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Elephants & Spice
Trip type:
Cultural & Wildlife
Activity level:
Gentle
Max group size:
16 Africa, Tanzania | 12 days
Trip code:
HFZA 
Family Holidays | Min age 8 yrs
Trip Overview:
Big game, comfortable lodges, stunning Indian Ocean beaches and the true African bush - this trip gives you the best of all worlds. After exploring the historical coastal town of Bagamoyo and making friends with the children of Kerege orphanage, you'll get straight into the African wilderness of the coastal Saadani National Park where you will meet the elephants collaring team, learn about the elephant / farmers conflict issue, and play an essential role to build awareness. A short walk brings you to the beach, head the other way and you are in the wilds. The lodge you stay at is the centre for wildlife research for Saadani. The Mikumi National Park offers fantastic opportunities for spotting elephant, buffalo and large herds of antelope. Together these two nature sanctuaries gives you the chance to see a wide range of African game. Then you will have time to relax on the exotic spice island of Zanzibar. Stone Town is a colourful mix of Africa and arabic influences. The turquoise waters and coral reefs provide the perfect place to chill out and unwind.
Trip Highlights:
Zanzibar Island & beach
Saadani Elephant Project & Children from Kerege Orphanage
Wildlife of Mikumi & Saadani
Superb safari lodges
Safari Holidays for all the family
see full itinerary >> What's included:
Transport - Light aircraft, 4WD, boat, minibus, on foot.
Accommodation - Comfortable Hotels (3nts), safari lodge (2nts), tented lodge (4nts).
Meals - 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 6 dinners.
Saadani National Park: Game & elephant conservation
It’s certainly hard to beat the excitement of a walking safari, spot eland, zebra, giraffe and more. A relaxing river boat trip will allow a glimpse of hippos and crocodiles. But the real highlight of Saadani is to get close to the elephant conservation project, meet the collaring team, and make your part through games and data collecting and role plays. Learn, play and support! If you travel during July and September you may even be lucky enough to witness the green turtle hatching on the beach before to race to the ocean!
Mikumi National Park & Zanzibar beaches
From your comfortable lodge in Mikumi National Park, take a game drive searching for elephant, buffalo, wildebeest, impala and other antelopes. Keep your eyes peeled for predators - lions and leopards will not be far away. This exotic 'Spice Island' is located a short distance off the coast of Tanzania. Explore the atmospheric faded splendour of Stone Town walking through its winding streets.
Support Elephants Orphans & Doctors
We have selected in collaboration with our local partner, three main projects to support. For each booking, 300US$ is donated towards solar panels for Kerege orphanage in Bagamoyo, towards The Saadani Elephant collaring project (main focus of the trip) and Doctors on safari project in Mkwaja Community Hospital (Saadani). You will get the opportunity to visit and experience each of theses organisations while on tour and witness directly the beneficial impact of your commitment on this tour.
Young Photographer Departures
On certain dates we have teamed up with a photography tutor and expert guide to create a special experience for your family, offering an insight into the basics of photography and how to shoot wildlife (with a camera of course!) There will be photo challenges, expert intuition, guidance for the pictures taken - please see the day by day itinerary for more details.
Our Elephants & Spice trip is just one of our many Africa Family tours. To find out more visit our Africa holidays page.
Prices from
$4,288pp inc flights
$2,721pp exc flights
$300 donation to 3 projects you visit on tour
Valid for all departures till end 2012.
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