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Tarangire · Ngorongoro · Western Corridor · Zanzibar

The 10-Day Western Corridor Grumeti River Crossing & Zanzibar Retreat

Five days tracking the migration to the Grumeti River, then a direct flight to a Zanzibar beach resort.

9Nights
7Camps
$5,250 – $6,150 per person · $10,500 – $12,300 totalFrom Price, Per Person
Destinations: Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Zanzibar
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The ultimate Tanzanian safari-and-beach itinerary — the high-stakes drama of wildebeest facing Nile crocodiles at the Grumeti River, paired with the barefoot luxury of Zanzibar's tropical beaches, for the ideal balance of wilderness adventure and coastal relaxation. After five days of game drives in a private 4x4 tracking the migration as it moves northwest, you fly directly from the Serengeti savannah to Zanzibar Island and into a beach resort with private plunge pools, ocean views and overwater dining. Every detail is curated for comfort and exclusivity — private sunset dhow cruises, oceanfront spa treatments, and an intimate seafood dinner on the sand.

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Accommodation

Summary

DaysCampExperiences
Day 1 Arusha Highland Retreat Arusha, Tanzania —
Day 2 Tarangire Game Drive & Private Picnic Tarangire National Park & Karatu —
Day 3 Ngorongoro Crater Floor Private Tour Ngorongoro Crater —
Days 4–5 Western Corridor & Grumeti River Crossing Tracking Western Corridor, Serengeti —
Day 6 Direct Bush Flight to Zanzibar Zanzibar —
Days 7–9 Zanzibar Romantic Beach Bliss Zanzibar —
Day 10 Farewell Zanzibar Zanzibar —
Wildlife & Activities

Highlights

  • Strategic positioning along the Grumeti River to watch crossing preparations and crocodile interactions.
  • A direct flight from a Serengeti bush airstrip straight to tropical Zanzibar.
  • A private sunset dhow sailing cruise along the Kendwa coastline with seafood tapas.
  • A private candlelit beach dinner with live acoustic Swahili music.
Day by Day

Your Itinerary

Day 1

Arusha Highland Retreat

Arusha, Tanzania

Land at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where your private driver transfers you to a quiet garden lodge near Arusha. Unwind from the flight with a private poolside lunch and an evening wine tasting.

Meet your guide for a brief overview of the migration safari ahead, making sure every preference and dietary request is accounted for.

1 night
Day 2

Tarangire Game Drive & Private Picnic

Tarangire National Park & Karatu

Drive to Tarangire National Park for a day of big-game tracking — elephant matriarchs with calves, lion and giraffe framed against the iconic baobab landscape.

A private hot lunch at a quiet viewpoint inside the park precedes the transfer to Karatu for dinner in your highland cottage.

1 night
Day 3

Ngorongoro Crater Floor Private Tour

Ngorongoro Crater

Descend early onto the Ngorongoro Crater floor for a six-hour Big Five game drive, tracking lion, black rhino and hippo, with a private picnic near the hippo pool.

In the afternoon, ascend the crater rim to your rim-side lodge, with its panoramic view over the world's largest unflooded caldera.

1 night
Days 4–5

Western Corridor & Grumeti River Crossing Tracking

Western Corridor, Serengeti

Drive into the Western Corridor of the Serengeti for two dedicated days tracking the migration along the Grumeti River — massive herds gathering on the riverbanks, weighing the crossing against Nile crocodiles and strong currents.

On the second evening, a private bush sundowner with fine wines, local cheeses, and a campfire under the stars.

2 nights
Day 6

Direct Bush Flight to Zanzibar

Zanzibar

Board a direct flight from the Grumeti-area airstrip straight to Zanzibar (ZNZ). A private driver transfers you to your 5-star beachfront resort in Nungwi or Kendwa.

Check into your ocean-front suite with its private plunge pool, and spend the afternoon on the powder-white beach.

1 night · Ocean-Front Suite
Days 7–9

Zanzibar Romantic Beach Bliss

Zanzibar

Three full days of tropical luxury — a private sunset dhow sailing cruise, a couples' ocean-side massage, and a guided Spice Farm tour with fresh tropical fruit tasting.

Candlelit seafood dinners are served directly on the sand, gentle waves in the background.

3 nights · Ocean-Front Suite
Day 10

Farewell Zanzibar

Zanzibar

A final tropical breakfast on your private terrace before your driver transfers you to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) for the flight home.

What to Expect

Includes & Excludes

Includes

  • Direct bush flight — Serengeti to Zanzibar
  • Private 4x4 Land Cruiser on safari
  • Executive transfers in Zanzibar
  • All national park and crater fees
  • Full-board safari stay and half-board beach resort stay
  • Private sunset dhow cruise
  • Couples' spa treatment
  • Romantic beach dinners
  • All transfers

Excludes

  • International airfare
  • Tanzanian visas
  • Motorised water sports
  • Tips for guides and resort staff
  • Premium imported spirits
  • Personal laundry
Investment

Pricing by Season

2 Pax (Private Couple / Travelers)
$5,250 – $6,150 per person · $10,500 – $12,300 total
3 Pax (Private Small Group)
$4,580 – $5,350 per person · $13,740 – $16,050 total
4 Pax (Private Group)
$4,120 – $4,820 per person · $16,480 – $19,280 total
5 Pax (Private Group)
$3,790 – $4,420 per person · $18,950 – $22,100 total
6 Pax (Private Group)
$3,520 – $4,110 per person · $21,120 – $24,660 total

Price is per person, sharing, and varies with season — see the pricing table below.

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0699 265 642 info@navoitanzaniasafaris.com Arusha, Tanzania
9Nights
7Camps
$5,250 – $6,150 per person · $10,500 – $12,300 totalFrom, Per Person
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