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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Arusha - Tarangire National Park - Karatu

Arusha - Tarangire National Park - Karatu

After breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, begin your first game drive through the park. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, seasonal wetlands, and abundant wildlife. During the game drive, you may encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, lions, and a variety of bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing with an afternoon game drive. Later, depart Tarangire and drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight.

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
Wild DogVery Rare
Activities:
  • Early morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
The Castle at Ngorongoro
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Karatu To Ngorongoro Highland

Karatu To Ngorongoro Highland

After breakfast, depart Karatu and travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy the scenic drive through the highlands, with opportunities to see local villages, farmland, and spectacular mountain scenery. Arrive at your lodge on the Ngorongoro Crater rim. Spend the afternoon relaxing and enjoying breathtaking views over the crater. Depending on your interests and time, you may also take a short nature walk or enjoy the surroundings of the lodge.

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

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
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ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
White RhinoOccasional
LeopardOccasional
Activities:
  • Early morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Ngorongoro Crater To Serengeti National Park

Ngorongoro Crater To Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting game drive. The crater is one of Tanzania's most remarkable wildlife areas and offers excellent opportunities to see lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, and, with luck, the endangered black rhinoceros. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before continuing your game drive. In the afternoon, ascend from the crater and continue toward Serengeti National Park.

As you enter the Serengeti, the landscape gradually opens into the famous endless plains. Keep your eyes open for wildlife along the way as you make your way to your camp or lodge.

Main Destination:
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
Show more
GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Activities:
  • Early morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Wildlux Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Central Serengeti To Great Migration Experience

Central Serengeti To Great Migration Experience

Wake up early for breakfast before heading out on a full-day game drive in the Serengeti. This day is dedicated to experiencing the Serengeti's wildlife and, depending on the season, searching for the Great Wildebeest Migration. Your experienced safari guide will monitor the movements of the herds and choose the best areas to explore.

The plains may be filled with thousands of wildebeest and zebras moving in search of fresh grazing and water. The concentration of prey also attracts predators, creating opportunities to see lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other wildlife.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing the afternoon game drive. Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Activities:
  • Early morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Wildlux Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Serengeti National Park- Migration Search

Serengeti National Park- Migration Search

After breakfast, embark on another full day of exploration in the Serengeti. Depending on the season and location of the migrating herds, today's safari may focus on areas where large concentrations of wildebeest and zebra are present. The Great Migration is a natural movement, so the exact location of the animals changes continuously.

Your guide will use local knowledge and recent wildlife information to search for the herds while also looking for the Serengeti's resident wildlife. Expect opportunities to see lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the game drive before continuing your exploration.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Activities:
  • Early morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Safari Haven Migration Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Northern Serengeti Great Wildebeest Migration

Northern Serengeti Great Wildebeest Migration

Today offers another full day in the Serengeti, providing additional time to follow the Great Migration. The specific experience will depend on the time of year. Depending on the seasonal movement of the herds, you may encounter large gatherings of wildebeest and zebras, predator activity, or dramatic river-crossing areas when conditions and herd movements align.

The Serengeti's wildlife is not limited to the migrating herds, so your game drives will also focus on the park's resident animals and diverse ecosystems. Spend the entire day exploring with your safari guide before returning to camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Activities:
  • Early morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Safari Haven Migration Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Northern Serengeti Great wildebeest Migration

Northern Serengeti Great wildebeest Migration

Enjoy your final full day in the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. This additional day allows you to explore different areas of the park and increases your chances of encountering the wildlife you may have missed earlier in the safari.
Depending on the season, you may continue following the migration herds or explore areas known for resident lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras and other wildlife. Take time to appreciate the spectacular Serengeti landscapes and enjoy a final sunset over the endless plains. Return to your lodge or tented camp for your final night in the Serengeti.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Activities:
  • Early morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Safari Haven Migration Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 8

Serengeti National Park To Arusha

Serengeti National Park To Arusha

After an early breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti. This final safari provides one last opportunity to see wildlife on the plains and capture photographs before departing the park. Depending on your travel arrangements, you may return to Arusha by road or take a scheduled flight from the Serengeti to Arusha.
Upon arrival in Arusha, your 8-day Serengeti Great Migration safari comes to an end.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Activities:
  • Early morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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