About this tour

Experience the awe-inspiring Great Migration on this 9-day luxury safari through Tanzania’s iconic parks. Tailored for adventure and comfort, the journey takes you through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater, capturing the seasonal movement of wildebeest, zebras, and predators. Combine thrilling game drives with luxury accommodations and exclusive experiences.

Day 1: Arrival – Kilimanjaro Airport Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet your private guide. Transfer to a luxury lodge in Arusha to rest and prepare for your safari. Evening briefing about the upcoming migration-focused adventure.

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Depart for Tarangire, a sanctuary of massive elephant herds and iconic baobabs. Enjoy private game drives observing lions, leopards, and abundant wildlife. Afternoon relaxation at a luxury tented camp or lodge.

Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park

Travel to Lake Manyara, known for tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and diverse birdlife. Explore forests, plains, and lakeshores on guided game drives while enjoying the serene landscapes of the Rift Valley.

Day 4: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park (via Olduvai Gorge)

Journey through the Ngorongoro Highlands, stopping at Olduvai Gorge to explore its anthropological significance. Continue to the Serengeti, where afternoon game drives introduce you to the park’s vast savannahs alive with wildlife.

Day 5–7: Serengeti National Park – Migration Focus

Spend three full days in the Serengeti, tracking the wildebeest migration and observing dramatic predator-prey interactions. Optional hot air balloon safari at sunrise offers a bird’s-eye view of the migration across golden plains. Game drives are tailored to follow the herds, including crossings of rivers where crocodiles may lurk. Each evening returns to luxury tented camps for fine dining and bush side relaxation.

Day 8: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater

Travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the crater for a final wildlife spectacle. Observe lions, elephants, black rhinos, and thousands of herbivores in this natural amphitheater. Picnic lunch in the crater before ascending to your luxury lodge on the rim.

Day 9: Ngorongoro – Arusha/Departure

After a relaxed breakfast, return to Arusha. Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy leisure time, shopping, or a cultural visit before transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure.