9-Day Great Migration Safari and Culture

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

Pick up from the airport

Welcome to Tanzania. Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed by our representative just outside the arrival’s hall, he or she will holding a sign board which shows your name. After a brief introduction and assistance with your luggage, you’ll begin your comfortable transfer to Arusha, the vibrant gateway city to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. Upon arrival at the hotel get chance for the briefing on your tour before going to bed.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation:

Mount Meru Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast at your hotel and with packed lunches, your driver will come to pick you ready for safari, set off for a full-day adventure to Tarangire National Park just about an hour’s drive from your lodge/hotel. Renowned for its vast elephant population and towering baobab trees, Tarangire offers a classic safari experience rich in both wildlife and scenery. During the dry season, the park hosts a spectacular migration of up to 3,000 elephants, 25,000 wildebeest, and 30,000 zebras, all drawn to the life-giving waters of the Tarangire River.

Bird enthusiasts will be thrilled with sightings of over 550 bird species, including rare and colorful residents such as the Ashy Starling, Yellow-collared Lovebird, and Rufous-tailed. Weaver species found almost exclusively in this region.

After a rewarding day of wildlife viewing and scenic drives, return to Marera Valley Lodge in time for a relaxing dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.

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:

Siafu Serenity 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)

Manyara National Park

After breakfast, depart from your lodge for a full day safari to Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania’s most beautifully diverse and compact parks, located about 1.5 hours from Tarangire. Though small in size, this park offers a stunning variety of landscapes and wildlife. Lake Manyara is famous for its tree-climbing lions, often found lounging in acacia branches a rare behavior not commonly seen elsewhere. The park is also home to large herds of elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and playful troops of baboons, one of the largest populations in East Africa.

Bird lovers will be in paradise here, with over 400 bird species, including thousands of pink flamingos, pelicans, kingfishers, and hornbills that frequent the lake and surrounding wetlands. You’ll enjoy a scenic picnic lunch at one of the designated viewpoints before continuing with the game drive.

Later after extensive game drive, heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

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:

Siafu Serenity Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, we set off toward Serengeti National Park, traveling through the lush highlands of the Karatu region and skirting the edge of the iconic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. En route, take in stunning vistas from the Ngorongoro Crater rim, with an opportunity to stop for photos at one of its panoramic viewpoints.

The Central Serengeti, also known as the Seronera region, is one of the best places in Africa for year-round wildlife viewing. Its open plains, riverine forests, and rocky outcrops (kopjes), this area supports a high concentration of animals regardless of the season. Attracting a constant stream of wildlife including large prides of lions, leopards lounging in trees, cheetahs on the hunt, elephants, giraffes, and abundant antelope. It's also one of the best places to spot the elusive leopard.

After a thrilling day of wildlife encounters, retreat to your lodge for dinner and a tranquil overnight stay.

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

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Suenos de Africa Luxury Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Central to Northen Serengeti - Migration Site

After breakfast at the lodge, the scenic journey began from Central Serengeti towards the Northern Serengeti - Mara River crossings for the Great Migration. Along the way, enjoy game viewing en route, with chances to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, and the ever-moving herds of wildebeest and zebras. Arrive in the Northern Serengeti by afternoon, just in time for an evening game drive before relaxation at your lodge and take in the vast, untamed beauty of this iconic safari destination. Heading direct to the site where migration taken place as a massive wildebeest and their mutual friend crossing Mara river searching for green pasture. Stop for lunch before proceeding with the game drive in the northern Serengeti.

As the sun sets over the plains, return to the lodge to enjoy dinner and reflect on the day’s sightings.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Kontiki Kogatende Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

North Serengeti Game Viewing

After an early breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive with packed lunch, following the movement of massive herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles as they navigate the perilous Mara River crossings, often pursued by predators and watched closely by massive Nile crocodiles. These crossings are thrilling, unpredictable, and a highlight of the African safari
experience. Beyond the migration, the Northern Serengeti teems with life year-round. Expect to encounter lion prides, cheetahs scanning the horizon, elephants, topi, eland, giraffes, and perhaps even the elusive leopard along the riverine forests. The dramatic scenery dotted with granite outcrops, open grasslands, and the winding river adds to the sense of wilderness and wonder. Break for a picnic lunch at a scenic spot in the bush before continuing with the game drive.

As the sun begins to set, return to your lodge for dinner and a peaceful overnight stay, with memories of a truly unforgettable day on safari.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Suenos de Africa Luxury Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Northern to Central Serengeti

After breakfast, depart from the wild and rugged landscapes of the Northern Serengeti and begin your journey south toward the Central Serengeti, known as the Seronera region the heart of the park and one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations. This route offers rich game viewing opportunities along the way, as you pass through vast open plains, scattered acacia woodlands, and rocky outcrops. Keep your eyes peeled for elephants, big cats, giraffes, and the ever-present wildebeest and zebra herds, especially if the Great Migration is still moving through the region. Break for pic nick lunch in the bush before continuing with the game drive.

After extensive game drive heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight relaxation.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Suenos de Africa Luxury Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, depart from your Serengeti lodge or camp and begin your scenic journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you leave the vast plains behind, enjoy a final game drive through the Serengeti offering last glimpses of lions, elephants, giraffes, or even a chance encounter with a leopard or cheetah. Descend over 600 meters into the crater to view wildlife. Supported by a year-round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro conservation Area supports a vast variety of animals as herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo and giant African elephants. Another big draw card to this picturesque national park, is its dense population of predators as lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs and the elusive leopard. You will visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, which is one of the main features of the crater.

Stop for the lunch before proceeding back to Karatu at your lodge for dinner and overnight relaxation.

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:

Siafu Serenity Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

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

Departure Via Maasai Boma

After breakfast, heading back to Arusha via the Maasai village where you'll experience nomadic culture apart from yours.

Upon arrival at Maasai village, you’ll be welcomed by Maasai elders, warriors, and women, who will proudly share insights into their daily life, customs, beliefs, and ceremonies. Learn about their pastoral lifestyle, polygamous family structure, and the rites of passage that mark important life stages from childhood to becoming a warrior. Later continue with the safari back to Arusha one way to Kilimanjaro Airport where you'll board your flight back home.

Main Destination:

Maasai Village (Cultural Village)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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