itinerary

Raw Tanzania

location

Serengeti & Zanzibar

duration

7 nights from £2,784 per person

This 7-night itinerary has you traveling Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, staying 3-nights at the adventure-focused Wayo Serengeti Green Camp where you will game drive and walk to your heart's content. From here, you will fly to the exotic island of Zanzibar and stay in the charming Sharazād Hotel for 4-nights.

Wayo Green Camp

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A fantastic itinerary at a great price. Consider adding time at Tarangire, Lake Manyara or the Ngorongoro Crater for even more adventure.

Highlights

Itinerary

Arrive

Kilimanjaro Airport

Day

Wayo Serengeti Green Camp

Serengeti

Tanzania

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Wayo Serengeti Green Camp is a tented camp for the eco-conscious traveler seeking an immersive and sustainable experience in Serengeti National Park, moving between two locations in the north & south in tandem with the Great Wildebeest Migration.

Day

Sharazād Boutique Hotel

Zanzibar

Tanzania

Located in Jambiani, Zanzibar, Sharazād Boutique Hotel is a small and charming boutique hotel offering fantastic value for money. The service, atmosphere and simple approach go a long way here, and the food is fantastic!

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Depart

Zanzibar Airport

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' in Tanzania's northern parks, although the timings can be unpredictable. This is a greener, warmer time of year to be on safari with higher temperatures and little rain. The migrating herds can be found in southern Serengeti for calving season and high temperatures make it 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, the tracks dry up and The Great Migration can be found crossing the Grumeti River.

Temp

25°C

Rain

27mm

Perfect safari 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 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 warmer as The Great Migration splits 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

An unpredictable period labelled 'the short rains' where you can expect rain and good weather rolled into one with great savings to be had up until the Christmas period. Any rain tends to be light and passing with good sunny intervals.

Temp

31°C

Rain

109mm

Rain and good weather all rolled into one, with the weather generally improving as December goes on into the Christmas period—this period is Tanzania's peak season and needs to be booked well in advance. The Great Migration is largely in the central and eastern Serengeti, moving south.