Tanzania · Safari

10-Day Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Holiday with Wildebeest Migration

10 Days Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the world's largest volcanic caldera, Ngorongoro Crater
02 Spot the Big Five: lion, rhino, leopard, buffalo, and elephant
03 Visit Tarangire and Serengeti National Park for a wide variety of bird species
04 See flamingos and other bird species in Lake Manyara National Park
05 Enjoy multiple game drives through Tanzania's wild safari landscapes
06 Relax in the tropical environs of Zanzibar Island

Embark on a 10-day vacation through Tanzania's national parks and Zanzibar Island, where you will witness a vast range of wildlife, birdlife, and plant life. Enjoy exciting game drives in Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire National Park, with the chance to see the thrilling wildebeest migration. Conclude your journey by relaxing beside the tranquil waters of Zanzibar Island.

Embark on a 10-day vacation through Tanzania's national parks and Zanzibar Island, where you will witness a vast range of wildlife, birdlife, and plant life.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Zanzibar, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Arusha

After finishing passport control and customs, you will be met by your safari guide at the arrivals gate.
After a brief introduction, your guide will take you to Arusha for check-in and an overnight stay at a hotel in Arusha.

Day 02

Game Drives in Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart your lodge with a packed lunch and drive to Tarangire National Park.
Enjoy your day with game drives in the park and lunch at a picnic site.
In the late afternoon, arrive at your lodge for check-in, dinner, and an overnight stay at a camp near Lake Manyara National Park.

Day 03

Wildlife Viewing in Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, depart your lodge with a packed lunch and drive to Lake Manyara National Park.
Enjoy your day with game viewing and lunch at a picnic site.
In the late afternoon, drive to your Karatu lodge for check-in, dinner, and an overnight stay at a farm lodge.

Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Safari

After breakfast, depart your lodge with a packed lunch and drive through the lush Ngorongoro Highlands into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater and spend half a day on the crater floor with game viewing.
In the afternoon, ascend and drive to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay at a farm lodge.

Day 05

Journey to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart from your lodge with a packed lunch and drive to Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
On arrival in the Serengeti, spend the afternoon on game drives.
In the early evening, arrive at your lodge for check-in, dinner, and an overnight stay at a luxury tented camp.

Day 06

Through the Serengeti Plains to the North

After breakfast, depart your lodge with a packed lunch and drive through the Serengeti plains heading north.
Explore the long grass plains, the river valleys, and the woodlands.
In the late afternoon, arrive at your lodge in the northern Serengeti for dinner and an overnight stay at a luxury tented camp.

Day 07

Full-Day Exploration of Northern Serengeti

Spend the whole day exploring the Northern Serengeti. The area sits on the banks of the great Mara River, supporting excellent wildlife populations year-round. It is particularly impressive when the annual migration fills it during the dry season.
In the late afternoon, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay at a luxury tented camp.

Day 08

Flight to Zanzibar Island

After breakfast, depart from your lodge and drive to the airstrip with game drives en route to connect with your scheduled domestic flight to Zanzibar.

Day 09

Leisure Day on Zanzibar Island

Spend the entire day at leisure at the beach.

Day 10

Departure from Zanzibar

Head to Zanzibar International Airport to board your return flight and end the tour.

Where this trip takes you

Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti plains, Mara River, Zanzibar Island

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd 7 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area entrance fees as required as per your itinerary
Half-day crater tour and Ngorongoro Crater service fee(s)
Bed, dinner, and breakfast on the day of arrival
Meals and accommodation in lodges/camps on safari as per your itinerary
Unlimited mileage on game drives
Private use of a 4x4 safari vehicle
The services of a dedicated professional safari guide
A selection of snacks and cooled and hot drinks during safari drives
Pickup from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) on arrival into Tanzania and transfer to your lodge for an overnight stay
Domestic flights as per itinerary