14 DAYS RIVER CROSSING WILDEBEEST MIGRATION SAFARI & ZANZIBAR VACATION

Tour Overview

The wildebeest migration river crossing beginning July, moves north and passes through the Lobo and the Wagakuria area en-route to Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve. In August and September, the wildebeest herds are spread out over the northern Serengeti National Park and Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve. Several large herds of wildebeest remain behind in the area and weather changes may sometimes bring the herds back into the area from the Mara. In October, the herds move south towards the central Serengeti National Park via the Lobo area of the Serengeti National Park. Later after an amazing wildlife adventure our tour takes us to the white untouched beautiful sands of Zanzibar enjoying 6 full nights there.

Day 1: Arrival and Pick

On this day you will be picked up from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha Town, upon your arrival you will be driven directly to your lodge for relaxing, pre-safari briefing, dinner and overnight.

• Luxury Accommodation: Arusha Gran Melia
• Semi-Luxury Accommodation: Moivaro Lodge Arusha

Day 2: Tarangire National Park.

Travel from Arusha to Tarangire National Park after early breakfast. Tarangire National Park is known for its elephant’s herds of up to 300, migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest and eland grazing and browsing in the dry river bed. There is Silale swamp that attracts 550 varieties of birds, the most breeding species you’ll see in one habitat anywhere in the world! The park is also home of tree climbing pythons, as well as lions and leopards. You will enjoy game drive and game viewing with picnic lunch.

• Luxury Accommodation: Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge
• Semi-Luxury Accommodation: Ngorongoro Farm House Lodge

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater Tour

We start with an early morning breakfast then drive to Ngorongoro Crater. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is an extensive highland area along the eastern arm of the Rift Valley, with the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater as its focal point. Ngorongoro was established to conserve wildlife and other natural resources. It also safeguards the interests of indigenous people and promotes tourism. The crater is 610m deep and 260km² wide, making it the largest Caldera in the world. The crater contains all the big five animals (lions, elephants, rhinos, leopard and buffaloes), hippos, cheetah, antelopes and spotted hyena. Also in the crater you can see different species of birds. Other game such as velvet monkey, jackal, foxes, rock and tree hyraxes, warthog, gnu, zebra and hare can be seen. Enjoy overnight at your lodge

• Luxury Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
• Semi-Luxury Accommodation: Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge

Day 4: Serengeti National Park (Seronera)

After breakfast, we proceed to the Central part of Serengeti. This park is well-known for its healthy stock of resident wildlife, particularly the “big five”, named for the five most prized trophies taken by hunters: Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffaloes, and Rhinos.

• Luxury Accommodation: Serengeti Four Season Safari Lodge
• Semi-Luxury Accommodation: Lahia Tented Lodge

Day 5 Serengeti National Park Central and Drive to North (Kogatende)

After breakfast, we will set off on a full day game drive in the wilderness following the Great Migration trails. Our experienced driver tour guide will provide you with interesting facts about this highly renowned event, which makes Tanzania the top safari destination in Africa. Serengeti, a UNESCO world heritage site, is home to around 200,000 zebras, and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelle, which join in the wildebeest’s trek for fresh grazing. Listen to the exotic sounds of over six million hooves pounding the open plains. This is just like you imagined Africa to be!

• Luxury Accommodation: Lemala Kuria Hills Camp
• Semi-Luxury Accommodation: Mara Mara Tented Lodge

Day 6: Serengeti National Park

We will proceed for a full day game drive viewing the great migration at Mara area. Resident wildlife numbers are exceptionally high in the Wagakuria area. The key feature is the Mara River and there is a great chance to see the herds cross the Mara River to the north on one day and back south a few days later. Please note that it can be very difficult to witness crossing and is sometimes a matter of luck. A herd can be seen next to river and only decide to cross a couple of days later. This area is a stunning region with kopjes, woodland, riverine vegetation and open plains, similar to Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve.

• Luxury Accommodation: Lemala Kuria Hills Camp
• Semi-Luxury Accommodation: Mara Mara Tented

Day 7: Fly from Serengeti National Park to Zanzibar

Depending on your flight schedule and departure point you will be transferred to Seronera airstrip at 11:30 am to take a flight to Zanzibar, upon your arrival in Zanzibar you will be picked up by our representatives who will drive you to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

• Luxury Accommodation: Zuri Zanzibar
• Semi-Luxury Accommodation: Double Tree Hilton Nungwi

Day 8 to 13 Full days in Zanzibar Island

We have 6 full days Relaxing in Zanzibar enjoying the untouched beautiful beaches and hotel activities.

Activities in Zanzibar:

Visit Jambiani Village Women Artisan

Visit Jambiani Village and learn about the women who live there with this tour, led by a guide who hails from the village. You’ll meet with local women artisans who make everything from coconut husk rope to doormats, learn about how to wear the traditional kanga garment, and have the option to enjoy lunch (for a fee) with advance notice.

Spice Tour + Stone Town Tour + Prison Island

 Combine a tour of Stone Town with a trip to Prison Island and a tour of a spice plantation on this private tour. You’ll start in Stone Town, where you’ll see highlights such as the House of Wonders and the Freddie Mercury Museum. You’ll then take a walking tour through Jambo Spice Farm, wrapping your tour up with a visit to Prison Island, known for its gargantuan Aldabra tortoises.

Mnemba Island snorkeling and Swimming with Dolphins

Increase your chances of spotting some of Tanzania’s rarest marine life during a snorkeling tour that takes you to some of the best wildlife-watching spots around Mnemba Island.

Jozani Forest, Jambiani Kuza Cave, Paje Beach & The Rock Restaurant

Learn about Zanzibar’s wildlife and its cultural history with this private tour, which combines time in nature with the chance to hang out at The Rock, a famous restaurant on its own island. You’ll take a tour for red colobus monkeys at Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, learn about Swahili history at Kuza Cave, and do some swimming and sunbathing at Paje Beach.

Full-Day Blue Lagoon and Sandbank Boat Tour from Zanzibar ( Safari blue)

Enjoy a break from the hustle and bustle of the city to indulge in a day of leisure and exploration in Zanzibar. Join a small group aboard a traditional dhow to Kwale Island, where you can see ancient baobab trees and snorkel in colorful coral reefs. Dive into the Blue Lagoon and savor a seafood lunch with local beverages, all while soaking up the warm sun.

• Luxury Accommodation: Zuri Zanzibar
• Semi-Luxury Accommodation: Double Tree Hilton Nungwi

Day 14: Zanzibar Airport

You will be transferred to Zanzibar Airport, to connect with your International flight back home.

End of tour

Comments:

• Please note that our itinerary is flexible and can be modified until it suits your needs and wishes.

• This is a quotation only. No reservations or arrangements have been confirmed on your behalf pending your authority to proceed and the final itinerary is subject to availability