8-Day Serengeti Migration Safari

Overview

This 8-day safari provides an in-depth exploration of the Serengeti, focusing on the Great Migration. The tour also includes visits to Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park, ensuring a comprehensive wildlife experience. This itinerary is suitable for a range of budgets and offers a chance to witness one of nature’s greatest spectacles.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Start with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha, followed by a 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a game drive upon arrival, spotting elephants, lions, zebras, and more. Have a picnic lunch in the park and continue exploring in the afternoon. In the evening, check into your lodge or campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 2: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy game viewing en route, and have a picnic lunch on the way. Arrive in Serengeti for an afternoon game drive, then settle into your lodge or campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 3: Full Day in Serengeti National Park (Central Region)

Spend the day exploring the central Serengeti, known for its high predator concentration. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, spotting lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Return to your lodge or campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 4: Full Day in Serengeti National Park (Northern Region)

Travel to the northern Serengeti to witness the Great Migration. Enjoy game drives in the morning and afternoon, focusing on the wildebeest and zebra herds. If the timing is right, you may see them crossing the Mara River. Return to your lodge or campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 5: Full Day in Serengeti National Park (Western Region)

Explore the western Serengeti, known for its Grumeti River crossings. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, observing the Great Migration and other wildlife. Return to your lodge or campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, enjoy a game drive as you travel to the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater for a full day of wildlife viewing, with a picnic lunch by the hippo pool. Continue exploring the crater in the afternoon, then ascend and head to your lodge or campsite on the crater rim for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara National Park

Start with breakfast, then drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive. Enjoy a picnic lunch and continue exploring the park in the afternoon, spotting tree-climbing lions and flamingos. Check into your lodge or campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 8: Lake Manyara to Arusha

Begin with breakfast, followed by a final game drive in Lake Manyara. After a picnic lunch, depart for Arusha, arriving in the early evening for drop-off at your hotel or the airport, concluding your unforgettable safari adventure.

  • Accommodation for 7 nights (lodge or campsite)
  • Full board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Pick-up and drop-off from Arusha
  • Game drives in Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Park entry fees and crater service fees
  • Drinking water throughout the safari
  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional activities (e.g., Maasai village visit, balloon safari)
  • Personal expenses (tips, drinks, laundry, souvenirs)
  • Accommodation before and after the safari
  • Airport transfers not specified in the itinerary

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