Overview
Experience the awe-inspiring Serengeti Migration safari, witnessing millions of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle as they journey across Serengeti National Park one of the world’s most famous wildlife spectacles. Combined with the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, this tour offers an unmatched opportunity to see the Big Five, dramatic Mara River crossings, and abundant predators, making it perfect for safari enthusiasts, photographers, and nature lovers.
Itinerary
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, greeted by your expert safari guide. Transfer to your lodge in Arusha and attend a briefing about your Great Migration safari, park highlights, and wildlife spotting tips.
Discover Tarangire National Park, famous for its vast elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy game drives to spot lions, leopards, and migratory birds, setting the tone for your migration wildlife safari.
Visit Mto wa Mbu village for cultural immersion, then explore Olduvai Gorge, the "Cradle of Mankind." Continue to Serengeti National Park, the heart of the wildebeest migration route, where you’ll start spotting migrating herds.
Spend the day tracking the Great Migration herds. Witness breathtaking Mara River crossings, predator-prey dynamics, and abundant wildlife including lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Capture incredible photos of nature’s raw spectacle.
Morning game drive in Serengeti, then transfer to the stunning Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an afternoon safari to see rhinos, elephants, lions, and more. Overnight overlooking the crater rim.
Full-day safari in the Ngorongoro Crater, spotting the Big Five and rare species. Return to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport, concluding your unforgettable Tanzania migration safari.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Airport transfers (Kilimanjaro International Airport / Arusha Airport)
- All Park entrance fees and conservation charges (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire)
- Professional English-speaking safari guide and driver
- Accommodation in safari lodges and tented camps as per itinerary
- All meals during safari days (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing
- Bottled water during game drives
- Cultural visit at Mto wa Mbu village
- Safari briefing and personalized itinerary planning
Cost Excludes
- International and domestic flights (unless specified)
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, tips, phone calls)
- Alcoholic and soft drinks (available for purchase)
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, and lodge staff (optional but appreciated)
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
FAQs
The price includes park fees, accommodation, game drives, meals, transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle, and an English-speaking guide. Flights and personal expenses are not included.
The best time is from June to October, when the wildebeest migration typically reaches the northern Serengeti and Mara River crossings occur.
Yes! The itinerary is designed for both first-timers and experienced safari-goers. It includes cultural visits, iconic parks, and high chances to see the Big Five.
You’ll stay in mid-range lodges and tented camps, with comfortable en-suite rooms and meals provided.
The safari is not physically strenuous. Most activities involve game drives and short walks. It’s suitable for most fitness levels.
