8 Day Serengeti Great Migration Safari

This 8-day journey takes you to the popular northern circuit it parks. You spend four days on the Serengeti, Africa’s biggest plain, where thousands of wildebeest and zebras migrate each year. The journey then continues to the Ngorongoro Crater, which is a must-see for its stunning scenery and easy animal watching opportunities. Finally, the group visits Tarangire National Park, which is smaller than the Serengeti but known for its big elephant populations. The journey concludes with a short climb to the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Day 1: Pick up from airport and then transfer to hotel in Arusha

We will pick you up at the airport and take you to your accommodation, with an optional tour of Arusha city. This brief city tour will introduce you to Tanzania and prepare you for your safari the following day. In the evening, we will update you on the remaining events of the trip. Depending on when you arrive in Arusha, you may take an optional short climb to Kilima Moto to see the spectacular sunset.

Accommodation: Tulia Boutique and Spa

Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

The guide will pick you up by 8:00am from the accommodation after your breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park for two hours. Tarangire is notable for its abundance of old baobab trees and for having the highest concentration of elephants in the whole of Africa. You will go up close to these giants and see elephant families interact. As we go on a game drive, we will keep track of any reported animal sightings. Giraffes, wildebeest, and zebras are among the many herbivores. Predators (lions, cheetahs, and leopards) are more difficult to identify. Later, we will proceed to the river picnic location to have lunch while admiring the wonderful river views and wildlife. Look out for little monkeys and baboons who may attempt to frighten and take your lunch. They are, however, nothing to be concerned about. After lunch, we will embark on a game drive before leaving the park about 5:30pm and returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation options:  Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge

Meals: full board meals

Day 3: Transfer to Central Serengeti National Park

Following breakfast, we will travel to the Serengeti for about 6 hours (including all breaks), passing via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We will make a quick halt at the entrance to take in the spectacular crater for around 20 minutes. There is an optional excursion to a Masai Village to learn about the Masai people’s everyday lives.

Serengeti National Park
Arrive late afternoon and go on a wildlife drive in Seronera (the Serengeti’s core). At the same time, we went on a game drive till late evening to watch the sunset over the Serengeti while getting up close to the wild creatures. We could be fortunate to see a predator hunt! Finally, we shall go to Serengeti Safari Camp.

Accommodation options: Serengeti Safari Camp(luxury).

Meal s: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Transfer from central to Northern Serengeti National Park

Today, we continue northwest across the Serengeti, exploring the larger areas and tracking animal movements.

After an early breakfast, we go on a morning game drive, bringing a picnic lunch. The game drive will center on the Mara River, and we expect to observe herds of migrating animals crossing it. We continue our game drive until dark, when we return to Heritage Mara Camp for supper and an overnight stay. There are animals in the camp.

Accommodation: Heritage Mara Camp (Mid-range)

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 5: Transfer to Serengeti National Park

Today, we will journey west and return to the Mara River. We will watch wildebeest formations as they prepare to cross the Mara River. Hopefully, we will witness the beginning of the migration!

After an early breakfast, we will leave for the game drive, stop for lunch, and continue until the evening. Finally, we shall return to the Heritage Mara Camp.

Accommodation: Heritage Mara Camp

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 6: Explore Serengeti National Park

Following an early breakfast, we will go on a wildlife drive south of the Serengeti into Seronera. Eventually, we will leave the Serengeti in the late afternoon and go to Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge. The resort is perched on the crater rim and offers a breathtaking view of the crater. The travel to Ngorongoro Crater takes roughly two hours.

Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 7: Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, we will descend into the crater at 6:15 a.m. The journey’s goal is to discover the black rhino. Rhinos are the most difficult to identify in this magnificent crater. However, most creatures will be simpler to find on the crater floor.
Following lunch, we will have a game drive, mount the crater, and return to the lodge. We will pack up and go to the Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa near Arusha.

Accommodation: Tulia Botique Hotel and Spa

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 8: Excursions to Kilimanjaro

Following breakfast, we will go to the Maternity Waterfalls, where you will spend around two hours hiking. The waterfalls, flora, and strange scenery are breathtaking. After that, we go to a nearby coffee processing farm for lunch before heading to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

End of Tour

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