6-Day The Great Northern Migration Safari Adventure

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

Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

Your adventure begins with a morning departure from Arusha, driving through scenic highlands toward Lake Manyara National Park. Famous for its tree-climbing lions, flamingo-filled lake, and lush groundwater forest, this park offers a compact yet richly diverse wildlife experience. Enjoy a game drive through various habitats, spotting elephants, hippos, giraffes, and a variety of birdlife. In the late afternoon, head to Karatu for dinner and overnight at a cozy lodge nestled on the edge of the Ngorongoro highlands.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Karatu to Central Serengeti

After an early breakfast, depart for Central Serengeti via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing through the vast savannahs dotted with acacia trees and dramatic rock outcrops known as kopjes. Upon entering Serengeti National Park, enjoy en-route game viewing with opportunities to spot lions, leopards, and large herds of herbivores. Arrive in the heart of the park in time for an afternoon game drive, ending the day with dinner and an overnight stay at a camp or lodge in Central Serengeti.

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:

Serengeti Central Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti

Today, you journey northward through the Serengeti's remote wilderness, following the path of the Great Migration. En route, encounter wildlife in action—cheetahs on the hunt, elephants roaming, and perhaps even river crossings if timed right. Arrive in the Northern Serengeti, a quieter yet dramatic region renowned for the Mara River and its crocodile-infested crossings. Enjoy an afternoon game drive before settling into your northern camp for dinner and overnight surrounded by the sounds of the wild.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Heritage Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Northern Serengeti

Spend a full day exploring the Northern Serengeti, focusing on the Mara River area where wildebeest and zebras often brave the crocodile-filled waters during their migration. Your game drive takes you through rolling hills, open plains, and riverine forests teeming with wildlife, including lions, hyenas, giraffes, and abundant birdlife. With a picnic lunch in the bush, you’ll have the entire day to soak in the untamed beauty before returning to camp for dinner and a night under the stars.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Heritage Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Northern Serengeti via Maasai Village to Ngorongoro Highlands

After breakfast, begin your journey back south with a game drive en route out of the Northern Serengeti. Midday, stop at a traditional Maasai village for a cultural experience—learn about their customs, lifestyle, and unique relationship with nature. Continue toward the Ngorongoro Highlands, ascending into cooler, misty terrain with sweeping views over the crater. Arrive at your lodge perched on the crater rim or highlands for a relaxing evening and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Maasai Village (Cultural Village)

Accommodation:

Octagon Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater Tour to Arusha

Descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive in one of Africa’s most concentrated wildlife areas. The crater floor offers a high chance to spot the Big Five, including the endangered black rhino, along with hippos, flamingos, and large prides of lions. After a picnic lunch by the hippo pool, begin your drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon. This marks the end of your incredible migration safari adventure.

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:

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.