$4,818 to $4,928 pp (USD)
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Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Game Drive & Overnight in Karatu
Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Game Drive & Overnight in Karatu
Your Great Migration safari starts with morning departure from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, a park famous for giant baobab trees, large elephant herds, and seasonal wildlife concentration along the Tarangire River. You will enjoy a full game drive through the park while spotting elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, lions, buffaloes, and many bird species. Tarangire is one of Tanzania’s best parks for close elephant encounters and peaceful landscapes away from busy safari routes. After lunch and afternoon wildlife viewing, you continue toward the Ngorongoro Highlands for dinner and overnight in Karatu. The cooler weather and green surroundings of Karatu offer a relaxing break before continuing to Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Karatu to Northern Serengeti – En Route Game Drive & Evening Safari
Karatu to Northern Serengeti – En Route Game Drive & Evening Safari
After early breakfast, you depart Karatu and travel through the beautiful Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the endless plains of Serengeti National Park. Along the journey, wildlife viewing begins immediately as you enter Serengeti. You may see lions resting on kopjes, cheetahs scanning the plains, elephants crossing the tracks, and large groups of wildebeests moving northward. The drive continues toward Northern Serengeti, the best area to witness the Great Migration and Mara River crossings between July and October. After arriving in the north, you enjoy an evening game drive near the Mara River where crocodiles, hippos, and migrating herds gather. Predators closely follow the migration, making this one of the most exciting wildlife regions in Africa. Dinner and overnight stay in Northern Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kenzan Migration Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Northern Serengeti Full-Day Safari – Great Migration & Mara River Crossings
Northern Serengeti Full-Day Safari – Great Migration & Mara River Crossings
Today is dedicated to a full-day Great Migration safari in Northern Serengeti. You leave camp early with packed lunch for a full exploration near the Mara River crossing points. Thousands of wildebeests and zebras gather at the riverbanks while huge Nile crocodiles wait below. The migration crossing is unpredictable and emotional, with animals hesitating before suddenly rushing into the water together. This dramatic wildlife event attracts lions, hyenas, leopards, and cheetahs following the herds across the plains. Your guide will position the vehicle in the best wildlife viewing areas based on recent animal movements. Besides migration action, Northern Serengeti offers beautiful rolling hills, river forests, elephants, giraffes, and excellent birdlife. You return to camp in the evening after a long day of unforgettable safari experiences.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kenzan Migration Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Northern Serengeti Full-Day Safari – Wildlife Tracking & River Crossing Experience
Northern Serengeti Full-Day Safari – Wildlife Tracking & River Crossing Experience
Another full day in Northern Serengeti increases your chance of witnessing multiple Mara River crossings and predator action. Since migration movements change daily, this extra day allows flexibility to follow the herds and spend more time near active crossing areas. Early morning game drives often reveal lions returning from hunts, leopards resting in trees, and hyenas searching for leftovers. During the dry season, thousands of wildebeests continue moving between Tanzania and Kenya while crossing dangerous river channels filled with strong currents and crocodiles. Your safari guide will track the movement of the herds using radio communication and experience from previous sightings. The remote setting of Northern Serengeti gives a true wilderness feeling with fewer vehicles and excellent photographic opportunities throughout the day.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kenzan Migration Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti – En Route Game Drive
Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti – En Route Game Drive
After breakfast, you leave Northern Serengeti and continue with a scenic game drive toward Central Serengeti, also known as the Seronera area. Wildlife viewing continues throughout the journey as you pass through changing landscapes filled with kopjes, open plains, and acacia woodland. Central Serengeti is famous for year-round wildlife and one of the best places in Africa to spot big cats. Lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, elephants, buffaloes, and hippos are commonly seen here. You will enjoy picnic lunch during the drive before continuing with an evening game drive around Seronera Valley. The area attracts wildlife because of permanent water sources and abundant prey animals. Sunset in Central Serengeti creates one of the most beautiful safari moments before dinner and overnight at your camp or lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Wild Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Central Serengeti Full-Day Game Drive
Central Serengeti Full-Day Game Drive
Today you explore the rich wildlife plains of Central Serengeti on a full-day safari. Early morning is the best time to spot predators while temperatures remain cool and animals are highly active. The Seronera ecosystem supports large populations of lions, leopards, and cheetahs throughout the year. You may witness hunting scenes, territorial behavior, or animals gathering around rivers and waterholes. Large herds of zebras, gazelles, and wildebeests spread across the plains while hippos relax in pools and crocodiles wait quietly along riverbanks. Your guide will search different habitats to maximize wildlife sightings during the day. Besides mammals, Central Serengeti also offers excellent birdwatching and classic African landscapes that make the Serengeti famous worldwide. Dinner and overnight stay in Central Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Wild Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater – Crater Tour & Return to Arusha
Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater – Crater Tour & Return to Arusha
Your final safari day starts with breakfast before driving toward Ngorongoro Crater for a crater game drive. Often called Africa’s natural wildlife sanctuary, the crater supports one of the highest concentrations of animals in Tanzania. After descending into the crater floor, you explore grasslands, swamps, forests, and soda lakes while searching for black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, and flamingos. The crater offers excellent wildlife viewing within a small area, making it a perfect final safari destination. After picnic lunch near the hippo pool, you continue with a final game drive before ascending the crater and driving back to Arusha in the evening, marking the end of your 7-day Great Migration safari adventure in Tanzania.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
