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12 Days Wildebeest Migration & Zanzibar Beach Holiday
This 12 Days Wildebeest Migration & Zanzibar Beach Holiday pairs two experiences often described as natural wonders in their own right: the Great Wildebeest Migration in Tanzania’s Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, followed by a full week unwinding on Zanzibar’s beaches. Rather than choosing between a wildlife trip and a beach holiday, this itinerary gives you both, back to back.
The safari section moves through Tarangire, known for its elephants and baobab trees, then Ngorongoro Crater, before spending two full days in the northern Serengeti chasing the Mara River crossing — the migration’s single most dramatic event, typically occurring between late July and early October.
From there, a flight to Zanzibar shifts the pace entirely: four days of white sand, turquoise water, spice plantations, and Stone Town’s history.
This itinerary suits travelers with two weeks to spend who want a complete East Africa experience rather than choosing between safari and beach, and who are targeting the July-to-October migration window specifically for the river crossing.
Quick Facts
| Duration | 12 Days / 11 Nights |
| Start / End | Kilimanjaro International Airport to Zanzibar |
| Destinations | Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Northern Serengeti, Zanzibar |
| Best For | Travelers wanting a complete migration safari plus a full beach week |
| Best Time for the River Crossing | Late July to early October |
| Note | Includes a flight from Tanzania’s mainland to Zanzibar |
Highlights
- Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Day 2: Tarangire National Park
- Day 3: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Day 4: Serengeti National Park
- Days 5 & 6: Northern Serengeti and the Great Migration
- Day 7: Fly to Zanzibar
- Days 8-11: Zanzibar
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by our representative with a warm “Karibu Tanzania.” Your guide will take you straight to your hotel to relax and prepare for the days ahead.
Accommodation: Giraffe Manor Tanzania
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, set off for Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and abundance of giant baobab trees — trees that can live for hundreds of years and serve as a vital water source for elephants during the dry season.
On arrival, take a game drive in search of elephant herds, buffaloes, gazelles, zebras, and lions, among others. Enjoy a picnic lunch and continue exploring the park until sunset before checking in at your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Mawe Manyara Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Mawe Manyara Lodge
Day 3: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Bid farewell to Tarangire as you depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, one of Africa’s natural wonders. The crater was formed roughly two million years ago when a large volcano collapsed on itself, and today it holds the highest concentration of animals found anywhere in Africa.
Descend into the crater, where you will see thousands of animals, including lions, zebras, buffaloes, and black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch, then ascend the crater before heading to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Serengeti National Park
Head to Serengeti National Park, the continent’s most celebrated wildlife destination, renowned above all for the Great Migration that passes through its plains.
The scale of the migrating herds — wildebeest accompanied by zebra and gazelle — is genuinely impressive, and so is the number of predators that follow them, including one of the highest lion populations of any protected area in Africa and hundreds of wild dogs. Expect further wildlife sightings throughout your game drives.
Accommodation: Asanja Nyasirori
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Days 5 & 6: Northern Serengeti and the Great Migration
Witness the wildebeest migration crossing the grassy plains of the northern Serengeti with your guide, watching as wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle attempt to cross the Mara River, its waters home to waiting crocodiles. This famous Mara River crossing typically happens between late July and early October and can be witnessed in the northern Serengeti.
It is a genuinely nerve-wracking event to watch: migrating animals taken by crocodiles in the water, with lions, leopards, cheetahs, and wild dogs waiting on the far bank.
Accommodation: Asanja Nyasirori
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Serengeti Migration
Day 7: Fly to Zanzibar
Today you fly to Zanzibar, the Spice Island. On landing, your guide will meet you and take you to your hotel, where you will spend the next few days discovering white sand beaches, clear turquoise water, and vibrant coral reefs. History enthusiasts can head to Stone Town to dive into its past, while food lovers can visit the spice plantations to sample the island’s distinctive flavors.
Accommodation: Next Paradise Boutique Resort
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Days 8-11: Zanzibar
Experience tropical Zanzibar at your own pace. The Indian Ocean’s clear turquoise water and palm-fringed white sand beaches are the main draw — enjoy a fresh coconut on the beach, spend hours sunbathing or swimming, and sample Zanzibari cuisine.
For something more active, choose from a range of activities including snorkeling, a dhow cruise, swimming with dolphins, the Safari Blue experience, and a tour of Stone Town.
End of Safari
