7-Day Tanzania Great Migration Safari Experience
Overview
This 7-day safari takes you into the heart of Tanzania's wildlife spectacle: the Great Migration. Explore diverse landscapes from Tarangire's elephants to the predator-rich Serengeti plains and the stunning Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Safari routes adapt to the season — from Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti or Ndutu — to maximize migration sightings. Best time: June–October for dramatic river crossings.
Highlights
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, meet your private driver-guide and transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight. Receive a detailed briefing on your migration-focused safari adventure.
Accommodation
Four Points by Sheraton Arusha
Dinner
Day 2 — Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for elephants and ancient baobab trees. Enjoy a game drive and picnic lunch inside the park before heading to Karatu for the evening. The park's dense elephant population and diverse wildlife make for an exceptional first day on safari.
Accommodation
Farm of Dreams Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 — Karatu – Serengeti National Park (Migration Region)
After breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park, with a game drive en route through the Ngorongoro highlands. Depending on the season, you'll head to the best location to witness the migration — Central Serengeti, Western Corridor, or Northern Serengeti. Enter the park and begin tracking the herds across the vast plains.
Accommodation
Into Wild Africa
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 — Full Day Serengeti – Great Migration Viewing
Spend the first of two full days following the movement of wildebeest and zebras and spotting lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and possibly river crossings (depending on location and timing). Watch the constant drama of the migration unfold — calves being born, predators on the hunt, and herds stretching to the horizon.
Accommodation
Into Wild Africa
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 — Full Day Serengeti – Continued Migration Tracking
Another full day dedicated to migration viewing. Your guide will adapt the route based on wildlife movements, taking you to the best areas for predator sightings and herd encounters. Explore different regions of the park, from the Seronera River Valley to the open plains where cheetahs scan for prey.
Accommodation
Into Wild Africa
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 — Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Morning game drive as you exit Serengeti. Enjoy a picnic lunch en route to Ngorongoro where you'll overnight on the rim or nearby in Karatu. Take in the breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro highlands as you transition from one iconic landscape to another.
Accommodation
Rhino Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 — Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha / Departure
Early morning descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. Spot black rhino, lion prides, elephant, buffalo, and hippo in this wildlife-packed caldera. Enjoy a picnic lunch before returning to Arusha for drop-off or an optional overnight extension.
Included
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Park fees & crater service fee
- Accommodation as per selected level (FB on safari)
- Bottled water during safari
- All government taxes
- Airport transfers
Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips (suggested $15–$20 per person per day)
- Alcoholic/soft drinks
- Optional excursions (e.g. Maasai village visit)
- Post-safari accommodation in Arusha (available on request)
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