Join Family Science Adventures for a fun-filled adventure in our Family Summer Travel Camp series. Experience the great migration in Tanzania's Serengeti and discover the natural beauty and amazing habitats this country has to offer. After the safari, extend your stay in Tanzania at the beautiful beaches and sites in Zanzibar.

This itinerary is built using premium lodging and has a light to moderate activity level. Meals can range from catered picnic lunches on game drive days to gourmet dinners. For all ages.

All Family Summer Travel Camps are led by professional educators and local guides.

Day 1 (does not include travel time):

International flight to Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. Transfer to Arusha and check into a coffee plantation hotel.

Day 2, 3:

Our safari begins early morning. We trek to Tarangire National Park. In addition to the largest concentration of elephants in the country, the park hosts a large variety of other amazing animals. We’ll visit a Masai Village and learn about their culture. 

Day 4, 5, 6, 7: 

After an early breakfast, we head toward the famous Serengeti National Park, a name that means “endless plains.” See the place where Dr. Leakey discovered Australopithecus afarensis. Flexible days in the Serengeti all us to schedule game drives and outings as we’d like, based on our expert guide recommendations.

Transfer to the northern Serengeti to witness the Great Migration. This is where the famous Mara River crossing occurs.

Day 8:

After an early morning game drive, head to the Ngorongoro Crater today. This natural wonder is home to nearly every species of wildlife that is indigenous to East Africa, including the Black Rhino. 

Day 9:

Venture down into the Ngorongoro crater for a game drive and picnic lunch near beautiful hippo lake. Exit Ngorongoro Conservation Area and head back to Arusha for our final night in Tanzania.

Day 10:

Depart for the airport and head home or add the optional Zanzibar beach days. 

*Optional Zanzibar Beach Extension*

Day 10, 11, 12:

Quick flight over to Zanzibar and check into the beach hotel on the northern tip of Zanzibar. While in Zanzibar, relax at the beach or hotel pool. Choose from several extra activities including visits to Stone Town (a UNESCO world heritage site), feed sea turtles at a nearby cove, visit Prison Island and giant tortoises, snorkeling, dolphin tour, Cheetah’s Rock animal rescue center, spice farms and more.

Day 13:

Depart for the airport and head home.

Bill Burton: Elementary STEM Teacher

Gretchen Pollom: Middle and High School Science Teacher and Master Naturalist