12 Days Great Migration Safari & Zanzibar – Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Manyara
Chase the Great Migration across Serengeti's Ndutu plains, descend into Ngorongoro Crater, explore Lake Manyara's tree-climbing lions, then escape to Zanzibar's beaches for 4 days.
About this Safari
The Serengeti's Ndutu area is the world's most spectacular wildlife arena during the calving season (January–March), when hundreds of thousands of wildebeest give birth on the open plains attracting the highest concentration of predators anywhere on earth. Multiple days in this zone maximize your chances of witnessing nature's most dramatic events before the journey continues through Ngorongoro's legendary crater, Lake Manyara's tree-climbing lions and flamingo shores, and finally four action-packed days in Zanzibar — dolphins at sunrise, Safari Blue ocean adventures, Jozani Forest Red Colobus monkeys, and the UNESCO Stone Town.
A 12-day package combining the Serengeti Great Migration, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, and a beach escape in Zanzibar. The journey begins with multiple days following the Great Migration in the Ndutu area of the southern Serengeti, followed by the Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, and then a multi-activity Zanzibar conclusion.
Highlights
- ✦All transfers (airport and inter-park)
- ✦Private 4x4 safari vehicle
- ✦All national park and conservation area fees
- ✦Accommodation as specified
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What's Included
- All transfers (airport and inter-park)
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle
- All national park and conservation area fees
- Accommodation as specified
- All meals and drinking water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off during Zanzibar activities
- All activity entrance fees
- Professional guide
- Airport pickup and drop-off
Not Included
- International flights, visa fees, and travel insurance
- Personal expenses (drinks, laundry, souvenirs)
- Tips for guides and lodge/camp staff (optional)
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arusha → Serengeti Ndutu (3 nights) → Ngorongoro → Lake Manyara → Fly to Zanzibar (4 nights) → Departure
Arrival in Arusha
Airport pickup and transfer to hotel in Arusha. Dinner and rest.
Activities
- • Airport pickup
- • Hotel check-in
- • Welcome briefing
- • Dinner
Arusha to Serengeti Ndutu
Drive to the Ndutu area of Serengeti National Park where the southern plains host the most dramatic wildlife concentrations. Enjoy an afternoon game drive through the open plains — one of the best areas for migration herds, newborn animals, and predator action.
Activities
- • Drive to Ndutu area
- • Afternoon game drive
- • Migration herd sightings
- • Predator spotting
- • Sundowner at camp
Serengeti Migration Full Day (Ndutu Area)
Full day exploring Ndutu with morning and afternoon game drives. Follow migration herds across the open plains and around seasonal lakes. Witness wildlife interactions, predator action, and the drama of the calving season (January–March).
Activities
- • Early morning game drive
- • Migration herd following
- • Predator and prey encounters
- • Calving season wildlife (seasonal)
- • Picnic lunch
- • Afternoon game drive
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Final morning Ndutu game drive visiting different migration zones before departing toward Ngorongoro. Stop for a picnic lunch along the way and check in at the crater rim lodge with stunning views.
Activities
- • Morning migration game drive
- • Final wildlife photography opportunities
- • Drive to Ngorongoro
- • Picnic lunch en route
- • Rim lodge check-in
Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive to Karatu
Early breakfast and crater descent for a full morning game drive. Spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, flamingos at Lake Magadi, and sometimes the rare black rhino. Ascend and overnight in Karatu.
Activities
- • Dawn crater descent
- • Big Five game drive
- • Black rhino search
- • Flamingo spotting at Lake Magadi
- • Crater ascent
- • Transfer to Karatu
Karatu to Lake Manyara National Park
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a full day game drive through the park's groundwater forest, open plains, and lake shore. Watch for elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, baboons, and the famous tree-climbing lions.
Activities
- • Drive to Lake Manyara
- • Groundwater forest game drive
- • Open plains and lake shore drive
- • Tree-climbing lion spotting
- • Flamingo and pelican photography
Lake Manyara to Arusha then Fly to Zanzibar
Morning game drive in Lake Manyara then picnic lunch in the park. Drive to Kilimanjaro Airport and fly to Zanzibar. Transfer to your beach hotel on arrival.
Activities
- • Morning game drive
- • Picnic lunch in the park
- • Drive to Kilimanjaro Airport
- • Flight to Zanzibar
- • Hotel check-in
Nakupenda Sandbank, Prison Island and Stone Town
Morning boat trip to the stunning Nakupenda Sandbank. Visit Prison Island and its giant Aldabra tortoises. Guided walking tour through Stone Town's UNESCO-listed historic center.
Activities
- • Nakupenda Sandbank boat trip
- • Prison Island giant tortoises
- • Stone Town walking tour
- • Historic carved-door architecture
Mnemba Island Dolphin and Snorkelling Tour
Very early departure at 5:45 AM to Muyuni beach for the dolphin tour. Swim with wild spinner dolphins in their natural habitat at sunrise, then snorkel around Mnemba Island's pristine coral reefs.
Activities
- • Early morning departure 5:45 AM
- • Wild dolphin swim at sunrise
- • Mnemba Island coral reef snorkeling
- • Return to hotel
Jozani Forest and Salaam Turtles Aquarium
Walking tour of Jozani Forest to see the rare Red Colobus monkey and mongoose. Visit the Salaam Turtles Aquarium marine conservation project.
Activities
- • Jozani Forest walking tour
- • Red Colobus monkey encounter
- • Salaam Turtles Aquarium visit
Spice Farm and Transparent Kayak
Morning pickup for a Zanzibar Spice Farm tour to see cinnamon, vanilla, cloves, and tropical fruits growing. Then enjoy transparent kayaking in the lagoon.
Activities
- • Spice Farm guided tour
- • Spice tasting
- • Transparent kayaking in the lagoon
- • Afternoon at leisure
Departure from Zanzibar
Final breakfast, hotel checkout, and transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your departure flight.
Activities
- • Final breakfast
- • Hotel checkout
- • Airport transfer
- • Departure