Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your guide will welcome you and transfer you to your accommodation in Arusha. The drive takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, with scenic views as you enter town. If you arrive through Arusha Airport, the transfer takes approximately 20-30 minutes. After check-in, receive a safari briefing and relax at the lodge, or choose an optional city tour at extra cost. Enjoy dinner and prepare for the safari ahead.
Experience Tanzania: 8 Days of Safari Magic and the Great Migration
Experience Tanzania: 8 Days of Safari Magic and the Great Migration
Embark on an 8-day safari across Tanzania's iconic northern landscapes, beginning in Tarangire National Park with baobab trees and elephant herds. Continue to Central Serengeti before heading north toward the Great Migration, where wildlife movement and possible river-crossing drama make the Northern Serengeti unforgettable.
Explore both Central and Northern Serengeti, then descend into Ngorongoro Crater, a wildlife-rich natural wonder known for dramatic scenery and Big Five possibilities. This itinerary is ideal for travelers seeking the magic of the Migration along with classic northern circuit safari highlights.
Safari Tour Price
| Package | 1 pax | 2 pax | 3 pax | 4 pax | 5 pax | 6 pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Days Safari | $4,780 | $3,380 | $3,100 | $2,900 | $2,780 | $2,690 |
Safari Itinerary
After breakfast, depart from Arusha for a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, known for large elephant herds and baobab trees. On arrival, enjoy a game drive through varied landscapes with chances to encounter elephants, lions, giraffes, and many bird species. Stop for a picnic lunch inside the park, then continue the afternoon game drive. In the late afternoon, drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, drive toward Serengeti National Park through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey offers changing scenery and possible wildlife sightings along the way. On arrival, begin a game drive across Central Serengeti, a region known for abundant wildlife and predator activity. Depending on the season, you may see migration movement across the plains. Arrive at your camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, depart Central Serengeti and drive north, enjoying a game drive en route across the plains. Watch for wildebeest, zebra, predators, elephants, and other wildlife as the landscape unfolds. Northern Serengeti is a prime area for the Great Migration, especially when herds gather near the Mara River. Depending on timing and conditions, river-crossing activity may be possible. Arrive in Northern Serengeti in the evening and settle into camp.
Wake to sunrise over Northern Serengeti and spend the day exploring one of Africa's most iconic migration regions. Herds of wildebeest and zebra may gather in large numbers, while lions, cheetahs, and leopards follow the movement. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park, then continue through rivers, acacia woodland, and plains full of wildlife. Return to camp in the late afternoon for dinner and a relaxed evening.
After your time in Northern Serengeti, begin the scenic return toward Central Serengeti with a leisurely en-route game drive. The route offers new chances for elephants, giraffes, predators, and open-plains wildlife. Arrive in Central Serengeti in the evening, check in, and enjoy dinner beneath the African sky.
After breakfast, drive from Central Serengeti toward Ngorongoro Crater. The landscape changes from Serengeti plains to the highlands and crater country. Descend into the crater for a game drive across one of Africa's most wildlife-dense landscapes, with chances for lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, leopards, flamingos, and more. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater, then ascend the crater walls and continue to Karatu for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, bid farewell to your lodge and drive back toward Arusha, Kilimanjaro International Airport, or Arusha Airport. The journey offers time to reflect on the wildlife, landscapes, and migration moments of your safari. For later departures, an optional Mto wa Mbu village visit can be arranged at additional cost.
- Our itineraries are designed to be flexible and can be modified to suit your preferences.
- Accommodation and domestic flights are subject to availability at the time of reservation.
- Prices quoted are current but may change due to external cost adjustments such as park entry fees, hotel rates, or airline rates.
- We reserve the right to re-quote if confirmation is not received within 10 working days from the quotation date.
- Tips are optional but appreciated. Suggested guide tips are $15-$20 per person per day, and hotel staff tips are usually $2-$5 per person per day based on service received.
- An optional final-day Mto wa Mbu village visit can be arranged for later departures at additional cost.
What's included in the price?
- Transfers to and from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO), Arusha Airport (ARK), and Arusha where applicable
- All park entrance fees
- All game drives and activities as per the itinerary
- All accommodations as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide throughout the safari
- All transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for optimal viewing
- Drinking water throughout the day on safari
- All taxes/VAT
- Meals as outlined in the itinerary
- International airfares to and from Tanzania
- Premium drinks outside of meals
- Entry visas
- Personal items such as souvenirs and laundry
- Additional accommodation before and after the safari
- Government-imposed increases of taxes or park fees during the tour
- Optional activities or excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tips for guides, drivers, and other service staff
- Travel insurance and medical repatriation