Zebra herd on the Tanzanian grasslands

Northern Circuit · 13 days · Private

13-Day Zanzibar Beach + Great Migration Tanzania

13-day private safari visiting Zanzibar Beach + safari in Tarangire, Central Serengeti, Northern Serengeti with Great Migration and Ngorongoro. Guide, 4x4, park fees and full board included.

Duration
13 days, 12 nights
Group
Private
Activity
Migration safari
Starts
Arusha
Ends
Arusha

Fly in Zanzibar, the perfect tropical gateway to begin your adventure. With its crystal-clear waters, white-sand beaches, and vibrant cultural heritage, the island offers a relaxing and inspiring start to your journey. Enjoy the calm rhythm of island life, explore the charm of Stone Town, and soak in the beauty that makes Zanzibar one of East Africa’s most iconic destinations.

After 5 nights in Zanzibar, fly to Arusha for 7-days Safari that gives you the perfect chance to experience the thrill of Africa’s wildlife and breathtaking nature. With Serengeti Affiity Safaris, you’ll enjoy an authentic encounter with the wild, spotting incredible animals up close and capturing the beauty of Tanzania untamed landscapes.

All this comes with the care of a trusted local tour operator, offering full-board service, a private English-speaking guide, and exclusive use of a safari vehicle equipped with mineral water, binoculars, and charging points, along with carefully selected accommodations.

What it costs

The price per person falls as the group grows, because the vehicle and the guide are shared. These are the rates for a private group:

  • $3,800 per person, group of 2
  • $3,450 per person, group of 3
  • $3,300 per person, group of 4
  • $3,200 per person, group of 5
  • $3,130 per person, group of 6
  • $3,070 per person, group of 7

Park fees are included. Ask us for your exact dates and we will confirm the price in writing before anything is booked.

Trip highlights

  • Parks visited: Zanzibar Beach + safari in Tarangire, Central Serengeti, Northern Serengeti with Great Migration and Ngorongoro
  • Private Safari
  • 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser with Pop up roof
  • Private English-speaking Tanzanian guide throughout
  • 13 days and 12 nights, full board on safari

Day by day

Day 1 Arrival – Matemwe: Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel

Transfer Zanzibar Airport – Beach Resort: 1 hour

Upon your arrival at Zanzibar International Airport, our friendly transfer guide will warmly welcome you and escort you on a smooth, comfortable drive to your beach resort. Settle in, unwind, and enjoy the beginning of your island escape as you relax for the rest of the day and overnight.

Transfer and Relaxation

Matemwe Beach

Sandwiched between tropical greenery and the warm azure waters of the Indian Ocean, remote Matemwe beach is arguably the most enchanting of all the beaches in Zanzibar. Located on the last stretch of sand before the beaches give way to rugged cliffs on the uninhabited north-east coast of the island, Matemwe offers an unspoiled natural landscape, perfect for a relaxing tropical beach holiday.

Zanzibar

Resting approximately 40 kilometres from the Tanzanian coast, Zanzibar Island is characterised by exquisite white-sand beaches fringed by palm trees, and the turquoise waters and reefs here brim with an abundance of exotic marine life. This is a great mecca for watersport enthusiasts who flock here for excellent scuba diving, snorkelling, deep-sea fishing, kayaking, and kitesurfing opportunities. Visitors can even go sailing on traditional dhows. The island’s old city, Stone Town, features a maze of narrow alleyways lined with boutiques, bars, restaurants, bazaars, mosques and ornate Arab houses.

Overnight: Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel  ·  Meals: Half Board - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Day 2 Matemwe: Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel

Full day for Beach Relaxation

This day is dedicated to relax on the beach. Discover Zanzibar's best beaches with its spectacular sunsets, palm-fringed beaches, turquoise waters & colourful coral reefs

Relaxation

Overnight: The rooms feature spacious wooden terraces with views of the beach and the Indian Ocean, comfortable beds, air conditioning, and modern bathrooms. Dining options include a beachfront restaurant and bar offering delicious food using only fresh local products. Leisure facilities encompass a swimming pool, an outdoor barbeque area, and sun beds at the pool deck, providing a relaxing and enjoyable stay for guests.  ·  Meals: Half Board - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Day 3 Matemwe - Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel

Full day for Beach Relaxation

This day is dedicated to relax on the beach. Discover Zanzibar's best beaches with its spectacular sunsets, palm-fringed beaches, turquoise waters & colourful coral reefs

Relaxation

Overnight: The rooms feature spacious wooden terraces with views of the beach and the Indian Ocean, comfortable beds, air conditioning, and modern bathrooms. Dining options include a beachfront restaurant and bar offering delicious food using only fresh local products. Leisure facilities encompass a swimming pool, an outdoor barbeque area, and sun beds at the pool deck, providing a relaxing and enjoyable stay for guests.  ·  Meals: Half Board - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Day 4 Matemwe: Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel

Full day for Beach Relaxation

This day is dedicated to relax on the beach. Discover Zanzibar's best beaches with its spectacular sunsets, palm-fringed beaches, turquoise waters & colourful coral reefs

Relaxation

Overnight: The rooms feature spacious wooden terraces with views of the beach and the Indian Ocean, comfortable beds, air conditioning, and modern bathrooms. Dining options include a beachfront restaurant and bar offering delicious food using only fresh local products. Leisure facilities encompass a swimming pool, an outdoor barbeque area, and sun beds at the pool deck, providing a relaxing and enjoyable stay for guests.

Day 5 Matemwe: Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel

Full day for Beach Relaxation

This day is dedicated to relax on the beach. Discover Zanzibar's best beaches with its spectacular sunsets, palm-fringed beaches, turquoise waters & colourful coral reefs

Relaxation

Overnight: The rooms feature spacious wooden terraces with views of the beach and the Indian Ocean, comfortable beds, air conditioning, and modern bathrooms. Dining options include a beachfront restaurant and bar offering delicious food using only fresh local products. Leisure facilities encompass a swimming pool, an outdoor barbeque area, and sun beds at the pool deck, providing a relaxing and enjoyable stay for guests.  ·  Meals: Half Board - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Day 6 Stone Town: Tembo House Hotel

Transfer Zanzibar Beach – Stone town: 1 hour

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning at your beach resort before we transfer you to your hotel in Stone Town. Settle in, unwind, and enjoy the unique charm of this historic island capital as you prepare for an overnight stay filled with culture and comfort.

Transfer and relaxation

Stone Town

Admire the charming narrow streets lined with historic homes showcasing classic Swahili–Omani architecture, featuring beautifully carved wooden doors with metal studs, elegant overhanging balconies, and intricate lattice windows. As you explore, you’ll also notice a rich blend of cultures, with colonial-era churches standing beside numerous mosques built by the former Sultans of Zanzibar. The tour continues through several fascinating landmarks and local highlights. Once the exploration is complete, we will transfer you to your beach hotel for a relaxing stay.

Located in Zanzibar City, Tembo House Hotel is situated within walking distance of the Old Fort and the House of Wonders. Decorated with wood carved furniture and offering a Swahili four-poster bed, each room features a seating area with TV, air conditioning and a bathroom with a shower and a traditional hammam bath.

Overnight: Tembo House Hotel  ·  Meals: Half Board - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Day 7 Stone town – Arusha: Fun Retreat Resort, Arusha

Transfer Stone town - Zanzibar Airport: 1 hour

After breakfast, we explore Zanzibar Stone tour with our local guide. Once done we transfer back to Zanzibar Airport and then fly to Arusha. Our driver in Arusha will be waiting you at Arusha Airport for a private transfer to your lodge in Arusha town for dinner and overnight.

Stone town tour + Airport transfers

Arusha Town

Resting at the foot of Mount Meru, the sprawling city of Arusha is known as the safari capital of northern Tanzania. It serves as an excellent base from which to explore the remarkably scenic surrounding area which includes majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, as well as the Manyara, Tarangire and Ngorongoro National Parks.

The Fun Retreat is a resort located in Arusha. This appropriately named resort offers fun for the whole family with large indoor and outdoor entertainment and play areas.

The guestrooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi, coffee and tea facilities, a TV and air conditioning. Garden views are available from the rooms, while a minibar, international plug adapters, and a desk are also featured in each room.

Guests are welcome to dine at the on-site multi-cuisine restaurant, have a drink at the bar, and enjoy views with a coffee on the terrace. An Ayurvedic spa offers therapeutic treatments on-site while yoga and meditation classes are also offered.

Overnight: Fun Retreat Resort  ·  Meals: Half Board - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Day 8 Tarangire National Park: Farm of Dreams Lodge

Transfer Arusha – Tarangire: 2 hours

We begin this day with an early pick-up from your hotel in Arusha and start a scenic drive toward Tarangire National Park while carrying packed lunch boxes, we’ll dive straight into the adventure with exciting game drives through stunning landscapes filled with wildlife and iconic baobab trees. Later in the afternoon, we transfer to Karatu for a delicious dinner and overnight stay.

Game drives

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park is a place of pure African romance, where sweeping golden plains meet the gentle curves of the Tarangire River and herds of elephants wander gracefully among towering baobab trees. Here, every moment feels alive lions may be seen stalking their prey, leopards lounging elegantly in the trees, and graceful giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and impalas painting the landscape with motion and life. As the sun sets, the air fills with a warm glow, leading you to your cozy lodge for a delicious dinner, peaceful relaxation, and the soothing whispers of the African night.

Overnight: Farm of Dreams Lodge  ·  Meals: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day 9 Central Serengeti: Serengeti Classic View Camp

Transfer Karatu – Central Serengeti: 3 hours

After breakfast, we depart from Karatu to Central Serengeti Park, get ready to watch the open up landscapes as we approach one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Once inside the park, we begin our game drive with great opportunities to spot animals along the way. We will enjoy our packed Lunch at a beautiful place inside the park, surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. In the afternoon, we continue with more exciting wildlife viewing before reaching the camp for a relaxing evening in the heart of the savannah.

Game drives

Central Serengeti

The Serengeti is famous for its large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes that move across the plains. As you explore, get ready to see resident predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs, each playing an important part in fulfilling their daily natural circle of life.

Overnight: Serengeti Classic View Camp  ·  Meals: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day 10 Northern Serengeti - Mara Pure Migration Camp

Transfer Central Serengeti – Northern Serengeti: 3 hours

After breakfast, we proceed our journey toward the Northern Serengeti, driving through untouched wilderness and enjoying wildlife sightings along the way. As we approach the Mara River area in the afternoon, the landscape opens up to one of nature’s greatest spectacles the Great Migration. Our safari guide will take us to the best viewing spots, giving the perfect opportunity to witness thousands of wildebeest and zebras as they gather near the river for this unforgettable experience.

Game drives

Northern Serengeti

The Northern Serengeti is the dramatic stage for one of nature’s greatest events the Great Migration. Here, massive herds of wildebeests, zebras, and other animals make their daring crossing over the crocodile-filled Mara River as they move toward the Masai Mara in Kenya. This thrilling spectacle is best seen from July to early October each year, offering unforgettable moments of wildlife action and breathtaking scenery.

Open from June 1st to October 30th, Mara Pure Migration Camp is set in the heart of Northern Serengeti, near the famed Mara River. This seasonal camp offers prime access to the dramatic river crossings during the Great Migration, where thousands of wildebeest and zebra face nature’s ultimate challenge. With well-appointed tents, personalized service, and breathtaking views, the camp provides an extraordinary safari experience during one of Africa’s most thrilling wildlife spectacles.

Overnight: Mara Pure Migration Camp  ·  Meals: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day 11 Central Serengeti - Serengeti Classic View Camp

Transfer Northern Serengeti - Central Serengeti: 3 hours

Get up early and enjoy breakfast, then continue with game drive in Northern Serengeti with special eye to the Great Migration. Later we drive back to Central Serengeti where we stop for overnight.

Game drives.

Northern Serengeti

The Great Migration is the largest herd movement of wildebeests, Zebra and other animals crossing Mara River to Masai Mara in Kenya. Migration crosses Mara River that is full of Crocodiles. The best time to visit if from July to early October every year.

Central Serengeti

The Serengeti is famous for its large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes that move across the plains. As you explore, get ready to see resident predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs, each playing an important part in fulfilling their daily natural circle of life.

Overnight: Serengeti Classic View Camp  ·  Meals: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day 12 Ngorongoro Crater - Farm of Dreams Lodge, Karatu

Transfer Central Serengeti– Ngorongoro Crater: 2 hours

After breakfast, we depart for an exciting game drive inside the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, carrying lunch boxes to enjoy along the way. After exploring the crater’s breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife, we will continue the journey to Karatu, where a warm dinner and a comfortable overnight stay await.

Game drives

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater is a true jewel of Northern Tanzania, famed for its dramatic landscapes and extraordinary wildlife. Encircled by towering highlands, this UNESCO World Heritage site is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, a natural amphitheatre teeming with life. Lions, elephants, zebras, wildebeests, and rhinos roam its fertile plains, while flamingo s may grace the crater’s soda lakes. With its stunning scenery and rich biodiversity, Ngorongoro offers a magical finale to any safari adventure.

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Overnight: Farm of Dreams Lodge  ·  Meals: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day 13 Departure - End of Itinerary

Transfer Karatu – Kilimanjaro Airport: 3 hours transfer

After breakfast relax at the lodge and if time allows take a short tour in Karatu town with our local guide for shopping, you will have a good time to explore the local markets, souvenirs shops, cultural sites within the town and if possible, take lunch within the local cuisines to experience different local food taste.

Transfer to Airport – For your international flight

After your nice exploration the charming city, here depends on your international flight departure time we will transfer you directly to Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward flight and drop off is normally done 3 hours before flight departure which allows you to have flexible time for check-in. This marks the end of our safari service and is where we thank you for choosing us and wish you a pleasant flight back home and hope to welcome you or your friends again in the near future.

Breakfast

Terms and Conditions

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1. Booking & Payment: A booking is confirmed after My Trip Adventures receives a 30% deposit and written confirmation is issued. The balance must be paid six weeks (61 days) before the tour start date. Bookings made within six weeks must be paid in full or for agreement from both parties. Payments can be made via bank transfer or card in USD, TZS or if any payments should be made with agreements with company.

2. Cancellation Policy:

All cancellations must be made in writing. Charges apply as follows:

61+ days before departure – loss of deposit

60–45 days – 25% of total cost

44–29 days – 60% of total cost

28–7 days – 90% of total cost

Less than 7 days – 100% of total cost

Note: My Trip Adventures may cancel tours in exceptional cases (e.g., safety concerns, natural disasters or cases of the same). Affected clients will receive a full refund or alternative tour will be rescheduled by offering Credit note. And for any cancellation that will be made and affect client’s side due to refusal from suppliers we will try our level best to defend you, but not guaranteed for 100%.

3. Insurance: Clients must obtain comprehensive travel insurance covering medical emergencies, cancellation, evacuation, and lost property at their own pace. For any mandatory inbound travel insurance needed you will be directly advised by our expert upon booking.

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What is included

Included

  • Transfers/Pick up/Drop off listed in the program
  • Professional English-Speaking safari guide
  • Transportation by 4x4 jeep Toyota Land Cruiser
  • Bottled Mineral water for safari
  • All Park fees, but for Single entry park fees expire 24 hours
  • All Activities listed in the program

Not included

  • International flights
  • VISA
  • All beverages at hotels/lodges/tented camps (Alcoholic beverages)
  • Laundry service
  • Tipping
  • All personal expenses
  • All what is not explicitly included in this program
  • Zanzibar Infrastructure Tax of 5 USD per person per night to be paid direct at the hotel in Zanzibar, if you are travelling to Zanzibar.
  • Zanzibar inbound travel insurance. The cost is USD 44 per person per adult. For children, aged 2-15 inclusive, will pay USD 22, children under 2 years old are free of charge. This insurance covers some medical emergencies and travel disruptions while within the Island.

Before you travel

Pickup and meeting point

Pickup from your hotel in Arusha, or from Kilimanjaro International Airport if you are flying in on the first day. Tell us your flight number when you book.

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