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JROIT001
Tanzania

To the wildebeest calving grounds - and swimming in Zanzibar

11
days ·
Individual travel

A safari during the calving season of thousands of wildebeest in the Serengeti, followed by relaxing days on the Indian Ocean in Zanzibar.

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11
days
11
nights
From
Arusha
To
Zanzibar
Tailor-made journey
Lodge & Hotel
From
3230
per person
THE JOURNEY

The Great Migration meets the Indian Ocean

Combine a safari to the Serengeti during the wildebeest calving season, where thousands of animals give birth to their young, with a beach stay in Zanzibar.

Between January and March, a spectacular part of the Great Migration unfolds here: thousands of wildebeest and zebras are born, while lions and other predators keep a close watch on the action.

DAS KÖNNEN SIE ERWARTEN

Customized Tanzania Travel

Daily departures

The trip can begin on any day between mid-January and the end of March.

Private Safari

The tour can be booked individually for as few as one person.

Safari & Beach

The Serengeti and Ngorongoro are combined with five nights of relaxation in Zanzibar.

Höhepunkte dieser Reise

Migration, Crater & Zanzibar

Wildebeest Calving Season

Experience the endless Serengeti during the calving season of the great herds.

Predators of the Serengeti

Lions, cheetahs, and other hunters take advantage of the extraordinary abundance of wildlife during this time of year.

Beach time in Zanzibar

After your safari, enjoy five nights on the Indian Ocean.

Questions about this journey?
We’ll be happy to advise you personally and without obligation.
ITINERARY

Day by day on your journey

Day
01
Arusha

Arriving in Tanzania

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After arriving in Arusha, your journey begins gently with your first overnight stay. Take time to settle into Tanzania and look forward to the safari days ahead.

ACCOMMODATION
Arusha Planet Lodge or Mt. Meru Hotel
Day
02
Arusha · Southern Serengeti / Ndutu

The Wildebeest Calving Grounds

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Today your safari takes you to the southern Serengeti around Ndutu. Between January and March, large herds of wildebeest and zebra gather here for the calving season – an extraordinary natural spectacle that also attracts many predators.

ACCOMMODATION
Africa Safari South Serengeti or Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge
MEALS
Meals as per itinerary
Day
03–04
Serengeti · Seronera

Safari in the Heart of the Serengeti

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Two days are devoted to intensive wildlife viewing in the Serengeti. The vast plains offer excellent chances to see lions, cheetahs, large herds and many other species. Your experienced safari guide accompanies you in a vehicle with a pop-up roof.

ACCOMMODATION
Intimate Camp Seronera or Dancing Duma Luxury Camp
MEALS
Meals as per itinerary
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Day
05
Serengeti · Ngorongoro Region

Ngorongoro Crater

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Leave the Serengeti and travel into the Ngorongoro region. A crater tour is included and introduces you to a very different safari landscape with an exceptionally high concentration of wildlife.

ACCOMMODATION
Endoro Lodge or Acacia Farm Lodge
MEALS
Meals as per itinerary
Day
06
Ngorongoro Region · Arusha · Zanzibar

From Safari to the Indian Ocean

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After your safari days, return towards Arusha. A domestic flight then takes you to Zanzibar, where you are met at the airport and transferred to your beach hotel.

ACCOMMODATION
Waridi Beach Resort & Spa or Blue Bay Beach Resort & Spa
MEALS
Meals as per itinerary
Day
07–10
Zanzibar

Beach Days on Zanzibar

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After the intensity of the safari, these days are all about relaxing by the Indian Ocean. Enjoy the beach and sea, or personalise your stay with optional activities on Zanzibar.

ACCOMMODATION
Waridi Beach Resort & Spa or Blue Bay Beach Resort & Spa
MEALS
Meals as per itinerary
Day
11
Zanzibar

Farewell to Tanzania

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Your journey comes to an end today. The transfer to Zanzibar Airport is included in the itinerary. From here, continue home or onwards according to your individual travel plans.

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FURTHER INFORMATION

More about this journey

✦OUR TIP
REISEROUTE

Your route from Arusha to Zanzibar.

Die Darstellung dient der Orientierung; der tatsächliche Reiseverlauf kann je nach örtlichen Bedingungen geringfügig abweichen.

SERVICES

Good to know what’s included.

INCLUDED

  • Airport transfers in Arusha
  • Safari in a vehicle with a pop-up roof
  • English/German-speaking safari guide
  • 10 nights' accommodation and meals as per itinerary
  • Crater tour and sundowners
  • National park, concession, and crater fees
  • Flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
  • Airport transfers in Zanzibar

NOT INCLUDED

  • International flights
  • Visa
  • Optional activities
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned
  • Travel insurance
  • Activities in Zanzibar
  • Gratuities and personal expenses
PRICES & DEPARTURES

Clearly planned. Transparently priced.

JOURNEY PRICE
FROM
3230
PER PERSON

Prices per person
Prices valid from mid-January to March
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DEPARTURE DATES

Daily arrivals possible between mid-January and the end of March.

Tour code:

JROIT001

Questions about this journey?
We’ll be happy to advise you personally and without obligation.
FAQ

Good to know.

When is the best time to see the wildebeest calving season?

This trip is specifically designed for the period from mid-January to the end of March, when a particularly large number of calves are born in the southern Serengeti.

Is the safari private?

Yes. This trip can be booked as a private safari for as few as one person.

Which safari areas will be visited?

The focus is on the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater.

How long is the beach stay in Zanzibar?

The itinerary includes five nights in Zanzibar.

Is the flight to Zanzibar included?

Yes. The flight from Arusha to Zanzibar as well as the airport transfers on Zanzibar are included in the described package.

Wichtige Hinweise

Damit Sie gut informiert reisen.

Reiseverlauf & individuelle Planung
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Digitaler Reiseplan & Datenschutz
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For your booked journey, we provide a personal digital itinerary with the detailed route, accommodation information, driving directions and further travel guidance.

The digital travel documents are provided through our partner Wetu B.V., based in Cape Town, South Africa. Wetu B.V.’s privacy policy applies when you use the service. Further information is available in Wetu’s privacy policy.

Reisen mit eingeschränkter Mobilität
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Diese Reise ist in ihrer beschriebenen Form nicht für Menschen mit eingeschränkter Mobilität geeignet. Das bedeutet jedoch nicht zwangsläufig, dass eine Reise für Sie nicht möglich ist.
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Bitte sprechen Sie uns an. Wir beraten Sie persönlich und prüfen gemeinsam, ob und wie wir den Reiseverlauf und einzelne Leistungen an Ihre individuellen Bedürfnisse anpassen können.

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