7-Day Tanzania Great Migration Safari to Zanzibar
Follow Tanzania’s Great Migration from Tarangire and Ngorongoro to Central and Northern Serengeti, then fly onward to Zanzibar after an unforgettable week of wildlife viewing.
From $2,453 /pp
OVERVIEW
Duration
7 Days
Safari Type
Migration Safari
Starts From
Arusha
Accommodation
Mid-range
About This Safari
This 7-day Tanzania Great Migration safari begins in Arusha and travels through Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Central Serengeti and Northern Serengeti before flying onward to Zanzibar.
The journey is designed for migration-season wildlife viewing, with Serengeti plains, Mara River country, big cats, elephants and classic northern Tanzania safari landscapes.
Safari Highlights
Great Migration
Central and Northern Serengeti migration tracking.
Ngorongoro Crater
Crater wildlife viewing en route from Karatu to Serengeti.
Northern Serengeti
Mara River region and dramatic migration viewing.
Zanzibar Flight
End the safari with a flight from Seronera Airstrip to Zanzibar.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
01
Arusha
Arrive in Arusha and transfer to your hotel. Settle in, relax after your journey and prepare for the start of your Great Migration safari.
Accommodation: Ritzy Arcadia Cottages — mid-range hotel in Arusha
Meals: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
- Meals: Lunch and dinner; breakfast not included. Drinking water included; other drinks excluded.
- Overnight: Kontiki Serengeti Camp — mid-range tented camp in Central Serengeti
02
Tarangire National Park
Drive to Tarangire National Park for a game drive with picnic lunch. Explore elephant herds, baobab landscapes, the Tarangire River and classic northern Tanzania wildlife before continuing to Karatu.
Accommodation: Kankari Lodge — mid-range lodge 1-2hr drive from Tarangire National Park
Meals: All meals included
- Meals: All meals included. Drinking water included; other drinks excluded.
- Overnight: Kankari Lodge — mid-range lodge in Karatu
03
Karatu - Ngorongoro - Serengeti
Travel from Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater for a wildlife-rich crater visit, then continue onward to Central Serengeti for your first Serengeti overnight.
Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camps – Central Serengeti — mid-range tented camp inside Central Serengeti National Park
Meals: All meals included; drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Meals: All meals included. Drinking water included; other drinks excluded.
- Overnight: Pazuri Inn — mid-range hotel in Arusha
04
Central Serengeti - Northern Serengeti
Leave Central Serengeti early and drive toward Northern Serengeti, tracking migration herds and wildlife along the way before arriving in the Mara River region.
Accommodation: Sero Tented Camp — mid-range tented camp inside Serengeti National Park
Meals: All meals included; drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch; dinner not included. Drinks not included.
- Overnight: No accommodation — end of tour
05
Northern Serengeti
Spend the day in Northern Serengeti exploring the Mara River region, searching for migration herds, river crossing activity, predators and sweeping Serengeti landscapes.
Accommodation: Sero Tented Camp — mid-range tented camp inside Serengeti National Park
Meals: All meals included
06
Northern Serengeti - Central Serengeti
Return from Northern Serengeti toward Central Serengeti, enjoying another day of game viewing, big cat country and sweeping plains before overnighting back in Central Serengeti.
Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camps – Central Serengeti — mid-range tented camp inside Central Serengeti National Park
Meals: All meals included
07
Seronera Airstrip - Zanzibar
Enjoy a final morning game drive, then transfer to Seronera Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar, ending the safari portion of your journey.
Accommodation: No accommodation — End of tour
Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Accommodation
Accommodation links are provided only where an exact Wild Pride page has been confirmed.
Tanzania Bush Camps - Central Serengeti
Mid-range tented camp inside Central Serengeti National Park
Pricing
From $2,453 per person
Rates are per person in US dollars and vary by travel season and group size.
Travel dates
2 people
3 people
4 people
5 people
6 people
Jul 1–Oct 31, 2026
$3,154
$2,803
$2,603
$2,503
$2,453
Nov 1–Dec 31, 2026
$3,154
$2,803
$2,603
$2,503
$2,453
Jan 1–Mar 31, 2027
$3,532
$3,180
$2,302
$2,899
$2,827
Apr 1–May 31, 2027
$3,491
$3,138
$2,962
$2,857
$2,786
Jun 1–Oct 31, 2027
$3,532
$3,180
$2,302
$2,899
$2,827
Nov 1–Nov 30, 2027
$3,491
$3,138
$2,962
$2,857
$2,786
Dec 1–Dec 31, 2027
$3,532
$3,180
$2,302
$2,899
$2,827
Need different dates, accommodation or a private arrangement?
- Flexible dates
- Custom itineraries
- Private departures
Included & Excluded
What's Included
- Park fees for non-residents
- Activities unless labeled optional
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Drinking water except where the itinerary states otherwise
- Accommodation listed in the itinerary
- Professional driver-guide
- Transportation stated in the itinerary
- Taxes and VAT
What's Not Included
- International flights from or to home
- Transport to Zanzibar Airport unless added to the customized itinerary
- Additional accommodation before or after the tour
- Tips
- Personal expenses, insurance and visa fees
- Government-imposed increases in taxes or park fees
- Meals and drinks specifically excluded in the itinerary
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