Arusha → Tarangire → Serengeti → Ngorongoro
A migration-focused safari that gives the Serengeti the time it deserves. After a first day among Tarangire's baobabs and elephant herds, you spend four days in the Serengeti, with three full days following the wildebeest and zebra herds and the predators that track them. The route adapts to where the migration is during your dates, from calving on the southern plains to river crossings in the north. On the way back to Arusha you descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a final half-day game drive among its resident wildlife, including the chance of black rhino.
Arusha → Tarangire → Serengeti → Ngorongoro
Parks and places: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, a professional safari guide from Tanzania Destination will warmly welcome your family and assist with luggage. Transfer to Arusha passing through beautiful surroundings, green landscapes, and peaceful atmosphere. Upon arrival at Masailand Safari Lodge, relax, recover from international flight, and prepare for exciting safari adventure.
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for giant baobab trees and large elephant herds. During game drive, experience close wildlife encounters - elephants near safari vehicle, lions relaxing under trees, giraffes feeding peacefully, zebras crossing road, and colorful bird species. Enjoy picnic lunch inside park surrounded by nature and wildlife views. After afternoon game drive, continue to Karatu for relaxation and dinner.
After breakfast, depart from Karatu and drive toward world-famous Serengeti National Park, passing through beautiful Ngorongoro Highlands with scenic views and wildlife sightings. Upon arrival in Central Serengeti, safari experience begins with exciting game drive while following Great Migration movement. Region well known for incredible concentration of wildlife and excellent opportunities to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest. Enjoy luxury picnic lunch in wilderness surrounded by Serengeti plains beauty.
Full day exploring Central, Northern, and Western Serengeti while following Great Migration routes and witnessing greatest wildlife spectacle on earth. Enjoy full-day game drives in search of wildebeest herds, crocodiles, lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and many other wildlife species. Focus on tracking migration movement and increasing chances of dramatic predator encounters. Central Serengeti offers best opportunities to experience Big Five and observe intense predator-prey interactions.
Continue exploring Northern and Western Serengeti providing seasonal highlights such as river crossings and large herd gatherings. Full-day game drives with chances to witness dramatic predator action and thousands of wildebeest and zebras moving across plains. Each safari day includes special luxury moments such as bush breakfasts in wilderness, bush lunches surrounded by wildlife, and sundowner experiences at sunset. Optional early morning game drives offer excellent wildlife photography opportunities.
Another full day dedicated to Great Migration safari experience. Continue tracking wildebeest herds and predator action across Serengeti plains. Experience true feeling of luxury safari while staying in heart of African wilderness, fully immersed in nature and rhythm of Great Migration. Each moment offers incredible photography opportunities and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
After breakfast at camp, depart from Serengeti National Park and enjoy scenic drive toward Ngorongoro Highlands with possible wildlife sightings and beautiful landscapes. Upon arrival, descend into famous Ngorongoro Conservation Area for half-day crater game drive inside one of Africa's most unique wildlife destinations, home to Big Five and rich birdlife including flamingos. Enjoy picnic lunch inside crater before continuing journey to Arusha. Depending on departure schedule, either relax in Arusha or proceed directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure flight back home.
Lodges are subject to availability; we confirm them, or equivalents of the same standard, in your quote.
Meals are listed for each day in the itinerary above. Activities on this trip include game drives in Tarangire, game drives in Serengeti, game drives in Ngorongoro.
A short flight takes you from Arusha or the Serengeti to Zanzibar for three to five nights on the beach. We coordinate it as one journey.
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Tell us which you prefer. A private safari gives you your own vehicle and driver-guide; a shared safari lowers the cost. We will quote the option you choose for your dates.
Serengeti: late June to October for dry-season game viewing and river crossings in the north; December to March for calving on the southern plains. Tarangire: best in the dry season (June to October), when elephants gather along the river. Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara: good all year.
Not included: International flights; Tanzania visa; Travel insurance; Personal expenses (tips, souvenirs, drinks, laundry); Optional activities not included in itinerary.
A 30% deposit confirms your booking and the balance is due 60 days before arrival (full payment if you book within 60 days). Accepted payment methods are listed on your written quote. See our Booking Terms for full details. Cancellations must be made in writing. More than 60 days before departure: full refund minus a 10% administrative fee. 31–60 days: 50% refund. 15–30 days: 25% refund. Less than 15 days: no refund. We strongly recommend travel insurance. Full details are in our Booking Terms.
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