- 8 Days
- Wifi Available
- Pickup : Airport
Description
This 8-day safari takes you through Tanzania’s northern circuit with a special focus on the Great Migration. You’ll visit Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the endless Serengeti Plains, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. With multiple nights in Northern Serengeti, you maximize chances of witnessing the dramatic river crossings where wildebeest and zebras brave crocodile-infested waters.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival Arusha – Tanzania
• Meet & greet at Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha.
• Transfer to hotel/lodge in Arusha for briefing and relaxation.
• What you might see:
o On the way: glimpses of Mount Meru, bustling Arusha town.
o Local markets, banana & coffee plantations.
• Overnight in Arusha.
Meals: Dinner
• Transfer to hotel/lodge in Arusha for briefing and relaxation.
• What you might see:
o On the way: glimpses of Mount Meru, bustling Arusha town.
o Local markets, banana & coffee plantations.
• Overnight in Arusha.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 - Arusha → Tarangire National Park
• Drive (~2 hrs) to Tarangire National Park for full-day game drive.
• What you might see:
o Massive elephant herds moving across the plains.
o Iconic baobab trees dotting the landscape.
o Lions, leopards, buffalo, giraffes, and antelopes like oryx and eland.
o Birds galore – hornbills, lovebirds, secretary birds.
• Picnic lunch in the park.
• Overnight near Tarangire.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• What you might see:
o Massive elephant herds moving across the plains.
o Iconic baobab trees dotting the landscape.
o Lions, leopards, buffalo, giraffes, and antelopes like oryx and eland.
o Birds galore – hornbills, lovebirds, secretary birds.
• Picnic lunch in the park.
• Overnight near Tarangire.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 - Tarangire → Lake Manyara National Park
• Morning drive to Lake Manyara for game viewing.
• Afternoon transfer to Karatu / Ngorongoro Highlands.
• What you might see:
o Tree-climbing lions resting on acacia branches.
o Troops of baboons in thick groundwater forests.
o Pink flamingos and pelicans along the alkaline lake shore.
o Hippos in water pools and abundant birdlife.
• Overnight in Karatu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Afternoon transfer to Karatu / Ngorongoro Highlands.
• What you might see:
o Tree-climbing lions resting on acacia branches.
o Troops of baboons in thick groundwater forests.
o Pink flamingos and pelicans along the alkaline lake shore.
o Hippos in water pools and abundant birdlife.
• Overnight in Karatu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 - Karatu → Serengeti National Park (Central)
• Drive via Ngorongoro Highlands into Central Serengeti.
• En route game drive and enter Serengeti through Naabi Hill Gate.
• What you might see:
o Endless golden plains filled with wildebeest and zebras. o Lions resting on kopjes (rock outcrops).
o Cheetahs and leopards hunting on the open plains.
o Giraffes, warthogs, gazelles, hyenas.
• Overnight in Central Serengeti.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• En route game drive and enter Serengeti through Naabi Hill Gate.
• What you might see:
o Endless golden plains filled with wildebeest and zebras. o Lions resting on kopjes (rock outcrops).
o Cheetahs and leopards hunting on the open plains.
o Giraffes, warthogs, gazelles, hyenas.
• Overnight in Central Serengeti.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 - Serengeti (Central → Northern Serengeti)
• Morning game drive in Central Serengeti.
• Afternoon transfer to Northern Serengeti (near Mara River).
• What you might see:
o Migration herds on the move.
o Elephants, topis, hartebeests, giraffes.
o Predators following the migration – lions, cheetahs, hyenas.
• Sunset game drive on arrival in Northern Serengeti.
• Overnight in Northern Serengeti.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Afternoon transfer to Northern Serengeti (near Mara River).
• What you might see:
o Migration herds on the move.
o Elephants, topis, hartebeests, giraffes.
o Predators following the migration – lions, cheetahs, hyenas.
• Sunset game drive on arrival in Northern Serengeti.
• Overnight in Northern Serengeti.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6 - Northern Serengeti – Migration Crossing Safari
• Full-day game drives in Mara River region.
• What you might see:
o The dramatic river crossings (seasonal Jul–Oct). o Wildebeest plunging into crocodile-filled waters.
o Hippos, Nile crocodiles, and raptors circling above.
o Predators waiting near the banks – lions, leopards, hyenas.
• Overnight in Northern Serengeti.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• What you might see:
o The dramatic river crossings (seasonal Jul–Oct). o Wildebeest plunging into crocodile-filled waters.
o Hippos, Nile crocodiles, and raptors circling above.
o Predators waiting near the banks – lions, leopards, hyenas.
• Overnight in Northern Serengeti.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7 - Northern Serengeti → Ngorongoro Highlands
• Morning game drive in Northern Serengeti.
• Afternoon drive to Ngorongoro with game viewing en route.
• What you might see:
o Last sightings of the migration herds.
o Serengeti’s rolling hills, giraffes, elephants, jackals, and hyenas.
o Sunset over Ngorongoro Highlands.
• Overnight on crater rim or nearby lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Afternoon drive to Ngorongoro with game viewing en route.
• What you might see:
o Last sightings of the migration herds.
o Serengeti’s rolling hills, giraffes, elephants, jackals, and hyenas.
o Sunset over Ngorongoro Highlands.
• Overnight on crater rim or nearby lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8 - Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha / Departure
• Early descent (600m) into Ngorongoro Crater for half-day safari.
• What you might see:
o All Big Five in one place – black rhino, elephants, lions, buffalo, leopards.
o Hippos in swamps, flamingos in Lake Magadi.
o Hyenas, cheetahs, warthogs, wildebeest, zebras.
• Picnic lunch by Hippo Pool.
• Afternoon ascend and return to Arusha for evening flight or hotel drop-off.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
• What you might see:
o All Big Five in one place – black rhino, elephants, lions, buffalo, leopards.
o Hippos in swamps, flamingos in Lake Magadi.
o Hyenas, cheetahs, warthogs, wildebeest, zebras.
• Picnic lunch by Hippo Pool.
• Afternoon ascend and return to Arusha for evening flight or hotel drop-off.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Price Includes
- All transfers and local transportation
- Authentic, small-scale accommodations
- Drinks in safari camps (beer, wine, soft drinks)
- Private safari in a 4WD vehicle with expert guide
- All safari activities as described
- Mineral water, coffee, tea, and snacks during game drives
- All meals, Park and conservation fees
- Domestic flight from Serengeti to Arusha
Price Excludes
- International flight
- Tanzania visa
- Zanzibar infrastructure tax & insurance (if extending)
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses
Gallery
Craft Your Experience:
(Tarangire • Lake Manyara • Serengeti – Central & North • Ngorongoro Crater • Arusha)
