Day 1: Zanzibar to Northern Serengeti – Wildebeest Migration at Mara River
Your safari begins with a pick-up at your Zanzibar hotel and a scheduled flight to Kogatende Airstrip in Northern Serengeti. On arrival, enjoy a thrilling game drive en route to your luxury tented camp. Spend the day tracking the Great Wildebeest Migration and watching for dramatic Mara River crossings.
Highlights:
- Scenic bush lunch
- Afternoon game drive
- Sunset in the Serengeti
Accommodation: Safari Haven Migration Camp
Day 2: Northern to Central Serengeti – Full-Day Game Drive
Wake early to witness wildlife in the cool hours of dawn. Continue exploring the Northern Serengeti’s rolling plains before heading south through the park toward Central Serengeti. Along the way, enjoy a picnic lunch and in-transit game drive.
Wildlife to Spot:
Lions, cheetahs, elephants, leopards, antelope, and migratory herds
Accommodation: Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp
Day 3: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
Enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti before heading toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Pause for lunch in the bush, then take a scenic drive into the Ngorongoro Highlands, where lush greenery and rolling hills await.
Accommodation: The Retreat at Ngorongoro Lodge
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater – Full-Day Exploration
Start early for a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor as you explore forests, swamps, lakes, and open plains teeming with wildlife.
Accommodation: Escarpment Luxury Lodge – Lake Manyara
Day 5: Lake Manyara National Park – Full-Day Game Drive
Spend the day exploring Lake Manyara, a compact but diverse park known for its tree-climbing lions, primates, and more than 500 bird species. Visit natural hot springs, try a treetop walk (optional), and enjoy a picnic lunch with lake views.
Accommodation: Manyara’s Secret – Boutique Luxury Retreat
Day 6: Tarangire National Park & Return Flight to Zanzibar
After breakfast, head to Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and baobab-dotted landscapes. Spot giraffes, birds of prey, lions, and more on your final game drive. Enjoy lunch near the Tarangire River before your transfer to Arusha Airport for your return flight to Zanzibar.
