itinerary

Timeless Tanzania

location

Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Pemba Island

duration

10 nights from £5,817 per person

This 10-night itinerary has you traveling Tanzania's northern parks, exploring one great site after another. Start with 3 nights at Gibbs Farm, a coffee plantation perfectly placed for you to visit Tarangire, Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater. From here, venture into the Serengeti for 3 nights in a traditional luxury tented camp that moves with the Great Wildebeest Migration. Finish on the exotic island of Pemba with 4 nights at the enchanting Fundu Lagoon.

Serengeti Safari Camp

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Fundu Lagoon has a 'stay 7 nights, pay for 5' offer should you wish to extend your stay here.

Highlights

Itinerary

Arrive

Kilimanjaro Airport

Day

Gibbs Farm

Karatu

Tanzania

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Gibbs Farm is a very special place; we think it is the best coffee farm lodge in Tanzania. The rolling hills, fantastic views and rich soils have special charm, and their unique selection of farm activities will make your stay memorable. You can also visit the Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and Lake Manyara from here!

Day

Serengeti Safari Camp

Serengeti

Tanzania

Serengeti Safari Camp is a traditional mobile tented camp that moves throughout the year to always be at the optimal vantage point for experiencing the breathtaking spectacle of the Great Migration. Here, you'll witness thousands of wildebeest in their majestic herds as they traverse the vast Serengeti landscape.

Day

Fundu Lagoon

Pemba Island

Tanzania

Set on the secluded island of Pemba, just North of Zanzibar, Fundu Lagoon is a rare gem. Live out your wildest Robinson Crusoe fantasies when you stay at this quintessentially East African retreat, also known as one of the best diving spots in the Indian Ocean.

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.