7-Day First Time for Serengeti Migration-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!

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, one of our friendly representatives will warmly welcome you and assist with your transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Enjoy the scenic drive as you get your first glimpse of Tanzania’s beautiful landscapes and local atmosphere.

After a long international journey, take time to relax and settle into your comfortable accommodation, preparing for the exciting safari adventure ahead. Depending on your arrival time, you may also have the opportunity to explore nearby areas or simply unwind at the hotel. Please note that meals are not included on this day.”.

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 welcomed by your professional safari guide from Nano Africa Safaris, who will accompany you throughout your safari. After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, passing through local villages and beautiful countryside landscapes.

Upon arrival, your guide will assist with park registration before beginning an exciting game drive. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds, giant baobab trees, and diverse wildlife, including lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalos, leopards, and a variety of bird species. The Tarangire River serves as an important water source, attracting animals throughout the dry season.

After a rewarding day of wildlife viewing and a lunch break inside the park, continue your game drive before heading to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight relaxation.

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
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Game Drive in Central Serengeti National Park (Spot Big Five )

Your safari adventure continues today as you journey toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park. After an early breakfast, your guide will pick you up from the lodge for a scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with an optional stop at the historic Olduvai Gorge Museum, one of the world’s most important archaeological sites.

After arriving at Naabi Hill Gate and enjoying lunch, continue with an afternoon game drive across the endless Serengeti plains. Known as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Serengeti is home to incredible wildlife and offers excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo—along with many other animals in their natural habitat.

Enjoy the breathtaking landscapes and wildlife sightings as the day ends, before heading to your camp or lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

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
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Northern Serengeti National Park (Spot the Migration )

At around 7:30 am, your guide will pick you up from your camp in Central Serengeti for a scenic journey to Northern Serengeti. Along the way, enjoy rewarding game viewing as you pass through changing landscapes of open plains and riverine areas, with opportunities to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and large herds of herbivores.

You will stop for a picnic lunch at a scenic location inside the park before continuing with an afternoon game drive toward Northern Serengeti. As part of the UNESCO-listed Serengeti ecosystem, this region is renowned for its rich wildlife and excellent chances of seeing the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo—in their natural habitat.

Arrive at your camp in the evening for dinner and overnight stay surrounded by the beauty of the African wilderness.

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
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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 head toward the Mara River, where you may witness the dramatic final stages of the Great Migration. This area offers incredible opportunities to observe wildebeests and zebras gathering near the river, often followed closely by predators such as lions and crocodiles.

After an exciting morning experience, enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location within the park before beginning your journey back to Central Serengeti. Along the way, continue with a rewarding game drive through the endless savannah plains, with chances to spot elephants, giraffes, lions, and a variety of wildlife in their natural habitat.

Arrive at your camp in the late afternoon for dinner, relaxation, 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
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Game Drive in the Ngorongoro Crater

Start your day with an early breakfast before departing around 6:00 am for the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area. After approximately two hours of scenic driving, you will arrive at the crater gate and descend into the crater for a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife destinations, offering excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and the rare black rhino. The crater is also home to hippos, zebras, wildebeests, and beautiful birdlife such as flamingos around the crater lakes.

After an unforgettable wildlife experience in this unique natural wonder, you will begin the 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)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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 flight, ensuring arrival approximately three hours before departure for a smooth check-in process.

As your unforgettable Tanzania safari comes to an end, we hope you leave with incredible memories of breathtaking landscapes, remarkable wildlife encounters, and the warm hospitality of Tanzania’s people.

Thank you for traveling with us, and we wish you safe travels and many more wonderful adventures ahead.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

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.