8-Day Classic Great Migration (Northern Serengeti)

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Warm airport and a smooth transfer to Arusha city

Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by a Suricata safaris representative and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you will have time to relax, refresh, and prepare for the incredible safari journey ahead.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Summit Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Seamless journey from Arusha to Tarangire

We will pick you up from your hotel and introduce you to your guide before driving to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2 hours). Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. During the game drive, you’ll see zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, and, if lucky, predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Enjoy lunch at a river picnic site, taking in the scenery and wildlife.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Suricata Boma Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Scenic road journey to Central Serengeti from Tarangire

After breakfast, drive through the cooler Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with a stop to admire the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, before continuing to the central Serengeti. As you enter the park, the landscape opens into vast grasslands, home to abundant wildlife and excellent game-viewing opportunities throughout the year.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Tanzania Bush Camps - Mara River

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Timeless journey from Central Serengeti to North Serengeti

Today, we follow the wildebeest migration across the Serengeti, heading northwest. Start with an early morning game drive, followed by a packed picnic lunch. A highlight is the Mara River, where you may witness herds crossing. Continue game viewing until evening, then return to camp for dinner and overnight. Wildlife may also be visible around the camp.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Tanzania Bush Camps - Mara River

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Exclusive game viewing in North Serengeti

After an early breakfast, set out on a game drive to observe the wildebeest gathering as they prepare for the dramatic Mara River crossing. This is an exciting time to witness the movement of the herds and the predators that follow. After lunch, continue the game drive through the afternoon until dusk, then return to camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Tanzania Bush Camps - Mara River

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Smooth passage from North to Central Serengeti

Enjoy an enroute game drive from the northern Serengeti to the central Serengeti, passing through vast open plains and changing landscapes. Along the way, keep an eye out for a wide variety of wildlife, making the journey itself a rewarding game-viewing experience.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Tanzania Bush Camps - Central Serengeti

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Journey from Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

Travel from the central Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Highlands, enjoying scenic landscapes and wildlife sightings along the way. As you leave the open plains behind, the terrain gradually changes to cooler highlands with rolling hills and beautiful views, making for a relaxing and picturesque journey.

Enjoy an afternoon of game viewing amid breath-taking scenery heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ngorongoro Crater Tour

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive with a picnic lunch. Known for its high density of wildlife, the crater offers chances to see wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, elephants, and, with luck, black rhinos. In the afternoon, transfer directly to Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.