Great Migration & Zanzibar Vacation
10 Days Great Migration & Zanzibar Vacation
Calving Season Safari
Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Destinations: Ngorongoro Crater • Ndutu (Southern Serengeti) • Central Serengeti • Zanzibar
Best Travel Period: December – March
Experience one of Africa’s most extraordinary natural spectacles—the Great Migration calving season—followed by a relaxing escape to the white-sand beaches of Zanzibar.
This journey blends intense wildlife encounters, dramatic landscapes, and island tranquility, offering a perfect balance of adventure and relaxation.
Tour Itinerary
DAY 1 – Arrival in Tanzania | Kilimanjaro Airport – Karatu
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed by a representative of African Meraviglia Safaris with the traditional greeting Karibu Sana!
Enjoy a scenic drive to Karatu, passing through lush highlands, coffee and banana plantations, and Maasai villages set against the dramatic backdrop of the Great Rift Valley.
Arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon and relax in a peaceful highland setting as Africa welcomes you for the first time.
Accommodation: Country Lodge Karatu
Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 2 – Ngorongoro Crater | The African Garden of Eden
After breakfast, descend into the legendary Ngorongoro Crater, often called Africa’s Garden of Eden.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife within an ancient volcanic caldera.
Enjoy a full-day game drive across open plains, forests, and soda lakes, with excellent chances to spot lions, elephants, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, and the rare black rhinoceros.
Picnic lunch is served near the hippo pool, surrounded by breathtaking scenery.
In the afternoon, continue toward Ndutu, in the southern Ngorongoro ecosystem—one of the most important regions of the Great Migration.
Accommodation: Ndutu Heritage Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 3 – Ndutu Plains | Calving Season Experience
Wake to the distant sounds of wildebeest echoing across the plains.
Between January and March, Ndutu becomes the birthplace of life, as hundreds of thousands of wildebeest calves are born within a few weeks.
Spend the entire day tracking the herds and observing intimate moments of nature—newborn calves taking their first steps, mothers protecting their young, and predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas closely following the movement of the herds.
Your professional guide will position you in the best areas for photography and close wildlife encounters.
As the sun sets over the plains, return to camp for dinner by the fire beneath a star-filled African sky.
Accommodation: Ndutu Heritage Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 4 – Ndutu to Central Serengeti
After breakfast, depart for Central Serengeti, enjoying game viewing along the way.
The drive reveals classic Serengeti scenery—golden plains, scattered acacia trees, and abundant wildlife.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before exploring the Seronera Valley, known for its high density of predators, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
Arrive at your tented camp in the late afternoon, just in time to enjoy sunset over the savannah.
Accommodation: Hippo Trails Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board
DAY 5 – Serengeti Morning Safari & Flight to Zanzibar
Begin the day with a final early morning game drive, capturing the magic of sunrise and the last wildlife moments in the Serengeti.
After breakfast, transfer to Seronera Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar.
Upon arrival, meet and transfer to Sharazad Boutique Hotel in Jambiani, on the island’s peaceful southeast coast.
Relax, unwind, and enjoy dinner overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Accommodation: Sharazad Boutique Hotel
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
DAYS 6–9 – Zanzibar | Beach & Leisure
Four days at leisure to relax or explore the beauty and culture of Zanzibar.
Optional activities include:
Guided tour of Stone Town, including Freddie Mercury’s House and spice markets
Visit to Prison Island and its giant tortoises
Snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll
Relaxing on the white sands of Nakupenda Beach
Each evening, enjoy spectacular sunsets as the ocean glows in shades of gold and pink.
Accommodation: Sharazad Boutique Hotel
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
DAY 10 – Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward international flight.
End of an unforgettable journey—from the drama of the Great Migration to the serenity of the Indian Ocean.
PRICING
2 Pax: €4,000 per person
4+ Pax: €3,800 per person
What's Included on the Price
INCLUDED
Medical insurance during the safari
Domestic flight (Serengeti – Zanzibar)
Full board during safari
Bed & Breakfast in Zanzibar
All park entrance and conservation fees
Private Toyota Land Cruiser 4×4 with pop-up roof
Professional Italian-speaking safari guide
All airport and hotel transfers
EXCLUDED
Tanzania entry visa (USD 50 per person)
International flights
Personal expenses, tips, and optional activities
Any services not mentioned under “Price Includes”