Tanzania’s Leading Tour Operator
Experience the best of Tanzania on a journey combining spectacular wildlife, authentic cultural encounters and the tropical beauty of Zanzibar. Witness the Great Migration across the endless Serengeti plains, explore Tarangire, Arusha National Park and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, and gain an insight into Maasai traditions and daily life. Carefully designed by Genes Adventures, this private 18-day journey brings together wildlife, culture, diverse landscapes and relaxed island days for a truly unforgettable Tanzania experience.
ARUSHA * TARANGIRE * KARATU * SERENGETI * NGORONGORO * ZANZIBAR
Great Migration Safari & Zanzibar Escape
1. WHY CHOOSE THIS SAFARI?
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Follow the Great Migration (seasonal)
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Experience authentic Maasai culture
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Visit Tanzania's most famous national parks
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Flexible accommodation levels
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Private safari with your own guide
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Fully customizable itinerary
2. QUICK FACTS
START POINT
Arusha
END POINT
Zanzibar
DURATION
18 days
SAFARI TYPE
Private
FAMILY FRIENDLY
YES
BEST TRAVEL PERIOD
All year
3. DAY-BY-DAY-ITINERARY
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed by your private Genes Adventures guide and transferred to your lodge in Arusha. After your journey, take time to relax and settle into your surroundings while preparing for the adventure ahead. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore the lodge's beautiful gardens, enjoy the peaceful surroundings or simply unwind after your international flight.
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Accommodation Options:
Select: Africa Safari Arusha
Premium: Kili Villa
Luxury: Gran Meliá Arusha
Signature: Arusha Coffee Lodge
After a leisurely breakfast, enjoy a relaxing day at your lodge in Arusha. Recover from your international journey, take a refreshing swim, stroll through the gardens or simply unwind while soaking up the peaceful atmosphere. This extra day allows you to ease into your Tanzanian adventure before your safari begins.
For those wishing to explore, optional activities such as a city tour, local coffee plantation visit or cultural experience can easily be arranged.
Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation Options:
Select: Africa Safari Arusha
Premium: Kili Villa
Luxury: Gran Meliá Arusha
Signature: Arusha Coffee Lodge
After breakfast, enjoy a short drive to Arusha National Park, one of Tanzania's most scenic and diverse national parks. Surrounded by the impressive slopes of Mount Meru, the park offers lush forests, open grasslands, sparkling lakes and abundant wildlife.
Enjoy a game drive while searching for giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, warthogs and the playful black-and-white colobus monkeys. The park's varied landscapes and peaceful atmosphere make it a wonderful introduction to Tanzania's wildlife and natural beauty.
Optional: Walking Safari
For a more immersive experience, add a guided walking safari accompanied by an armed park ranger. Explore the park on foot and discover its wildlife, plants and landscapes from a completely different perspective.
Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation Options:
Select: Africa Safari Arusha
Premium: Kili Villa
Luxury: Gran Meliá Arusha
Signature: Arusha Coffee Lodge
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Today you will visit the beautiful Maji Chemka Hot Springs (Kikuletwa Springs), a hidden oasis surrounded by lush vegetation. Relax in the crystal-clear turquoise water, enjoy a refreshing swim or simply unwind beneath the shady trees while taking in the peaceful surroundings.
After spending the day at this natural paradise, return to your lodge in Arusha where you can relax and prepare for the exciting safari adventure ahead.
Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation Options:
Select: Africa Safari Arusha
Premium: Kili Villa
Luxury: Gran Meliá Arusha
Signature: Arusha Coffee Lodge
After breakfast, your safari adventure begins as you travel to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its ancient baobab trees and impressive elephant herds. Enjoy your first exciting game drive while searching for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes and predators such as lions and leopards. A picnic lunch is served inside the park before continuing your afternoon safari through this diverse and scenic landscape.
Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation Options:
Select: Tarangire Osupuko Lodges
Premium: Ang'ata Tarangire Camp
Luxury: Tarangire Elephant Springs
Signature: Oliver's Camp
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Start your day with a visit to a traditional Maasai community, where you will have the opportunity to learn more about their culture, traditions and way of life. Meet members of the community, discover their customs and gain an insight into a culture that has been part of Tanzania's heritage for generations.
After your Maasai experience, continue to nearby Lake Manyara National Park for a few hours of game viewing. Explore the park's diverse landscapes while searching for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, monkeys and a variety of birdlife. In the late afternoon, continue to your lodge in Karatu where you can relax and prepare for your journey to the Serengeti the following day.
Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation Options:
Select: Africa Safari Karatu
Premium: Ngorongoro O'Ldeani Mountain Lodge
Luxury: Gibb's Farm
Signature: The Manor at Ngorongoro
Following breakfast, journey through the beautiful Ngorongoro Highlands towards the world-famous Serengeti National Park. The changing scenery along the way offers spectacular views before the endless plains of the Serengeti unfold before you. Upon entering the park, enjoy an afternoon game drive as your guide introduces you to one of Africa's greatest wildlife destinations.
Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation Options:
Select: Serengeti Osupuko Camp
Premium: Ang'ata Serengeti Camp
Luxury: Siringit Serengeti Camp
Signature: Dunia Camp
Spend two unforgettable days exploring the endless plains of Serengeti National Park. Your experienced private guide will carefully tailor each game drive based on recent wildlife sightings, maximizing your chances of encountering lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes and countless other species.
Depending on the season, you may witness the spectacular Great Migration as thousands of wildebeest and zebras move across the plains in search of fresh grazing. Every safari is unique, making each day a new adventure.
Optional: Serengeti Balloon Safari
Experience the Serengeti from above on an unforgettable sunrise hot air balloon safari. Float silently over the vast plains as the landscape comes to life below, offering a completely different perspective of the Serengeti and its wildlife.
Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation Options:
Select: Serengeti Osupuko Camp
Premium: Ang'ata Serengeti Camp
Luxury: Siringit Serengeti Camp
Signature: Dunia Camp
Rise early for one final scenic drive through the Serengeti before continuing to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. Descend approximately 600 metres to the crater floor for an unforgettable game drive inside the world's largest intact volcanic caldera.
The Ngorongoro Crater is home to one of Africa's highest concentrations of wildlife, including elephants, lions, hippos, hyenas and the endangered black rhino. After enjoying a picnic lunch surrounded by spectacular scenery, continue to your lodge in Karatu where you can relax after another incredible safari day.
Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation Options:
Select: Africa Safari Karatu
Premium: Ngorongoro O'Ldeani Mountain Lodge
Luxury: Gibb's Farm
Signature: The Highlands
After a relaxed breakfast, transfer to Arusha Airport for your scheduled flight to the tropical island of Zanzibar. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to your beach resort, where turquoise waters, swaying palm trees and white sandy beaches await. The next part of your journey is dedicated to relaxation and enjoying the beauty of the Indian Ocean.
Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation Options:
Select: Casa Beach Hotel
Premium: Matlai Boutique Hotel
Luxury: Quambani Luxury Resort
Signature: Kilindi Zanzibar
Spend six wonderful days enjoying everything Zanzibar has to offer. Relax on pristine white-sand beaches, swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean or simply unwind beside the pool of your beach resort.
For travelers wishing to explore beyond the beach, Zanzibar offers a wide variety of optional excursions, including Stone Town, a traditional Spice Farm, snorkelling or diving, a sunset dhow cruise, Safari Blue or Prison Island. These activities are optional, are not included in the itinerary and can be booked directly at the reception of your hotel or resort. Whether you choose complete relaxation or exciting island adventures, Zanzibar provides the perfect ending to your unforgettable Tanzanian journey.
Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation Options:
Select: Casa Beach Hotel
Premium: Matlai Boutique Hotel
Luxury: Quambani Luxury Resort
Signature: Kilindi Zanzibar
After breakfast, enjoy your final moments in paradise before your transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward flight.
As your unforgettable Tanzania adventure comes to an end, you leave with lifelong memories of spectacular wildlife, breathtaking landscapes and the genuine hospitality that makes Tanzania such a remarkable destination.
Thank you for travelling with Genes Adventures. We look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable African adventure.
END OF SERVICES – Karibu Tena, Tanzania!
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24/7 Service
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All park fees, concession fees and government fees
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All transportation, unless labeled as optional
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All activities, unless labeled as optional
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Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
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Professional English-speaking driver/guide
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All accommodations (depending on selected level)
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Meals as per itinerary
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Domestic flight to Zanzibar
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Complimentary mineral water, coffee and tea in the safari vehicle
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Taxes / VAT
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International flights
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Visa fees and airport departure taxes
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Optional activities and excursions mentioned in the itinerary
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Mandatory Zanzibar Inbound Travel Insurance – all visitors to Zanzibar are required to obtain the mandatory inbound travel insurance prior to arrival. The insurance is not included in the tour price and must be purchased separately via the official Zanzibar Inbound Travel Insurance website
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Travel insurance for Mainland Tanzania is not included. We strongly recommend taking out comprehensive travel insurance covering the entire duration of your journey.
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Cancellation insurance is not included and is strongly recommended.
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Tips (read tipping guideline)
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Personal expenses such as souvenirs and snacks
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Drinks other than complimentary mineral water, coffee and tea in the safari vehicle
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Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
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4. ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
The safari is available in four carefully curated accommodation levels.
The itinerary remains the same - the level of comfort and exclusitivity is up to you.
Select
Comfortable lodges and tented camps offering excellent value for money – ideal for travelers looking for an authentic safari experience at a fair price.
Premium
Stylish lodges and tented camps with extra comfort and great locations – perfect for travelers who appreciate quality and a little more refinement.
Luxury
Exceptional lodges and camps in beautiful locations with spacious rooms and attentive service – created for a truly luxurious safari experience.
Signature
Outstanding lodges and exclusive camps in remarkable locations with exceptional service – our finest choice for an unforgettable safari journey.
6. RELATED SAFARIS
5. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
This safari can be enjoyed throughout the year, with each season offering a unique experience. The dry season (June to October) is ideal for wildlife viewing, while the green season (November to May) offers lush landscapes, fewer visitors and excellent birdwatching. Zanzibar enjoys warm tropical weather all year round, making it the perfect beach destination after your safari.
This itinerary is available in four accommodation levels: Select, Premium, Luxury and Signature. Each category follows the same carefully designed route, while the level of comfort, service and exclusivity varies. We are also happy to customize your itinerary with accommodations outside our preferred selection.
Yes. All our safaris are operated as private journeys with your own professional English-speaking driver-guide and private 4x4 safari vehicle. This gives you complete flexibility throughout your adventure and allows you to travel entirely at your own pace.
Absolutely. Every safari with Genes Adventures is tailor-made. We can adjust the duration, destinations, accommodation level and activities to match your travel style, interests and budget. Whether you would like to spend more time on safari or extend your stay in Zanzibar, we'll create the perfect itinerary for you.
Yes. Tanzania is considered one of Africa's safest and most welcoming travel destinations. Throughout your journey, you'll be accompanied by an experienced professional driver-guide who knows the country, wildlife areas and local conditions. At Genes Adventures, your safety, comfort and enjoyment are our highest priorities from arrival to departure.
