10-Day Tanzania Great Migration Safari & Zanzibar Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania – Transfer to Arusha

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by your private driver-guide and transferred to your lodge in Arusha, a charming city located at the foot of Mount Meru.

Optional Activity (depending on arrival time):

Explore the colorful markets of Arusha, interact with locals, and sample authentic Tanzanian cuisine at a local restaurant.

Meals: Bed & Breakfast

Accommodation Options:

• Arusha Coffee Lodge
• Onsea House
• Machweo Wellness Retreat
• Legendary Lodge
• Four Points by Sheraton Arusha

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Game Drive

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees, large elephant herds, and seasonal swamps. Enjoy an introductory game drive as you explore this scenic park, which is teeming with wildlife such as lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and various antelope species.

Drive Time: Approx. 3 hours OR optional flight – 35 minutes

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation Options:

• Maramboi Tented Camp
• Sanctuary Swala Camp
• Tarangire Treetops
• Chem Chem Tarangire
• Oliver’s Tented Camp

Day 3: Tarangire National Park – Game Drive & Nature Walk

Begin your day with an early morning game drive in search of wildlife while the park is most active. Return to the lodge for lunch and some rest. In the late afternoon, join a guided nature walk with a Maasai warrior, offering a unique chance to encounter wildlife on foot and learn about traditional Maasai tracking methods and bush knowledge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Same as Day 2

Day 4: Tarangire to Serengeti via Ngorongoro Highlands – Cultural Visit

After breakfast, travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands toward the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. En route, visit a traditional Maasai Boma to observe cultural dances, daily life, and interact with community members. Upon entering Serengeti, enjoy game viewing as you head toward your lodge in the Seronera region, rich in wildlife year-round.

Drive Time: Approx. 7 hours OR optional flight – 40 minutes

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation Options:

• Ole Serai Luxury Camp
• Kleins Camp
• Nomad Lamai Serengeti
• Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
• Sayari Camp
• Ewanjan Tented Camp

Day 5: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Today is dedicated to exploring the vast Serengeti plains. Start with a sunrise game drive – a magical time to spot predators like lions and leopards on the hunt. Continue your wildlife viewing throughout the day, either returning to camp for lunch or enjoying a packed picnic lunch in the wild. Expect sightings of wildebeests, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, and countless bird species.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Same as Day 4

Day 6: Northern Serengeti – Great Migration Viewing (Seasonal)

Depart early with packed meals and head north to the Mara River region, famous for dramatic wildebeest crossings during the Great Migration (typically July–October). Watch as herds gather at the riverbanks while crocodiles lurk below—an unforgettable natural spectacle.

Note: Migration sightings are seasonal and cannot be guaranteed. Your guide will use real-time updates to maximize your chances.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation Options:

• Singita Mara River Tented Camp
• Migration Camp by Elewana
• Namiri Plains
• Kimondo Camp

Day 7: Serengeti to Ngorongoro – Scenic Transfer to Karatu

Enjoy a relaxed morning before departing Serengeti and driving through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Karatu, a charming town located near the crater rim. Soak in the beautiful views of highlands, farmlands, and wildlife along the way.

Drive Time: Approx. 2 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation Options:

• Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge
• Ngorongoro Tented Camp
• Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
• The Manor at Ngorongoro
• Gibb’s Farm

Day 8: Full-Day Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting full-day game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers one of the best wildlife viewing experiences in the world, with a high concentration of animals in a confined area. Expect to see black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, flamingos, hippos, and possibly a leopard.

Visit Lake Magadi, home to flamingos and a variety of water birds.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Same as Day 7

Day 9: Cultural Experience in Karatu – Transfer to Arusha

Today, engage in cultural activities in Karatu, including visits to local farms, markets, or traditional homes. Enjoy a local Tanzanian lunch before driving back to Arusha for your final night in Tanzania.

Drive Time: Approx. 7 hours OR optional flight – 1 hour

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation Options:

• Arusha Coffee Lodge
• Onsea House
• Machweo Wellness
• Legendary Lodge
• Four Points by Sheraton Arusha

Day 10: Departure

After breakfast, your driver will transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight. If time allows, you can enjoy a relaxing morning at the lodge or do some last-minute souvenir shopping.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch