13-Day Zanzibar Beach + Great Migration Tanzania Safari — Matemwe, Zanzibar, Stone Town Tanzania safari
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13-Day Zanzibar Beach + Great Migration Tanzania Safari

13 days / 12 nights Matemwe · Zanzibar · Stone Town 4x4 Land Cruiser

Overview

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…

Safari price

Price per person, based on group size. Smaller groups pay a little more.

Group sizePrice per person
2 people$3,800
3 people$3,450
4 people$3,300
5 people$3,200
6 people$3,130
7 people$3,070

Day-by-day itinerary

Day1

Arrival – Matemwe: Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel

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 Magic Boutique Hotel

Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel is located on the white sand beach near Matemwe village on the north-east coast of Zanzibar Island. Nearby attractions include the vibrant local markets and the historic Stone Town. 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.

Day2

Matemwe: Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel

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

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.

Day3

Matemwe - Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel

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

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.

Day4

Matemwe: Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel

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

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.

Day5

Matemwe: Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel

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

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.

Day6

Stone Town: Tembo House Hotel

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.

Tembo House Hotel

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.

Day7

Stone town – Arusha: Fun Retreat Resort, Arusha

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.

Fun Retreat Resort

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.

Day8

Tarangire National Park: Farm of Dreams Lodge

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 Full board

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.

Farm of Dreams Lodge

Farm of Dreams Lodge is located in the tourist town of Karatu on the Western south Slopes of Ngorongoro Crater. The accommodation offers well-appointed rooms with mosquito nets, en-suite bathrooms and private terraces with safari chairs. Guests can enjoy delicious meals at the on-site restaurant and lounge bar. Other facilities include a swimming pool, a conference and banquet hall, secure parking and a pool deck with sun beds.

Day9

Central Serengeti: Serengeti Classic View Camp

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 Full board

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.

Serengeti Classic View Camp

Serengeti Classic View Camp is located in Central Serengeti, near the Seronera Airstrip. The camp offers spacious luxury tents with en-suite bathrooms and solar-powered lights. Some tents have private decks. Guests can take part in activities such as bush dinners, sundowners, and game drives.

Day10

Northern Serengeti - Mara Pure Migration Camp

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 Full board

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.

Mara Pure Migration Camp

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.

Day11

Central Serengeti - Serengeti Classic View Camp

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. Full board

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.

Serengeti Classic View Camp

Serengeti Classic View Camp is located in Central Serengeti, near the Seronera Airstrip. The camp offers spacious luxury tents with en-suite bathrooms and solar-powered lights. Some tents have private decks. Guests can take part in activities such as bush dinners, sundowners, and game drives.

Day12

Ngorongoro Crater - Farm of Dreams Lodge, Karatu

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 Full board

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.

Farm of Dreams Lodge

Farm of Dreams Lodge is located in the tourist town of Karatu on the Western south Slopes of Ngorongoro Crater. The accommodation offers well-appointed rooms with mosquito nets, en-suite bathrooms and private terraces with safari chairs. Guests can enjoy delicious meals at the on-site restaurant and lounge bar. Other facilities include a swimming pool, a conference and banquet hall, secure parking and a pool deck with sun beds.

Day13

Departure - End of Itinerary

to Airport – For your international flight

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.

Breakfast

What’s 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

Best time to go

June July August September October

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