach resort.
Fly to Zanzibar
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeZanzibar Bay Resort (family rooms)
LuxuryBaraza Resort & Spa (family suite)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9
A completely free day on Zanzibar’s white-sand beaches.
Beach Day at Leisure
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10
An optional family-friendly spice farm tour, or a further relaxed beach day for those who’d rather stay put.
Spice Farm Tour or Second Beach Day
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11
Transfer to Zanzibar’s airport for your onward international flight.
Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Permits & Costs
| Maasai Mara conservancy/reserve fees | ~$100 per adult, reduced rates for children |
| Serengeti park entry | ~$82 per person per day; children discounted |
| Ngorongoro Conservation Area fee | ~$70 per person per day, plus crater descent |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Larger family groups spanning three generations who want the complete Kenya-Tanzania circuit plus genuine beach time, paced sensibly throughout.Tour Includes
- All ground transport in 4×4 safari vehicles
- Regional & domestic flights
- Professional English-speaking driver-guides in each country
- All accommodation per itinerary, family rooms throughout
- Meals as specified
- Park entry & crater descent fees
Tour Excludes
- International flights
- Spice farm tour (if selected)
- Visas
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance