8-Day Tanzania Mid-Range Migration Safari

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

Arrival In Arusha

After your morning game drive, head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You’ll arrive at your lodge right by the edge of the crater, with wide open views of the massive caldera below. It’s a great spot to relax and take in the unique landscape before tomorrow’s adventure down into the crater.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Under the Shade Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha To Tarangire National Park

After breakfast at your lodge, you'll head to Tarangire National Park with a packed lunch for a full-day game drive. This park is known for its massive elephant herds and wide variety of animals, especially in the dry season. You might spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, and even rare antelope. After the drive, you’ll relax at Heart and Soul Lodge, where dinner and a good night’s sleep in a peaceful garden setting await.

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

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Heart And Soul Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, you'll take a guided walk through Mto wa Mbu, a lively town home to over 120 communities. You'll visit rice fields, banana farms, a local school, a small beer brewery, and a wood carving workshop. Afterward, head to Lake Manyara National Park, known for flamingos, baboons, elephants, and even tree-climbing lions. After the game drive, return toMarera Valley Lodge for dinner and rest.

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:

Marera Valley Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Northern Serengeti National Park

This morning, you’ll head to Serengeti National Park. On the way, you’ll visit a Maasai village to learn about their daily life and traditions. After arriving, you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch before going on a game drive. From June to September, you might witness the wildebeest crossing the Mara River—a powerful scene with predators nearby. You'll spend the night at Serengeti Heritage Tented Lodge in Kogatende, with dinner included.

Main Destination:

Northern 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:

Heritage Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Northern Serengeti National PaRK

Wake up early and head out from your lodge for a full day tracking the herds through the plains during the Great Migration. You’ll do both morning and afternoon game drives in the Northern Serengeti, with the chance to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, crocs, hippos, elephants, giraffes, black rhinos, and more. The Mara River offers a front-row seat to the migration. Meals and rest will be at Serengeti Heritage Tented Lodge.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Heritage Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Northern To Central Serengeti National Park

After a big breakfast, you’ll head south to central Serengeti. The 4–5 hour drive offers some game viewing along the way. You’ll pass through hills, woodlands, and open plains as you reach the Seronera area, well-known for its rich wildlife and active lion prides. Keep your eyes open! A picnic lunch will be served en route. The day ends with dinner and rest at Golden Safari Camp, right in the heart of the park.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Golden Safari Camps

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park To Ngorongoro Highland

After a big breakfast, you'll head out for a game drive through the central Serengeti on your way to Ngorongoro. This part of the park is full of wildlife, especially lions and leopards, thanks to the Seronera River. Even outside migration season, there’s a lot to see. You'll enjoy a picnic lunch during the day. Later, you’ll continue the drive toward Ngorongoro, where you’ll have dinner and stay overnight at Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp near the crater.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater & Depature

After an early breakfast, you’ll head out with a packed lunch for a full day at the Ngorongoro Crater. You’ll descend into the 600-meter-deep crater, known for its stunning views and huge variety of wildlife. It’s home to around 30,000 animals, including elephants, lions, rhinos, and more. After 5–6 hours exploring, you’ll leave the crater and drive back to Arusha or go straight to the airport for your next flight.

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:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.