Safari Overview
Experience one of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles on this 8-day Great Migration Safari in Tanzania. Follow the famous wildebeest migration across the endless plains of Serengeti while exploring Tarangire National Park and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. Witness dramatic river crossings, predators in action, and unforgettable landscapes on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Relax and enjoy a briefing about your upcoming Great Migration adventure.
Activities
- Airport pick-up
- Safari briefing
- Relaxation at the lodge
Attractions
- Mount Meru views
- Arusha town
- Coffee plantations
- Local culture
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s hidden gems renowned for its huge elephant population and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive while searching for predators and grazing wildlife.
Activities
- Full-day game drive
- Wildlife photography
- Picnic lunch
Attractions
- Giant elephant herds
- Ancient baobab trees
- Lions and leopards
- Zebras and wildebeests
- Tarangire River
Day 3: Tarangire – Central Serengeti National Park
Today you will travel to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s most famous wildlife destination. The journey offers spectacular views of the Ngorongoro Highlands before arriving in the endless plains of Serengeti for an afternoon game drive.
Activities
- Scenic drive
- Afternoon game drive
- Wildlife photography
Attractions
- Endless savannah plains
- Lions and cheetahs
- Leopard sightings
- Serengeti kopjes
- Acacia woodlands
Day 4: Full Day Great Migration Safari
Spend the entire day tracking the Great Wildebeest Migration. Depending on the season, you may visit Central, Northern, or Southern Serengeti to witness thousands of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles moving across the plains while predators closely follow.
Activities
- Full-day migration game drive
- Wildlife photography
- Optional hot air balloon safari
Attractions
- Great Wildebeest Migration
- Thousands of zebras and gazelles
- Lions hunting
- Cheetahs and hyenas
- Hippo pools
Day 5: Northern Serengeti – Mara River Crossing
Today focuses on one of the most exciting moments of the migration: the Mara River crossing. Watch as massive herds of wildebeests courageously cross crocodile-infested waters while predators wait nearby.
Activities
- Mara River game drive
- Migration tracking
- Photography
Attractions
- Mara River crossings
- Nile crocodiles
- Wildebeest herds
- Lions and leopards
- Dramatic wildlife action
Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Enjoy a morning game drive before heading towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, admire beautiful landscapes and wildlife before arriving at your lodge on the crater rim.
Activities
- Morning game drive
- Scenic drive
- Wildlife viewing
Attractions
- Ngorongoro Highlands
- Maasai villages
- Scenic viewpoints
- Wildlife corridors
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Tour
Descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” The crater is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife and offers one of the best opportunities to see the Big Five in a single day.
Activities
- Crater game drive
- Wildlife photography
- Picnic lunch
Attractions
- Black rhinos
- Lions and elephants
- Hippos
- Flamingos at Lake Magadi
- Spectacular crater scenery
Day 8: Ngorongoro – Arusha – Departure
After breakfast, drive back to Arusha where you can enjoy lunch, do some souvenir shopping, or relax before your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.
Activities
- Scenic drive to Arusha
- Souvenir shopping
- Airport transfer
Attractions
- Maasai markets
- Coffee shops
- Mount Meru views
- Local handicrafts
Safari Includes
- All national park entrance fees
- All government taxes and VAT
- Accommodation during safari
- Meals according to itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Unlimited mineral water during safari
- Airport transfers
- Game drives as specified in the itinerary
Safari Excludes
- International flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Hot Air Balloon Safari
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
