From Serengeti's Great Migration to Zanzibar
This 7-day luxury safari and beach holiday combines the best of Tanzania’s northern safari circuit with the exotic, turquoise shores of Zanzibar.
Included
- Accommodation as specified in the itinerary
- Meals on safari as per itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- All park entry fees and concession fees
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game drives
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- Domestic flight from Serengeti to Zanzibar
- Transfers in Zanzibar
- Meet and greet services upon arrival
Gold 7-Day Itinerary
This 7-day luxury safari and beach holiday combines Tanzania’s northern safari circuit with Zanzibar's stunning shores. Starting in Arusha, you'll venture into the Serengeti, exploring predator-rich plains and the Mara River during the Great Migration. Enjoying comfort at luxury lodges and tented camps, you'll immerse yourself in the wilderness. After your safari, unwind in an elegant beach resort on Zanzibar, basking in relaxation by the Indian Ocean. This itinerary perfectly blends adventure, wildlife encounters, and coastal serenity.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by your professional driver-guide who will warmly welcome you to Tanzania. After a short briefing, you will be transferred to Arusha, a vibrant town nestled at the base of Mount Meru. Your lodge is located near the tranquil waters of Lake Duluti, offering a serene setting to relax after your flight. This evening, enjoy dinner and prepare for the start of your safari the following morning.
Overnight at Lake Duluti Lodge
After an early breakfast, depart Arusha and take a scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands en route to Serengeti National Park. Along the journey, enjoy magnificent views and cultural landscapes before entering the vast savannah plains. Game drives begin immediately as you travel into the central Serengeti, a region famous for its concentration of predators including lions, leopards, and cheetahs. You will arrive at your luxurious camp set high on the ridges, where you will relax and enjoy dinner under the stars, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.
Overnight at Warangi Ridge
Today, after breakfast, you will continue your safari adventure by driving northwards through the Serengeti. Along the way, game drives will take you through diverse landscapes filled with wildebeest herds, zebras, elephants, giraffes, and predators that follow them. By afternoon, you will reach the northern Serengeti, an untamed region dominated by the Mara River. Here, during the migration season, thousands of wildebeest attempt the dramatic river crossing while crocodiles lurk in the waters below. Arrive at your elegant lodge tucked into the hills, offering sweeping views across the wilderness.
Overnight at Lemala Kuria Hills
This day is dedicated to exploring the northern Serengeti, one of the most dramatic wildlife areas in Africa. After an early breakfast, set out with your packed picnic lunch for a full-day game drive. Spend the morning near the Mara River, where you may witness the spectacle of the Great Migration if traveling in season, or simply enjoy the rich variety of resident wildlife that includes elephants, topi, lions, leopards, and birdlife. In the afternoon, continue exploring rolling hills, open woodlands, and vast plains before returning to your lodge for a sunset view, dinner, and overnight stay.
Overnight at Lemala Kuria Hills
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your flight from Serengeti to Zanzibar. Upon arrival on the Spice Island, you will be met and transferred to your luxury beach resort. The resort is nestled on the soft white sands, offering turquoise waters and a relaxed atmosphere. The remainder of the day is at leisure to rest and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.
Overnight at Ycona Resort
Spend a full day enjoying the charms of Zanzibar at your leisure. Relax by the beach, swim in the crystal-clear waters, or lounge by the pool. If you wish, optional activities can be arranged such as a spice plantation tour, snorkeling, diving, or a dhow sunset cruise. Otherwise, simply enjoy the peaceful setting of your resort, indulging in fresh seafood and coastal breezes.
Overnight at Ycona Resort
After breakfast, enjoy your final hours on the beach before your transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your onward international flight. This marks the end of your luxury safari and Zanzibar holiday, carrying home cherished memories of Tanzania’s wildlife, landscapes, and coastal paradise.
Services
Includes
- Meet and greet services upon arrival
- All airport and airstrip transfers
- Accommodation as specified in the itinerary
- Meals on safari as per itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- All park entry fees and concession fees
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game drives
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- Domestic flight from Serengeti to Zanzibar
- Transfers in Zanzibar
Exclusions
- International flights to and from Tanzania
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities for driver-guides, lodge, and hotel staff
- Optional activities in Zanzibar such as spice tours, diving, or dhow cruises
- Meals not specified in the program (some evenings in Zanzibar are free for dining out)
- Personal expenses including laundry, drinks, and telephone calls