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Tanzania Migration Safari and Zanzibar

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  • Witness the Great Migration unfold across the Serengeti’s endless plains
  • Stand at Olduvai Gorge and connect with the very origins of humankind
  • Enjoy the white sands and turquoise waters of Zanzibar
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What you'll do

Overview

This is not simply a safari and beach escape – this is Tanzania lived, breathed and felt. From the moment you arrive beneath the shadow of Mount Meru, you begin a journey through some of Africa’s most iconic landscapes, travelling from baobab-studded plains to vast golden savannahs alive with movement.

Tour Summary:
Day 1: Arusha
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park
Day 4- 8: Serengeti National Park
Day 9: Tanzania to Zanzibar
Day 10 & 11: Zanzibar
Day 12: Departure

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This is not simply a safari and beach escape – this is Tanzania lived, breathed and felt. From the moment you arrive beneath the shadow of Mount Meru, you begin a journey through some of Africa’s most iconic landscapes, travelling from baobab-studded plains to vast golden savannahs alive with movement.

Tour Summary:
Day 1: Arusha
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park
Day 4- 8: Serengeti National Park
Day 9: Tanzania to Zanzibar
Day 10 & 11: Zanzibar
Day 12: Departure

You will track elephant herds across Tarangire, search for tree-climbing lions in Lake Manyara and stand at Olduvai Gorge where humankind’s story began.

Each day brings raw, unscripted encounters – the rumble of hooves during the Great Migration, the stillness before a lion’s dawn patrol, the hush of the Serengeti as the sun sinks behind acacia silhouettes.

In the Serengeti, you will rise with the light, venture deep into the wilderness and spend unhurried hours immersed in nature’s theatre. Picnic beneath endless skies, share stories around the campfire and fall asleep to the distant calls of the wild. This is not about ticking off wildlife sightings; it is about feeling the rhythm of the land and your place within it.

Then, just as the dust of the plains settles, you will trade safari for spice-scented air and turquoise seas in Zanzibar. You will wander powder-soft beaches, swim in warm Indian Ocean waters and embrace the slower pace of island life. It is a perfectly judged finale – a chance to reflect, recharge and savour the extraordinary contrasts of Tanzania.

*From price based on travel for 2 people. For larger groups or solo travellers please enquire directly to hello@nitgb.com

*Please note:
All accommodation will be reserved at time of booking. Depending on availability there may be changes to similar accommodation.
This is a private itinerary but during the safari in the Serengeti you will join other guests staying at the lodge in the safari vehicle.

Arrival Day

On arrival at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport you’ll be personally met and escorted by our driver-guide to your hotel in the heart of Tanzania’s safari centre, where you’ll spend the night.

Activities, including swimming, shopping, or visiting the Tanzanite Experience Museum for those who arrive early.

Otherwise simply relax, refresh after your journey and start getting excited for the epic adventure that awaits you.

Accommodation: Rivertrees Country Inn (or similar)

Meals: Dinner

Tarangire National Park

This morning you’ll drive approximately 2 hours to the entrance of Tarangire National Park. This beautiful park runs alongside the Tarangire River and is made up of low-lying hills and lush grasslands dotted with baobab trees.

During the dry season, it has a greater concentration of wildlife per square kilometres than any other park in Tanzania, attracting large numbers of zebra, wildebeest, buffalo and giraffe, to name just a few. The park is also renowned for being home to some of Africa’s largest elephant herds, as well as three very rare species almost impossible to find in other Tanzanian parks: oryx, eland and greater kudu.

After this incredible safari day, you’ll head to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Kirurumu Tarangire Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Lake Manyara National Park

This morning you will travel through Tarangire National Park to Lake Manyara National Park. Situated in Tanzania’s central-northern region with the Lake Manyara to its east and the Manyara Escarpment to its west, the Lake Manyara National Park offers breath-taking views and a large variety of habitats supporting an array of wildlife. This small park is home to surprising biodiversity and features a magnificent landscape of acacia woodlands, forests, baobab strewn cliffs, algae-streaked hot springs, swamps and the lake itself.

The park supports over 400 species of bird and the largest concentration of baboons anywhere in the world. Other species to spot include giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, impala, waterbuck, warthog, the Cape clawless otter, and the Egyptian mongoose. Don’t miss the opportunity to see thousands of flamingos on the lake, the renowned tree-climbing lions, and large families of elephants strolling through the forest.

Here, you’ll take a game drive through its lush groundwater forest where you might even see its famous tree-climbing lions.

This evening you will stay at Kirurumu Manyara Lodge which is perched on the edge of the Great Rift Valley with commanding, panoramic views of Lake Manyara, you’ll be treated to a gourmet dinner.

After a nightcap, retire and fall asleep to the comforting sounds of the African night.

Accommodation: Kirurumu Manyara Lodge (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

 

Travel to the Serengeti

After breakfast you will leave Lake Manyara and drive to the Serengeti National Park, passing through rich farmland until reaching the lush montane forests of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Crater Highlands.

After ascending and descending the rift escarpment, stop first at Olduvai Gorge, one of the world’s most famous fossil and archaeological sites, dating back two million years and where many finds of early humans were discovered.

Tour the Olduvai Museum before a picnic lunch. In the afternoon, continue game-viewing in the Serengeti. Undoubtedly the best-known wildlife sanctuary in the world, the Serengeti is home to the highest density of animals in the world as well as being unrivalled for its natural beauty, diversity and scientific value.

During your daily game-drives you’ll witness the annual ancient drama of life, death and rebirth in this primeval wilderness. The Serengeti, together with Kenya’s Maasai Mara Game Park, constitute Africa’s most famous wildlife park, spread over the enthralling landscapes of northern Tanzania. This is a precious ecosystem, supporting the annual wildebeest migration through the Serengeti and the Maasai Mara.

The largest mass movement of land mammals on the planet involves more than a million animals following the rains, including more than 1.5 million white-bearded wildebeest and 250 000 zebras. Prides of lions, as well as groups of elephants, giraffes, gazelles, and eland, roam among the photogenic vast grass plains between weird-and-wonderful-looking acacia trees.

The migration crosses the Grumeti river, in the Serengeti, heading North, usually happens around April or May.

Accommodation: Kirurumu Serengeti Central Camp (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Discover the Serengeti

The most magical time to witness Serengeti’s breath-taking landscapes is at sunrise and you can choose rise early to catch the savannah sunrise, or if you prefer, enjoy a relaxed breakfast before starting your safari a bit later.

Your day revolves around exploring the park’s core zone, taking in all the incredible sights.

You’ll have lunch at a picnic spot within the park and continue your safari into the afternoon.

As the sun dips, you’ll head back to the lodge after another spectacular day.

Dinner and a peaceful night await you.

Accommodation: Kirurumu Serengeti Central Camp (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Travel to Zanzibar

This morning you will be transferred to Kogatende Airstrip for your flight to Arusha, you will be collected and transferred to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight to Zanzibar.

On arrival into Zanzibar you will be met and transferred to your accommodation.

Accommodation: Breezes Beach Club (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

*Domestic flights not included

Zanzibar

Enjoy a few days in Zanzibar, enjoy the sights and sounds of the stunning beach and ocean surrounding you.

The day is yours to engage in any activities around the hotel that interest you, whether you want to lounge under the sun, swim in the pristine waters, take part in various water sports or explore the local area.

Accommodation: Breezes Beach Club (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Departure

Enjoy your final day in Zanzibar.

You will be transferred back to Zanzibar Airport in time for your return flight home.

Meals: Breakfast

What's included

Included

  • Vehicle with an experienced English speaking driver guide
  • 11 nights accommodation
  • 1 night Arusha - HB*
  • 1 night Tarangire - FB
  • 1 night Manyara - FB*
  • 5 nights Serengeti - FB
  • 3 night Zanzibar - HB
  • Game drive in Tarangire National Park
  • Game drive in Lake Manyara National Park
  • Daily game drives in Serengeti National Park
  • Visit to Olduvai Gorge and Olduvai Museum tour
  • Bottled water and/or soft drinks in vehicle during game drives
  • All entry fees for national parks, conservation fees, reserve fees relevant to this itinerary
  • *HB - Breakfast and dinner included
  • *FB - Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Accommodation

Rivertrees Country Inn (or similar)

The inn is a charming country estate that was once an old coffee farm, and still retains the nostalgic air of a well-loved homestead. Sprawling ten acres of fertile greenery, the grounds are a natural extension of Mt Meru’s sloping foothills, and offer a sanctuary for the birds and wildlife indigenous to the area.

The property has a swimming pool, bar and shared games room on site.

Elegantly rustic cottages are dotted along the river and in thickets of tall trees, while lush lawns and birdsong make for a peaceful and picturesque setting. Set in the heart of an area rich in nature reserves, montane forests and vibrant village culture, the scope for exploration is endless.

The restaurant concocts tasty meals of garden-fresh ingredients and old family recipes, as well as oven-fired pizzas and the best of the region’s locally grown coffees. Delicious candle-lit dinners are served by the warmth of the fireplace, or under the stars and the watchful eyes of resident owls.

Kirurumu Tarangire Lodge (or similar)

Kirurumu Tarangire Lodge is located close to the main park gate overlooking the a seasonal flood plain where elephants often gather. Start your day with tea or coffee delivered to your room before heading out on a game drive.

The tents offer comfortable accommodation and have en-suite bathrooms with hot and cold running water. They have thatched roofs and glass doors leading out to a veranda.

Solar power is used to heat the water in the rooms and food is sourced locally. The lodge works very closely with the local Maasai Community, providing safe and clean water, supporting nearby schools and clinics and creating employment opportunities. Through education programmes they help the community coexist with wildlife.

The lodge has an open-sided dining room where meals are served buffet style with waiter service and a separate lounge bar with excellent views over the waterhole and into the park.

In the evening, gather around the fire for pre-dinner sundowners.

Wi-Fi is available in a central designated area only.

Kirurumu Manyara Lodge (or similar)

Kirurumu Manyara Lodge is set high on the edge of the Great Rift Valley, enjoying a marvellous, uplifting and panoramic view eastward over Lake Manyara, the Rift floor and Mt. Losimingori. Accommodation is provided in 27 spacious, luxurious tented cottages.

All accommodations include a personal veranda that overlooks the Rift valley escarpment over Lake Manyara. Facilities and services include full breakfasts, and free Wi-Fi.

There are botanical walks, mountain biking, treks, hikes, game viewing and hot air balloon safaris available.

Kirurumu Serengeti Central Camp (or similar)

Kirurumu Serengeti Camp is a luxury mobile camp, moved seasonally to take best advantage of the vast Serengeti. The camp is used as a base, a spring board for an early morning game drive, a break for a sumptuous lunch, a respite from the heat of the day and the finale to a day’s adventure where stories can be swapped around a fire.

As a small and intimate camp the staff are on hand to look after a very limited number of guests and so the level of attention and service is always excellent.

The accommodation is under canvas, each tent has an ensuite bathroom with flushing toilet and shower. The shower has hot water and is is a bucket shower operated by the camp staff on demand.

The Camp moves according to season! Short grass plains in December to March and then it moves north in June to the Western Corridor and then more central in the later dry season months to take advantage of the resident game around the Seronera area.

Breezes Beach Club (or similar)

Breezes Beach Club & Spa Zanzibar is widely recognized as one of the best hotels in Zanzibar.

The property has an exclusive and private beach on the tranquil southeast coast of Zanzibar where guests can enjoy water activities including diving.

For centuries, Zanzibar has captivated visitors with its mystical charm, and Breezes Beach Club & Spa Zanzibar is the perfect place to experience the island's natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere.

With 74 beautifully designed rooms, Breezes creates an intimate and luxurious environment, blending traditional and modern elegance through exquisite Zanzibari decor, stunning carvings, glistening brass accents, and rich fabrics.

The restaurant offers a delightful dining experiences featuring fresh local flavours and international cuisine.

Your local host

Peter and Team

Peter, Kenya born of Danish parents, grew up on a coffee farm where a love of wide open spaces started and where he learned bush craft from his African companions.

He was educated in Kenya before studying natural sciences in England. He then married and returned to Kenya with his wife Aletta.

With ambitions to be involved in Tourism he was employed briefly managing tented camps. One such camp belonging to Root and Leakey Safaris, contracted to provide Oilfield exploration teams, and it was this quirk of fate that determined many years to come.  Ethiopia became a new theatre of exploration and the chance to visit this country was exciting, and hungry for adventure, Peter and his Kenyan camp and camp crew drove to a remote a... Read All

Peter, Kenya born of Danish parents, grew up on a coffee farm where a love of wide open spaces started and where he learned bush craft from his African companions.

He was educated in Kenya before studying natural sciences in England. He then married and returned to Kenya with his wife Aletta.

With ambitions to be involved in Tourism he was employed briefly managing tented camps. One such camp belonging to Root and Leakey Safaris, contracted to provide Oilfield exploration teams, and it was this quirk of fate that determined many years to come.  Ethiopia became a new theatre of exploration and the chance to visit this country was exciting, and hungry for adventure, Peter and his Kenyan camp and camp crew drove to a remote and mysterious country little known to outsiders and with a King, Haile Selassie, “The Lion of Judah.” When revolution put an end to Peter’s brief sojourn in Ethiopia the die was cast for the next two decades of remote area logistical support and camp services in Sudan, East and West Africa, Yemen and the Arabian Gulf states . The circle was closed by returning to his roots and finally a migration to Tanzania to co-found a safari company, Hoopoe Safaris, which now operates in East Africa.

In the past two decades Hoopoe has been one of the pioneers in Tanzania community-based Tourism and increasingly involved in Conservation particularly advocacy during the industrial scale poaching of elephant. He has a passion for wildlife photography, running and mountain biking and cooking.

Training of the Hoopoe Safari guides and all that is good guiding is an essential and enjoyable part of Peter’s time.  Peter has a broad knowledge and shares his experiences not only as a teacher but as one who has experienced much and faced many challenges on a fast-changing East African stage.

An evening in front of the camp fire is a great time to share his stories and relax or to have animal behaviour on safari explained as part of the rich tapestry of interlinking and interdependent cycles of life on the savannas.

It is fitting that Hoopoe safaris has a bon mot, “A traveler without Knowledge is like a bird without wings”!

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Location

Your adventure begins from the moment you land in Kilimanjaro International Airport in the north of the country, where you are transferred immediately to your accommodation to relax, refresh, and get ready for your journey through Tanzania.

From there, you’ll head westwards to Lake Manyara National Park and the Great Rift Valley, before you head into the wilderness of the Serengeti, far to the north of the country, not far from the border with Kenya. You will finish your adventure in Zanzibar.

FAQs

How much should I tip?

There is a strong tipping culture in Tanzania, but it can be hard to know exactly how much to tip for what service. Here are some guidelines as to what is generally expected of tips:

Safari driver/guide - US$20 per day as a total for the whole group on safari, not per person (i.e. $20 per car used per day).

In lodges - Service charges are almost always included in lodges on the Northern Safari Circuit. If clients wish to leave a tip, then there is usually a tip box provided at reception. Gratuities placed in the tip box are generally divided amongst the entire staff on a monthly basis. Tips are not normally given on receipt of meals and it is advised that if clients wish to leave a tip for services received, then they leave it in the tip box at the end of their stay. A guideline of US$5 per day is reasonable.

Porters - If someone carries your bag to/from your vehicle at a lodge, then a reasonable guideline is US$2.

What should I wear for safari?

· Should be comfortable, preferably not in bright colours.
· Shorts.
· Trousers for the evening (and day if very hot).
· Sleeved shirts (to roll down against the sun or insects).
· Comfortable boots or shoes.
· Walking boots (already broken in!), especially if walking or trekking.
· A fleece or sweater - the nights can be cool in the bush and Ngorongoro cold after dark.
· A good, wide brimmed, hat.
· Sunglasses and sun block/screen.
· At least 2 changes of clothing for safari.
· In the evenings, especially at Lodges, a change of informal, casual clothes for dinner.
If you are travelling during rainy season - usually November and April / May- a shower proof jacket is useful.

What is the climate like?

The long dry season lasts throughout June, July, August, September and October when rainfall is unusual, even on the islands. Temperatures vary hugely with altitude and location, but it's usually a fine, clear sky and sunny weather.

The rainy season is between April - May and November, it is usually short bursts of very heavy rain followed by sunshine. The rain doesn't usually last long, but can be heavy and so a shower proof jacket and walking boots rather than trainers are recommended.

What is the currency?

Tanzanian Shilling (TSHs) is the local currency but the US $ in cash is the preferred option.

Food options on safari?

Most camps and lodges will serve Western-style food, game lodges tend to offer a daily set menu with a limited selection, so if you are a vegetarian or have any other specific dietary requirements please let us know so we can advise our host.

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