Wildebeest and Zanzibar
Experience classic tented luxury on this spectacular safari adventure through the heart of Tanzania, exploring the country’s most game-rich parks and reserves on an itinerary designed for phenomenal wildlife viewing.
Limited to 12 guests
10 days from $12,219 per person
INCLUDED WITH EVERY LUXURY SMALL GROUP JOURNEY
On this journey, encounter the most sought-after experiences for wildlife and nature enthusiasts, the Great Migration is the ever-moving circular migration of over a million animals across the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem. The constant movement of columns of wildebeest, joined by a host of companions, following an age-old route in search of grazing and water. After calving in the southern part of Tanzania’s Serengeti near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the animals journey through the Serengeti up and around in a clockwise direction towards the Masai Mara in Kenya, before returning once again near the end of the year. Along the way, high drama is always present, as thousands of animals are taken by predators and thousands more are born, replenishing the numbers and sustaining the circle of life.
ARRIVE ARUSHA, TANZANIA
FLIGHT TO SERONERA
HOT AIR BALOON AND FLIGHT TO KOGATENDE
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
FLIGHT TO ZANZIBAR
ZANZIBAR
TRANSFER TO ZANZIBAR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE
Read more about our flexible booking policy.
COMPLIMENTARY SAFARI DUFFEL
Guests on this journey receive a custom-crafted Tour Sokoni safari duffel. Learn more
Special Tailor Made Journeys depart on the dates that work for you and feature expert local guides throughout your journey. The itinerary below can be customised to your interests.
ARRIVE ARUSHA, TANZANIA
Arrive in Arusha and transfer to your lodge, set on a working coffee plantation.
FLIGHT TO SERONERA
Today you fly to Seronera, a place whose name has its roots from the Masai word ‘siron’, roughly translating to bat-eared fox home to small predators like the mongoose, serval, fox, caracal and jackal. Popularly known for the Serengeti Lion Project, Seronera is the oldest lion research project in Africa, with a perfect mix of predators including larger ones like the lion, leopard and cheetah. This 200 square mile valley of meandering rivers wouldn’t be the predator haven it is without the existence of perfectly sized prey including the impala, buffalo, giraffe, wildebeest and a host of other herbivores for all predators to live comfortably.
HOT AIR BALLOON & FLIGHT TO KOGATENDE
Enjoy the big five in style aboard a luxurious built hot air balloon. In addition to the Big Five (lions, elephants, Cape buffalo, leopards and rhinos), keep your camera handy for sights such as a cheetah bolting after a fleet Thomson’s gazelle. Enjoy ideal game viewing as your highly experienced pilot-guide strives continually to keep you in the heart of the action. Board your flight after lunch and continue with the game drive northwards with an evening check-in into your new accommodation for the night. Your stay tonight is the true embodiment of the ‘camp’ experience. Located next to the famous Grumeti River which is home to resident hippos that bark and wallow their days away, it is synonymous with low-impact high-action game viewing in a landscape that is untouched since the dawn of time. ugali and kachumbari as part of the TourSokoni Chef ’s Table experience.
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK | EXPLORE THE VAST PLAINS
Set out on the boundless Serengeti morning and afternoon game drives in the protected Serengeti refuge, where flowing rivers support a plethora of species. One of the oldest and least-changed ecosystems on earth, where the circle of life plays out every day. It is home to one of the world’s largest concentrations of wildlife, with lions, hyenas and leopards all roaming free. In predictable seasons, dictated by weather patterns and the unpredictable nature of wild animals, vast herds of wildebeests and zebras move through the Serengeti in search of grass and water as part of the year-round Great Migration cycle. Whether it is walking safaris with experienced and highly knowledgeable guides or the sensation of being as close to nature’s daily fight for survival, the sensory feast that accompanies any visit to Serengeti Migration Camp will no doubt out rival anything experienced before.
In the evenings, sip on your favourite hot beverage as you ponder on the majesty of Africa during an unobstructed sunset experience.
FLIGHT TO ZANZIBAR
Board your domestic flight to Zanzibar with a direct transfer to your spa paradise, spoil yourself to an intimate and personalised luxury experience, on the spectacular white sandy beachfront of Paje.
ZANZIBAR | A SANCTUARY OF PEACE AND HARMONY
Discover 11 private exclusive-use luxury villas, each exquisitely appointed, boasting a dining lounge, recreational area, expansive sun deck and swimming pool, sumptuous guest rooms, on a secluded and appointed space of 1500 sqm per villa.
The resort amenities deliver the highest standard of service: spa treatments and facilities, two restaurants and a lounge, as well as a high-end kitesurfing and watersports center. The large resort (4 hectares) hosts only 11 luxury villas and 3 Cinnamon rooms to ensure the maximum space and privacy for each Guest.
Spend the two days at leisure as you immerse yourself into the hotel operated optional activities.
TRANSFER TO ZANZIBAR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT | DEPARTURES
After breakfast, say farewell and be transferred to the airport in time for your flight back home.
This program entails active elements such as hiking through isolated jungle regions.
All year round; Priced from $12,219 per person | minimum booking of two people
Prices are per person, double occupancy for the itinerary as published for 2022 travel, and subject to availability.
Pricing reflects Tour Sokoni’s recommended months of travel of this itinerary. Supplements may apply over holiday periods, festivals and special events. International and internal air not included.
Request Your Tailor Made Journey
Preparing for Your Journey
Review Tour Sokoni’s quick travel tips to ensure you are prepared for your journey.
Destination Information
Download important information about your destination(s), including passport and visa requirements; vaccinations; baggage restrictions; a packing list; and tipping guidelines.
Passports & Visas
See passport requirements and Tour Sokoni’s recommendations for obtaining necessary visas.
Health Information
Familiarise yourself with health and vaccination requirements for your destination, at the Centers for Disease Control’s website.