8 Days: Classic Great Migration Safari Tanzania
8 Days / 7 Nights | 8 Days: Classic Great Migration Safari Tanzania
Overview
Experience the ultimate African safari adventure with our 8-day Classic Great Migration Safari. Stay at handpicked classic safari camps known for comfort, authenticity, and breathtaking views. Each day, join expert guides and trackers on thrilling game drives, where you'll have the chance to encounter majestic bull elephants, elusive black rhinos, zebras, hippos, and powerful lion prides alongside countless other species in their natural habitat.
This safari combines luxury, adventure, and unbeatable wildlife viewing in some of Tanzania's most celebrated national parks, including the world-famous Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.
Best Time to Visit:
Best Time: July - October (Great Migration Season)
Starts at:
$3,000.00
Per Person
Day 1: Pick-up from the Airport
We will pick you up from the airport and then transfer you to the hotel with an optional tour of Arusha city. This short city tour will introduce you to Tanzania and prepare for your trip the next day. In the evening, we will brief you on the activities of the rest of the tour. Depending on the time you arrive in Arusha, you can take an optional short hike to Kilima Moto to view a beautiful sunset.
Arusha, known as the safari capital of Tanzania, lies at the foot of Mount Meru and serves as the ideal launch point for exploring the Northern Safari Circuit, including world-renowned destinations like the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater.
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
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. Tarangire is known for the abundance of ancient baobab trees and boasts the country's most significant number of elephants! You will encounter these giants up close and observe the interaction between elephant families. We will follow reported animal sightings as we do a game drive. There are plenty of herbivores like giraffes, wildebeest, and zebras. The predators (lions, cheetahs, and leopards) are more difficult to spot.
Later, we will go to the river picnic site and enjoy the beautiful river view and animals while having lunch. Keep an eye out for small monkeys and baboons that will try to scare you and take your lunch! They are, however, nothing to worry about. After lunch, we will proceed with the game drive before we exit the park around 5:30pm and head to our accommodation (Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge) for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3: Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, we will drive to Serengeti for about 6 hours (including all stops), passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We will briefly stop at the gate and view the breathtaking crater for about 20 minutes. There is an optional visit to a Masai Village to learn about the daily life of the Masai people (an additional US$10 to US$20).
Serengeti National Park
Arrive late afternoon and do a game drive in Seronera (center of Serengeti). At the same time, we proceeded to do a game drive to late evening and experience the sunset in Serengeti while having a close view of the wild animals. We might be lucky and see a predator hunt! Finally, we will head to Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge.
Day 4: Northern Serengeti National Park
Today, we explore the broader parts of the Serengeti as we travel northwest and we follow the wildlife movements.
After an early breakfast, we depart on a morning game drive carrying a picnic lunch. 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 Nyikani Migration Camp for dinner and our overnight stay. Animals can be spotted at the camp.
Day 5: Serengeti National Park
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 Nyikani Migration Camp.
Day 6: Serengeti National Park
Seronera, Serengeti National Park
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 Nyikani Migration Camp. 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.
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha Region
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 return to the lodge. Upon arrival, we will pack up and depart for River Country Inn near Arusha.
Day 8: Excursion to Kilimanjaro
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 for the airport.
What's Included & Excluded
Inclusions
- • All park entry and conservation fees
- • Professional English-speaking safari guide
- • All game drives in 4x4 safari vehicle
- • 7 nights' accommodation in luxury lodges/tented camps
- • All meals as specified in the itinerary
- • Bottled water during game drives
- • All ground transfers as per itinerary
- • Domestic flight from Serengeti to Arusha
- • Airport transfers on first and last day
- • All government taxes and service charges
Exclusions
- • International flights
- • Tanzania visa fees
- • Travel and medical insurance
- • Alcoholic and soft drinks
- • Tips for guides and camp staff
- • Personal expenses
- • Optional activities and excursions
- • Items of personal nature
