Serengeti Migration Safari
Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire
Witness the greatest wildlife spectacle on Earth - the Great Migration. Experience Tanzania's iconic parks from the endless Serengeti plains to the stunning Ngorongoro Crater, home to the densest concentration of wildlife in Africa.
Best Time
June-Oct, Jan-Feb
Destinations
Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire
Accommodation
Luxury Lodges
Meals
Full Board
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Activities:
- Meet and greet at Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Transfer to your lodge in Arusha (1 hour drive)
- Welcome briefing about your Tanzania safari
- Overview of Serengeti and Ngorongoro highlights
- Evening at leisure to rest after your flight
- Optional: Explore Arusha town or visit local market
Accommodation:
Arusha Coffee Lodge or similar (Arusha)
Meals:
Dinner
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Activities:
- Early breakfast and departure (7:00 AM)
- Scenic drive to Tarangire National Park (2 hours)
- Enter park and begin game drive
- Marvel at massive baobab trees dotting the landscape
- Search for large elephant herds (up to 300 individuals)
- Picnic lunch in the bush
- Afternoon game drive along Tarangire River
- Spot lions, leopards, and tree-climbing pythons
- Excellent bird watching (550+ species)
- Sundowner drinks overlooking the river
Accommodation:
Tarangire Sopa Lodge or similar (Tarangire)
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
Activities:
- Early breakfast and check-out
- Drive through Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Stop at Ngorongoro Crater rim for photos
- Descend into the Serengeti plains
- Game drive en route to your camp
- Arrive in Serengeti for lunch
- Afternoon game drive in the Serengeti
- Search for lions, cheetahs, and leopards
- Witness endless plains stretching to the horizon
- Sunset over the Serengeti savanna
Accommodation:
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge or similar (Serengeti)
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Full Day Serengeti - Migration Search
⚠️ Migration location varies by season. Your guide will track current herd positions.
Activities:
- Early morning game drive (6:00 AM)
- Search for the Great Migration herds
- Witness millions of wildebeest and zebra
- Track predators hunting the migration
- Return to lodge for breakfast
- Mid-morning relaxation at the lodge
- Lunch at the lodge
- Afternoon game drive to different sector
- Visit kopjes (rocky outcrops) - lion territory
- Photograph golden hour on the plains
- Night sounds of the African bush
Accommodation:
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge or similar (Serengeti)
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Full Day Serengeti - Deep Exploration
⚠️ Optional: Hot air balloon safari available at $599 per person (advance booking required).
Activities:
- Pre-dawn departure for sunrise game drive
- Explore Seronera Valley - wildlife hub
- Visit hippo pools along the Grumeti River
- Track the Big Five throughout the day
- Bush breakfast in a scenic location
- Mid-morning game viewing
- Lunch at the lodge or picnic in the bush
- Afternoon drive to new territories
- Search for elusive leopards in trees
- Final Serengeti sunset
Accommodation:
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge or similar (Serengeti)
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Activities:
- Final morning game drive in Serengeti
- Last chance for migration and predator sightings
- Return to lodge for breakfast and check-out
- Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area (3 hours)
- Arrive at crater rim lodge
- Lunch with stunning crater views
- Afternoon at leisure
- Optional: Walk with Maasai warriors
- Sunset viewing from the crater rim
- Briefing on tomorrow's crater descent
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge or similar (Crater Rim)
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Floor Exploration
⚠️ Crater floor time limited to 6 hours. We maximize every minute of wildlife viewing.
Activities:
- Early breakfast (6:00 AM)
- Descend 600 meters into the crater
- Game drive on the crater floor (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Spot black rhino (one of best places in Africa)
- See lions, elephants, hippos, flamingos
- Visit Lake Magadi for flamingo photography
- Picnic lunch at Ngoitokitok Springs
- Afternoon exploration of different sectors
- Search for rare wildlife species
- Ascend crater walls before sunset
- Return to rim lodge for final dinner
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge or similar (Crater Rim)
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Ngorongoro to Arusha - Departure
Activities:
- Leisurely breakfast with final crater views
- Optional: Morning nature walk on crater rim
- Check-out and depart for Arusha (3-4 hours)
- Stop at a Maasai village en route (optional)
- Visit Arusha cultural heritage center
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Last-minute souvenir shopping
- Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Drop-off 3 hours before international flight
- Depart Tanzania with unforgettable memories
Accommodation:
None (Departure)
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
Safari Highlights
Serengeti Big Cats
World's highest density of lions and cheetahs
Great Migration
2 million wildebeest and zebra on the move
Ngorongoro Crater
Best place in Africa to spot black rhino
Tarangire Elephants
Massive herds among ancient baobab trees
Flamingo Lakes
Pink shores at Lake Magadi in the crater
UNESCO World Heritage
Two UNESCO sites in one incredible journey
Package Price
$4,250
per person
Based on 2 people sharing
Quick Facts
Safety & Support
- ✓ Flying Doctor insurance included
- ✓ 24/7 emergency support
- ✓ Experienced TATO-licensed guides
- ✓ Well-maintained 4x4 vehicles
- ✓ Satellite phone in remote areas
Conservation Impact
Your park fees directly support Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA), anti-poaching units, and local Maasai communities in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Learn more about our impact →Experience the Journey
The Great Migration
Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti Big Cats
Ready for Your Tanzania Adventure?
Witness the Great Migration and explore the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. Book your Serengeti safari today.