10 Days The Great Migration safari and Beach Experience

Day 1: Arrival Tanzania – Transfer to Arusha

Upon arrival to Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met and welcomed by our driver guide and transfer to Arusha journey that takes approximately 1h30m. you will get to the hotel in good time for check-in and rest before dinner.

Day 2: Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, you will embark on your adventurous journey to Tarangire National Park. You will first head to the lodge check-in, have lunch and rest a bit before you head for an afternoon game drive in Tarangire, the park with worldwide reputation for surprising large herds of elephants and medieval baobab trees. It draws its name from Tarangire River, the only permanent source of water in the park that spans approximately 2,850 square kilometers. Among many, Tarangire National Park is home to numerous species of animals, birds and flora. You will have lunch in the parks’ designated area then you proceed with game drive. During the evening you with enjoy beautiful sunset view as you drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 3:  Mto wa Mbu Activities

After breakfast at around 8:00am you will depart to Mto wa mbu, a small vibrant village with variety of cultural as its home to people from different tribe. You will take a stroll through the banana and rice plantation, meet the local and see how these people go about their daily live.

You will have lunch in Mto wa Mbu a good opportunity to taste Tanzanian local dishes.

Late in the afternoon after an eventful day, you will start drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 5: Game enroute to North Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will depart to North Serengeti with game enroute. As you drive, it’s not unusual to see big cats when driving to the Northern Serengeti because this region is home to a huge population of them.

You will get to camp in the afternoon good time for lunch before continuing on to the Mara River for an afternoon game drive.

Today’s search for wildebeests crossing the Mara River, which is home to crocodiles, will also be continued the following day. There is more to the Northern Serengeti that meets the eye, so it’s okay if you don’t get lucky enough to see the migration, considered one of natural wonders of the world crossing the river. There are numerous cheetahs, hyenas, lions, leopards, giraffes, Topi, elands, hippos, and other animals in the area.

During the evening, you will drive back to camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 6: Following the Great Migration – Full Day

Today adventure starts with a short drive to the Mara River. A journey offers a truly unique landscape of acacia woodlands, open savanna, and a lot of wildlife on the way. Before reaching the banks of the Mara River for the much-anticipated event of the river crossing, there are opportunities to observe the herds of wildebeests and their near cousins’ zebras. The key feature is the Mara River and it is not uncommon to see the herds cross the Mara River north on one day and then back south a few days later. As you approach the Mara River, the herds will probably be gathered along the banks, gathering strength to cross to the other side. They must fight their way past crocodiles that have spent the entire year anticipating this time.  Please take note that finding a crossing is very challenging and is sometimes a matter of luck. There are instances where herds can be seen next to the river but decides to cross a couple of days later. You will have lunch in the banks of the Mara River, continue following the migration and later in the evening heard back to camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 7: Transfer to Kogatende Airstrip

After breakfast at the camp, you will transfer to the Airstrip to catch a flight to Zanzibar

As you touch the grounds of Zanzibar you will be met by our guide and be transferred to hotel where you will spend the night.

Dinner will be on your own arrangement. Ask for recommendations for a good restaurant to have dinner

Day 8 & 9: Day in Leisure / Optional Snorkeling and Dolphin tour with barbecue lunch

Today, you will be in the driver’s seat and plan any activity of your choice around Nungwi beach or Zanzibar Island in general. This gorgeous beach has a lot of ventures to offer including walking tours, diving excursions, and parasailing, just to name a few. The hotel organizes a lot of pursuits like diving, snorkeling, village tours and others that you can book and pay for directly

Day 10: Morning in leisure, transfer to Zanzibar Airport

Today marks the end of your Tanzania tour.

Enjoy your last breakfast & sunrise in Zanzibar and get prepared for the airport transfer for your departure flight depending on your home flight departure time.