7-Day Great Migration Safari

Day-by-Day Itinerary:

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Depart from Arusha in the morning and drive to Tarangire National Park, where elephant herds roam freely among majestic baobab trees. This park is a haven for wildlife, particularly in the dry season when animals congregate around the Tarangire River. Enjoy a full-day game drive with picnic lunch, then proceed to your lodge or tented camp for the evening.

• Distance: Approx. 2.5–3 hours by road

• Meals: Lunch, Dinner

• Accommodation Options:

  • Standard: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge / Tarangire Safari Lodge

  • Luxury: Lemala Mpingo Ridge / Tarangire Sopa Lodge

Day 2: Tarangire to Central Serengeti via Ngorongoro

After breakfast, head toward Serengeti National Park, passing through the lush highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enter the Serengeti through Naabi Hill Gate and begin game viewing as you move into the Central Seronera region, known for its year-round predator activity. Arrive at your lodge in time for dinner.

• Distance: Approx. 6–7 hours by road

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Accommodation Options:

  • Standard: Into Wild Africa Camp / Tanzania Bush Camp

  • Luxury: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge / Melia Serengeti Lodge

Day 3: Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti (Game Drive En Route)

Leave early and begin your journey northward through Serengeti National Park. This is a full-day game drive through changing landscapes—from open plains to wooded valleys—as you follow the migration route. By afternoon, you’ll reach the remote and less-traveled Northern Serengeti, close to the Mara River.

• Distance: Approx. 5–6 hours by game drive

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Accommodation Options:

  • Standard: Mara Kati Kati Camp / Serengeti Wilderness Camp

  • Luxury: Lemala Kuria Hills / Sayari Camp

Day 4: Full-Day Game Drive in Northern Serengeti (Mara River Crossings)

Today is dedicated to witnessing the Great Migration near the Mara River. Watch for dramatic crossings as thousands of wildebeest and zebras plunge into crocodile-filled waters, while lions and leopards stalk the herds. Your guide will position you at key points for the best viewing opportunities, depending on migration activity.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Accommodation Options:

  • Standard: Mara Kati Kati Camp / Serengeti Wilderness Camp

  • Luxury: Lemala Kuria Hills / Sayari Camp

Day 5: Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti

After breakfast, enjoy a game drive en route back to Central Serengeti. This return journey offers more chances to spot big cats, elephants, and possibly smaller migrations moving southward. Arrive at your central Serengeti lodge or camp in the late afternoon for a relaxing evening.

• Distance: Approx. 5–6 hours by road

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Accommodation Options:

  • Standard: Into Wild Africa Camp / Tanzania Bush Camp

  • Luxury: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge / Melia Serengeti Lodge

Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Start with a final morning game drive in Serengeti before heading toward the Ngorongoro highlands. The scenic drive brings you to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. You’ll arrive at your lodge with sweeping views over the collapsed volcanic caldera, ready for tomorrow’s descent.

• Distance: Approx. 4–5 hours by road

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Accommodation Options:

  • Standard: Rhino Lodge / Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge

  • Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge / The Highlands Ngorongoro

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive – Return to Arusha

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater early for a spectacular half-day game drive. The crater floor hosts rich wildlife, including black rhinos, lions, elephants, and hippos. After a picnic lunch by the lake, begin the drive back to Arusha where your safari concludes in the late afternoon.

• Distance: 3–4 hours game drive + 4–5 hours to Arusha

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

• Accommodation: Not included (available on request)