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10 Days Great Migration Mara River Crossing & Zanzibar Beaches.

Witness the Great Migration in Northern Serengeti and Relax on the Tropical Beaches of Zanzibar

Great Migration Zanzibar is an unforgettable 10-day mid-range safari and beach holiday combining Tanzania’s incredible wildlife with the tropical beauty of Zanzibar. Explore Tarangire National Park, Central Serengeti, Northern Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Experience the spectacular Great Migration Mara River crossing in Northern Serengeti, where wildebeest and zebras move through the wilderness. Enjoy comfortable mid-range accommodation while exploring Tanzania’s famous wildlife destinations.

After your safari, continue to Zanzibar and relax on beautiful beaches. Enjoy the warm tropical waters, peaceful surroundings, and unforgettable island experiences. This Great Migration Zanzibar package is perfect for travelers seeking both adventure and relaxation.

DAY BY DAY SUMMARY

Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport
Day 2: Flying from Arusha to Central Serenget
Day 3: Full-Day Central Serengeti Game Drive
Day 4: Northern Serengeti Game Drive
Day 5: Northern Serengeti- Mara River Crossing Experience
Day 6: Northern Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Day 7: Tarangire National Park – Home of Giants
Day 8: Karatu – Arusha – Zanzibar
Day 9: Spice Farm and Nungwi Beach
Day 10: Blue Safari and Departure

TOUR INFO

$50662 per person

10 Days

Great Migration

Mid Range Safari

Itinerary Details

DAY-BY-DAY

Arusha City Tanzania
Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport

Arrival at KIA
Upon arrival at KIA, our representative will warmly welcome you. Afterwards, you will begin your transfer to Arusha.
Transfer to Arusha
The journey takes approximately one to one-and-a-half hours. Along the way, enjoy views of Mount Meru, villages, farms, and local communities.
Optional Arusha City Tou Upon arrival, you may relax or enjoy an optional Arusha City Tour. Additionally, visit the Clock Tower, Maasai Market, and cultural attractions.

Finally, check in at Kibo Palace Apartments for a comfortable overnight stay. Thereafter, enjoy dinner and prepare for tomorrow's safari.

1 NIGHT
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Kibo palace Hotel in Arusha Tanzania
Standing leopard in Tanzania national park
Day 2: Flying from Arusha to Central Serenget

Morning Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Arusha Airport for your flight to Central Serengeti. The flight takes approximately one hour.
Scenic Flight
During the flight, enjoy beautiful aerial views of Tanzania's landscapes. Upon arrival, meet your safari guide and begin your game drive.

Game Drive and Picnic
Explore Central Serengeti while searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, and wildebeests. Later, enjoy a picnic lunch at serenera picnic site.
Evening and Accommodation
Afterward, continue your game drive before arriving at Katikati tented camp. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay

1 NIGHT
Meals: All meals included
Mid-range tented camp in Central Serengeti
10 Days Great Migration Mara River Crossing & Zanzibar Beaches.
Day 3: Full-Day Central Serengeti Game Drive

Game Drive and Bird Watching
After breakfast, explore Central Serengeti through game drives and bird watching. The area supports over 500 bird species across diverse habitats. Spot secretary birds, kori bustards, vultures, rollers, eagles, and storks. They feed on insects, seeds, fruits, small animals, and carrion.

Enjoy a sunrise balloon safari over the Serengeti plains. This offers breathtaking aerial views of wildlife and spectacular landscapes.
Picnic Lunch
Later, enjoy a picnic lunch at Seronera Picnic Site. Afterwards, continue your game drive across the Central Serengeti plains.

Finally, return to Katikati tented camp for dinner and relaxation. Enjoy comfortable accommodation with meals included

1 NIGHT
Meals: All meals included
Exterior view of a mid-range tented camp in Central Serengeti
Hippopotamus in water in Northern Serengeti
Day 4: Northern Serengeti Game Drive

Morning Game Drive
After breakfast, begin an exciting game drive across Northern Serengeti. Search for wildebeests, zebras, elephants, giraffes, lions, and leopards.
Picnic Lunch
Later, enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic picnic site. Afterwards, continue exploring the northern plains and surrounding wildlife habitats.

Scenic Rolling Hills
As the afternoon continues, discover Northern Serengeti's beautiful scenic rolling hills. Enjoy breathtaking landscapes, open plains, and views of the surrounding wilderness.
Evening and Accommodation
Finally, proceed to your Mara Mara tented lodge for dinner and relaxation. Enjoy comfortable accommodation.

1 NIGHT
Meals: All meals included
Interior of Mara Mara Tented Lodge in Northern Serengeti
Great Migration
Day 5: Northern Serengeti- Mara River Crossing Experience

Mara River Crossing
After breakfast, spend the full day exploring the Mara River crossing area. Observe wildebeests gathering before crossing the river.
Migration and Ecology
Watch how wildebeests cross the river while avoiding strong currents and waiting crocodiles. Observe predators following the migration closely.
Picnic Lunch
Later, enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated Mara River picnic site. After lunch, continue observing the migration and surrounding landscapes.
Evening Game Drive
In the evening, enjoy a game drive across Northern Serengeti. Look for lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and hyenas

Finally, return to Mara Mara Tented Lodge for dinner and relaxation.

1 NIGHT
Meals: All meals included
Exterior view of Mara Mara Tented Lodge in Northern Serengeti
Lion in Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania
Day 6: Northern Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Scenic Transfer
After breakfast, depart Northern Serengeti for Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey takes five to six hours. Enjoy rolling hills, grasslands, acacia trees, and wildlife landscapes along the way.
Crater Game Drive
Upon arrival, descend into Ngorongoro Crater and begin your game drive. Search for the Big five and other wildlife.

Hippo Pool Picnic
Later, enjoy a picnic lunch at the Hippo Pool. Afterwards, continue exploring the crater.
Spot hippos, flamingos, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, and cheetahs. Finally, drive to Marera Valley Lodge for dinner and overnight.

1 NIGHT
Meals: All meals included
Exterior view of Marera Valley Lodge in Karatu
Elephants drinking water while others walk in Tanzania
Day 7: Tarangire National Park – Home of Giants

Scenic Transfer
After breakfast, depart Marera Valley Lodge for Tarangire National Park. Along the way, enjoy villages, farmlands, and beautiful landscapes.

Arrival and Game Drive
Upon arrival, receive a warm welcome and begin your game drive. Search for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and antelopes.

Picnic Lunch
Later, enjoy a picnic lunch at  Tarangire Matete picnic site. Afterwards, continue exploring the park's beautiful landscapes.

Bird Watching and Game Drive
Enjoy bird watching alongside the afternoon game drive. Look for ostriches, hornbills, storks, eagles, and colorful bee-eaters.
Return to Marera Valley Lodge
Finally, leave Tarangire and return to Marera Valley Lodge. Enjoy dinner, relaxation, and overnight accommodation.

1 NIGHT
Meals: All meals included
Interior of Marera Valley Lodge in Karatu
Stone Town Zanzibar Tanzania
Day 8: Karatu – Arusha – Zanzibar

Transfer to Arusha
After breakfast, depart Karatu for Arusha. The journey takes approximately two hours by road.
Flight to Zanzibar
After arriving in Arusha, transfer to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar. The flight takes approximately one hour.

Stone Town Tour

Upon arrival, explore historic Stone Town with a local guide. Visit the Old Fort, Forodhani Gardens, House of Wonders, and Zanzibar's narrow streets.

Lunch and Cultural Experience
Later, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Afterwards, continue exploring Stone Town's historical buildings, markets, and cultural heritage.

Overnight at Maru Maru Hotel
Finally, check in at Maru Maru Hotel for dinner and overnight accommodation. Relax and enjoy the unique atmosphere of Stone Town.

1 NIGHT
Meals: All meals included
Maru Maru Hotel in Stone Town Zanzibar
Zanzibar spice farm with tropical spices
Day 9: Spice Farm and Nungwi Beach

Spice Farm Tour
After breakfast, visit a traditional Zanzibar Spice Farm. Discover cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, cardamom, and other aromatic spices.
Spice Experience Learn how spices are grown, harvested, and traditionally used. Additionally, enjoy the unique aromas and flavors of Zanzibar.
Lunch and Transfer
Later, enjoy a delicious local lunch at the spice farm. Afterwards, continue towards beautiful Nungwi Beach.
Nungwi Beach Experience
Upon arrival, relax on the white sandy beach and enjoy the turquoise waters. Finally, watch the spectacular sunset along the coastline.

Later check into Casa beach hotel. Enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation near Nungwi Beach.

1 NIGHT
Meals: All meals included
Visitors relaxing by a pool in Zanzibar
Safari Blue tour in Zanzibar
Day 10: Blue Safari and Departure

Blue Safari Experience
After breakfast, enjoy an exciting Blue Safari around Zanzibar's beautiful turquoise waters. Experience snorkeling, swimming, sandbank relaxation, and marine wildlife.
Departure
After the Blue Safari, return to Nungwi and collect your luggage, transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your departure flight.
Farewell Tanzania
Finally, depart Zanzibar with unforgettable memories of Tanzania's wildlife, culture, migration, and beautiful beaches.

NIGHT
Meals: Bed & Breakfast

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Safari Frequently Asked Questions

It combines wildlife viewing, the Great Migration, Mara River Crossing, cultural experiences, and Zanzibar beach relaxation.

The crossing usually occurs between July and October, but exact timing depends on rainfall and wildebeest movements

No. Wildlife movement is unpredictable, so sightings cannot be guaranteed despite careful planning and experienced guides.

The itinerary covers Central Serengeti, Northern Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, and Zanzibar.

You may encounter lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and many bird species

The itinerary includes Stone Town, a Spice Farm Tour, Nungwi Beach, and a Blue Safari experience

The package is designed as mid-range, offering comfortable accommodation, reliable services, and carefully selected experiences.

The first seven days focus on wildlife and nature, while the final days provide culture and beach relaxation.

It combines Tanzania’s major wildlife highlights with Zanzibar’s culture, marine experiences, and beautiful beaches in one journey.

Yes. It provides a balanced introduction to Tanzania’s wildlife, landscapes, culture, and coastal attractions.

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