10 Days / 9 Nights
Serengeti · Tarangire · Ngorongoro · Zanzibar
Comfort or luxury private journey
Couples, friends and honeymoon travellers
$9,864.75 per person (sharing)
Experience the best of northern Tanzania and Zanzibar on this thoughtfully paced 10-day safari and beach journey, combining iconic wildlife, private game drives and relaxed island time. Pasted markdown
Begin with Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater, before continuing into Central Serengeti for two nights of private wildlife viewing across its plains, river valleys and kopjes. After a final Serengeti game drive, fly directly to Zanzibar and transition from safari adventure to unhurried coastal days, with the flexibility to explore Stone Town, enjoy the beach or arrange optional marine and cultural experiences. Pasted markdown Pasted markdown Pasted markdown
A seamless Tanzania escape blending extraordinary wildlife, private safari experiences and the relaxed beauty of Zanzibar.
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES
Every journey is crafted around unforgettable wildlife encounters, luxury stays, and authentic African adventures.
A DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
Movement Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha about 1 to 1.5 hours
Meet the private transfer and continue to Arusha. Rest and review the complete safari-to-island journey, including bush-flight luggage, Zanzibar transfers and the selected beach meal plan.
The arrival day is deliberately kept light. After the airport formalities and luggage collection, the transfer team assists with the vehicle and the drive to the hotel. This gives you time to recover from the international journey instead of starting the safari tired.
At the hotel, the guide reviews tomorrow’s departure time, luggage arrangement, dietary requests and any optional activities already confirmed. The evening is free for dinner and rest, with no wildlife programme forced into the arrival schedule.
The private pace leaves room for quiet time together. Any sundowner, private meal or room arrangement is included only when the lodge has confirmed the setting, weather plan and service.
Suggested stay Forest Hill Hotel or Four Points Arusha
Meals Dinner subject to arrival time
Movement Arusha to Tarangire about 2 to 2.5 hours
Drive to Tarangire and spend the afternoon along the river corridor, baobab woodland and seasonal marshes. Continue to Karatu after the game drive and arrive before dark.
Tarangire rewards patient driving rather than a quick circuit. The guide follows the river system, baobab woodland and seasonal marshes, checking fresh tracks and recent reports while choosing quieter side roads when conditions allow. Elephant herds are often a central feature, although every sighting remains natural and unplanned.
The day usually includes a picnic or lodge lunch, with time to pause during the warmer hours. Afternoon temperatures and animal movement determine the final route before the park exit and transfer to the lodge. Arrival is planned before dark, leaving time to settle, shower and dine without rushing.
Before departure, the guide confirms the day’s movement time, meal plan and expected arrival window. Road estimates remain approximate because weather, park procedures, wildlife stops and traffic can change the pace. The confirmed accommodation is contacted if conditions require a later arrival.
Movement Karatu to crater entry about 30 to 45 minutes
Descend early for a five- to six-hour crater game drive with picnic lunch. Explore grassland, forest and wetland areas, then ascend and stay near the conservation area rather than driving onward after a full wildlife day.
The crater day begins early because descent roads, park traffic and wildlife movement are usually most favourable in the cooler morning. Once on the floor, the guide links the open grasslands, forest margins, wetlands and lake area according to current conditions instead of following a fixed loop.
A picnic lunch is taken only at an authorised site. The guide manages the available crater time carefully, allowing patient viewing while preserving enough time for the ascent and onward drive. Black rhino and other individual species are possible, but their presence can never be promised.
Movement About 3.5 to 4.5 hours excluding wildlife stops
Cross the conservation area and enter Serengeti through Naabi Hill. Continue toward Seronera as a game drive, pausing for lunch and wildlife. Arrive at camp in the afternoon for the first of two nights.
Central Serengeti supports wildlife throughout the year, so the guide works with the day’s conditions rather than relying only on migration movements. River valleys, kopjes and open plains are explored at a pace that leaves time to watch behaviour instead of moving immediately after each sighting.
An early start often provides cooler temperatures and softer light. Guests may carry a picnic for a wider circuit or return to camp during the warmer middle hours. The afternoon drive is adjusted after lunch, using fresh reports while avoiding unnecessary repetition.
Before departure, the guide confirms the day’s movement time, meal plan and expected arrival window. Road estimates remain approximate because weather, park procedures, wildlife stops and traffic can change the pace. The confirmed accommodation is contacted if conditions require a later arrival.
Movement Flexible local game drives
Spend a full day around Central Serengeti with a private vehicle. Start early, remain out with a picnic or return to camp during the warmer hours. The guide selects the route from current wildlife activity rather than repeating a standard circuit.
Central Serengeti supports wildlife throughout the year, so the guide works with the day’s conditions rather than relying only on migration movements. River valleys, kopjes and open plains are explored at a pace that leaves time to watch behaviour instead of moving immediately after each sighting.
An early start often provides cooler temperatures and softer light. Guests may carry a picnic for a wider circuit or return to camp during the warmer middle hours. The afternoon drive is adjusted after lunch, using fresh reports while avoiding unnecessary repetition.
Movement Flight generally 2 to 4 hours including possible stops
Take a final game drive to Seronera Airstrip and fly to Zanzibar. Meet the island driver and transfer either to Stone Town for one night or directly to the selected coast, according to the chosen version.
Central Serengeti supports wildlife throughout the year, so the guide works with the day’s conditions rather than relying only on migration movements. River valleys, kopjes and open plains are explored at a pace that leaves time to watch behaviour instead of moving immediately after each sighting.
An early start often provides cooler temperatures and softer light. Guests may carry a picnic for a wider circuit or return to camp during the warmer middle hours. The afternoon drive is adjusted after lunch, using fresh reports while avoiding unnecessary repetition.
Before departure, the guide confirms the day’s movement time, meal plan and expected arrival window. Road estimates remain approximate because weather, park procedures, wildlife stops and traffic can change the pace. The confirmed accommodation is contacted if conditions require a later arrival.
Movement Stone Town to main beach areas about 1 to 2 hours
If staying in Stone Town, explore with a licensed guide before transferring to the coast. If the beach version was selected from arrival, use the day for rest or an optional activity. The final website should show these as two clear choices rather than mixing them in one schedule.
The island portion changes the rhythm of the journey. The day is left spacious enough for breakfast, the beach and the resort facilities, while any marine or cultural activity is selected for the actual coast, tide and weather rather than inserted as a standard excursion.
If an activity is requested, Migsam confirms the collection time, operator, duration and inclusions before the final proposal is issued. Guests who prefer to rest can keep the day completely free without losing a prepaid compulsory tour.
Movement No scheduled long transfer
Enjoy the beach and resort facilities at leisure. Optional activities are confirmed around weather, tides and location. Travelers who prefer a quiet stay are not required to join a standard excursion.
The island portion changes the rhythm of the journey. The day is left spacious enough for breakfast, the beach and the resort facilities, while any marine or cultural activity is selected for the actual coast, tide and weather rather than inserted as a standard excursion.
If an activity is requested, Migsam confirms the collection time, operator, duration and inclusions before the final proposal is issued. Guests who prefer to rest can keep the day completely free without losing a prepaid compulsory tour.
Before departure, the guide confirms the day’s movement time, meal plan and expected arrival window. Road estimates remain approximate because weather, park procedures, wildlife stops and traffic can change the pace. The confirmed accommodation is contacted if conditions require a later arrival.
Movement Optional local transfers
Keep a second full day for rest or choose a marine, cultural or food-focused experience. Migsam confirms the operator, pickup time, inclusions and cancellation terms before adding the activity.
The island portion changes the rhythm of the journey. The day is left spacious enough for breakfast, the beach and the resort facilities, while any marine or cultural activity is selected for the actual coast, tide and weather rather than inserted as a standard excursion.
If an activity is requested, Migsam confirms the collection time, operator, duration and inclusions before the final proposal is issued. Guests who prefer to rest can keep the day completely free without losing a prepaid compulsory tour.
Before departure, the guide confirms the day’s movement time, meal plan and expected arrival window. Road estimates remain approximate because weather, park procedures, wildlife stops and traffic can change the pace. The confirmed accommodation is contacted if conditions require a later arrival.
Movement Transfer time varies by coast and traffic
Transfer privately to Zanzibar Airport according to the international schedule. Late checkout, additional meals and a day room are arranged only when confirmed and quoted.
The final day is planned backward from the confirmed departure time. Check-out, luggage, road conditions and airport reporting requirements are considered before deciding whether a morning activity can be included safely.
If the flight is late enough, the programme allows a relaxed breakfast or final drive. Where the schedule is tight, the transfer takes priority. Late checkout, a day room or extra meals are added only after availability and cost are confirmed.
Before departure, the guide confirms the day’s movement time, meal plan and expected arrival window. Road estimates remain approximate because weather, park procedures, wildlife stops and traffic can change the pace. The confirmed accommodation is contacted if conditions require a later arrival.
From Safari to Sleep
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$9864.75 per person (sharing)
This depends on your interests and the length of your trip. Popular destinations include Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, and Lake Manyara National Park. Your safari can be designed around wildlife, landscapes, the Great Migration, cultural experiences, or a combination of these.
Yes. Tanzania can be an excellent destination for a family safari. Migsam Safaris can recommend suitable lodges, routes, safari durations, and activities based on the children’s ages and your family’s preferences.
For peak travel periods, luxury camps, and popular migration seasons, booking several months in advance is recommended. However, Migsam Safaris can also help plan trips with shorter lead times, subject to accommodation and vehicle availability.
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