This private 12-Day Tanzania Migration Safari and Zanzibar combines the most rewarding experiences of Tanzania & Zanzibar in a realistic route that can be adjusted to your dates, preferred accommodation, arrival point and travel pace.
Safari overview
The journey is designed around knowledgeable local guiding, meaningful time in each destination and transparent planning. Road conditions, permit availability, park rules and seasonal wildlife movements are considered before confirmation.
Your day-by-day itinerary
Arusha arrival
Meet your Tavira guide at the airport or agreed hotel for a clear safari briefing and a comfortable transfer to the first lodge. The route, permit documents, dietary needs and next morning’s timing are confirmed before you settle in.
Tarangire National Park
Begin after breakfast with a carefully paced private experience shaped around the destination, current conditions and your interests. Your Tavira guide manages entries, timing and local coordination while leaving space for photography and unhurried discovery.
Ngorongoro Highlands
Begin after breakfast with a carefully paced private experience shaped around the destination, current conditions and your interests. Your Tavira guide manages entries, timing and local coordination while leaving space for photography and unhurried discovery.
Central Serengeti
Set out with your private guide when wildlife activity is strongest. The drive follows productive habitats instead of a fixed checklist, leaving time to observe behaviour, photograph responsibly and understand how the landscape supports each species. A picnic or lodge lunch is arranged around the day’s route.
Serengeti wildlife safari
Set out with your private guide when wildlife activity is strongest. The drive follows productive habitats instead of a fixed checklist, leaving time to observe behaviour, photograph responsibly and understand how the landscape supports each species. A picnic or lodge lunch is arranged around the day’s route.
Seasonal migration sector
Begin after breakfast with a carefully paced private experience shaped around the destination, current conditions and your interests. Your Tavira guide manages entries, timing and local coordination while leaving space for photography and unhurried discovery.
Second migration and predator-viewing day
Begin after breakfast with a carefully paced private experience shaped around the destination, current conditions and your interests. Your Tavira guide manages entries, timing and local coordination while leaving space for photography and unhurried discovery.
Flight to Zanzibar
Experience Zanzibar at a comfortable island pace, combining Swahili heritage, spice history and Indian Ocean scenery. Guided activities are arranged privately where possible, with enough free time to enjoy the coast. Sea conditions influence marine activities, while cultural visits respect local customs.
Stone Town and spice heritage
Experience Zanzibar at a comfortable island pace, combining Swahili heritage, spice history and Indian Ocean scenery. Guided activities are arranged privately where possible, with enough free time to enjoy the coast. Sea conditions influence marine activities, while cultural visits respect local customs.
Indian Ocean beach day
Experience Zanzibar at a comfortable island pace, combining Swahili heritage, spice history and Indian Ocean scenery. Guided activities are arranged privately where possible, with enough free time to enjoy the coast. Sea conditions influence marine activities, while cultural visits respect local customs.
Optional marine or Jozani experience
Begin after breakfast with a carefully paced private experience shaped around the destination, current conditions and your interests. Your Tavira guide manages entries, timing and local coordination while leaving space for photography and unhurried discovery.
Zanzibar departure
Experience Zanzibar at a comfortable island pace, combining Swahili heritage, spice history and Indian Ocean scenery. Guided activities are arranged privately where possible, with enough free time to enjoy the coast. Sea conditions influence marine activities, while cultural visits respect local customs.
Included
- Private safari vehicle and professional English-speaking guide
- Accommodation and meals stated in the final quotation
- Confirmed park entries, permits and scheduled activities
- Airport, hotel and border transfers included in the route
- Drinking water in the safari vehicle
Not included
- International flights, visas and travel insurance
- Optional activities not shown in the quotation
- Tips, drinks and personal purchases
- Changes caused by circumstances outside the itinerary
Accommodation and upgrades
The route can use welcoming mid-range lodges, premium camps or luxury retreats. Tavira recommends exact properties only after checking availability and names every lodge, room type and meal plan in the personal proposal.
Important planning information
Gorilla, chimpanzee and selected park activities have limited spaces and may require advance payment. Published prices are planning estimates until the permits, lodges, transport and party size are confirmed in writing.
Make this safari yours
Share your dates, nationality, group size and preferred comfort level for an exact proposal.


