The Great Migration Safari (7 Days)

Witness one of nature’s most awe-inspiring spectacles, the Great Migration, on this 7-day safari in Tanzania. This journey takes you through the Serengeti, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move in search of greener pastures. This safari is perfectly timed to catch the migration at its peak, offering incredible wildlife viewing opportunities, including predator-prey interactions.

Mid-range tour

This tour falls within the mid-range category and incorporates accommodations at lodges and hotels.

Can be customized

You have the option to ask for minor adjustments to the lodging and destinations included in this tour.

Private tour

This tour will be arranged exclusively for your party and will not be shared with any other guests.

Can start any day

If available, you may select your preferred tour start date to align with your personal schedule and preferences.

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha/Moshi

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Transfer to your hotel in Arusha for a welcome dinner and a safari briefing.
Overnight in Arusha.

Day 2: Arusha to Central Serengeti

Early morning flight from Arusha to Seronera Airstrip in the Serengeti.
Meet your guide and embark on your first game drive in the Central Serengeti.
Explore the Seronera River Valley, known for its abundance of lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
Overnight at a luxury tented camp or lodge in the Central Serengeti.

Day 3: Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti

After breakfast, drive to the Northern Serengeti, following the herds of the Great Migration.
Full day of game viewing along the Mara River, where dramatic river crossings occur.
Picnic lunch in the bush.
Evening game drive before heading to your camp.
Overnight at a tented camp or lodge in the Northern Serengeti.

Day 4: Full Day in Northern Serengeti

Early morning game drive to witness the wildebeest crossing the Mara River.
Spend the day tracking the herds and watching predators in action.
Option for a walking safari or hot air balloon safari (additional cost).
Return to your camp or lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5: Northern Serengeti

Another full day in the Northern Serengeti dedicated to the Great Migration.
Morning and afternoon game drives, with time to relax at your camp in between.
Enjoy sundowners while watching the sunset over the savannah.
Overnight at your camp or lodge.

Day 6: Northern Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Morning game drive as you depart the Serengeti.
Drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with a stop at Olduvai Gorge, one of the most important paleoanthropological sites in the world.
Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim in the late afternoon.
Overnight at a lodge overlooking the Ngorongoro Crater.

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Early morning descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive.
Explore the crater floor, home to a dense population of wildlife including the Big Five.
Picnic lunch by a hippo pool.
After the game drive, drive back to Arusha.
Day room use at a hotel in Arusha before your evening flight home or onward destination.

All accommodations as per the itinerary.
Meals as specified (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner).
All park entrance fees.
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for game viewing.
Services of a professional English-speaking guide.
Domestic flight from Arusha to Serengeti.
Bottled water during game drives.
Airport transfers.
Visit to Olduvai Gorge.

International flights.
Visa fees.
Travel insurance.
Optional activities like the hot air balloon safari.
Personal expenses (souvenirs, tips, etc.).
Drinks and meals not specified in the itinerary.