7-Day Affordable Serengeti Migration and Big Five Safari

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

Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and Transfer to Arusha City

Jambo and Welcome to Tanzania! Once you arrive at Kilimanjaro airport, one of our friendly Driver will be
waiting to pick you up and take you to your hotel in Arusha for relaxation. And after a long day of travel, you can rest easy knowing you have a comfortable overnight stay ahead of you. Meals are not included today.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Summit Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Tarangire National Park

Today, you will be warmly welcomed by a professional guide from Akondo Adventures, who will accompany
you for all days of your safari. The drive may take up to 2 hour from Arusha city to Tarangire. Upon arrival at the park gate, the guide will assist you with registration before entering the park. After registration, you will begin your search for wildlife and stop for lunch in the afternoon. You will continue the game drive until evening, then head to your lodge for dinner and overnight relax.

The park's name comes from the Tarangire River, which is the only source of water for wildlife during the Dry season. The park is well known for its large herds of elephants, giant baobab trees, and tree-climbing African pythons. Other wildlife includes predators and herbivores such as lions, leopards, gazelles, zebras, giraffes, and buffalos, as well as various bird and plant species.

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:

Kankari Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Game drive in Central Serengeti National Park ( Spot Big five )

The exciting adventure through the northern park will continue to Serengeti National Park. At around 6:30 am, our guide will pick you up from your lodge to start the drive to Serengeti National Park, stopping at the Olduvai Gorge Museum in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area along the way. The drive to the Serengeti gate may take up to three hours. We'll stop for lunch at Naabi Hill Gate, then continue with an afternoon game drive until evening.

Serengeti is one of Africa's most iconic wildlife reserves, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will have a chance to witness the Big Five animals of Africa – the powerful lion, elusive leopard, majestic elephant, rhino, and mighty buffalo.

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:

Mbuni Serengeti Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Northern Serengeti National Park ( Spot migration )

At around 7:30 am, your guide will pick you up from your camp in Central Serengeti to start the drive to northern Serengeti. The journey offers excellent game viewing opportunities as you traverse changing landscapes, from open savannahs to riverine areas, with chances to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, and large herds of herbivores.

A picnic lunch will be enjoyed at a scenic stop within the Serengeti before continuing with an afternoon game drive en route to Northern Serengeti, arriving in the evening.

Serengeti National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. During this journey, you will have the opportunity to witness the Big Five lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo as well as an incredible diversity of wildlife in their natural habitat.

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
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti National Park

At around 7:30 am, your guide will pick you up from your camp in Northern Serengeti and drive to the Mara River to witness the final stages of the migration. In the afternoon, you will begin your journey back toward Central Serengeti.

This scenic drive offers excellent game-viewing opportunities as you pass through vast savannah plains and diverse habitats, with chances to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, and large herds of herbivores along the way.

A picnic lunch will be enjoyed at a scenic spot within the Serengeti before continuing with an afternoon game drive en route to Central Serengeti, arriving at your camp in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Mbuni Serengeti Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater

Get up early for breakfast to make the most of your day in the Ngorongoro Crater.

You will depart after breakfast (around 6:00 am) from the lodge for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The drive takes approximately two hours to reach the Ngorongoro gate. Upon arrival, you will embark on a full-day crater game drive with a picnic lunch.

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for both its natural and cultural significance. Once you descend into the crater, you will have an excellent chance to spot the Big Five, including prides of lions, herds of buffalo, elephants, leopards, and black rhinos. You may also see bird species such as flamingos in the crater lakes, all within this remarkable natural environment.

After the game drive, we will drive back to Arusha.

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:

Summit Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport

Early in the morning, our driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your departure. You will be dropped off approximately 3 hours before your flight to allow for a convenient check-in.

All good things must come to an end, and your time with us on safari in Tanzania will now draw to a close. We’re sure that you’ve had a wonderful time.

As you leave, you’ll take with you the essence of Tanzania - its laid-back charm, historical intrigue, and the smiles of its welcoming people. Until we meet again, farewell from Tanzania, and may your travels ahead be filled with new adventures and cherished memories. Safe travels!

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

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.