The Great Migration Safari
8 days—Witness the Great Migration and Discover Tanzania`s Iconic Wildlife
$3211-3411 USD
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Safari summary
Experience an unforgettable 8-day Great Migration Safari through Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit. The journey begins in Arusha and continues to Tarangire National Park before heading into the legendary Serengeti. Explore both Northern Serengeti, renowned for the Great Migration and dramatic wildlife encounters, and Central Serengeti, famous for its abundant resident wildlife and excellent predator sightings. The safari then continues to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, where you can encounter an incredible concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five. With thrilling game drives, breathtaking landscapes, comfortable accommodation, and an experienced safari guide, this journey offers an authentic and memorable Tanzanian safari experience.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Moderate activity | |
| Best months | July, August, September, October | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Volunteer—culture, environment or wildlife
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- All drinks
- Laundry
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Hot air balloons
- International flights
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Arrival & Arusha City Tour
Arrive in Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s famous northern safari circuit. After meeting our representative, enjoy a short city tour to experience the atmosphere and highlights of Arusha. Later, meet your safari guide for a detailed briefing about the journey ahead, including the parks, wildlife, safety, and daily schedule.
Njiro Legacy Hotel
Arusha - Tarangire National Park
Tarangire
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a game drive through the park, with opportunities to spot elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, and many bird species. In the evening, proceed to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Mvuli Mountain Lodge Ngorongoro
Northern Serengeti -Great Migration
Serengeti
After breakfast, continue to Northern Serengeti, one of the most spectacular areas of the Serengeti ecosystem and an important stage of the Great Migration. The region is famous for large concentrations of wildebeest and zebras as they move northward in search of fresh grazing and water. Enjoy a game drive through the northern plains, following the migration routes and looking for wildebeest herds, zebras, giraffes, elephants, lions, cheetahs, and other wildlife.
Kon Tiki Serengeti Camps
Northern Serengeti- Mara River
Serengeti
Spend a full day exploring Northern Serengeti in search of the Great Migration. During the migration season, thousands of wildebeest and other grazing animals gather around the Mara River, creating one of Africa’s most dramatic wildlife spectacles. With favorable conditions, you may witness wildebeest crossing the river toward Kenya’s Maasai Mara, often attracting crocodiles and predators such as lions and leopards. Continue game viewing across Northern Serengeti.
Kon Tiki Serengeti Camps
Central Serengeti
Serengeti
After breakfast, depart Northern Serengeti and travel toward Central Serengeti, enjoying game viewing along the way. As you move south, the landscape changes and you enter an area renowned for its rich biodiversity and year-round wildlife. Central Serengeti provides excellent opportunities to see large numbers of herbivores and predators, including wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
The African Kongoni Serengeti Camp
Full Day Game in Central Serengeti
Serengeti
Enjoy a full day exploring the biodiversity of Central Serengeti. The area supports a remarkable variety of habitats and wildlife, making it one of the best places for year-round game viewing. Spend the day searching for the Big Five and other species, with particular opportunities to observe lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and numerous bird species.
Mvuli Mountain Lodge Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, depart Karatu and travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Upon arrival, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting game drive. The crater is home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife. During your game drive, look for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and the endangered black rhino. The crater’s diverse habitats provide excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing within a relatively compact area.
Mvuli Mountain Lodge Ngorongoro
Departure
After breakfast, prepare for your departure from Tanzania. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some free time to relax or enjoy a final moment in the area before your transfer to the airport. As your Great Migration Safari comes to an end, take with you unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wildlife, landscapes, and the spectacular Serengeti ecosystem.
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