$4,827 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Transfer to Arusha and meet the safari team for a relaxed welcome. Your Serengeti region is selected according to the month of travel: Ndutu and the southern plains during calving season, the Western Corridor as herds move north, or Kogatende during the northern season. The route is reviewed using recent field reports, while crossings, births and hunts remain naturally unpredictable. After arrival, enjoy time to rest, dine and settle in. Your guide confirms the safari schedule, weather, collection time and any personal requirements before an early night.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Forest Hill Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Drive to Tarangire for an afternoon game drive through the river corridor, baobab woodland and seasonal wetlands. Your guide adapts the route to current road, weather and wildlife conditions, following areas where animals are most active. Enjoy time to observe elephants and other wildlife while learning about tracks, behaviour and the park’s unique habitats. After the drive, continue to Karatu for a relaxed evening and overnight in the highlands, with park timing and transfers coordinated smoothly.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Descend early into Ngorongoro Crater for five to six hours of wildlife viewing across the open floor, forest edges and wetlands, with a picnic lunch during the drive. The guide keeps the route flexible according to temperatures, mist and road conditions while ensuring the main habitats are explored. Enjoy time to observe and photograph wildlife without rushing. Ascend in the afternoon and overnight near the conservation area, positioned for an efficient journey toward the Serengeti the following day.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ngorongoro to Central Serengeti
Ngorongoro to Central Serengeti
Cross the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and enter Serengeti through Naabi Hill, continuing toward the central region at game-drive pace with a picnic lunch carried in the vehicle. Explore the central plains, home to resident wildlife and diverse habitats, while your guide uses tracks, field observations and responsible radio updates to shape the route. Choose a continuous picnic circuit or separate drives, adapting to weather, energy and wildlife activity before returning to camp.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Kumbukumbu Luxury Tented Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Full game drive in Central Serengeti
Full game drive in Central Serengeti
Spend a full day exploring the Seronera region, following its river valleys, open plains and rocky kopjes. Your guide uses the latest reliable sightings, tracks and local conditions to shape the day, while explaining how rainfall, fresh grazing and water availability influence wildlife and the wider migration. Choose a picnic lunch for a longer circuit or return to camp for a midday break before heading out again. The private vehicle allows time to wait at meaningful sightings, reposition when conditions change and explore quieter habitats. The afternoon route remains flexible, with a return to camp planned before darkness.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Kumbukumbu Luxury Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Move to the seasonal migration zone
Move to the seasonal migration zone
Travel toward the Serengeti region best matched to your travel month—Ndutu during the calving season, the Western Corridor as the herds move north, or Northern Serengeti during the northern season. The journey remains a full wildlife day, with a picnic lunch and planned stops along the way. Your guide uses direct observations and trusted field information to follow productive areas, developing herd movement or quieter habitats. The itinerary focuses on strong seasonal positioning and skilled tracking, while crossings, births and hunts remain unpredictable natural events.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Classic View Migration Camp - Kogatende
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Seasonal Migration zone
Seasonal Migration zone
Begin early and spend a full day following wildlife movement with your private guide. The focus is on understanding the wider ecosystem and spending meaningful time in the most active areas, rather than promising a specific crossing, birth or hunt. Use a long picnic circuit or split the day between morning and afternoon drives. Your guide adapts the route using direct observations and trusted field information, allowing patient stops for interesting behaviour and quieter habitats away from the main concentrations.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Classic View Migration Camp - Ndutu
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Full game drive with the Herds
Full game drive with the Herds
Use a second full day to explore another sector or revisit a productive area under different light and conditions. Your private guide monitors road access, wildlife movement and reliable field reports while respecting park rules and protected viewing distances. The flexible route allows time to remain with meaningful behaviour, follow developing herd movement or discover quieter habitats away from busy areas. A picnic lunch supports longer circuits, making this additional day an important part of the migration experience while keeping sightings naturally unscripted.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Classic View Migration Camp - Kogatende
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Bush Flight to Arusha
Bush Flight to Arusha
Take a final game drive en route to the operating airstrip, enjoying one last opportunity for wildlife viewing before flying to Arusha. Flight details, soft-baggage limits, reporting times and any intermediate stops are confirmed against the issued ticket. On arrival, continue to Kilimanjaro Airport or an Arusha hotel, with a sensible connection margin for onward travel. A Zanzibar extension can be arranged when schedules permit and priced separately unless included in the confirmed proposal. Your private vehicle remains available until the airstrip handover.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
