Witness The Great Migration In Style – Tanzania Luxury Safari
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 base of Mount Kilimanjaro for the waterfalls
We will pick you up from Kilimanjaro International Airport and then transfer you to the hotel in Arusha City. Relax to your luxury hotel while your next day adventure awaits.
Accommodation: Arusha Coffee Lodge or Similar.
Meals included: Bed & Breakfast.
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. There are plenty of herbivores like giraffes, wildebeest, and zebras. The predators (lions, cheetahs, and leopards) are more difficult to spot.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge or Similar.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
After breakfast, we will drive to Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We will briefly stop at the designated area in the crater rim for the breathtaking crater view, take some memorable photos in this amazing picturesque place. Arrive in Serengeti late afternoon and do a game drive in Seronera (center of Serengeti)
Accommodation: Kubu kubu Tented Lodge or Similar.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today, we explore the broader parts of the Serengeti as we travel northwest and we follow the wildlife movements. 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 camp for dinner and our overnight stay. Animals can be spotted at the camp.
Accommodation: Serengeti River Camp (Karibu Camps and Lodges) or Similar.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
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 Camp.
Accommodation: Serengeti River Camp or Similar.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
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. Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge or Similar. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
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 drive to Arusha for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Arusha Coffee Lodge or Similar.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
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 to Kilimanjaro International Airport to fly back home.
Clothing: Lightweight daytime wear, warm layer for mornings/evenings, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen.
Photography: Zoom lens/binoculars, extra memory cards & batteries.
Health: Medications, insect repellent, malaria prophylaxis, stay hydrated.
Cash & Tipping: USD/TZS for tips and small purchases.
Wildlife Timing: Check Great Migration schedule.
Hiking: Walking shoes, swimsuit, towel for waterfalls.
Respect: Follow park rules, respect nature and local culture.
