9-day luxury safari

9 Days Fly-In Classic Family Migration Safari With Zanzibar Extension All Inclusive

A chance to Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration and the Legendary Mara River Crossing

Safari overview

This exclusive fly-in family safari has been thoughtfully designed to place your family at the heart of the Great Wildebeest Migration, while ensuring absolute comfort, safety, and memorable bonding moments. You will explore Northern Serengeti at the peak of migration season, the wildlife-rich plains of Central Serengeti, and the legendary Ngorongoro Crater, before ending your journey on the white sands of Zanzibar Island.

Each lodge has been carefully selected for its location, comfort, and family-friendly luxury, ensuring that your safari feels both adventurous and relaxing.

At Lumara Expedition, we believe families deserve to experience nature’s theater in safety and style. Our expert guides are not just drivers — they are professional storytellers, photographers, and wildlife interpreters. Our luxury Land Cruisers are equipped with pop-up roofs, charging points, Wi-Fi, and cold refreshments — ensuring every journey is as comfortable as it is inspiring.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Arusha

Welcome to Tanzania – the land of endless horizons! Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our warm and professional Lumara Expedition Concierge will greet you with a smile and a refreshing welcome drink. After completing immigration formalities, you’ll be transferred in a private vehicle to your lodge in Arusha — approximately 40 minutes’ drive, depending on traffic.

En route, glimpse the majestic snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro and experience the vibrant life of Arusha city. If time and energy allow, we’ll happily arrange a short city orientation tour, ideal for curious teens eager to explore new surroundings without no extra charges

Stay
Arusha Coffee Lodge

Meals
Dinner & Breakfast
Day 2 Fly to Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)Afternoon Game Drive

After breakfast, transfer to Arusha Airport for your scenic flight to Kogatende Airstrip (approx. 1 hour 45 minutes). As you descend, look out for the snaking Mara River and the golden savannah below — this is where nature’s greatest migration unfolds.

Your private Lumara guide and professional safari photographer will meet you upon arrival, and your adventure begins immediately with a game drive through the Northern Serengeti plains.

Enjoy a bush-style lunch setup under an acacia tree before continuing your exploration until sunset, when the sky turns crimson over the endless horizon.

Stay
Acacia Enkutoto Migration Tented Camp

Meals
Full Board
Day 3 Full-Day Migration Safari in Northern Serengeti

Today is dedicated to tracking the herds — the Great Migration in motion. After breakfast, head toward the Mara River crossing points, where you might witness thousands of wildebeest braving crocodile-infested waters. Every sight and sound here is raw, wild, and unforgettable.

Pause midday for a picnic lunch in the wild before continuing your exploration through Lamai Wedge and Nyamalumbwa Hills, prime habitats for lions and cheetahs. Return to camp as the sun dips low, sharing stories of the day around the fire.

Stay
Acacia Enkutoto Migration Camp

Meals
Full Board
Day 4 Scenic Game Drive to Central Serengeti (Seronera Valley)

After breakfast, begin your relaxed journey southward through the rolling plains of the Serengeti. Enjoy a full en-route game drive — this route is teeming with wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, and resident prides of lions.

Arrive in Central Serengeti by afternoon and settle into your lodge overlooking the Seronera Valley. Spend the evening at leisure, soaking in the panoramic sunset views from the lodge terrace.

Stay
Serengeti Meliá Lodge

Meals
Full Board
Day 5 Central Serengeti Game DriveOptional Balloon Safari

Rise before dawn for an unforgettable morning.

Optionally, experience the Hot Air Balloon Safari — a magical flight over the Serengeti plains at sunrise. From above, spot herds moving silently below, and toast your landing with a champagne breakfast in the bush.

( Balloon safari can be booked at an additional cost of USD 480 per person.)

Alternatively, enjoy an early morning game drive as the golden light paints the plains — ideal for photography and predator sightings. Return for a late breakfast, relax at the lodge, and enjoy the pool or optional afternoon game drive if energy allows

Stay
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Meals
Full Board
Day 6 Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, continue your journey with a final Serengeti drive before heading toward Ngorongoro. Stop under an acacia tree for a scenic bush lunch before arriving at your lodge perched on the crater’s rim.

Stay
Ngorongoro Meliá Safari Lodge

Meals
Full Board
Day 7 Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive & Maasai VisitFly to Zanzibar

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural amphitheatre bursting with wildlife. It’s one of the few places on Earth where you can spot all Big Five in a single day.

Enjoy a picnic lunch beside the Hippo Pool, surrounded by the sounds of grunting hippos and birdsong.

In the afternoon, visit a local Maasai community, where your children can learn about their traditions, culture, and the harmony they maintain with wildlife.

Later, transfer to Arusha Airport for your evening flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, our island team will greet you and transfer you to your beach resort.

Stay
Meliá Zanzibar

Meals
All-Inclusive
Day 8–9 Relaxation in Zanzibar Paradise

Enjoy two full days of rest and leisure on Zanzibar Island. You may choose to explore Stone Town, sail on a traditional Dhow at sunset, snorkel around Mnemba Atoll, or simply unwind by the turquoise sea.

Your family’s journey through the wild ends here — in peaceful luxury by the Indian Ocean.

What's included

All accommodations as per itinerary (safari + 3 nights all-inclusive in Zanzibar)
Private luxury safari vehicle with English-speaking guide and safari photographer
Full-board meals during safari
All park entry fees and crater service fees
Unlimited drinking water, soft drinks, and non-alcohol champagne in safari vehicle
All airport transfers
All airport transfers
Village and cultural visits
Professional safari attires for the whole family
Domestic flights: Arusha–Kogatende & Arusha–Zanzibar