18-Day Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda Family Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday
By Okoa Africa Tours

This 18-Day Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda Family Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday is designed for families who want a balanced combination of exciting wildlife safaris, cultural experiences, Rwanda’s extraordinary mountain landscapes, and relaxing tropical beaches. The journey combines Kenya’s Masai Mara and Amboseli, Tanzania’s Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, Rwanda, and Zanzibar. Tanzania’s northern safari circuit is particularly well suited to this itinerary, with the
Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire forming some of the country’s signature wildlife destinations. Zanzibar then provides an ideal family-friendly beach finale with
beaches, marine activities, culture and spice experiences. Important family note: If your family would like to include mountain gorilla trekking in Rwanda, Rwanda & official booking system states that the minimum age is 15 years. Younger children can instead enjoy family-friendly cultural and nature activities in Rwanda.

Safari Highlights
Masai Mara National Reserve – Big Five and classic Kenyan savannah
Lake Nakuru – Wildlife and birdwatching
Amboseli National Park – Elephants and views of Mount Kilimanjaro
Serengeti National Park – Extensive game drives and wildlife
Ngorongoro Crater – Crater game drive and dramatic landscapes
Rwanda – Kigali, culture and optional gorilla trekking for travelers aged 15+
Zanzibar – White-sand beaches, warm Indian Ocean waters and island experiences
Family-friendly accommodation and flexible safari pacing
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with professional guide
Educational wildlife and cultural experiences for children

Detailed 18-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi, Kenya

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where your Okoa Africa Tours
representative welcomes your family.
Transfer to your Nairobi hotel and enjoy a relaxed evening after your international
journey.
Overnight: Nairobi
Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Nairobi – Giraffe Experience & Cultural Introduction

After breakfast, enjoy a family-friendly Nairobi experience. Visit the Giraffe Centre
and learn about conservation before continuing with an optional visit to a local
cultural attraction. The afternoon is free for swimming, relaxation or family time at the hotel.
Overnight: Nairobi
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 3: Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, depart for the famous Masai Mara National Reserve.
Enjoy scenic views as you travel through the Great Rift Valley. Arrive at your lodge
or family-friendly camp for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive.
Look for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes and other wildlife.
Overnight: Masai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Full-Day Masai Mara Family Safari

Spend a full day exploring the Masai Mara.
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives with time for a picnic or lodge lunch. Your
guide can make the safari educational for children by explaining animal behavior,
tracks, birds, conservation and the Maasai ecosystem.
Optional: Maasai village visit.
Overnight: Masai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru

Enjoy an early morning game drive before breakfast, then depart for Lake Nakuru
National Park.
After lunch, enjoy an afternoon wildlife drive. Depending on current wildlife
conditions, you may see rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and numerous bird species.
Overnight: Lake Nakuru area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Lake Nakuru – Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, travel toward Amboseli National Park.
Arrive later in the day and enjoy an afternoon game drive. Amboseli is famous for its
large elephant populations and spectacular views toward Mount Kilimanjaro.
Overnight: Amboseli
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Full-Day Amboseli Family Safari

Enjoy a relaxed full-day safari in Amboseli.
Take time to observe elephant families, giraffes, zebras, lions and many bird species.
Children can enjoy an educational safari experience focused on wildlife, conservation
and the relationship between local communities and nature.
Optional: Maasai cultural visit.
Overnight: Amboseli
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Amboseli – Arusha, Tanzania

After breakfast, depart Kenya and travel toward Arusha, Tanzania, subject to border
and immigration arrangements.
Arrive in Arusha and settle into your hotel. The remainder of the day is for relaxation.
Overnight: Arusha

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 9: Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu

Depart after breakfast for Tarangire National Park.
Enjoy a game drive among enormous baobab trees and look for elephants, giraffes,
zebras, antelopes and other wildlife. Tarangire is part of Tanzania's northern safari
circuit. Continue toward Karatu for your overnight stay.
Overnight: Karatu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10: Ngorongoro Crater – Serengeti

After breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive.
The crater provides excellent opportunities to observe a variety of wildlife within a
dramatic volcanic landscape.
After the crater experience, continue toward the Serengeti.
Overnight: Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 11: Full-Day Serengeti Family Safari

Enjoy a full day in the Serengeti National Park.
Explore the plains in search of lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes,
zebras and wildebeest. Serengeti is particularly famous for the annual wildebeest and
zebra migration.
Overnight: Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 12: Serengeti – Kigali, Rwanda

Enjoy an early morning game drive followed by breakfast.

Transfer to the airstrip for a scheduled flight toward Rwanda, connecting through the
appropriate routing depending on flight schedules.
Arrive in Kigali, meet your Rwanda representative and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight: Kigali
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 13: Kigali City & Rwanda Cultural Experience

After breakfast, explore Kigali with your family.
Visit selected cultural and historical attractions, enjoy local cuisine and experience
Rwanda's clean, vibrant capital.
The afternoon can be reserved for relaxation or a family-friendly cultural activity.
Overnight: Kigali
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 14: Rwanda Nature Experience – Optional Gorilla Trekking

After breakfast, travel toward Rwanda's northern/western region depending on the
selected program.
Families with children aged 15 or above may participate in mountain gorilla
trekking, subject to permits and availability. Rwanda's official tourism booking
system confirms a minimum tracking age of 15 years.
For younger children, Okoa Africa Tours can arrange an alternative family experience
such as cultural activities, nature exploration or another suitable Rwanda excursion.
Overnight: Rwanda
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 15: Rwanda – Zanzibar

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar.
Arrive in Zanzibar and transfer to your beach resort. The rest of the day is dedicated
to swimming, relaxing and enjoying the Indian Ocean.
Zanzibar is known for warm waters, beaches, coral reefs, marine activities and
cultural experiences.

Overnight: Zanzibar beach resort
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 16: Zanzibar Beach & Family Ocean Day

Enjoy a relaxed family beach day.
Possible activities include:
Swimming
Snorkeling
Sandbank excursion
Dhow boat experience
Marine-life exploration
Beach games
Resort activities
Activities can be adjusted according to the children's ages and interests.
Overnight: Zanzibar
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 17: Stone Town & Spice Experience

After breakfast, explore Stone Town, discovering Zanzibar's history, architecture,
markets and Swahili culture.
Continue with a family-friendly spice farm experience, where children can learn
about tropical spices and traditional island agriculture.
Return to your beach resort for your final evening.
Overnight: Zanzibar
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 18: Zanzibar – Departure

Enjoy breakfast and a final morning at the beach, depending on your flight schedule.
Transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your onward international flight.
End of your 18-Day Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda Family Safari & Zanzibar Beach
Holiday with Okoa Africa Tours.
Meals: Breakfast

Suggested Family Safari Flow
Days Destination Main Experience
1–2 Nairobi Arrival, conservation & family

activities
3–4 Masai Mara Big Five safari
5 Lake Nakuru Wildlife & rhino experience
6–7 Amboseli Elephants & Kilimanjaro views
8 Arusha Tanzania arrival & relaxation
9 Tarangire Elephants & baobabs
10 Ngorongoro Crater safari
11 Serengeti Full-day wildlife safari
12–14 Rwanda Kigali, culture & optional

gorilla trek

15–17 Zanzibar Beach, marine & cultural

experiences
18 Zanzibar Departure
What's Included
Airport transfers
Private family safari vehicle
Professional English-speaking safari guide
Accommodation as specified in the final quotation
Meals according to the itinerary
Kenya and Tanzania park fees
Game drives
Rwanda activities selected for the family
Domestic/regional flights specified in the final itinerary
Zanzibar airport transfers
Zanzibar beach accommodation
Stone Town/spice experience
Bottled drinking water during safari
Not Included
International flights
Visas
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Alcoholic beverages
Laundry
Tips and gratuities
Optional activities
Gorilla trekking permits where applicable
Items not specifically mentioned under inclusions

Note: Exact accommodation, internal flight routing, border arrangements, park fees
and activities should be confirmed according to the family's travel dates, children's
ages and preferred accommodation level.

Why Choose Okoa Africa Tours?

With Okoa Africa Tours, this itinerary can be tailored around your family’s ages, interests, budget and preferred travel pace. We can also adjust the Rwanda section for families with children under 15, since gorilla trekking has an official minimum age of 15. 
The result is a complete African family adventure—from Kenya's wildlife and Mount Kilimanjaro views, through Tanzania's Serengeti and Ngorongoro, into Rwanda's culture and landscapes, and finally to Zanzibar's beaches and warm Indian Ocean waters.