8-Day Great Migration Safari in Tanzania

Overview: Witness one of nature’s greatest spectacles — the Great Wildebeest Migration — on this luxury 8-day safari through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Designed for travelers eager to experience dramatic river crossings, predator-prey encounters, and rich photographic opportunities, this journey takes you deep into Tanzania’s most iconic landscapes with luxury accommodations and expert guiding every step of the way.

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you'll be welcomed and transferred to your lodge for rest and a safari briefing.

Overnight: Arusha Coffee Lodge or Gran Meliá Arusha

Day 2: Fly to Central Serengeti – Wildlife Introduction

Serengeti plains

Fly from Arusha to Seronera in the Central Serengeti. Enjoy an afternoon game drive and settle into your luxury camp surrounded by plains teeming with wildlife.

Overnight: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge or Lemala Nanyukie Lodge

Day 3: Full-Day Game Drive in Central Serengeti

Serengeti plains

Explore the heart of the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. Spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, and hundreds of wildebeest and zebra.

Overnight: Central Serengeti Luxury Camp

Day 4: Transfer to Northern Serengeti (Migration Zone)

Drive or fly to Northern Serengeti, where the migration herds gather near the Mara River. Afternoon game drive along migration paths.

Overnight: Sayari Camp or Lemala Kuria Hills

Day 5: Great Migration River Crossings

Serengeti plains

Spend the day following the wildebeest herds and watching dramatic Mara River crossings where crocodiles and predators lie in wait. A photographer’s paradise.

Overnight: Northern Serengeti Migration Camp

Day 6: Morning Game Drive – Flight to Ngorongoro Highlands

Serengeti plains

Enjoy a final game drive in the north before flying or driving to the Ngorongoro Highlands. Relax with views of the crater rim.

Overnight: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge or The Highlands by Asilia

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari. Spot rhinos, lions, flamingos, and hippos in this lush volcanic caldera.

Overnight: Ngorongoro Lodge

Day 8: Return to Arusha & Departure

Drive or fly back to Arusha. Enjoy lunch and shopping before your international flight. End of your migration safari adventure.

Included:

  • All airport transfers
  • Luxury lodge accommodation (full board)
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with guide
  • Park entry fees
  • Domestic flight to Serengeti (if applicable)
  • Daily game drives
  • Bottled water during safari

Not Included:

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, etc.)
  • Optional activities and spa treatments

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8 Days Great Migration Safari in Tanzania

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