8-Day Great Migration Safari

Enquire Now

This 8-day tour takes you to the famous northern circuit parks. You spend 4 days in the Serengeti, the largest and recognized for the annual migration of thousands of wildebeest and zebras. Then, the tour goes to the Ngorongoro Crater, an absolute highlight, with beautiful landscapes and easy game viewing. Finally, the tour goes to Tarangire National Park, smaller than the Serengeti but famous for its large elephant herds. The tour ends with a short hike to the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Tour Summary

You'll go to Tanzania

You'll visit Arusha, Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti NP, Northern Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater & Foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro

This tour starts and ends in Arusha - Getting there

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Not for solo travelers

Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.

Suitable for all ages

This tour is suitable for children of all ages.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives

Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle

Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle

Book your own international flights when using this operator help

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day	Accommodation	Meals
1	Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City) – Meals at Own Expense	Meals at Own Expense
2	Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge Luxury lodge near Karatu (Town) – Lunch & Dinner Included	Lunch & Dinner Included
3	Serengeti Safari Camp Luxury tented camp (with rustic facilities) inside Northern Serengeti NP – All Meals Included	All Meals Included
4	Heritage Mara Camp Mid-range tented camp inside Northern Serengeti NP – All Meals Included	All Meals Included
5	Heritage Mara Camp Mid-range tented camp inside Serengeti NP – All Meals Included	All Meals Included
6	Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge Luxury lodge on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater – All Meals Included	All Meals Included
7	Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City) – All Meals Included	All Meals Included
8	End of tour	Breakfast & Lunch Included

Next:Day by Day

Arrival

(See Getting there for more details)

You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1 Pick-up from the Airport

We will pick you up from the airport and then transfer you to the hotel with an optional tour of Arusha city. This short city tour will introduce you to Tanzania and prepare for your trip the next day. In the evening, we will brief you on the activities of the rest of the tour. Depending on the time you arrive in Arusha, you can take an optional short hike to Kilima Moto to view a beautiful sunset.

Main Destination:	Arusha (City)
Accommodation:	Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:	Meals at own expense Drinks not included

Day 2 Arusha to Tarangire National Park

We will pick you up from the hotel at 8:00am, and introduce you to our guide, and take the 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is known for the abundance of ancient baobab trees and boasts the country's most significant number of elephants! You will encounter these giants up close and observe the interaction between elephant families. We will follow reported animal sightings as we do a game drive. There are plenty of herbivores like giraffes, wildebeest, and zebras. The predators (lions, cheetahs, and leopards) are more difficult to spot. Later, we will go to the river picnic site and enjoy the beautiful river view and animals while having lunch. Keep an eye out for small monkeys and baboons that will try to scare you and take your lunch! They are, however, nothing to worry about. After lunch, we will proceed with the game drive before we exit the park around 5:30pm and head to our accommodation (Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge) for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:	Tarangire National Park
Best Time to Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River) High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors) Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Tarangire National Park Elephant Abundant Giraffe Common Lion Common Buffalo Abundant Zebra Abundant Wildebeest Abundant Hippo Common Hyena Occasional Leopard Rare Cheetah Rare Wild Dog Very Rare White Rhino None Black Rhino None
Accommodation:	Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge Luxury lodge located near Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:	Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Day 3 Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, we will drive to Serengeti for about 6 hours (including all stops), passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We will briefly stop at the gate and view the breathtaking crater for about 20 minutes. There is an optional visit to a Masai Village to learn about the daily life of the Masai people (an additional US$10 to US$20). Serengeti National Park Arrive late afternoon and do a game drive in Seronera (center of Serengeti). At the same time, we proceeded to do a game drive to late evening and experience the sunset in Serengeti while having a close view of the wild animals. We might be lucky and see a predator hunt! Finally, we will head to Serengeti Safari Camp.

Main Destination:	Central Serengeti National Park
Best Time to Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times) High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded) Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall) Wildlife in Central Serengeti National Park Elephant Common Lion Common Cheetah Common Buffalo Abundant Zebra Abundant Wildebeest Abundant Giraffe Common Hippo Common Hyena Common Leopard Occasional Black Rhino Very Rare Wild Dog Very Rare White Rhino None
Accommodation:	Serengeti Safari Camp Luxury tented camp (with rustic facilities) located inside Northern Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Day 4 Northern Serengeti National Park

Today, we explore the broader parts of the Serengeti as we travel northwest and we follow the wildlife movements. After an early breakfast, we depart on a morning game drive carrying a picnic lunch. The game drive will focus on the Mara River and hopefully see herds of the migration animals as they cross the river. We continue our game drive until the evening, when we return to Heritage Mara Camp for dinner and our overnight stay. Animals can be spotted at the camp.

Main Destination:	Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:	Heritage Mara Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Day 5 Serengeti National Park

Today, we travel west and return to the Mara River. Here, we will see formations of wildebeest as they gather and prepare to cross the Mara River. Hopefully, we will see the start of the migration! After an early breakfast, we will depart for the game drive, have lunch, and continue the game drive until the evening. Finally, we will return to Heritage Mara Camp.

Main Destination:	Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:	Heritage Mara Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Day 6 Serengeti National Park

Seronera, Serengeti National Park After an early breakfast, we will go on a game drive south of Serengeti toward Seronera. Eventually, we will exit the Serengeti in the late afternoon, heading to Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge. The lodge is located on the crater rim and has a spectacular view of the crater. The drive to the Ngorongoro Crater takes about 2 hours.

Main Destination:	Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:	Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Day 7 Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha Region After an early breakfast, we will descend into the crater at 6:15am. The journey aims to find the black rhino. Rhinos are the hardest to spot in this beautiful crater. However, most animals will be easier to spot on the crater floor. After lunch, we will do a game drive, ascend the crater, and return to the lodge. Upon arrival, we will pack up and depart for Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa near Arusha.

Main Destination:	Ngorongoro Crater
Best Time to Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best) High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds) Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none) Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater Black Rhino Common Lion Common Buffalo Abundant Zebra Abundant Wildebeest Abundant Hyena Abundant Elephant Common Hippo Common Leopard Occasional Giraffe None White Rhino None Cheetah None Wild Dog None
Accommodation:	Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Day 8 Excursion to Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, we will go to the Materuni Waterfalls, where you will do a short hike for about 2 hours. The vegetation, surreal views, and waterfalls are an incredible sight. From here, we proceed to a local coffee processing farm, where we will have lunch before departing for the airport.

Main Destination:	Foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:	No accommodation
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

End of tour

(See Getting there for more details)

You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Next: Rates

Important to Know

This tour is not available to solo travelers.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD). The ZAR rates shown are converted for information purposes only. How do I pay in USD?
This tour accepts children of all ages. Children under 16 receive a discount and children under 4 are free.

Rates Per Person

Inclusions

Rates Per Person

AUD

ZAR

GBP

EUR

USD

MXN

Start dates	Solo 1 room	2 people 1 room	3 people 2 rooms	4 people 2 rooms	5 people 3 rooms	6 people 3 rooms	7+ people
Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025	n/a*	$4	$3	$3	$3	$3