Sighting Great Migration
9 Days
Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater,
serengeti national park.
9
Days
8
Nights
Activities
Game Drive, Site Visit, Cultural Experience, Birdwatching
Price
From: $1800- Per Person
Bush Experience
With the experts
This itinerary is designed to provide an exceptional experience of the Great Migration, one of the world’s most spectacular wildlife events. Depending on the time of year, you’ll follow the migration’s path through different regions of the Serengeti and surrounding areas.
Great Migration Safari in Serengeti
Itinerary
Best Time for the Migration:
January–March: Southern Serengeti (calving season in Ndutu).
June–July: Western Corridor (Grumeti River crossings).
August–October: Northern Serengeti (Mara River crossings).
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
- Activities: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Relax and prepare for the adventure ahead.
- Accommodation:
- Luxury: Arusha Coffee Lodge
- Mid-range: Mount Meru Hotel
- Budget: Green Mountain Hotel
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
- Activities: Start your safari with a visit to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive.
- Accommodation:
- Luxury: Tarangire Treetops
- Mid-range: Tarangire Safari Lodge
- Budget: Sangaiwe Tented Camp
Day 3: Tarangire – Central Serengeti (Seronera)
- Activities: Drive to Serengeti National Park (approx. 5-6 hours) with a scenic route through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Explore the Seronera Valley, a wildlife hotspot, and enjoy an afternoon game drive.
- Accommodation:
- Luxury: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
- Mid-range: Kati Kati Tented Camp
- Budget: Seronera Campsite
Day 4: Full Day in Central Serengeti
- Activities: Explore the Central Serengeti, known for resident predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Depending on the season, you may encounter migrating herds of wildebeest and zebras.
- Accommodation: Same as Day 3.
Day 5: Central Serengeti – Northern Serengeti
- Activities: Travel to the Northern Serengeti to witness the Great Migration river crossings at the Mara River (seasonal). The crossings are dramatic and thrilling, with predators like crocodiles lurking nearby.
- Accommodation:
- Luxury: Sayari Camp
- Mid-range: Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp
- Budget: Lobo Campsite
Day 6: Full Day in Northern Serengeti (Mara River)
- Activities: Spend the day following the migration along the Mara River. Witness river crossings, large herds of wildebeest, and predators like lions and hyenas hunting.
- Accommodation: Same as Day 5.
Day 7: Northern Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Activities: Depart the Serengeti and drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping for scenic views and cultural experiences at a Maasai village.
- Accommodation:
- Luxury: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
- Mid-range: Rhino Lodge
- Budget: Simba Campsite
Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater Tour
- Activities: Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. Spot the Big Five and other wildlife in this unique ecosystem. Enjoy lunch by the hippo pool before heading back to Arusha.
- Accommodation:
- Luxury: Arusha Coffee Lodge
- Mid-range: Mount Meru Hotel
- Budget: Green Mountain Hotel
Day 9: Departure
Activities: Relax in Arusha, explore the city, or visit local markets before transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Whats Included ?
- Full board Accommodation with 3 meals at Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Serengeti
- Bed & Breakfast at Arusha
- All transfers as indicated on the itinerary
- All house drinks with the exception of premium brands in all places except at Arusha
- Game drives in a private 4x4 Land cruiser
- Schedule flights from Serengeti - Kilimanjaro
- Cultural tour at Tarangire & Mto wa Mbu
- Sundowner at Serengeti
- Laundry at all places except at Arusha ( Limited Laundry at Ngorongoro)
- All park entrance fees
- 1 litre of mineral water per person per day
- Government taxes
Whats Excluded ?
- Items of a personal nature i.e. Gratuities; premium brand beverages; curios; telephone
- Visas
- Airport and departure taxes
- International flights
- Any other item not mentioned above