16 Days: The Great MigrationLuxury Safari & Zanzibar Retreat
Introduction
Experience the very best of Tanzania on this unforgettable luxury safari and beach holiday. From the giant elephant herds of Tarangire and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater to the endless plains of the Serengeti and the white sandy beaches of Zanzibar, this journey combines wildlife, culture, adventure, and relaxation in one seamless itinerary. Enjoy exceptional accommodations, scenic flights, thrilling game drives, and authentic cultural encounters while exploring some of Africa’s most iconic destinations.
Itineraries
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax after your international flight.
- Meals: Bed & Breakfast
- Accommodation: Gran Meliá Arusha / Similar
- Transfer Time: Approximately 1 hour from Kilimanjaro Airport
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your scheduled bush flight to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive through the park, famous for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds.
Estimated Schedule
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to airport
- Scenic bush flight to Tarangire
- Afternoon game drive
- Sunset at the lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Elephant Springs by Karibu Camps & Lodges / Similar
- Flight Time: Approximately 1 hour
- Game Drive Duration: 3–4 hours
Spend the day exploring Tarangire National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. The park offers excellent wildlife viewing including elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and abundant birdlife.
Estimated Schedule
- Early morning safari
- Bush lunch or lodge lunch
- Afternoon safari
- Return to lodge before sunset
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Elephant Springs by Karibu Camps & Lodges / Similar
- Safari Time: Full Day
After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Highlands with scenic views along the way. En route, visit a traditional Maasai village for an authentic cultural experience and interaction with the Maasai community.
Estimated Schedule
- Morning departure from Tarangire
- Scenic drive through the highlands
- Maasai cultural experience
- Arrival at lodge in the evening
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Meliá Ngorongoro / Similar
- Drive Time: Approximately 3–4 hours
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular full-day safari. The crater is home to one of the densest wildlife populations in Africa and offers excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five.
Estimated Schedule
- Early breakfast
- Crater descent safari
- Picnic lunch inside the crater
- Afternoon wildlife viewing
- Return to lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Meliá Ngorongoro / Similar
- Safari Time: Full Day
Transfer to the airstrip for your scenic bush flight to Serengeti National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive en route to your luxury lodge in Central Serengeti.
Estimated Schedule
- Breakfast at lodge
- Transfer to airstrip
- Flight to Serengeti
- Afternoon game drive
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Meliá Serengeti Lodge / Similar
- Flight Time: Approximately 1–1.5 hours
Enjoy a full-day safari exploring Central Serengeti, known for its rich wildlife concentration and year-round predator sightings.
Estimated Schedule
- Early morning safari
- Picnic or lodge lunch
- Afternoon safari experience
- Sundowners in the bush
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Meliá Serengeti Lodge / Similar
- Safari Time: Full Day
Another exciting day exploring different regions of the Serengeti depending on wildlife movement and migration activity.
Estimated Schedule
- Morning game drive
- Optional picnic lunch in the bush
- Afternoon wildlife viewing
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Meliá Serengeti Lodge
- Safari Time: Full Day
Travel toward Northern Serengeti while enjoying game viewing along the route. This region is famous for the Great Migration river crossings during migration season.
Estimated Schedule
- Morning departure
- En-route game drives
- Arrival in Northern Serengeti
- Evening relaxation at camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Mara Mara Tented Lodge / Similar
- Transfer/Game Drive Time: Approximately 5–6 hours including safari stops
Spend the day exploring the Northern Serengeti ecosystem with opportunities to witness dramatic wildlife action near the Mara River.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Mara Mara Tented Lodge / Similar
- Safari Time: Full Day
Continue your safari adventure with another day of exceptional wildlife viewing and photography opportunities.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Mara Mara Tented Lodge / Similar
- Safari Time: Full Day
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, transfer to your luxury beachfront resort.
Estimated Schedule
- Morning transfer to airstrip
- Flight to Zanzibar
- Resort check-in
- Relaxation by the beach
- Meals: All Inclusive
- Accommodation: The Mora Zanzibar
- Flight Time: Approximately 2–3 hours
Enjoy a full day relaxing on Zanzibar’s beautiful white sandy beaches or enjoying the resort facilities.
- Meals: All Inclusive
- Accommodation: The Mora Zanzibar
Spend the day at leisure. Optional activities include snorkeling, diving, spice tours, Stone Town excursions, or sunset dhow cruises.
- Meals: All Inclusive
- Accommodation: The Mora Zanzibar
Enjoy your final full day in paradise with time to relax and enjoy the turquoise Indian Ocean.
- Meals: All Inclusive
- Accommodation: The Mora Zanzibar
After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward international flight.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Transfer Time: Approximately 1–1.5 hours to the airport
PRICE: Per person sharing
PRICE INCLUDES
- Meet and greet services upon arrival
- Airport transfers throughout the itinerary
- Accommodation as mentioned or similar luxury properties
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Domestic scheduled bush flights within Tanzania
- All park entry fees and conservation fees
- Ngorongoro Crater service fees
- Shared or private safari game drives in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Maasai village cultural experience
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- Government taxes and VAT applicable at the time of booking
- Zanzibar stay on All-Inclusive basis
- Flying Doctors emergency evacuation coverage during safari
PRICE EXCLUDES:
- International flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff
- Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
- Alcoholic and premium beverages unless specified
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, and souvenirs
- Items of personal nature
- Additional accommodation before or after the safari unless specified
- Any increase in park fees, taxes, or fuel surcharges imposed by the government or airlines
- Optional hot air balloon safari in Serengeti
- Zanzibar excursions such as snorkeling, diving, spice tours, and Stone Town tours unless specified
Highlights
- Luxury safari and beach experience
- Scenic bush flights across Tanzania
- Big Five wildlife encounters
- Full-day Ngorongoro Crater safari
- Tarangire’s famous elephant herds and baobab trees
- Multiple Serengeti safari experiences
- Opportunity to witness the Great Migration
- Authentic Maasai cultural visit
- Luxury lodges and tented camps throughout
- Zanzibar all-inclusive beach relaxation
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