Quick Facts
| Duration | 12 days / 11 nights |
|---|---|
| Route | Arusha, Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Central & Northern Serengeti, then Zanzibar |
| Vehicle | Private 4x4 custom pop-up roof Landcruiser with your own driver-guide |
| Accommodation | Lodge or tented camp on a mid-range basis; luxury and ultra-luxury upgrades available on request |
| Best For | Couples, families and small groups wanting a fixed migration-crossing window and a beach finish |
| Ideal Travel Window | Late June through September, when the Mara River Crossing typically peaks |
| Price From | USD 5,150–8,750 pp depending on season and group size |
This 12-day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach package pairs the Great Wildebeest Migration with white-sand recovery time on the Indian Ocean. You travel in a private 4x4 custom pop-up roof Landcruiser, with your own driver-guide, for every game drive. No shared vehicles. No group itineraries. Just your party, your pace, your vehicle.
The safari runs through Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Northern Serengeti, timed for the Mara River Crossing — the most dramatic single event in the Great Migration, when hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and zebra cross crocodile-infested waters between the Serengeti and Kenya's Maasai Mara. From the Serengeti, you fly directly to Zanzibar for five nights on the beach.
This is a private Serengeti migration tour built for travellers who want serious game viewing without compromising on privacy, flexibility, or comfort — and who want to end the trip barefoot on a beach, not packing a duffel bag.
Highlights
- 12 days / 11 nights combining a fixed migration-crossing window with a Zanzibar beach finish
- Full-day crater floor game drive at Ngorongoro, with lion, hyena and a chance at black rhino
- Two dedicated full days positioned at the Mara River crossing points in the Northern Serengeti
- Private, flexible pacing throughout — wait, reposition, or move on your own schedule
- An included flying safari from the Serengeti straight into Zanzibar
- Five nights on Zanzibar's coast, with optional snorkelling, sailing and Stone Town excursions
- Private 4x4 pop-up roof Landcruiser throughout — no shared minivans, no joining other travellers
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
- Private transfer to your Arusha or Moshi lodge
- Trip briefing with your private guide
- Overnight near Arusha
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
- Private Landcruiser game drive into Tarangire
- Look for elephant herds, baobab-studded plains, and dry-season wildlife concentrations
- Overnight in a Tarangire-area lodge or camp
Day 3: Tarangire to Ngorongoro Highlands
- Morning game drive, then transfer to the Ngorongoro Crater rim
- Scenic drive through the highlands
- Overnight on the crater rim
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Floor
- Full-day private game drive inside the crater
- Dense predator sightings: lion, hyena, and, with luck, black rhino
- Overnight on the crater rim
Day 5: Ngorongoro to Central Serengeti
- Drive into the Serengeti via the Naabi Hill gate
- Afternoon game drive en route to camp
- Overnight in Central Serengeti
Day 6: Central Serengeti Game Drives
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- Full day tracking resident wildlife and migration herds moving north
- Private, flexible pacing — stay as long as a sighting demands
- Overnight in Central Serengeti
Day 7: Central to Northern Serengeti
- Drive north toward the Mara River, following the migration's movement
- Game drive en route
- Overnight in the Northern Serengeti / Mara River region
Day 8: Mara River Crossing — Full-Day Search
- Full day positioned near known crossing points
- Private vehicle means you can wait, reposition, or move on your own schedule
- Overnight in the Northern Serengeti
Day 9: Second Mara River Crossing Day
- A second full day increases your odds of witnessing a crossing
- Additional game drives across the northern plains
- Overnight in the Northern Serengeti
Day 10: Fly-In Transfer to Zanzibar
- Scenic flight from the Serengeti to Zanzibar (via Arusha connection)
- Private transfer to your beach resort
- Evening free on the beach
Day 11: Zanzibar Beach Day
- Full free day: snorkelling, sailing, Stone Town excursion, or simple rest
- Optional add-ons available on request
Day 12: Zanzibar to Departure
- Final morning at leisure
- Private transfer to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) for departure
Tour Cost & Pricing
Rates are per person, sharing, in USD. Based on a private 4x4 Landcruiser safari plus 5 nights Zanzibar beach stay on a mid-range basis.
Private Migration Safari & Zanzibar Rates (Per Person)
| Group Size | Low Season | High Season | Peak Season (Migration Crossing, Jul–Sep) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Pax | $6,450 | $7,900 | $8,750 |
| 4 Pax | $5,600 | $6,850 | $7,600 |
| 6 Pax | $5,150 | $6,300 | $6,950 |
What's Included & Excluded
| ✓ | Private 4x4 custom pop-up roof Landcruiser for the full safari, with your own driver-guide |
| ✓ | All park entry fees and conservation fees |
| ✓ | Accommodation as per itinerary (lodge or tented camp, safari portion) |
| ✓ | Full board on safari; bed-and-breakfast or half-board basis in Zanzibar |
| ✓ | Internal flight from Serengeti to Zanzibar |
| ✓ | All airport and hotel transfers |
| ✓ | Bottled water during game drives |
| ✓ | Government taxes and levies |
| ✗ | International flights to Kilimanjaro (JRO) and from Zanzibar (ZNZ) |
| ✗ | Tanzania visa fees |
| ✗ | Travel insurance |
| ✗ | Tips and gratuities for guides and camp staff |
| ✗ | Alcoholic and premium beverages |
| ✗ | Optional activities in Zanzibar (spa, diving certification, sunset dhow cruise, Stone Town tour upgrades) |
| ✗ | Personal expenses |
Getting There & Travel Logistics
Fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), Tanzania. Most international carriers connect via Nairobi, Amsterdam, Doha, or Addis Ababa.
Departure is from Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), with onward international connections available.
Internal Fly-In
After the Northern Serengeti migration days, you fly from a Serengeti airstrip to Zanzibar, typically connecting through Arusha. This cuts out a full day of road transfer and gets you to the beach faster.
Vehicle
Every road segment of this safari uses a private 4x4 custom pop-up roof Landcruiser — no shared minivans, no joining other travellers. The pop-up roof gives 360-degree photography angles without leaving the vehicle.
