8-Day Safari · mid-range / comfort
8-Day Great Migration Safari – Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Serengeti
From
$3,250
per person
Per person, sharing. From $3,250 (3-star) / $3,950 (4-star lodges & camps). Best July–October for the Mara crossings.
Plan on WhatsAppEight days built around the Great Migration river crossings: Tarangire's elephants and baobabs, a full day in the Ngorongoro Crater, and three days deep in the Serengeti tracking the herds toward the Mara River. Small private groups, a 4x4 with pop-up roof, and 4-star lodges and tented camps (3-star option available).
Best months to travel: Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct
Day-by-Day Itinerary
- 1
Arrival in Arusha
Met at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your lodge in Arusha for a welcome drink and a safari briefing. An optional visit to the Arusha Cultural Heritage Centre, then a relaxed dinner under the African sky.
Dinner · Lodge in Arusha
- 2
Tarangire National Park to Karatu
An early start for Tarangire, where the sun rises over ancient baobabs and predators are active. Game viewing among large elephant herds, giraffe, zebra and cheetah along the wildlife-rich Tarangire River, with a picnic lunch in the park. Drive on to Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner · Mid-range lodge, Karatu
- 3
Ngorongoro Crater to the Serengeti
A sunrise descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive among the Big Five — black rhino, lion, elephant, buffalo and leopard — plus hippos and flamingos, with a picnic lunch near the hippo pool. In the afternoon, drive on into the Serengeti to a tented camp and a fireside dinner.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner · Tented camp, Serengeti
- 4
Serengeti — Tracking the Migration
Sunrise and full-day game drives following the migration herds across the plains, with cheetah, leopard and hyena hunting at dawn. Explore the predator-rich Seronera Valley and, in season, position for the herds massing toward the Mara. Picnic lunch and a sundowner with endless Serengeti views.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner · Tented camp, Serengeti
- 5
Serengeti — Mara River Crossings
A full day in the northern Serengeti, where in season the wildebeest face the crocodile-filled Mara River in the migration's most dramatic spectacle. Your guide reads the herds for the best chance at a crossing, with photography stops throughout the day.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner · Tented camp, Serengeti
- 6
Serengeti — Full Day Game Drives
A final full day exploring different regions of the Serengeti, returning to favourite sightings and chasing new ones. Sundowners and fireside storytelling at your luxury tented camp under a sky thick with stars.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner · Tented camp, Serengeti
- 7
Serengeti to Arusha
An early morning game drive for last sightings as the sun rises over the plains, then begin the journey back toward Arusha with an optional Maasai village visit and lunch en route. Arrive for a relaxing evening and a farewell dinner.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner · Lodge in Arusha
- 8
Departure
Breakfast at the lodge, then a private transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight, with a lifetime of memories from the migration.
Breakfast · —
What's included
- ✓Seven nights' accommodation in 4-star (or 3-star) lodges and tented camps
- ✓All meals — breakfast, lunch and dinner
- ✓Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and a professional guide
- ✓All park entrance and conservation fees
- ✓Unlimited game drives as per the itinerary
- ✓Bottled water throughout and airport transfers
Not included
- ✕International flights and Tanzania visa fees
- ✕Travel insurance (recommended for all travellers)
- ✕Tips and gratuities for guides and staff
- ✕Personal expenses and optional activities
Frequently Asked Questions
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Read before you go
Free, no-fluff guides from the people who run the trips.
Tanzania Safari: The Complete Guide
Where to go, when to travel, what a day looks like and what it costs — everything you need to plan a northern Tanzania safari.
Read guide →Safari · 8 min readWhere Is the Great Migration Each Month?
A month-by-month guide to the wildebeest migration — calving in the south, the Mara River crossings in the north, and everything in between.
Read guide →Safari · 8 min readSerengeti National Park: A Visitor's Guide
Tanzania's flagship park — endless plains, the Great Migration and the finest big-cat viewing in Africa.
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Per person, sharing. From $3,250 (3-star) / $3,950 (4-star lodges & camps). Best July–October for the Mara crossings.
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