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5-Day High-end Migration Safari Fly-in from Zanzibar to One Nature Lodges
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5-Day High-end Migration Safari Fly-in from Zanzibar to One Nature Lodges

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Trip Overview

The 5-Day High-end Migration Safari Fly-in from Zanzibar to One Nature Lodges starts and finishes in Zanzibar. Its route includes Serengeti and Masai Mara, following the destination order and transfers set out in the day-by-day itinerary.

The journey is shaped around a sunrise balloon safari, scheduled domestic flights, and Great Migration wildlife viewing, linked by the premium lodges, camps or flights named in the itinerary.

From wildlife country to the Indian Ocean, the most rewarding journey is one that gives each setting its own time. Review the day-by-day programme below for the balance between game drives, island experiences and the transfers linking them; our team can help refine the pace and accommodation choices for your dates.

Where island days find their own easy rhythm
Wildebeest moving across the plains of Serengeti National ParkSerengeti
Cheetah in the grasslands of the Serengeti ecosystemSerengeti Wildlife
Hot-air balloon above the Serengeti plainsSerengeti from Above
Lions resting in open northern Tanzania safari countryPredator Country
Moments along the route
Safari Highlights

Your Journey Highlights

  • Zanzibar to Central Serengeti – Game Drive AdventureTravel across the Serengeti with time for game viewing, adapting the day’s route to current wildlife activity and seasonal conditions.
  • Transfer to Northern Serengeti (Game on route)Travel across the Serengeti with time for game viewing, adapting the day’s route to current wildlife activity and seasonal conditions.
  • Explore the Northern Serengeti – Migration HotspotTravel across the Serengeti with time for game viewing, adapting the day’s route to current wildlife activity and seasonal conditions.
  • Balloon Safari & Game DriveSee the landscape from above on the scheduled balloon experience, then continue the day with the route and activities described in the itinerary.
  • Fly Back to ZanzibarEnjoy the coast or island experience at an easy pace, with transfers and guided activities arranged around local conditions.

Your Itinerary

Day 01

Zanzibar to Central Serengeti – Game Drive Adventure

  • Activity: Fly-in Safari & Game Drive
  • Meals Included: Lunch & Dinner

Your journey begins early with a flight from Zanzibar to Seronera Airstrip in the Central Serengeti. Upon landing, your guide will welcome you and immediately begin your first game drive. The Seronera region is rich in resident wildlife—expect to see lions, elephants, giraffes, and more. Timing is planned around local conditions so the experience remains relaxed and appropriate for the coast. Your guide or activity team will explain the day’s arrangements, safety considerations and what to bring before setting out. There is time to appreciate the scenery without rushing, whether the focus is the shoreline, island culture or time on the water. The schedule remains flexible enough to respond responsibly to tides, weather and sea conditions.

Accommodation

One Nature Nyaruswiga

One Nature Nyaruswiga is a tented safari camp in the central Serengeti, set within open grassland and scattered woodland. Spacious canvas suites and a central lounge and dining area provide a refined base while maintaining an under-canvas connection with the park. Its central position gives guides flexibility to follow current wildlife activity across several Serengeti habitats. The camp works well for longer stays and fly-in itineraries using Seronera before moving north, south or toward Ngorongoro.

LocationSerengetiStay styleOvernight accommodation
Day 02

Transfer to Northern Serengeti (Game on route)

  • Activity: Game Drive & Transfer
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After a morning game drive, you'll be doing a game drive while advancing to Northern Serengeti. This area, near the Mara River, is a key migration corridor. Upon arrival, you’ll begin exploring immediately, with chances to witness thrilling predator-prey interactions or even the dramatic Mara River crossings. Your guide will shape the route around current wildlife activity, road conditions and the best available viewing areas. Stops are unhurried, allowing time to observe animal behaviour, photograph the landscape and understand how the park’s habitats connect. Rather than chasing a checklist, the day follows the rhythms of the ecosystem and the guide’s local knowledge. Breaks are arranged at suitable points while keeping the experience comfortable, focused and respectful of the wildlife.

Accommodation

One Nature Mara River

One Nature Mara River is a high-comfort safari property in northern Serengeti near the Mara River. Its villas and shared spaces are designed around privacy and views into the surrounding migration landscape. Meals, drinks and daily safari arrangements are integrated into the lodge experience according to the booked package. The location is especially suited to northern-season itineraries using Kogatende, when the Mara River and nearby plains become the focus of wildlife viewing.

LocationSerengetiStay styleOvernight accommodation
Day 03

Explore the Northern Serengeti – Migration Hotspot

  • Activity: Game Drive
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Dedicate today to tracking the Great Migration herds and crossing points along the Mara River. Your guide will take you to strategic locations for the best viewing of wildebeest, zebras, and the predators that follow them. Every moment offers a front-row seat to Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacle. Your guide will shape the route around current wildlife activity, road conditions and the best available viewing areas. Stops are unhurried, allowing time to observe animal behaviour, photograph the landscape and understand how the park’s habitats connect. Rather than chasing a checklist, the day follows the rhythms of the ecosystem and the guide’s local knowledge. Breaks are arranged at suitable points while keeping the experience comfortable, focused and respectful of the wildlife.

Accommodation

One Nature Mara River

One Nature Mara River is a high-comfort safari property in northern Serengeti near the Mara River. Its villas and shared spaces are designed around privacy and views into the surrounding migration landscape. Meals, drinks and daily safari arrangements are integrated into the lodge experience according to the booked package. The location is especially suited to northern-season itineraries using Kogatende, when the Mara River and nearby plains become the focus of wildlife viewing.

LocationSerengetiStay styleOvernight accommodation
Day 04

Balloon Safari & Game Drive

  • Activity: Hot Air Balloon Safari & Fly-in Safari
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Start the day with a once-in-a-lifetime sunrise hot air balloon flight over the Serengeti. After landing, enjoy a champagne bush breakfast before continuing your game drive. Your guide will shape the route around current wildlife activity, road conditions and the best available viewing areas. Stops are unhurried, allowing time to observe animal behaviour, photograph the landscape and understand how the park’s habitats connect. Rather than chasing a checklist, the day follows the rhythms of the ecosystem and the guide’s local knowledge. Breaks are arranged at suitable points while keeping the experience comfortable, focused and respectful of the wildlife.

Accommodation

One Nature Mara River

One Nature Mara River is a high-comfort safari property in northern Serengeti near the Mara River. Its villas and shared spaces are designed around privacy and views into the surrounding migration landscape. Meals, drinks and daily safari arrangements are integrated into the lodge experience according to the booked package. The location is especially suited to northern-season itineraries using Kogatende, when the Mara River and nearby plains become the focus of wildlife viewing.

LocationSerengetiStay styleOvernight accommodation
Day 05

Fly Back to Zanzibar

  • Activity: Departure
  • Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, you’ll be driven to Kogatende Airstrip for your return flight to Zanzibar. Take one last look at the sweeping Serengeti plains before lifting off, filled with incredible memories of Africa’s greatest safari. The day is paced around your confirmed onward schedule, leaving enough time for final preparations and the planned transfer. Your guide will reconfirm the departure point, expected travel time and check-in requirements before setting out. Keep essential documents and valuables accessible during the journey, while the team assists with luggage and routing. The service concludes after you reach the agreed airport, ferry terminal or city drop-off for the next stage of your travels.

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Your Safari Package

Included & Excluded

Included

Included in the published itinerary

  • All Park and conservation fees
  • All domestic bush flights (Zanzibar–Seronera–Kogatende–Zanzibar)
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with professional driver-guide
  • 2 nights at One Nature Nyarusigwa (Central Serengeti)
  • 4 nights at One Nature Mara River (Northern Serengeti)
  • Hot air balloon safari with champagne bush breakfast
  • All meals, soft drinks, and selected alcoholic beverages
  • Private airport and airstrip transfers
  • Wi-Fi and luxury lodge amenities
  • Bottled drinking water throughout
Not included

Additional costs

  • International flights to/from Tanzania
  • Travel insurance and visa fees
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Optional spa treatments or premium wines not listed
  • Personal expenses
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5 days / 4 nights. The day-by-day itinerary shows where each overnight falls. Check arrival and departure flight times before arranging onward travel, and ask us if you would prefer a slower pace or an extra night.

From $12,400 per person. Ask for a quote for your dates and group size. The final quote depends on travel dates, group size, room choice and any flights or extras. Request a written breakdown of park fees, accommodation, meals, transfers and exclusions before you book.

Central Serengeti (Seronera), Northern Serengeti (Mara River). Use the day-by-day route above to see the order of visits. Ask for estimated road or flight times between stops for your chosen dates; that is often more useful than counting destinations alone.

One Nature Nyarusigwa, One Nature Mara River. Exact properties and room types depend on availability. Ask us to confirm each stay, its location, meal plan and any proposed alternative in writing before paying a deposit.