Great Migration Safaris

9 Days Serengeti Migration to Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Central Serengeti, North Serengeti, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Lake Eyasi

$2600-2800 USD

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Safari summary

The Serengeti Migration is a natural phenomenon in Tanzania, involving millions of wildebeest, zebras, and other herbivores moving across the Serengeti Plains in search of fresh grazing grounds. This annual cycle spans 1,800 miles and is driven by food and water availability. The herds move in a circular pattern, starting in southern Serengeti and continuing northward towards Maasai Mara in Kenya. The return journey begins in October, completing the cycle. Visitors can witness the migration firsthand through safari tours, which offer accommodation options like luxury lodges and mobile tented camps. Other national parks in Tanzania offer unique landscapes and wildlife experiences.
The 9-day Great Serengeti Migration Tanzania safari, spanning Serengeti National Park and Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya, offers a unique experience with wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle herds, including Mara River crossing. The Tanzanian safari itinerary includes a journey to Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Central Serengeti, North Serengeti, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Lake Eyasi.


About this tour

Tour type Custom, tailor-made, private
Main focus Game drives
Activity level Easy activity
Best months January, February, March, July, August, September, December
Countries
Parks

Fine details

Safari highlights
  • Bird watching—with professional guide
  • Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
  • Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
  • Accommodation
  • Airport transfers
  • All drinks
  • Meals
  • Park fees
  • Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
  • Internal flights
  • Laundry
  • Premium alcoholic beverages
  • Spa treatments
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas

Itinerary

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

On the first day, you will embark on a Serengeti wildebeest migration safari to Tarangire National Park, a famous park with a large number of elephant populations. The park is home to over 400 species of animals, including lions, leopards, hyenas, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and zebras.

Escapment Lodge

Tarangire to Lake Manyara

On the second day, you will drive across the Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions and abundant bird life. The park is also home to flamingos, which dominate the lake feeding on green algae.

Escarpment Lodge

Lake Manyara to Serengeti

The third day will take you to Serengeti National Park, where you will start your journey with game drives and visit the Serengeti National Park. The park is an amazing wildlife sanctuary, with an estimated 1.5 million wildebeests, zebras, and Thomson gazelles. The herds cross the Mara River in July and August, attracting predators like hyenas, leopards, lions, jackals, and birds of prey.

Serengeti Simba Lodge

Central Serengeti-North Serengeti

On Day 4, travel from central Serengeti to North Serengeti at Mara River. Start early and spend some time in the central Serengeti after breakfast in the morning, then continue north to see migratory wildebeests and go on game drives. To witness animals crossing the river, you will go there.

Serengeti Simba Lodge

Northern Serengeti National Park

During an early morning game drive, you may witness a group of lionesses planning an ambush or grazing alongside the road, as well as some predators returning from a tiring hunting night and other animals emerging from their hiding places. Thus, the two days will be dedicated to viewing the Serengeti Migration and going on game drives. Return to your lodging for the night and dinner.

Preferred Lodge

Northern Serengeti National Park

Enjoy another full-day game drives in Northern Serengeti, following migration and crossing. Enjoy early morning game drives, witnessing predators and animals, and return to accommodation for overnight and dinner.

Preferred Lodge

Northern Serengeti to Ngorongoro

On the seventh day, you will spend two full days in Northern Serengeti, witnessing the migration and crossing of animals. After breakfast, you will continue your journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you will have the opportunity to experience the wildlife and wildlife of the region.

Tented Lodge

Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Eyasi

On Day 8, visit the Ngorongoro Crater, a nature wonders with numerous animal species and bird species. Enjoy an adventure game drive on the Crater floor, where you can see the rare Black Rhino and other animals. Later, drive to Lake Eyasi, where you'll prepare for hunting with the Hadzabe Tribe, one of three bushman groups that practiced hunting with bows and arrows, gathering fruits, roots, and tubers similar to Stone Age humankind. The Hadzabe Tribe also make arrow heads and brass trinkets.

Tented Lodge

Activity in Lake Eyasi & Departure

The final day involves hunting with the Hadzabe Tribe, a traditional group of bushmen who gather fruits, roots, and tubers like humans during the Stone Age. The second group, Datoga, develops commerce and creates brass trinkets and arrow heads for sale, and arrow heads for Hadzabe. The trip ends with a return flight to Arusha/Moshi in the late afternoon.

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