6 Days Great Migration Safari
Serengeti National Park, Thorn Tree Tented Camp, Tanzania
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Duration
1 Day
Tour Type
Guided Tour
Group Size
21 persons
Location
Serengeti
Overview
Experience the spectacular Great Migration on this 6-day safari through Tanzania’s most famous wildlife destinations. The tour starts in Arusha and takes you to the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, where millions of wildebeest and zebras move in search of fresh grazing. Travelers enjoy thrilling game drives, witnessing predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards following the migrating herds.
The journey also includes a visit to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, home to a dense population of wildlife including elephants, rhinos, and buffalo. This safari offers unforgettable landscapes, diverse wildlife, and a unique opportunity to witness one of the world’s greatest natural wonders before returning to Arusha.
This adventure is perfect for wildlife lovers, photographers, and first-time visitors to Tanzania seeking an authentic safari experience.
Tour Highlights
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Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti National Park
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Exciting daily game drives with experienced safari guides
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Spot Africa’s Big Five and large predator populations
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Explore the vast Serengeti plains, one of the world’s most famous safari destinations
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Opportunity to see dramatic river crossings (seasonal)
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Comfortable safari lodges or tented camps in the wilderness
Included/Excluded
Domestic flight
Park fees
All meals
Professional Guide
All Taxes/VAT
Accommodation mentioned
Drinking water in the safari jeep
Arrival and departure airport transfers
4x4 Customized safari vehicle with a pop-up open roof for 360 degrees view
International flights to and from Tanzania
Tips for the driver guide
Personal items ie passports, souveniers etc
Additional Acommodation before and end of the tour
Optional tours (e.g. short safari after your ascent, etc.)
Itinerary
Day 0 – Arrival in Arusha
Day 0 – Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be welcomed by your safari representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. This vibrant safari town lies at the foothills of Mount Meru and serves as the gateway to Tanzania’s famous Northern Safari Circuit.
Spend the evening relaxing and preparing for the adventure ahead while receiving a safari briefing from your guide.
Day 1 – Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Day 1 – Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, known for its impressive elephant populations and iconic baobab trees. The park’s landscape features open savannah, seasonal swamps, and the Tarangire River, which attracts large numbers of wildlife during the dry season.
Enjoy a full day game drive where you may spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and predators such as lions and leopards. Bird enthusiasts will also appreciate the park’s rich birdlife with more than 500 species recorded.
In the evening, transfer to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 2 – Journey to Serengeti National Park
Day 2 – Journey to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, begin the scenic drive toward Serengeti National Park, passing through the stunning highlands and conservation areas along the way. As you enter the Serengeti, the landscape opens into vast golden plains stretching to the horizon.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive in this world-famous park, home to one of the largest wildlife populations on the planet. Expect to see wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, elephants, and large predators roaming freely across the savannah.
Dinner and overnight at your safari lodge or tented camp.
Day 3 – Northern Serengeti (Great Migration Area)
Day 3 – Northern Serengeti (Great Migration Area)
Today you travel to Northern Serengeti, one of the best places to witness the dramatic Great Migration, especially during the Mara River crossing season.
Spend the day tracking the massive herds of wildebeest and zebras as they navigate the landscape in search of fresh grazing. This region is famous for intense wildlife action, including predators waiting near river crossings.
Game drives provide incredible opportunities to witness lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and crocodiles in their natural habitat.
Return to camp for dinner and overnight under the African sky.
Day 4 – Central Serengeti Wildlife Exploration
Day 4 – Central Serengeti Wildlife Exploration
After breakfast, journey toward Central Serengeti (Seronera Valley), an area known for its year-round wildlife and thriving predator populations.
Enjoy extensive game drives across the plains where you may encounter lion prides resting on kopjes, cheetahs scanning the savannah, elephants moving in family groups, and herds of antelope grazing peacefully.
The Seronera River supports abundant wildlife and provides excellent opportunities for photography.
Dinner and overnight at your lodge or camp in the Serengeti.
Day 5 – Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Day 5 – Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Depart early for Ngorongoro Conservation Area, descending into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera.
The crater floor forms a natural wildlife sanctuary with a remarkable concentration of animals including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, and the rare black rhino. Flamingos often gather along the shores of Lake Magadi, creating a colorful contrast against the crater landscape.
After an exciting game drive and picnic lunch inside the crater, proceed to your lodge near Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Day 6 – Lake Manyara National Park & Return to Arusha
Day 6 – Lake Manyara National Park & Return to Arusha
On the final day, visit Lake Manyara National Park, a small but diverse park located along the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment.
The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, elephants, hippos, and vibrant birdlife, including seasonal flocks of flamingos along the lake. Enjoy a morning game drive through forests, open grasslands, and lakeshore habitats.
After lunch, return to Arusha, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzania safari adventure.
Travel Styles
Nature & Adventure
Activities
FAQs
What is the Great Migration?
The Great Migration is an annual movement of over two million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles across the Serengeti ecosystem in Tanzania and Kenya in search of fresh grazing and water.
. When is the best time to see the migration?
The migration occurs year-round in the Serengeti, but the best sightings vary by season:
January–March: Calving season in southern Serengeti
June–July: Grumeti River crossings
July–October: Mara River crossings in northern Serengeti
How far is Serengeti from Arusha?
Serengeti National Park is approximately 325 km from Arusha, and travel takes about 6–7 hours by road or 1 hour by flight.
What animals can be seen during this safari?
Travelers commonly see wildebeest, zebras, lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hyenas, and many bird species.
. Is this safari suitable for first-time visitors?
Yes. This tour is ideal for first-time safari travelers who want to experience Tanzania’s most famous wildlife event.
What type of accommodation is provided?
Accommodation usually includes safari lodges or luxury tented camps located within or near Serengeti National Park.
What should I pack for the safari?
Recommended items include:
Light safari clothing
Hat and sunglasses
Camera or binoculars
Sunscreen
Comfortable walking shoes
Is the Great Migration guaranteed?
The migration is a natural wildlife event and exact locations change depending on rainfall and grazing conditions, but experienced guides track the herds to maximize viewing opportunities.
Tour Location
Serengeti National Park, Thorn Tree Tented Camp, Tanzania
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