Introduction

Experience the best of Tanzania on this unforgettable 8-Day Great Migration Safari, combining breathtaking landscapes with world-class wildlife encounters. Explore Tarangire National Park, home to giant elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, descend into the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater in search of the Big Five, and journey across the endless plains of the Serengeti. Spend time in both Central and Northern Serengeti, where you'll follow the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration and have the chance to witness the dramatic Mara River crossings (season permitting).
Travel in a comfortable 4×4 safari vehicle with an experienced professional guide, stay in carefully selected lodges and tented camps, and enjoy exceptional game viewing throughout your adventure. This safari is perfect for wildlife lovers, photographers, and anyone seeking an authentic African safari experience.

Highlights

Kilimanjaro Airport

Arusha

Tarangire National Park

Ngorongoro Crater

Central Serengeti National Park

Northern Serengeti National Park

Vehicles

Our vehicles

Our 4x4 safari Land Cruisers are designed for comfort, safety, and exceptional game viewing. Each vehicle features a pop-up roof, spacious seating, and large windows for photography. Well-maintained and driven by professional guides, they ensure a smooth and reliable safari experience across Tanzania’s diverse terrain.

Toyota Landcruiser - Pop-up roof

Map

Tanzania

Start Point: Arusha

Day 1

Arusha Arusha Planet Lodge

Day 2

Karatu Africa Safari Karatu

Day 3

Central Serengeti NP Zuri Camp, Serengeti

Day 4 - 5

Northern Serengeti NP Misako Mara Migration Camp

Day 6

Central Serengeti NP Zuri Camp, Serengeti

Day 7

Ngorongoro Crater Africa Safari Karatu

Day 8

Arusha Airport (No accommodation)

End Point: Arusha

Day 1

Day 1 Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at the lodge, enjoy the surroundings, or take an optional short city tour.

In the evening, your guide will provide a detailed safari briefing, including what to expect during game drives, safety guidelines, and answers to any questions you may have.

Activity Day 1

Depends on your Flight Time

You will be transferred from the airport in Kilimanjaro Airport.

Accommodation – Day 1

Budget Arusha Planet Lodge

Removed from the noise of downtown Arusha and set in leafy grounds, Arusha Planet Lodge is a good base as you pass through northern Tanzania. The rooms have balconies that look out on the trees, and the interiors have splashes of color. The restaurant is a good place to enjoy local cooking, and you can relax in the bar.

Meal Plan Dinner All meals and drinks Drinking water Beer and wine Non-alcoholic drinks Packed lunch

Day 2

Day 2 Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, renowned for its giant baobab trees, large elephant herds, and abundant wildlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing to the Karatu Highlands.

Activities Day 2

Morning

Transfer by Road, Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Morning & Afternoon

Come with us as we look for lions, elephants and so much more amid the baobab trees and classic safari scenery of Tarangire National Park.

Evening

This evening one of our representatives will take you to your hotel.

Accommodation – Day 2

Mid-Range Africa Safari Karatu

You'll want to stay longer at Africa Safari Karatu – it's that sort of place. Sleep in either a simple safari tent or a bungalow-style room with brick walls and a scattering of local handicrafts. There's a swimming pool, a garden where they grow their own food for the on-site restaurant, and amazing views over impossibly green hills close to Ngorongoro.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner All meals Beer and wine Beverages Drinking water Non-alcoholic drinks Packed lunch

Day 3

Day 3 Karatu - Ngorongoro Crater – Central Serengeti

Following an early breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's best wildlife viewing destinations. Spend the morning exploring the crater floor, home to the Big Five and a remarkable diversity of wildlife.

After lunch, continue to Central Serengeti National Park, arriving in time for an evening game drive.

Activities Day 3

Early Morning

Keep an eye out for wildlife early this morning as our transfer to the next part of your safari doubles as a game drive.

Morning & Afternoon

You're in for one of the best safari experiences you can have on your guided game drive through Ngorongoro Crater. As you explore the crater floor, your guide will help you look for lions, black rhinos, spotted hyenas and so much more.

After Lunch

As we drive you to the next part of your safari, you'll be enjoying a game drive at the same time.

Accommodation – Day 3

Mid-Range Zuri Camp, Serengeti

At Zuri Camp, Serengeti, you're perfectly placed to enjoy Central Serengeti National Park.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner All meals Beer and wine Beverages Drinking water Non-alcoholic drinks Packed lunch

Day 4

Day 4 Central Serengeti – Northern Serengeti

In the Northern Serengeti, you'll see wildlife in a beautiful setting and with not many other people around. There are animals here all throughout the year, but they're everywhere when the migration is passing through. The scenery in this part of the park is also superb with plenty of Serengeti savannah grasslands between the rocky hills and Mara River.

Activities Day 4

Morning

This morning we'll be taking you to the next stage of your safari, but you'll also get to enjoy one last game drive along the way.

Rest of Day

Get out and explore the Northern Serengeti in a safari vehicle with an expert guide on your guided game drive. It's a chance to enjoy (and learn about) the area's amazing wildlife and beautiful landscapes.

Accommodation – Day 4

Misako Mara Migration Camp

You'll be staying at Misako Mara Migration Camp while you're in Northern Serengeti National Park. It's a good place to return to at the end of your safari day.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner All meals Beer and wine Beverages Drinking water Non-alcoholic drinks Packed lunch

Day 5

Day 5 Full-Day Great Migration Safari – Northern Serengeti

Today is dedicated to exploring the renowned Northern Serengeti, one of the best locations to witness the Great Migration between July and October. Follow the massive herds of wildebeest and zebras as they move across the plains and, with a bit of luck, witness the dramatic Mara River crossings where crocodiles and predators await.

Your experienced guide will maximize your chances of experiencing this extraordinary natural phenomenon.

Activity Day 5

All Day

You'll be heading down more safari trails in search of animals in Northern Serengeti National Park when we take you on a guided game drive. This is the best thing about many safaris, and you'll hopefully see many animals.

Accommodation – Day 5

Misako Mara Migration Camp

Spend another night in Misako Mara Migration Camp.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner All meals and drinks Beer and wine Beverages Drinking water Non-alcoholic drinks Packed lunch

Day 6

Day 6 Central Serengeti National Park

Return to the Central Serengeti to further explore this impressive place.

Activities Day 6

Morning

Keep an eye out for wildlife this morning as our transfer to the next part of your safari doubles as a game drive.

Rest of Day

Join us for a guided game drive through the fabulous wildlife country of the Central Serengeti. It's an experience you'll never forget.

Accommodation – Day 6

Mid-Range Zuri Camp, Serengeti

Return to Zuri Camp, Serengeti.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner All meals and drinks Beer and wine Beverages Drinking water Non-alcoholic drinks Packed lunch

Day 7

Day 7 Central Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu

Depart early after breakfast for Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend 600 meters into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife sanctuaries and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a half-day game drive on the crater floor, offering excellent opportunities to see the Big Five, including the endangered black rhino, alongside hippos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, and abundant birdlife.

After a picnic lunch by the hippo pool, ascend the crater and continue to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Activities Day 7

Early Morning

Our transfer early this morning to the next part of your safari is also a game drive which means looking for animals as we go.

Around Lunchtime

Your early morning descent into Ngorongoro Crater is a fantastic way to begin your safari day. The guided game drive will take in all the best views, as well as wildlife that could include lions, hyenas and black rhinos.

Evening

This evening we'll be taking you to the next stage of your safari, but you'll also get to enjoy one last game drive along the way.

Accommodation – Day 7

Mid-Range Africa Safari Karatu

Return to Africa Safari Karatu to enjoy those views all over again.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner All meals and drinks Beer and wine Beverages Drinking water Non-alcoholic drinks Packed lunch

Day 8

Day 8 Karatu – Airport Departure

After breakfast, depart Karatu and enjoy a scenic drive back to Arusha. Depending on your flight schedule, there may be time for lunch or shopping for local souvenirs before transferring to Arusha Airport (ARK) or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward flight.

Your unforgettable Tanzania Great Migration Safari comes to an end, leaving you with lifelong memories of breathtaking landscapes, extraordinary wildlife encounters, and the warm hospitality of Tanzania.

Activity Day 8

Depends on your Flight Time

Transfer by Road, Africa Safari Karatu to Arusha Airport

Meal Plan Breakfast & Lunch All meals and drinks Beer and wine Beverages Drinking water Non-alcoholic drinks Packed lunch

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Introduction

Highlights

Our vehicles

Toyota Landcruiser - Pop-up roof

Map

Day 1 Arrival in Arusha

Activity Day 1

Depends on your Flight Time

Budget Arusha Planet Lodge

Day 2 Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu

Activities Day 2

Morning

Morning & Afternoon

Evening

Mid-Range Africa Safari Karatu

Day 3 Karatu - Ngorongoro Crater – Central Serengeti

Activities Day 3

Early Morning

Morning & Afternoon

After Lunch

Mid-Range Zuri Camp, Serengeti

Day 4 Central Serengeti – Northern Serengeti

Activities Day 4

Morning

Rest of Day

Misako Mara Migration Camp

Day 5 Full-Day Great Migration Safari – Northern Serengeti

Activity Day 5

All Day

Misako Mara Migration Camp

Day 6 Central Serengeti National Park

Activities Day 6

Morning

Rest of Day

Mid-Range Zuri Camp, Serengeti

Day 7 Central Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu

Activities Day 7

Early Morning

Around Lunchtime

Evening

Mid-Range Africa Safari Karatu

Day 8 Karatu – Airport Departure

Activity Day 8

Depends on your Flight Time

Pricing

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8 Days / 7 Nights

8-Day Tanzania Great Migration Safari

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8-Day Tanzania Great Migration Safari

8-Day Tanzania Great Migration Safari