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Private Tailor Made Tour
The Great Migration Romance Safari is a premium 12-day luxury fly-in safari crafted for travellers who want East Africa to feel beautifully paced, personal and deeply connected to the landscape.
The journey moves through Tanzania, Zanzibar with a route shaped around Ngorongoro, Serengeti National Park, Zanzibar, Mount Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Dar es Salaam. It balances signature wildlife areas, scenic transitions, carefully selected stays and enough breathing room for the experience to feel refined rather than rushed.
Accommodation is an important part of the journey, with stays such as Fundu Lagoon, Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp used as route anchors where available and suitable for the traveller's dates, budget and preferred style.
Rift & Tide Africa can tailor the final routing, pace, rooming, guiding style and optional experiences before a confirmed proposal is prepared.
Travel and accommodation
12 Days / 11 Nights, 1 country, Arrival to Departure
11 nights accommodation
Meals
Meals as per day-by-day itinerary
Safari style
Luxury Fly-In Safari
Private Tailor Made
Itinerary
3 stops across the route
Trip code: RTT-SC014
Starting from
Price on request
Public retail pricing. Final quote confirms availability and inclusions.
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Route notes
FAQs
Answers are general public guidance. Your final itinerary, inclusions, pricing, and supplier conditions are confirmed during quotation.
Yes, it can work well for first-time safari travellers because the route is structured around recognised safari areas, clear logistics and guided experiences. Rift & Tide Africa can adjust the pace and accommodation level before quotation.
Yes. The itinerary can be arranged as a private journey, subject to routing, accommodation availability, flight schedules and the traveller's preferred budget level.
Routing, number of nights, accommodation level, domestic flights, beach extensions, special interests, private guiding and optional activities can be adjusted before the final proposal is confirmed.
Peak safari seasons and migration periods should be booked early, especially for luxury camps, fly-in routes and small high-demand properties.
Yes. Rift & Tide Africa can adjust the number of nights, accommodation level, private guiding, flight sectors, beach extensions and pacing before the final quote is prepared.
Named accommodations may be used as the preferred style or route reference, but final confirmation depends on availability, budget, dates and supplier conditions at the time of quotation.
FAQs
Answers are general public guidance. Your final itinerary, inclusions, pricing, and supplier conditions are confirmed during quotation.
Public prices are indicative retail guidance. Availability, seasonal adjustments, rooming, and final inclusions are confirmed when the team prepares your quote.
Many scheduled routes can be adapted with lodge, timing, or extension changes depending on availability and supplier rules.
Share travel dates, traveller count, rooming preferences, gateway city, and any must-see destinations or experiences so the team can respond efficiently.
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Virunga Highlands Expedition is a 8-day Uganda and Rwanda journey designed around refined pacing, meaningful wildlife encounters and carefully selected lodges, with a route shaped around Entebbe, Lake Victoria, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Bwindi.
8 Days / 7 Nights
Price on request
Plan this journey
Ask Rift & Tide Africa to tailor The Great Migration Romance Safari around your travel dates, preferred pace, accommodation style and safari goals.
Ngorongoro, Serengeti National Park, Zanzibar, Mount Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Dar es Salaam
Trip route
Follow the day-by-day flow of this itinerary across East Africa.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Arrival & Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Mapped stop
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Mapped stop
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater & Final Game Drive
Mapped stop
Serengeti National Park
Transfer to Serengeti National Park
Mapped stop
Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti Game Drives - First Full Day
Mapped stop
Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti Game Drives - Final Full Day
Mapped stop
Ngorongoro Crater
Flight to Pemba Island (Zanzibar Archipelago)
Mapped stop
Ngorongoro Crater
Indulgent Beach Retreat in Pemba Island - First Full Day
Mapped stop
Ngorongoro Crater
Indulgent Beach Retreat in Pemba Island - Full Day 2
Mapped stop
Ngorongoro Crater
Indulgent Beach Retreat in Pemba Island - Full Day 3
Mapped stop
Ngorongoro Crater
Indulgent Beach Retreat in Pemba Island - Final Full Day
Mapped stop
Serengeti National Park
Departure
Mapped stop
Itinerary
Your journey begins upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where our friendly representative will meet and assist you. A scenic drive takes you to the iconic Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its stunning crater and dense wildlife population. Arrive at the luxurious Crater Lodge, where you will enjoy a delectable lunch with breathtaking views of the crater rim. Spend the afternoon at leisure, relaxing in your opulent suite or soaking in the lodge's spectacular surroundings.
Meals & Overnight: Crater Lodge.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Fundu Lagoon, Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
After a delightful breakfast, embark on a half-day crater safari, descending into the world's largest intact volcanic caldera. The Ngorongoro Crater is home to an abundance of wildlife, including the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard), as well as hippos, flamingos, and numerous antelope species. Enjoy game viewing in this natural wonder before returning to your lodge for a leisurely afternoon.
Stay details available on request.
Stay details available on request.
Featured stays
Named stays are subject to availability or comparable alternatives.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Departures
Contact us for current departure dates and quotation-stage availability.
Planning notes
This journey can run throughout the year, but the best timing depends on the route and wildlife focus. Dry-season months are popular for classic wildlife viewing, while migration-focused travel should be matched carefully to the relevant Serengeti region and season.
Good to know
Yes. The itinerary can be positioned for premium clients through upgraded lodges, private transfers, fly-in sectors, carefully chosen guides and a more unhurried route.
It should link to its country pages, destination pages, accommodation pages, relevant ways-to-go categories, travel guide articles and quote form.
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Rwenzori Summit Challenge is a 9-day Uganda journey designed around refined pacing, meaningful wildlife encounters and carefully selected lodges, with a route shaped around Entebbe, Rwenzori Mountains.
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Price on request
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private tailor made
Rwenzori Foothills Trek is a 5-day Uganda journey designed around refined pacing, meaningful wildlife encounters and carefully selected lodges, with a route shaped around Entebbe, Rwenzori Mountains.
5 Days / 4 Nights
Price on request
Meals & Overnight: Crater Lodge.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Fundu Lagoon, Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Spend the morning at leisure, savoring the tranquility of the crater's rim before lunch at the lodge. Later in the afternoon, descend once more into the crater for your final game drive, capturing last glimpses of this extraordinary ecosystem. As the sun sets, retreat to your lodge for a romantic evening.
Meals & Overnight: Crater Lodge.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Fundu Lagoon, Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
After breakfast, depart for the world-renowned Serengeti National Park with a scenic drive and a packed picnic lunch. As you traverse the endless plains, you will witness vast herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles-especially if you visit during the Great Migration. Your afternoon game drive en route to the lodge provides the perfect opportunity to spot predators such as lions and cheetahs. Arrive at the luxurious Migration- Sanctuary Camp, where you will enjoy an intimate bush dinner under the starlit sky.
Meals & Overnight: Migration Sanctuary Camp.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Fundu Lagoon, Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Spend two full days exploring the Serengeti's vast landscapes, embarking on morning and afternoon game drives. Witness the drama of predator-prey interactions, marvel at the majestic elephants roaming the plains, and take in the sheer beauty of Africa's most famous wildlife reserve. Optional activities include hot air balloon safaris, offering a breathtaking aerial view of the Serengeti at sunrise.
Meals & Overnight: Migration Sanctuary Camp.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Fundu Lagoon, Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Spend two full days exploring the Serengeti's vast landscapes, embarking on morning and afternoon game drives. Witness the drama of predator-prey interactions, marvel at the majestic elephants roaming the plains, and take in the sheer beauty of Africa's most famous wildlife reserve. Optional activities include hot air balloon safaris, offering a breathtaking aerial view of the Serengeti at sunrise.
Meals & Overnight: Migration Sanctuary Camp.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Fundu Lagoon, Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your morning flight to Arusha, where you will connect to a scheduled flight to Pemba Island. Upon arrival, you'll be met and transferred to the exquisite Fundu Lagoon, a secluded, eco-friendly resort offering a perfect blend of relaxation and romance. Spend the rest of the day unwinding by the beach or indulging in a couple's spa treatment.
Meals & Overnight: Fundu Lagoon.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Fundu Lagoon, Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Enjoy four blissful days at Fundu Lagoon, where you can relax on powder-white beaches, snorkel or dive in crystal-clear waters, or explore the island's lush tropical forests. This idyllic paradise offers a perfect setting for honeymooners, with options for private dhow cruises at sunset, romantic beach dinners, and deep-sea fishing excursions. Whether you seek adventure or relaxation, Pemba Island is a dream escape.
Meals & Overnight: Fundu Lagoon.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Fundu Lagoon, Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Enjoy four blissful days at Fundu Lagoon, where you can relax on powder-white beaches, snorkel or dive in crystal-clear waters, or explore the island's lush tropical forests. This idyllic paradise offers a perfect setting for honeymooners, with options for private dhow cruises at sunset, romantic beach dinners, and deep-sea fishing excursions. Whether you seek adventure or relaxation, Pemba Island is a dream escape.
Meals & Overnight: Fundu Lagoon.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Fundu Lagoon, Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Enjoy four blissful days at Fundu Lagoon, where you can relax on powder-white beaches, snorkel or dive in crystal-clear waters, or explore the island's lush tropical forests. This idyllic paradise offers a perfect setting for honeymooners, with options for private dhow cruises at sunset, romantic beach dinners, and deep-sea fishing excursions. Whether you seek adventure or relaxation, Pemba Island is a dream escape.
Meals & Overnight: Fundu Lagoon.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Fundu Lagoon, Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
Enjoy four blissful days at Fundu Lagoon, where you can relax on powder-white beaches, snorkel or dive in crystal-clear waters, or explore the island's lush tropical forests. This idyllic paradise offers a perfect setting for honeymooners, with options for private dhow cruises at sunset, romantic beach dinners, and deep-sea fishing excursions. Whether you seek adventure or relaxation, Pemba Island is a dream escape.
Meals & Overnight: Fundu Lagoon.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Fundu Lagoon, Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
After breakfast, spend the morning at leisure, depending on your departure schedule. Later, transfer to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam, where you will connect to your international flight home. Depart with a heart full of cherished memories and the promise of a return to Africa's wild beauty.
The day is paced around the wider route through Ngorongoro, Serengeti National Park, Zanzibar, giving travellers enough time to enjoy the setting without losing the comfort expected from a premium Rift & Tide Africa journey.
Accommodation and activity timing are aligned with selected stays such as Fundu Lagoon, Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp, subject to availability and the final confirmed routing.
