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Tanzania and Zanzibar with kids
Serengeti game drives and the Ngorongoro Crater, then Zanzibar's white sand.
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Which ages it suits
What children love
- Game drives in the Serengeti
- The Ngorongoro Crater
- A spice tour in Stone Town
- Snorkelling off Zanzibar
Worth knowing
- No direct flights from the UK yet. TUI plans flights from Gatwick to Zanzibar from November 2027.
- There's a malaria risk, so check NHS fitfortravel.
- Some safari camps have minimum ages.
What a week in Tanzania and Zanzibar costs a family
For two adults and two children aged 4 and 8, expect roughly £3,020 for return flights, £2,352 for a family room or apartment and £1,470 to spend in January, one of the best months to go. That's about £6,842 in all. The cheapest month is April, at about £5,198.
| Month | Season | Family of four, 7 nights |
|---|---|---|
| JanuaryBest | Busy | £6,842 |
| FebruaryBest | Busy | £6,842 |
| March | Normal | £6,020 |
| April | Cheap | £5,198 |
| May | Cheap | £5,198 |
| JuneBest | Busy | £6,842 |
| JulyBest | Peak | £7,912 |
| AugustBest | Peakschool hols | £8,339 |
| SeptemberBest | Peak | £7,912 |
| OctoberBest | Busy | £6,842 |
| November | Normal | £6,020 |
| December | Busy | £6,842 |
Return flights from London. Short-haul airlines usually charge children the adult fare. A mid-range family room or apartment, plus food, local transport and days out. Prices go up in UK school holidays; August is counted as school holidays here. These are rough guides, not quotes. Plan your own holiday to see costs for your party, dates and holiday style, and add real prices as you find them.
When to go
The best months for Tanzania and Zanzibar are January, February, June, July, August, September and October. It's cheapest in April and May. July, August and September are peak season, when prices are highest.
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