7 Days Great Migration Safari
Journey Overview
Follow the movement of over two million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles as they journey across the Serengeti ecosystem in one of the world’s most extraordinary wildlife spectacles. Carefully planned around seasonal migration patterns, this seven-day safari combines unforgettable game drives with Tanzania’s most iconic landscapes.
From the elephant-filled plains of Tarangire to the predator-rich Serengeti and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, every day offers remarkable opportunities to witness nature at its most dramatic. Whether you experience the famous Mara River crossings, the calving season in the southern Serengeti, or the vast moving herds spread across the central plains, no two migrations are ever the same.
Accommodation: Budget • Mid-range • Semi-Luxury • Luxury
Your Journey
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Depart Arusha after breakfast and travel to Tarangire National Park, where giant baobab trees and vast elephant herds create the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s northern wilderness. Enjoy a full game drive through the park’s diverse habitats while searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, and numerous bird species.
As the afternoon draws to a close, continue to your selected accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Tarangire to Central Serengeti
Journey through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area before entering Serengeti National Park. Along the way, enjoy spectacular landscapes before beginning your first game drive across the endless plains that have inspired safari travelers for generations.
Arrive at your camp in Central Serengeti for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Central Serengeti Game Drive
Spend the day exploring the wildlife-rich Seronera Valley, one of the Serengeti’s most productive game viewing areas throughout the year. Search for resident lion prides, leopards resting in acacia trees, cheetahs scanning the plains, and large elephant herds moving through the grasslands.
Depending on the season, migrating herds may already be present in this region.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Follow the Great Migration
Today your safari follows the movement of the migration. Your guide will travel toward the region offering the best wildlife opportunities based on the season. During July to October this often means Northern Serengeti near the Mara River, while other months may focus on Central or Southern Serengeti.
Witness thousands of wildebeest and zebras moving across the plains while predators remain close behind, creating some of Africa’s most dramatic wildlife encounters.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Full-Day Great Migration Safari
Spend another full day exploring migration hotspots with flexibility to remain wherever wildlife activity is at its best. If visiting during the river crossing season, you may spend time waiting patiently at the Mara River as enormous herds gather before attempting one of nature’s most breathtaking crossings.
Every day is different, making each migration safari a unique experience.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
Enjoy one final morning game drive before leaving the Serengeti and returning toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the journey, continue searching for wildlife while taking in the changing scenery from endless plains to volcanic highlands.
Arrive at your lodge near the crater rim for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a final game drive through one of Africa’s richest wildlife habitats. Search for the endangered black rhinoceros alongside lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, hyenas, zebras, and countless bird species.
After a picnic lunch on the crater floor, return to Arusha where your unforgettable Great Migration adventure comes to an end.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Inclusives
INCLUDES
- Airport pickup and drop-off (before and after safari)
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- All meals during the safari (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Drinking water while on safari
- Professional safari driver/guide
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing
- All park entry fees and government taxes
EXCLUDES
- International and domestic flights
- Travel insurance and personal medical expenses
- Visa fees for Tanzania
- Alcoholic & soft drinks at lodges/hotels
- Optional activities (balloon safari, Maasai village visit, )
- Tips and gratuities for guide/driver and lodge staff
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, phone calls, )