10-Day Grand Journey; Great Migration & Zanzibar Escape

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide from Armadillo Adventures. After a meet-and-greet and detailed safari briefing, transfer to Arusha town at the foothills of Mount Meru. Depending on arrival time, relax at your lodge or enjoy a short orientation around the town. Dinner and overnight in Arusha as you prepare for the adventure ahead.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Gold Crest Hotel Arusha

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds. Enjoy a full game drive through savannahs, riverine forests, and seasonal swamps along the Tarangire River, a vital water source for wildlife. Expect sightings of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, lions, leopards, and diverse birdlife. Picnic lunch inside the park before driving to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, travel to Lake Manyara National Park for a scenic game drive. The Park is known for its lush groundwater forest, large baboon troops, elephants, flamingos, and the famous tree-climbing lions. Enjoy the contrasting habitats within a short distance, followed by a picnic lunch. In the afternoon, continue to Karatu town for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro crater

Depart early and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. The crater floor supports a remarkable density of wildlife, including lions, hippos, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, and the endangered black rhino. After a game drive and picnic lunch near a hippo pool, ascend the crater rim and proceed toward Karatu town for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Southern Serengeti; Ndutu Area

Depart early after breakfast, embark on a scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the Ndutu region. As the landscape opens into vast grasslands, wildlife sightings increase dramatically. Arrive in Ndutu by midday and begin your first game drive in this prime migration zone. During calving season, you may witness newborn wildebeest, intense predator activity from lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and jackals, and large herds stretching to the horizon. Dinner and overnight at a tented camp in Ndutu.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Ndutu Heritage Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ndutu – Central Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, drive deeper into Serengeti National Park, passing through vast open plains dotted with kopjes and acacia trees. Wildlife sightings are frequent en route, including large lion prides, cheetahs, elephants, and massive herbivore herds. Arrive at your camp in central Serengeti for dinner and overnight, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Tukaone Weavers Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Fly to Zanzibar

Enjoy an early morning game drive in Serengeti, capturing your final safari moments as the plains come alive at sunrise. After breakfast, transfer to the Serengeti airstrip for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar. On arrival at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel in Stone Town, marking the beginning of your beach holiday.
Spend the day exploring Stone Town at a relaxed pace. Wander through narrow streets lined with carved wooden doors, historic buildings, and bustling local markets. In the evening, visit Forodhani Gardens to sample authentic Swahili Street food and enjoy the lively atmosphere along the waterfront. Overnight in Stone Town.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar)

Accommodation:

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Stone Town Tour & Prison Island

After breakfast, embark on a guided walking tour of Stone Town, visiting key landmarks such as the Old Fort, House of Wonders, and the former Sultan’s Palace while learning about Zanzibar’s rich history and cultural influences. Later, take a boat trip to Prison Island to see the giant Aldabra tortoises and historic ruins, with optional swimming or snorkeling. Return to Stone Town for overnight.

Main Destination:

Changuu (Prison) Island (Zanzibar)

Accommodation:

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Spice farm & Jozani Forest

Begin the day with a guided visit to a traditional spice farm to experience Zanzibar’s spice heritage through sight, smell, and taste. Continue to Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park for a nature walk, spotting endemic red colobus monkeys and exploring mangrove ecosystems. In the afternoon, transfer to the northern beaches of Nungwi or Kendwa to relax on pristine white sands or enjoy optional activities such as jet skiing at extra cost.

Main Destination:

Jozani Forest (Zanzibar)

Accommodation:

Smiles Beach Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mnemba atoll; marine experience

Today, embark on an unforgettable snorkeling excursion to Mnemba Atoll, Zanzibar’s most pristine and renowned coral reef sanctuary. Cruise across turquoise waters before snorkeling among vibrant coral gardens and an abundance of tropical fish, with a good chance of spotting playful dolphins offshore. After the experience, return to your hotel to freshen up before being transferred to the airport, marking the end of your memorable safari and beach tour.

Main Destination:

Mnemba Atoll (Zanzibar)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.