Serengeti Migration and Zanzibar
11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS
Wide rolling plains meet endless blue horizons; seas of golden grass wave in gentle breezes as vultures wait and circle overhead. This is the Serengeti in Tanzania, Africa at its best. Everything in ʺThe Serengetiˮ is larger than life. It is the land of rolling plains and perhaps the only region in Tanzania where there is the same super abundance of animals seen a century ago. Follow the path of the annual migration in a private guided game viewing vehicle with experienced guides who will take you on several drives each day, searching out lion, elephant, giraffe, wildebeest, zebra and all the herds that are part of the spectacle ʹGreat Serengeti Migrationʹ crossing Mara River. In the evenings, relax in the charming tented camps and loges and watch the sunset over the plains as you enjoy drinks by the fire place.
Get your camera before heading out to track the big 5 along the Mara River with your experienced guide. Your Migration inspired game drive will then take you into the thick of the Serengeti plains, in search of zebras, gazelles, impalas, and of course wildebeests who thunderously feed and migrate from the Serengeti south, west, far north and some groups cross the border of Kenya and Tanzania to Masai Mara Game Reserve. Cross over into the seamlessly never ending expanses of the Serengeti, considered by many as the best for the game viewing location in all of Africa, and track predators and prey as they act out the dramatic circle of life. Take a tour to the Ngorongoro crater the worldʹs largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera, for a chance to glimpse over 20,000 mammal species that call the bottom the crater home. Your great migration safari will be greater than you ever imagined. End your African memorable safari with relaxing at the Zanzibar Beaches.
Enjoy a personalized vacation that best suits your needs, developed by one of our experienced destination experts.
Trip starts: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) Tanzania
Trip ends: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) Tanzania
Best time: July to October
Trip Duration: 11 Days
Tour Type: Migration Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday
Accommodation Type: Mid-Range or Tented Camp.
Highlights include:
-Lake Manyara National Park (game drives and optional night game drive)
-Serengeti Great Migration (Mara River crossing)
-Ngorongoro Crater (the largest unbroken and unflooded caldera in the world)
-Zanzibar Beach Holiday
- DAY 1:
Arrival – Kilimanjaro International Airport
After the immigration formalities you will be met by your guide and transfer you to Arusha Forest Hill Lodge for overnight, Bed and breakfast basis.
- DAY 2:
Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast your adventure starts towards Tarangire National Park. The park offers a good opportunity to witness large herds of elephants with ancient Baobab trees. Lion, leopard and cheetah, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, babboons and many more animals are found in this park. Tarangire is also renowned for its spectacular diversity of birds. Overnight at Tarangire Safari Lodge, Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner.
- DAY 3:
Night game drive in Tarangire National Park
Enjoy the full day game drive in Tarangire national park with your expert guide. From the wide open plains in the north, south along the acacia and baobab studded ridges and valleys of Tarangire River, and across vast seasonal swamps, wildlife gathers in large numbers. This spectacle gathers around the scattered pools of permanent water along the Tarangire River bed, also around Silalei Swamp. Enjoy the sundowner drinks at the lodge. You will have an early dinner at the lodge before setting off for night game drive. Overnight at Tarangire Safari Camp, Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner.
- DAY 4
Tarangire – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast we start a day by driving to Serengeti National Park with picnic lunch, via Ngorongoro conservation Area. Enjoy the drive in the rainforest of the crater rim before leaving the highlands and, descend into the vast endless grass plains of Serengeti National Park. Explore the Serengeti national park, from the open plains to acacia lined rivers to kopjes – the granite outcrop rocks with the big cats spending their day resting. Have a game drive en route to the lodge. Overnight at Simba Lodge, Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
- DAY 5:
Serengeti game drive and Night game drive
Another beautiful day begins after breakfast, enjoy a full day game drive with your expert private guide. Serengeti is home to the world’s largest populations of animals, the wildebeest migration estimated to be over 2 million, I million zebra, lions, leopard, cheetah, buffalo, giraffe, elephant and other plains game through its plains and woodlands the most spectacular events in earth. Enjoy the sunset drinks which will be followed by a night game drive at Ikoma Wildlife Management Area. Overnight at Simba Lodge, Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner.
- DAY 6:
Serengeti full day game drive
Depart after breakfast, with picnic lunch for another full day game drive in Serengeti national park. Enjoy game drive around central to eastern Serengeti. The Seronera is home to big cats such as lion, leopard, cheetah, large herds of elephant, buffalo, giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, black rhino and many more animals. Seronera River supplies water year-round, making the area excellent for wildlife spotting all year round. Overnight at Tanzania Bush Camp, Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner.
- DAY 7:
Serengeti – Ngorongoro crater
Today’s game drive takes you to the crater floor and into one of the mostly densely packed wildlife areas in the world. The crater is home to big five animals and amazing birdlife including flamingoes, pelicans, spoonbills, gray crowned cranes, kori bustard and many more bird’s species. Enjoy your picnic lunch at Hippo pool and stretch your legs for few minutes before ascending the crater.Overnight at Ngorongoro farm house, Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. After finishing the activities with the tribe, we will visit the beautiful Lake Eyasi, a season shallow salt lake on the floor of the Great Rift Valley and then return to Arusha. We expect to be back in Arusha around 5pm although we are flexible in case there is a flight to catch or another situation.
- DAY 7:
Ngorongoro – Arusha
Enjoy your leisurely breakfast at the lodge, proceed slowly to Arusha with few stops on the way for souvenirs shopping before catching your international flight depending on your plan.
Package Includes
- Park entry fees to all parks and reserves included in the itinerary
- Accommodations and meals as specified in the itinerary
- All game drives in our 4×4 comfortable safari vehicles with the assistance of professional guides
- All domestic flights in an exclusive Grand Caravan 8-16 seaters
- Arrival & departure transfers
- Meet & Greet on your arrival on day 1
- Soft drinks including Coffee and Tea
- Camping Gears and professional safari chef (this is for camping safaris)
- Free Wi-Fi on Board
Package Excludes
- International flights
- Personal insurance and baggage insurance
- Visa fee
- All tips and porterage etc.
- Laundry, Souvenirs and other personal expenses
- Any other services not mentioned above and other optional/additional activities
Duration
9 Days / 8 Nights
Accomodation
Luxury Tented Camps, Hotels and Lodges
Start and End
This tour will start and end in Arusha
Minimum Age
The minimum age required for this tour is 6 years.
Customization
The Tour can be customised
Departure Date
Flexible for any departure date
Destinations
•Tarangire National Park •Lake Manyara National Park •Serengeti National Park •Ngorongoro Crater
Activities
Game drive and Cultural activities
Group Size
Maximum of 6 people per open-sided, pop-up roof 4×4 vehicle
Guiding Language
English, other languages are available on request.
Tour Type
Private group tour
Extentions
Zanzibar
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