itinerary

Luxury Tanzania

location

Chem Chem, Serengeti & Zanzibar

duration

9 nights from £7,254 per person

Embark on a 9-night flying safari through Tanzania, beginning with an exclusive experience in the Chem Chem private reserve and culminating in the iconic Serengeti, where you'll chase the Great Migration and stay in Serengeti Under Canvas, a traditional chic tented camp that moves with the Great Migration.

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Highlights

Itinerary

Arrive

Kilimanjaro Airport

Day

Chem Chem

Tarangire

Tanzania

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Set on its own vast private nature reserve between Tarangire and Lake Manyara, this privately owned lodge is one of the very best in northern Tanzania and a standout option for those looking for tasteful luxury twinned with home comforts.

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Serengeti Under Canvas

Serengeti

Tanzania

Serengeti Under Canvas epitomizes luxury with its semi-permanent tented camp, strategically relocating across the Serengeti to keep pace with the mesmerizing migration of herds. This nomadic camp follows the rhythmic footsteps of over two million wildebeest and various herbivores as they traverse the grasslands in pursuit of fresh pastures each year.

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Zuri Zanzibar

Zanzibar

Tanzania

Zuri Zanzibar is a five-star luxury resort located on the pristine white sands of Kendwa Beach, on the northwest coast of Zanzibar. Combining contemporary design with Swahili and African influences, Zuri delivers an exceptional blend of comfort, culture, and sustainability, making it one of Zanzibar’s most sought-after hotels.

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Depart

Zanzibar

What you'll see

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When to go

Temp

30°C

Rain

75mm

January marks the start of the 'short dry season' although the timings can be unpredictable. This is a greener, warmer time of year to be on safari with higher temperatures. The migrating herds can be found in southern Serengeti for calving season and it is a great time to visit Zanzibar.

Temp

32°C

Rain

55mm

February is one of the optimal months for trekking Kilimanjaro, going on safari and visiting Zanzibar. February sees temperatures peak on Zanzibar and the Great Migration is still on the Ndutu Plains in the Serengeti.

Temp

29°C

Rain

142mm

The Great Migration starts heading north, and temperatures are still high. As the month progresses, there is a higher chance of rain as Tanzania enters the long wet season.

Temp

27°C

Rain

254mm

Heavy rain. Traveling during this period is not advised.

Temp

26°C

Rain

199mm

The rains calm as the month progresses. A good time for low season rates.

Temp

25°C

Rain

45mm

The dry season begins on both safari and on Zanzibar and The Great Migration can be found crossing the Grumeti River.

Temp

25°C

Rain

27mm

Perfect safari and beach conditions with long sunny days and little to no rain. The Great Migration moves north to the Mara River.

Temp

27°C

Rain

20mm

Optimal safari and beach conditions with long sunny days and little to no rain. The Great Migration moves further north and the big Mara River crossings are in full flow.

Temp

28°C

Rain

19mm

It starts to get a little warmer as The Great Migration is split between Kenya and Tanzania.

Temp

29°C

Rain

67mm

The Great Migration starts to aim south into a hotter, drier, yellow-grassed Serengeti.

Temp

30°C

Rain

120mm

The 'short rains' arrive where you can expect rain and good weather rolled into one with great savings to be had.

Temp

31°C

Rain

109mm

The weather improves as Christmas approaches. The Great Migration is largely in the central and eastern Serengeti, moving south. Christmas gets very busy and must be booked well in advance.