Safari Overview
The 7-Day Serengeti Migration Safari is designed to chase the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth — the annual wildebeest migration, where over 1.5 million wildebeest, 200,000 zebras and 350,000 gazelles move in a continuous circuit through the Serengeti and Maasai Mara ecosystems. This itinerary positions you in the right place at the right time, combining extended time in the Serengeti's different ecosystems with a full-day descent into the legendary Ngorongoro Crater.
Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Start/End
Arusha / Arusha
Accommodation
Lodge & Tented Camp
Group Size
2 – 7 People
Safari Highlights
Witness the Great Migration river crossings
3 nights in the heart of the Serengeti
Full-day Ngorongoro Crater game drive
Predator action — lions, cheetahs, leopards
Private vehicle & expert Tanzanian guide
Optional hot air balloon upgrade
Detailed Itinerary
Your safari guide collects you from Arusha for the scenic 2-hour drive to Lake Manyara. The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, enormous flamingo flocks on the alkaline lake, and dense groundwater forest teeming with baboons and blue monkeys. An afternoon game drive reveals a remarkable diversity of birds and mammals. Overnight at lodge near the park entrance.
Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area highlands with stunning views across the crater. Enter the Serengeti by midday and begin afternoon game drives in the Seronera Valley. The central Serengeti is home year-round to resident lion prides, leopards in acacia trees and enormous hippo pools. Overnight in the Serengeti.
Two full days dedicated to tracking the Great Migration. Depending on the time of year, your guide will position you in the northern Serengeti (Mara River crossings, July–October), western corridor (May–July) or southern plains (January–March calving). Optional hot air balloon at dawn. Overnight in the Serengeti both nights.
Morning game drive in the Serengeti before driving south to Ngorongoro. Arrive at the crater rim for sunset views over this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight at a luxury lodge on the rim with panoramic crater views.
A full day in the Ngorongoro Crater — one of the most wildlife-dense places on earth. The 260 sq km crater floor is home to black rhinos, enormous lion prides, vast buffalo herds, elephants, hippos, flamingos and virtually the entire cast of Africa's most iconic species. Picnic lunch on the crater floor. Overnight on the rim.
A final morning game drive on the crater floor before ascending and making the scenic drive back to Arusha. Airport and hotel drop-off included. You'll arrive in Arusha in the afternoon, completing a truly unforgettable week in Tanzania.
What's Included
- 6 nights accommodation (full board)
- All meals during safari
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All national park & conservation fees
- Bottled water during game drives
- Airport & hotel transfers in Arusha
- Flying Doctor emergency cover
What's Excluded
- International flights
- Tanzania visa (~$50 USD)
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Tips & gratuities
- Hot air balloon (optional, ~$599 pp)
- Alcoholic & soft drinks
Pricing
| Category | 2 People | 4–6 People | Solo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Range Lodges | $2,650 pp | -10% | +$400 pp |
| Luxury Lodges | $3,950 pp | -15% | +$600 pp |
All prices per person sharing. Contact us for a personalised quote.