Kenya, Tanzania · Safari

10-Day Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Escape with Great Migration

10 Days Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Witness the Great Migration around the Mara River in Northern Serengeti
  • 02 Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, home to around 30,000 large mammals
  • 03 Travel on safari with a private 4x4 Jeep and a personal English-speaking guide
  • 04 Relax on Zanzibar's palm-fringed beaches with turquoise waters and coral reefs
  • 05 Enjoy spectacular Zanzibar sunsets at your beach resort

Embark on a 10-day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach escape that lets you witness the Great Migration, spot the Big Five and other fascinating wildlife, and unwind by the Indian Ocean. Travel with a personal English-speaking guide in a private 4x4 Jeep equipped with mineral water, power sockets, and binoculars, with full board provided while on safari. Explore the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater before flying to Zanzibar for time at the beach, spectacular sunsets, and coral reefs.

The Great Migration is the largest herd movement of wildebeest, zebra, and other animals crossing the Mara River to Masai Mara in Kenya.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Zanzibar, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and Transfer to Karatu

  • After your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, our safari guide will drive you to your accommodation in Karatu.
  • Here, you will rest for the remainder of the day and spend the night. If time allows, you may also enjoy a free city tour with our safari guide.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Karatu

2
Day 02

Wildlife Safari in Central Serengeti

  • After breakfast, you will depart for Central Serengeti in search of wildlife.
  • You will enjoy lunch at a suitable place inside the park. In the afternoon, we will continue the game drive before reaching the camp.
  • Serengeti is well known for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. Be ready to see resident predators such as leopards, cheetahs, and lions fulfilling their role in the circle of life.

Accommodation: Into Wild Africa

3
Day 03

Great Migration at Northern Serengeti

  • Get up early and enjoy breakfast, then drive to Northern Serengeti around the Mara River, where the annual migration takes place. Our safari guide will find the best place to observe this event.
  • The Great Migration is the largest herd movement of wildebeest, zebra, and other animals crossing the Mara River to Masai Mara in Kenya.
  • The migration is a magnificent event, as the animals move across a river full of crocodiles. The best time to visit is from July to early October each year.

Accommodation: Heritage Mara Camp

4
Day 04

Northern Serengeti Game Drive and Return to Central Serengeti

  • Get up early in the morning and enjoy breakfast, then continue with a game drive in Northern Serengeti, keeping an eye on the events of the Great Migration.
  • Later in the afternoon, we drive back to Central Serengeti, where we stop for our overnight stay.

Accommodation: Heritage Mara Camp

5
Day 05

Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater

  • After breakfast, you will depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a game drive inside Ngorongoro Crater, carrying lunch boxes.
  • The Ngorongoro Conservation Area contains the largest uninterrupted caldera in the world and is one of the natural wonders of Africa.
  • About 30,000 large mammals, such as buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos, live here all year round, along with a wide variety of birds such as flamingos, eagles, and buzzards. Be ready to see many animals here within a short time.

Accommodation: Crater View Dream Karatu

6
Day 06

Karatu to Arusha Airport and Flight to Zanzibar

  • After breakfast, relax at the lodge and, if time allows, take a short tour of Karatu town for shopping.
  • From Karatu, you will be transferred to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Our driver in Zanzibar will be waiting for you at Zanzibar Airport for your private transfer to the beach resort.
  • Accommodation: Tembo Hotel
7
Day 07

Relaxing on Zanzibar Beach

  • The next few days are set aside for you to relax at the beach and the resort. Take your time and enjoy your rest and the wonderful scenery.
  • Discover Zanzibar's best beaches with spectacular sunsets, palm-fringed shores, turquoise waters, and colorful coral reefs.

Accommodation: Z-Hotel

8
Day 08

Departure Transfer to Zanzibar Airport

  • Enjoy the remaining few hours before you depart from the resort and transfer to Zanzibar Airport. Unfortunately, this is where our service ends.
  • On the way back to Zanzibar Airport, you can stop in Stone Town to buy souvenirs and other memorabilia.
Mara River crossings, Northern Serengeti plains, Ngorongoro Crater caldera, Zanzibar Beach

Where this trip takes you

Mara River crossings, Northern Serengeti plains, Ngorongoro Crater caldera, Zanzibar Beach

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd 5 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All applicable park entry fees as per the program
  • Government taxes and local levies
  • Unlimited game drives and all activities, unless labeled as optional
  • Services of an English-speaking professional driver-guide
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Pick-up and drop-off at the airport
  • Picnic lunch or hot lunch
  • Picnic lunch or hot lunch on safari, depending on the onward program
  • Unlimited drinking water, as specified in the day-by-day section
  • Refreshments during the safari in the safari vehicle
  • Private transport in a customized pop-up roof 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with plugs for charging a mobile phone or camera, an intercooler to keep drinks cold, and a full AC system

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Domestic flight
  • Medical/luggage insurance
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline for safari guides: $10-20 per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa entry fees upon arrival at the airport, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
  • Any extra orders at meals are not included
  • Set menu meals are part of the package

What to bring

  • Camera and memory cards
  • Sweater or fleece pullover to keep warm
  • Sturdy boots or sandals
  • Sun hat
  • Sunglasses
  • T-shirts or polo shirts (2-5, depending on how often you want to change)
  • Lightweight long-sleeved shirts
  • Shorts
  • Long trousers
  • Socks
  • Sleepwear
  • Travel towel
  • Thermal underwear, gloves, and a warm hat (during May-Sept)
  • Raincoat and rain trousers (during the rainy season, Mar-May and Oct-Dec)
  • Binoculars
  • Sunscreen
  • Wet wipes
  • Insect repellent
  • Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops, etc.)
  • Malaria tablets
  • Flashlight or headlamp
  • Chargers and extra batteries for your camera, phone, etc.
  • Power adapter for a UK-style electrical socket

Know before you go

  • This tour starts and ends in Arusha.
  • The operator can help you select your international or domestic flights, but you must book them yourself.
  • Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - check price) near Arusha, or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi, Kenya.
  • A transfer to and from the airport is included.
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 10 days finish where they began, in Kilimanjaro Airport Rd.

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