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8-Day Great Migration Safari in Tanzania (Luxury)

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This 8-day tour takes you to the famous northern circuit parks. You spend 4 days in the Serengeti, the largest and recognized for the annual migration of thousands of wildebeest and zebras. Then, the tour goes to the Ngorongoro Crater, an absolute highlight, with beautiful landscapes and easy game viewing. Finally, the tour goes to Tarangire National Park, sm...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Large Herds of Elephants
    • Ancient baobab trees
    • Big five animals- Lions, leopards, buffaloes, rhinos and elephants
    • Big cats
    • Birdlife experience
    • Tree-climbing lions
    • Great Migration of wildebeests
    • Waterfalls

What's this trip about?

    This 8-day tour takes you to the famous northern circuit parks. You spend 4 days in the Serengeti, the largest and recognized for the annual migration of thousands of wildebeest and zebras. Then, the tour goes to the Ngorongoro Crater, an absolute highlight, with beautiful landscapes and easy game viewing. Finally, the tour goes to Tarangire National Park, smaller than the Serengeti but famous for its large elephant herds. The tour ends with a short hike to the base of Mount Kilimanjaro for the waterfalls experience.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 12 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityArusha
End CityArusha

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari

Destinations

Activities

  • Bird Watching
  • Culture
  • Educational/ Learning
  • Game Drive
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Safari
  • Wildlife Viewing

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 2

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 12

Trip includes

    • Park fees(For non-residents)
    • All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
    • All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
    • A professional driver/guide
    • All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
    • All Taxes/VAT
    • Roundtrip airport transfer
    • Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
    • Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
    • 1 bottle of mineral drinking water per day

Itinerary

Day 1: Pick-up from the Airport

We will pick you up from Kilimanjaro International Airport and then transfer you to the hotel in Arusha City. Relax to your luxury hotel while your next day adventure awaits. Accommodation: Arusha Coffee Lodge or Similar. Meals included: Bed & Breakfast.

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

We will pick you up from the hotel at 8:00am, and introduce you to our guide, and take the 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is known for the abundance of ancient baobab trees and boasts the country's most significant number of elephants! You will enc...

Day 3: Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, we will drive to Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We will briefly stop at the designated area in the crater rim for the breathtaking crater view, take some memorable photos in this amazing picturesque place. A...

Day 4: Northern Serengeti National Park

Today, we explore the broader parts of the Serengeti as we travel northwest and we follow the wildlife movements. After an early breakfast, we depart on a morning game drive carrying a picnic lunch. The game drive will focus on the Mara River and hopefully see herds o...

Day 5: Full-day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Today, we travel west and return to the Mara River. Here, we will see formations of wildebeest as they gather and prepare to cross the Mara River. Hopefully, we will see the start of the migration! After an early breakfast, we will depart for the game drive, have lunc...

Day 6: Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, we will go on a game drive south of Serengeti toward Seronera. Eventually, we will exit the Serengeti in the late afternoon, heading to Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge. The lodge is located on the crater rim and has a spectacular view of the c...

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, we will descend into the crater at 6:15am. The journey aims to find the black rhino. Rhinos are the hardest to spot in this beautiful crater. However, most animals will be easier to spot on the crater floor. After lunch, we will do a game dri...

Day 8: Excursion to Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, we will go to the Materuni Waterfalls, where you will do a short hike for about 2 hours. The vegetation, surreal views, and waterfalls are an incredible sight. From here, we proceed to a local coffee processing farm, where we will have lunch before de...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $5,400
Price per day$675
Last Updated: 3/18/2025

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights(From/to home)
    • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
    • Tips
    • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
    • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
    • Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)

Accommodation

Luxury Lodges Tented Camps

Transportation & Flights

Transportation:As much of the journey involves exciting, and sometimes long days on the trail of wildlife, the quality of the ground vehicle is of the utmost importance. Each comfortable Seven-passenger safari Land Cruiser is limited to 7 guests, thus affording everyone a window seat and access to the roof hatch. In case of internal air travel we also utilize the best airlines, those that employ the use of twin-engine aircraft for travels over the more distant terrain, taking in panoramic views of the African terrain.Safari Drivers :The Safari Drivers is an agent of our Company - Arusha or of our Partners in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya or Zanzibar. He will be your guide, companion and teacher, giving briefings, answering questions, and providing insights that will help make your journey even more memorable. Each one is a seasoned professional, speaking several languages including local dialects, with an in depth knowledge of the cultural and natural environments you will see along your way.,
Guides
We can arrange French Guide, German Guide and Spanish Guide on Request.
Cancellation policy
Any cancellation of a reservation must be in writing, either by e-mail or fax, and shall only be effective upon its receipt and acknowledgment. The following cancellation fees will be made for cancellations:

  • More than 45 days prior to trip commencement 30% of tour price.
  • 45 to 30 days prior to trip commencement 50% of tour price.
  • 30 days prior to trip commencement or no show 100% of the total tour price
Travel Insurance
Travelers should have medical insurance, as they will be responsible for all medical expenses they may incur. Trip cancellation insurance is strongly advised. The cost of your safari is an investment which you will want to protect.
Visa requirements
Visa requirements vary depending on your country of origin and your country of destination. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the relevant requirements. For a handy tool that can help you quickly find the requirements, please visit this link .
Health & Safety
Health:Vaccination against cholera and malaria is recommended. Yellow fever vaccination is required for ALL persons from yellow fever endemic countries/regions. Please bring proof of your vaccination in the form of a stamped health card/certificate from your health center in your country of origin. It is advisable to bring anti-malaria pills, better still, to start taking the pills two weeks before arrival, during your stay, and after departure.Medical Facilities:Arusha, Dar es Salaam,have excellent medical facilities. Most camps and lodges have a doctor on call who is experienced common travel related ailments.
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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