Accommodation: Mid-range lodges & tented camps
Meals: Full board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Transport: 4x4 Safari Vehicle
Safari Overview
Follow the Great Migration to the northern Serengeti for an unforgettable 7-day safari. Witness thousands of wildebeest and zebras crossing rivers, spot predators in action, and experience Tanzania's breathtaking landscapes, from the elephant-rich Tarangire plains to the majestic Ngorongoro Crater. Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and adventure seekers.
Day 1 — Arrival in Arusha
Your adventure begins at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Meet your safari guide and enjoy a scenic transfer to your comfortable hotel in Arusha. Spend the afternoon resting or exploring the town’s local markets and craft shops. Gather for a detailed safari briefing in the evening, where your guide will outline the upcoming days, wildlife expectations, and travel tips.
- Airport pick-up and transfer to hotel
- Optional walk around Arusha town
- Evening safari briefing and dinner
- Overnight in Arusha
Day 2 — Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Depart early for Tarangire National Park, renowned for its towering baobab trees and massive elephant herds. Spend the day exploring the park’s diverse landscapes, including riverine forests and open plains. Your guide will help identify wildlife species, from giraffes and buffaloes to lions and cheetahs.
- Early morning departure from Arusha
- Full-day game drive with picnic lunch inside Tarangire
- Photography and wildlife spotting opportunities
- Evening relaxation at lodge/camp with dinner
Day 3 — Tarangire to Central Serengeti
Travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands, enjoying panoramic views of fertile valleys and traditional Maasai villages. Stop for photos and a cultural visit to a Maasai homestead. Continue to Central Serengeti and experience your first afternoon game drive among the vast plains, witnessing wildebeest, zebras, and the occasional predator stalking its prey.
- Drive through Ngorongoro Highlands with photo stops
- Visit a Maasai village for cultural immersion
- Afternoon game drive in central Serengeti
- Overnight in tented camp
Day 4 — Central to Northern Serengeti
Head north following the Great Migration. Marvel at thousands of wildebeest and zebras moving across the plains in search of fresh grazing. The open savannah provides incredible opportunities to see predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs hunting in the wild. Afternoon game drives allow you to witness the animals crossing small streams and grazing in herds.
- Morning drive in central Serengeti spotting wildlife
- Follow migration herds northwards
- Evening game drive in northern Serengeti
- Overnight at northern Serengeti camp
Day 5 — Full Day Northern Serengeti (Mara River)
Spend the full day along the Mara River, where the most dramatic moments of the Great Migration occur. Witness massive wildebeest crossings, crocodiles waiting in ambush, and the chaos of predator-prey interactions. Sunrise and sunset drives provide the best photographic lighting, and your guide will explain migration patterns and animal behaviors.
- Sunrise game drive near Mara River
- Observe wildebeest river crossings and predator activity
- Relax and enjoy a picnic lunch in the park
- Late afternoon game drive and overnight at camp
Day 6 — Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, enjoy one last morning game drive in northern Serengeti. Then depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping at scenic viewpoints over the rolling plains. Arrive at your lodge or campsite overlooking the crater rim and enjoy sunset views over this natural wonder.
- Morning game drive in Serengeti
- Drive through scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Overnight at lodge or camp on crater rim
Day 7 — Ngorongoro Crater Tour & Return to Arusha
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater early in the morning for a half-day game drive. Witness elephants, lions, black rhinos, zebras, and flamingos. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool, then drive back to Arusha, reflecting on the incredible wildlife encounters and unforgettable landscapes of this Great Migration safari.
- Early morning crater descent
- Wildlife spotting and photography inside crater
- Picnic lunch by hippo pool
- Return drive to Arusha and drop-off at hotel/airport
