14 Days - Premium Great Migration Safari to Mara River and Zanzibar Beach Holiday

From $3,920

USD

Per person sharing

About this tour

Your exclusive “Great Migration” private safari begins in Tarangire National Park, home to the country’s largest elephant population. The highlight of this safari is undoubtedly your visit to the Serengeti. On your way there, you will have countless opportunities for exciting wildlife, impressive nature observations, and a visit to a typical Maasai village. After an overnight stay in the Central Serengeti, we go north to the Mara area the next morning. In the dry season from June to September,  up to 2 million wildebeest and about 750,000 zebras gather here on the banks of the Mara River to plunge into the floods at the risk of their lives. There is no other way to continue the long journey to the South Serengeti. During a game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, you will then look out for the “Big Five” at the end of your safari, which you have not yet seen in front of your lens.

White beaches on the Indian Ocean, crystal clear waters with water temperatures of up to 27 degrees, a diverse range of water sports activities, including swimming with dolphins and sea turtles, and not to forget, a rich cultural heritage.  Many lovers of pop music do not miss the opportunity to pay a visit to the birthplace of Freddy Mercury.

Customization

This tour can be customized

Duration

14 Days

Minimum Age

5 years

Countries

Tanzania

Comfort Level

Mid-Range

Maximum Group Size

Any group size

Physical Level

Easy

What to expect

  • Elephants and baobabs in Tarangire
  • To the Lion King in the Central Serengeti
  • Visit the Maasai People
  • Mara River Crossing in the Northern Serengeti
  • The Big Five in the Ngorongoro Crater
  • Beach holiday on the white beaches of Zanzibar

Best time

  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October

Best for

  • All Traveller Types

You will visit

  • Central Serengeti
  • Ngorongoro Crater
  • North Serengeti
  • Serengeti
  • Tarangire
  • Zanzibar

Getting There

  • This Tour starts in Arusha, Ends in Arusha
  • Your flight should arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

Transport details

  • Game drive transport is by 4×4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle
  • Transfer between destinations is by 4×4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle
  • Airport transfer is by 4×4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Day 1

Arusha

Arusha Safari Lodge

Day 1:

Arusha

Today we welcome and greet you in the morning at Arusha-Kilimanjaro International Airport.

We will discuss the travel planning and answer your questions over a cup of original Tanzanian Arabica coffee or a cool refreshment. After that, your safari starts. We head towards Arusha. After a drive of approximately, we reach your accommodation for today at the Arusha Safari Lodge.

 

Main Activities

  • Relaxation

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Full Board

Drinks

  • A bottle of soda, Coffee, Mineral Water

Accommodation

Day 2: Tarangire

Tarangire is Tanzania’s fifth-largest national park on the edge of the Great Rift Valley. The landscape consists of low hills with sparse acacia forests, huge baobab trees, and savannah grasslands. The Tarangire River is the main water source of the park and is ideal for wildlife viewing of all kinds. Herds of wildebeest, buffalo, elephant, zebra, giraffe, hippos, and many antelopes are waiting to be photographed by you. With a little luck and good eyes, you might even get the well-camouflaged leopard in front of your lens. After a thrilling day of safari, our guide brings you to Karatu for Dinner and overnight stay, reflecting on the day’s exciting wildlife encounters.

Main Activities

  • Game Drive

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Full Board

Drinks

  • A bottle of soda, Coffee, Mineral Water

Accommodation

Day 3: Central Serengeti

After you have slept in and had breakfast, we will make our way to the Central Serengeti. The journey to the Serengeti takes place from Karatu over forested heights in the Ngorongoro Highlands. The path takes us over the edge of the Ngorongoro crater through forests that are still cloudy in the morning. We follow the crater rim to a viewpoint where you can take your first photos of the crater.

On your safari in the Serengeti, you will encounter countless wildlife. From a close-up, you wouldn’t expect. These include lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, herds of buffalo, wildebeest, and zebra, and a variety of different antelope and gazelle species of all sizes. From the small dik-dik to the imposing eland

A visit to a Maasai village is a cultural highlight of your safari and is as much a part of Tanzania as lions and elephants. 

In the Serengeti, you will spend the night in the middle of the wilderness. In stationary and mobile tented camps, which are modeled after the style of accommodations of previous explorers. In this atmosphere, you can enjoy the comfort and service of today. Who wouldn’t think of “Out of Africa” now?

Main Activities

  • Game Drive

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Full Board

Drinks

  • A bottle of soda, Coffee, Mineral Water

Accommodation

Day 4: North Serengeti

The Serengeti is a vast and impressive expanse of grasslands, savannahs, and forests that is home to one of the world’s greatest natural spectacles. The Serengeti is famous for its annual great migration, with millions of wildebeest and other herbivores crossing the plains in a steady cycle in search of fresh pastureland. It offers safari enthusiasts a front-row seat to this unique natural phenomenon. A safari in the Serengeti promises an unforgettable adventure where visitors experience the untamed beauty of the African wilderness up close.

Today we set off early for the North Serengeti to witness the unforgettable summer spectacle, the “Great Migration”. Every year, from June to September, over a million wildebeest and about 750,000 zebras gather on the banks of the Mara River on their way back to the south.

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Full Board

Drinks

  • A bottle of soda, Coffee, Mineral Water

Accommodation

Day 5: North Serengeti

They are the bravest animals, which then plunge into the river first, despite the crocodiles lurking there. An incomparable picture and certainly the highlight of your safari to see when huge herds want to cross the river. The bravest and strongest animals are the first to dare to cross the river – knowing full well that crocodiles are waiting for them there. It is an unforgettable spectacle of any safari to experience how the huge herds fight the tides, and the crocodiles fight before they reach the opposite shore, exhausted. However, where lions and hyenas are already lying in wait.

Main Activities

  • Game Drive

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Full Board

Drinks

  • A bottle of soda, Coffee, Mineral Water

Day 6: Central Serengeti

Early in the morning, you will board your safari vehicle for the return to the Central Serengeti. Rising early for your morning game drive will be rewarded with lions and other nocturnal prey hunters that you can watch as they return from their long night of hunting. Your breakfast and lunch will be served in the bush today.

Main Activities

  • Game Drive

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Full Board

Drinks

  • A bottle of soda, Coffee, Mineral Water

Accommodation

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater

Be prepared to get up early this morning. At dawn, we will leave the Serengeti for the Ngorongoro Crater. Rising early for your morning game drive will be rewarded with lions and other nocturnal prey hunters that you will see as they return from their long night of hunting

After arrival at the Ngorongoro crater rim, an optional hike takes you through vegetation areas that are unique to the Ngorongoro Highlands. Accompanied by an armed ranger, you will experience the proximity of giraffes, zebras, and elephants on foot from a different perspective than from a safari vehicle.

Main Activities

  • Game Drive

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Full Board

Drinks

  • A bottle of soda, Coffee, Mineral Water

Accommodation

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater

The Ngorongoro Nature Reserve includes very different habitats: open grasslands, dense mountain forests, bushland, and heathlands. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Tanzania. The 610-meter-deep crater basin is the habitat of about 25,000 large mammals all year round. Among them are the so-called Big Five.

Nowhere in Africa is the probability of encountering these animals greater than here. The so-called “largest zoo in the world” is also a habitat for cheetahs, hyenas, servals, zebras, gazelles, wildebeests, hippos, monkeys, and the rare black rhinoceros, as well as bird species such as crowned cranes, eagles, pelicans, ostriches, and flamingos.

After an early breakfast and a short drive, we descend into the crater. With a bit of luck, you will have the opportunity to take photos of the rare black rhinos today. However, you will look in vain for giraffes. They do not succeed in climbing up into the highlands and the crater.

After a warm lunch at Lake Magadi, we make our way to Arusha Airport. Your safari guide will ensure that you reach your connecting flight to Zanzibar on time

Main Activities

  • Game Drive

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Full Board

Drinks

  • A bottle of soda, Coffee, Mineral Water

Day 9: Zanzibar

Day 9 to 14 – Beach holidays in Zanzibar

White beaches on the Indian Ocean, crystal clear waters with water temperatures of up to 27 degrees, a diverse range of water sports activities, including swimming with dolphins and sea turtles, and not to forget, a rich cultural heritage.

The island’s capital, Stone Town, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its unique blend of African, Arabic, and Indian cultural influences. You will explore the narrow, winding streets and markets with their traditional houses, visit the old slave market and the famous House of Miracles, which was once the palace of the Sultan when Zanzibar was part of the Omani domain. Many lovers of pop music do not miss the opportunity to pay a visit to the birthplace of Freddy Mercury.

The island is world-famous for its spices, especially cloves. When visiting a spice plantation, you will experience Zanzibar with all your senses. You can learn more about the history of the spice trade and see how the spices are grown, harvested, and processed.

You will stay at SPICE ISLAND HOTEL & RESORT at Jambiani Beach

on full board basis

 

Main Activities

  • Beach Relaxation

Transport

Meals

  • Full Board

Drinks

Day 10: Zanzibar

Main Activities

  • Beach Relaxation

Transport

Meals

  • Full Board

Day 11: Zanzibar

Main Activities

  • Beach Relaxation

Transport

Meals

  • Full Board

Drinks

Day 12: Zanzibar

Main Activities

  • Beach Relaxation

Transport

Meals

  • Full Board

Drinks

Day 13:

Main Activities

  • Beach Relaxation

Transport

Meals

  • Full Board

Drinks

Day 14: Zanzibar

Transport

Meals

Drinks

End of this tour

2024 Rates and Prices

PAX

Price per person sharing

1 Peson (Solo)

US 6720

2 People

US $5,120

3 People

US $4,540

4 People

US $4,385

5 People

US $4,220

6 People

US $3,920

2025 Rates and Prices

PAX

Price per person sharing

1 Peson (Solo)

US 6720

2 People

US $5,120

3 People

US $4,540

4 People

US $4,385

5 People

US $4,220

6 People

US $3,920

Please note:

  • Prices are per person sharing (Ask a tour organizer for more price information)
  • Accommodations listed on this tours are subjected to availability, it may change depending on the time of booking
  • The price for this tour may also depends on government imposed charges. Please be in touch with the organizer of this tour at the moment of enquiring this tour.

Price Excludes

  • Additional Accommodation after Safari
  • Additional excursions
  • Alcoholic Drinks
  • Domestic Flights
  • International Flight
  • Personal Item expense
  • Pre-arrival accommodation

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