$4,180 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha – Fly to Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)
Arusha – Fly to Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)
Begin your adventure with a morning transfer from your hotel in Arusha to Arusha Airport for a scheduled flight to Kogatende Airstrip in Northern Serengeti. During the scenic flight, enjoy breathtaking aerial views of the Great Rift Valley, Ngorongoro Highlands, and the endless Serengeti plains. Upon arrival, your professional safari guide will welcome you and begin your first game drive in one of Tanzania's most spectacular wildlife regions. Depending on the season, witness thousands of wildebeest and zebras gathering near the Mara River, while resident wildlife including elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, and leopards roam the surrounding savannah. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your afternoon game drive. As the sun sets over the Serengeti, head to your safari camp or lodge for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mbuni Migration Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Full-Day Game Drive in Northern Serengeti
Full-Day Game Drive in Northern Serengeti
After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive in the wildlife-rich Kogatende region, renowned for hosting one of the most dramatic chapters of the Great Migration between July and October. Spend the day exploring the Mara River and surrounding plains, where thousands of wildebeest and zebras may attempt dangerous river crossings while giant Nile crocodiles wait below and predators patrol the riverbanks. Even outside migration season, Northern Serengeti offers exceptional wildlife viewing with elephants, giraffes, topis, elands, hippos, and numerous bird species. Your experienced guide will track animal movements to maximize wildlife sightings while sharing fascinating insights into the Serengeti ecosystem. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location before continuing your exploration until late afternoon. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay beneath the star-filled African sky.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mbuni Migration Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Full-Day Game Drive in Northern Serengeti
Full-Day Game Drive in Northern Serengeti
Wake up to the sounds of the African bush and set out for another exciting full-day safari in Northern Serengeti. This additional day allows you to explore different sections of Kogatende and increase your chances of witnessing unforgettable wildlife encounters. Search for prides of lions resting beneath acacia trees, elusive leopards in riverine forests, cheetahs scanning the plains, and spotted hyenas following migrating herds. Depending on the time of year, you may observe dramatic Mara River crossings or vast herds grazing across the rolling grasslands. Along the way, enjoy spectacular landscapes, seasonal rivers, rocky kopjes, and endless photographic opportunities. After a relaxing picnic lunch in the wilderness, continue exploring until evening before returning to your comfortable safari accommodation for dinner and another peaceful night in the heart of Serengeti National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mbuni Migration Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Northern Serengeti – Central Serengeti
Northern Serengeti – Central Serengeti
Enjoy breakfast before departing Northern Serengeti on a scenic game drive toward Central Serengeti, one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife destinations. Rather than simply transferring between camps, today's journey is a full safari experience, allowing you to discover new habitats and encounter wildlife along the way. Drive through vast open plains, rolling hills, and rocky kopjes that provide shelter for lions, leopards, and other predators. Keep an eye out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hartebeests, and numerous antelope species grazing across the landscape. Stop for a picnic lunch at a designated site before continuing toward the Seronera Valley, famous for its permanent water sources and abundant wildlife throughout the year. Arrive at your lodge or tented camp in the late afternoon, where you can relax, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the next day's adventures.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mbuni Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Full-Day Game Drive in Central Serengeti
Full-Day Game Drive in Central Serengeti
Today is dedicated to exploring the famous Central Serengeti, particularly the Seronera Valley, widely recognized as one of the best places in Tanzania for year-round game viewing. After breakfast, head out for a full-day safari searching for the Big Five and many other remarkable species. The area's permanent rivers attract elephants, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, and large numbers of herbivores, making it an excellent hunting ground for lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Your knowledgeable guide will take you through different habitats while explaining the fascinating behaviors of the animals and the unique Serengeti ecosystem. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your afternoon game drive. As the golden light of evening spreads across the plains, return to your accommodation for dinner and another memorable night surrounded by Africa's incredible wildlife.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mbuni Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Full-Day Game Drive in Central Serengeti
Full-Day Game Drive in Central Serengeti
Another exciting day awaits as you continue exploring the diverse landscapes of Central Serengeti. With an entire day available, your guide can follow wildlife movements to areas offering the best game-viewing opportunities. Visit scenic kopjes where lions often rest, search riverbanks for elusive leopards, and watch cheetahs scanning the plains for prey. Large herds of zebras, wildebeest, gazelles, and buffaloes roam throughout the area, attracting numerous predators and creating unforgettable wildlife encounters. Bird enthusiasts will also appreciate the remarkable variety of resident and migratory species found throughout the park. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch in a picturesque location before continuing your safari until late afternoon. Return to your lodge or luxury tented camp to relax, share stories of the day's sightings, and enjoy a delicious dinner beneath the spectacular Serengeti sky.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mbuni Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Central Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Central Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Following breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Central Serengeti as you make your way toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This scenic journey provides another opportunity to spot wildlife while traveling through one of East Africa's most beautiful landscapes. Pass rolling grasslands, traditional Maasai grazing areas, and volcanic highlands before reaching the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its exceptional natural beauty and cultural significance. Along the route, stop at breathtaking viewpoints overlooking the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world's largest intact volcanic calderas. Continue to your lodge on or near the crater rim, where cool highland temperatures and spectacular scenery create the perfect atmosphere for relaxation. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay while anticipating tomorrow's exploration of the world-famous crater.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Highlands
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
After an early breakfast, descend approximately 600 meters into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable half-day game drive. The crater floor supports one of Africa's highest concentrations of wildlife, offering outstanding opportunities to see the Big Five in a single day. Search for endangered black rhinos, large lion prides, elephants with impressive tusks, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, zebras, wildebeest, and countless bird species, including flamingos around the seasonal lakes. Your guide will lead you through forests, grasslands, and wetlands while sharing insights about the crater's unique ecosystem. After enjoying a picnic lunch at the famous hippo pool, ascend the crater walls and begin the scenic drive back to Arusha. Arrive in the late afternoon, where your unforgettable 8-day Great Migration and Serengeti safari comes to a memorable conclusion.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
