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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your Erimpala Safaris driver-guide and transferred to Gold Crest Hotel Arusha. Check in, relax, and unwind after your journey while enjoying the comfort of the hotel’s modern rooms and excellent amenities. Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure-explore Arusha, refresh by the pool, or simply rest as you prepare for your upcoming Great Migration adventure. In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner at the hotel, followed by a detailed briefing about the exciting days ahead in Tanzania’s iconic national parks.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Gold Crest Hotel Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
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Gold Crest Hotel Arusha
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Day 2
Arusha - Tarngire National Park
Arusha - Tarngire National Park
After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive toward the breathtaking Tarangire National Park, famous for its towering baobab trees and impressive elephant herds. Enjoy a full-day game drive as you explore the park’s diverse habitats, watching for lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest, and a rich variety of birdlife. Your guide will lead you through both open savannahs and wooded riverbanks, offering excellent photographic opportunities and memorable wildlife encounters. Midday, enjoy a hot or packed lunch in a scenic picnic area overlooking the Tarangire River, where animals frequently gather to drink. In the late afternoon, continue your game viewing as you exit the park and make your way to Karatu. Arrive at Marera Valley Lodge for a relaxing evening surrounded by lush hills, followed by a delicious dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
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Day 3
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, depart Karatu and journey toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Enjoy breathtaking views as you pass through the Ngorongoro Highlands and descend onto the endless plains of the Serengeti. Along the way, wildlife sightings begin even before you reach the park gate-zebras, giraffes, and wildebeest often roam near the roads. Once inside the Serengeti, embark on a game drive toward the central region, known for its abundant predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Your guide will lead you through rich wildlife areas, offering incredible photographic opportunities. Midday, enjoy lunch at a scenic picnic spot before continuing your afternoon game drive. Later, head to Baobab Serengeti Camp, where you will relax, enjoy a warm dinner, and spend the night immersed in the sounds of the wild.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Baobab Serengeti Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Baobab Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
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Day 4
Northern Serengeti National Park
Northern Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, depart Central Serengeti and begin your scenic drive toward the Northern Serengeti, one of the best regions to witness the Great Migration. This remote and pristine area is famed for dramatic river crossings, abundant wildlife, and breathtaking landscapes. As you travel north, enjoy game viewing along the way—spotting lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and vast herds of wildebeest and zebras moving across the plains. Upon arrival in the north, continue with an afternoon game drive along the Mara River, where crocodiles and hippos thrive. Your guide will take you to prime viewing spots for the migration, maximizing your chances of unforgettable sightings. By late afternoon, head to Africa Safari Maasai Boma, a unique lodge blending comfort with traditional Maasai-inspired architecture. Relax, enjoy dinner, and settle in for a peaceful night close to the wilderness.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Africa Safari Maasai Boma.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Maasai Boma
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Northern Serengeti - Central Serengeti
Northern Serengeti - Central Serengeti
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Northern Serengeti, searching for migrating herds and predators that follow them. The early hours offer excellent sightings as wildlife is most active. You may witness wildebeest navigating the Mara River, predators stalking prey, or elephants grazing peacefully along the riverbanks.
By late morning, begin your journey back toward Central Serengeti, enjoying game viewing along the way as the landscape transitions from rolling hills to expansive plains. Stop for lunch at a scenic spot before continuing your afternoon game drive, exploring areas known for big cats, large herbivores, and diverse birdlife.
Arrive at your central Serengeti camp in the evening, where you can unwind, enjoy a warm dinner, and share stories from another incredible day in the wild.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Baobab Serengeti Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Baobab Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, depart the Serengeti and enjoy a scenic drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, watch for wildlife and admire the sweeping highland views. Upon reaching the crater rim, stop briefly to take in the breathtaking panorama before descending 600 meters into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater.
Spend the day exploring this natural wonder, home to one of Africa’s densest concentrations of wildlife. Spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, and the black rhino.
Enjoy lunch at a designated picnic site near the hippo pool and continue your afternoon game drive across the crater floor.
Later, ascend to the rim and drive to Karatu, arriving at Marera Valley Lodge for a relaxing evening, a delicious dinner, and overnight rest.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
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Day 7
Lake Manyara - Return to Arusha
Lake Manyara - Return to Arusha
After breakfast, depart Marera Valley Lodge and drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a beautiful sanctuary known for its lush groundwater forest, tree-climbing lions, large elephant populations, and vibrant birdlife. Enjoy a full game drive through the park’s diverse habitats, spotting buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and flocks of flamingos shimmering along the lakeshore. Your guide will lead you to the best viewing areas for wildlife photography and memorable sightings.
After lunch inside the park, continue exploring until late afternoon before beginning your drive back to Arusha. Arrive in the evening at Gold Crest Hotel Arusha, where you can relax, enjoy a delicious dinner, and unwind after a rewarding safari day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Gold Crest Hotel Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Gold Crest Hotel Arusha
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
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Day 8
Arusha city - Kilimanjaro International Airport - Departure
Arusha city - Kilimanjaro International Airport - Departure
After breakfast at Gold Crest Hotel Arusha, enjoy a short guided tour of Arusha town, visiting local markets, cultural shops, and craft centers where you can purchase souvenirs, Tanzanite gemstones, handmade art, and traditional fabrics. Stroll through the lively streets as you experience the city’s vibrant atmosphere and learn about its culture and history.
After your shopping and sightseeing, your driver will transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) for your departure. This marks the end of your unforgettable 8-day Great Migration safari, leaving you with lasting memories of Tanzania’s wildlife, landscapes, and warm hospitality.
Meals: Breakfast.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
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