6-Day Calving to Crossing Migration Private Safari

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

Arrival in Arusha – Airport Pickup & City Tour

Upon arrival at either Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari driver who will be waiting for you at the arrivals area holding a sign with your name. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Arusha for check-in and time to refresh after your journey.

Depending on your arrival time, you will enjoy a relaxed Arusha city tour, offering a glimpse of local markets, cultural spots, and daily Tanzanian life. This is a perfect introduction to your safari adventure while allowing you to adjust comfortably before heading into the wilderness.

Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Arusha, preparing for the exciting Great Migration safari ahead.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Under the Shade Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Tarangire National Park – Game Drive & Overnight in Mto wa Mbu

After an early breakfast at your Arusha hotel, your safari begins with a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, baobab-studded landscapes, and abundant wildlife including lions, leopards, zebras, and diverse bird species.

You will spend the day on a guided game drive through Tarangire’s vast plains, capturing incredible wildlife moments and photographing the iconic scenery. A picnic lunch may be arranged in a designated area inside the park to make the most of your safari experience.

By late afternoon, you will drive to Mto wa Mbu, a charming village known for its cultural diversity and local markets. Check into your lodge or hotel for dinner and overnight, resting up for the journey toward the migration in Serengeti National Park.

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:

Ikumbi Safari Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti – Migration Game Drive (Ndutu or Central Serengeti)

After breakfast, you will set off for the Serengeti National Park, heading to either the Ndutu Plains in the south or Central Serengeti, depending on the timing of the Great Migration.

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti, December–March): Witness the dramatic calving season, where thousands of wildebeest give birth, attracting predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas, a photographer’s paradise.

Central Serengeti (April–November): Follow the migrating herds as they traverse the grassy plains, spotting predators, wildebeest, and zebras in their natural, ever-changing habitats.

Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch in the park, guided by your expert driver who will share insights on wildlife behavior, migration patterns, and the Serengeti ecosystem.

In the late afternoon, drive to your lodge or tented camp in the selected area for dinner and overnight, ready for the next day’s migration adventure further north.

Main Destination:

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:

Friends - Serengeti Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Kogatende & Serengeti – Migration Game Drive

After breakfast, you will head toward the Serengeti National Park. Your exact route will depend on the migration season:

If it is the Mara River crossing season (typically July–October): You will visit Kogatende, where thousands of wildebeest and zebras attempt the dramatic river crossing. This is one of the most thrilling wildlife spectacles, with predators such as crocodiles and lions often nearby.

If it is outside the river crossing season: You will enjoy a full-day game drive in the Central or Northern Serengeti, following the migrating herds as they traverse the plains. You’ll still experience incredible wildlife sightings, including lions, cheetahs, elephants, and zebras, in the heart of the Serengeti ecosystem.

A picnic lunch will be arranged in the park, giving you more time to immerse yourself in the migration experience. In the late afternoon, return to your lodge or tented camp in the Serengeti for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Friends - Serengeti Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti Game Drive & Transfer to Karatu

Begin the day with an early breakfast, then enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti National Park, exploring its abundant wildlife and scenic landscapes. Depending on the season, you may continue following the migrating herds or focus on spotting resident wildlife such as lions, elephants, cheetahs, and giraffes.

After an exciting morning in the park, you will depart for Karatu, a charming town located on the edge of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy scenic views of the highlands and local villages.

Check in to your lodge or hotel in Karatu for dinner and overnight, resting comfortably in preparation for the next day’s adventure into the Ngorongoro Crater.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located near Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive & Return to Arusha

After an early breakfast, you will drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife destinations. Descend into the crater for a full-day game drive among its dense populations of elephants, lions, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and the rare black rhinoceros. Enjoy breathtaking crater views while observing wildlife in a naturally enclosed ecosystem.

A picnic lunch will be arranged inside the crater, allowing you to relax and savor the surroundings before beginning your journey back. In the afternoon, depart Ngorongoro for Arusha, enjoying scenic views along the way.

Upon arrival in Arusha, you will be dropped off at either Kilimanjaro International Airport, Arusha Airport, or your hotel in Arusha, depending on your onward travel plans. Your safari concludes here, leaving you with unforgettable memories of the Great Migration and Tanzania’s spectacular wildlife.

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)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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