Tanzania · Safari

8-Day Serengeti Safari and Zanzibar Escape with Migration Viewing

8 Days Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration in Northern Serengeti
  • 02 Spot the 'Big 5' animals in Central Serengeti
  • 03 Enjoy breathtaking views of the Great Rift Valley and Lake Manyara
  • 04 Relax at the luxurious Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa in Zanzibar
  • 05 Experience leisure activities such as diving, spa treatments, and canoeing

Embark on an 8-day safari through Serengeti and Zanzibar, combining wildlife viewing with a relaxing beach stay. Search for the 'Big 5' in Central Serengeti, travel north for the Great Wildebeest Migration and the Mara River area, and enjoy breathtaking views of the Great Rift Valley, Lake Manyara, and Ngorongoro along the way. The journey ends in Zanzibar at Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa in Pwani Mchangani, where you can unwind by the beach and enjoy leisure facilities such as diving, spa treatments, canoeing, and a fitness center.

Embark on an 8-day safari through Serengeti and Zanzibar, combining wildlife viewing with a relaxing beach stay.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Arusha, Zanzibar, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara
Languages English, French, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha Arrival and Transfer to Serengeti National Park

  • You will be picked up from the airport and transferred by car for the 335 km journey to the great Serengeti National Park, with picnic lunch boxes and an en-route game drive.
  • On the way to Serengeti, you will pass through the Manyara viewpoint and enjoy the spectacular view of the Great Rift Valley and Lake Manyara Park from a closer angle. You will then proceed to the beautiful Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint before finally arriving in Serengeti.
  • Upon arrival in Serengeti, you will continue with afternoon game viewing, particularly in Central Serengeti, and then drive to a picnic site for lunch. Spend your day exploring the extensive plains of the Serengeti in search of the 'Big 5'. Your guide will always stop in areas with attractions to give you more experience of this endless plain. You will also have time to see the Seronera River, which is home to numerous animals, plants, and bird species.

At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to Serengeti Pure Tented Camp for dinner and an overnight stay - FB.

2
Day 02

Game Drive to Northern Serengeti

  • Enjoy an early breakfast and depart the camp with picnic lunch boxes from Central Serengeti, heading north of Serengeti, approximately 200 km away, with a game drive en route. The Northern Serengeti is famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration, which moves around the park from July to October every year, and for the vast number of species that reside there year-round. The concentration of predators in Serengeti is high, with immense prides of lions, numerous hyena clans, and regular sightings of both cheetah and leopard.

Later, at the appropriate time, you will be taken for dinner and an overnight stay at Serengeti North Kati Kati Tented Camp - FB.

3
Day 03

Full-Day Safari in Northern Serengeti

  • Enjoy breakfast at the camp, then set out with picnic lunch boxes for a full-day game drive in the beautiful wilderness of Northern Serengeti. Travellers visiting this corner of Serengeti are rewarded with gorgeous landscapes of green rolling hills, granite outcrops, dotting open savanna, and acacia woodlands. The concentration of predators in Serengeti is high, with immense prides of lions, numerous hyena clans, and regular sightings of both cheetah and leopard.

At the appropriate time, you will be taken for dinner and an overnight stay at Serengeti North Kati Kati Tented Camp - FB.

4
Day 04

Mara River and Lobo Valley Exploration

  • Enjoy breakfast at the camp, then set out with picnic lunch boxes for a full-day game drive in the beautiful wilderness of Northern Serengeti. Attractions seen while touring the northern Serengeti include the Mara River, where wildebeest river crossings occur, as well as Lobo Valley. The Northern Serengeti is a beautiful and quiet place typified by green rolling hills, granite outcrops, and acacia woodlands. It also supports abundant resident wildlife, including lions, elephants, giraffes, and Oribi antelopes.

Later, at the appropriate time, you will drive back to Serengeti North Kati Kati Tented Camp for dinner and an overnight stay - FB.

5
Day 05

Serengeti to Arusha and Flight to Zanzibar

  • Enjoy breakfast at leisure, then later you will be transferred by car for the 335 km journey from Serengeti to Arusha, a drive of approximately 6-7 hours. At the appropriate time, you will be dropped off at the airport and depart by plane from Arusha to Zanzibar.
  • After arriving in Zanzibar, you will be taken to your accommodation on the northeast coast of Zanzibar, specifically at Pwani Mchangani, just 34.95 km from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.
  • Spend your time at the hotel refreshing. Some activities include a spa, massage, fitness center, beach, canoeing, pool table, ping-pong, and darts, with nearby attractions including Pongwe forest. The hotel also offers a variety of meals and drinks, as well as comfortable rooms for relaxing.
6
Day 06

Leisure Day at Ocean Paradise Resort and Spa

  • After breakfast, enjoy leisure time at Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa - Superior Garden. Some of the leisure facilities at the hotel include a swim-up bar, diving, excursions, and sports. Spend your time at the hotel refreshing; some of the activities they offer include a spa, massage, fitness center, beach, canoeing, pool table, ping-pong, and darts, with nearby attraction Pongwe forest. The hotel also offers a variety of meals and drinks, as well as comfortable rooms for relaxing.
7
Day 07

Another Leisure Day in Zanzibar

  • After breakfast, enjoy leisure time at Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa - Superior Garden. Some of the leisure facilities at the hotel include a swim-up bar, diving, excursions, and sports. Spend your time at the hotel refreshing; some of the activities they offer include a spa, massage, fitness center, beach, canoeing, pool table, ping-pong, and darts, with nearby attraction Pongwe forest. The hotel also offers a variety of meals and drinks, as well as comfortable rooms for relaxing.
8
Day 08

Departure from Zanzibar

  • Enjoy breakfast at leisure, then at the appropriate time you will be transferred to the airport for your outbound flight.
Mara River crossings, Seronera River and Central Serengeti, Pwani Mchangani beach

Where this trip takes you

Mara River crossings, Seronera River and Central Serengeti, Pwani Mchangani beach

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 6 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities (unless labelled as optional)
  • All accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade)
  • Tented camps/lodges
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (unless labelled as optional)
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (bottle of mineral water)
  • Zanzibar
    • Transfer to and from the airport
    • Domestic flight ARK/ZNZ
    • Accommodation at Ocean Paradise Resort

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increase in taxes and/or park fees

What to bring

  • Travel documents
    • Valid passport
    • Tanzania visa, available at the airport upon arrival, USD $100 payable in cash only; $50 for residents of the UK/European Union
  • Copy of travel and/or medical evacuation insurance
  • Personal medical/dental insurance cards
  • Credit card (Visa and MasterCard are most widely accepted)
  • Cash in U.S. dollars (bills must be crisp, new-format, issued in 2016 or later, with no tears)
  • Essential gear
    • Binoculars
    • Camera and a good telephoto lens, plus a waterproof/dustproof bag
    • Sunglasses, preferably polarized
    • Hat for sun
    • Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion provided by some camps/lodges)
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Basic medical kit, plus malaria tablets and prescription medications
  • Glasses (if you wear contacts)
  • Chargers and extra batteries for electronics such as phones, cameras, and lights
  • Clothing
    • Sweater or fleece pullover
    • Lightweight waterproof hiking shoes or boots
    • Waterproof sandals
    • Shirts (golf shirts or T-shirts)
    • Lightweight long-sleeved shirts
    • Pair of shorts
    • Pairs of long pants
    • Swimsuit (if you will be visiting Zanzibar Island or other water areas)
    • Undergarments and socks; women might consider a sports bra (for bouncy jeeps)
    • Sleepwear
    • Rain gear (if travelling during the rainy season, March-May and Oct-Dec)

Please note: Bright and white colours are not recommended for safari.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kilimanjaro International Airport, Kilimanjaro Airport Road, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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