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Tanzania Safari

Trip length

11 Day

Categories

Conservation Safari
Immersive Adventure Safari
Luxury Safari

Cost Per Person

Luxury

Add-ons

All tours include many optional extras to extend and customize your experience.

This Itinerary

Overview

Serengeti Migration: Africa’s Timeless Dance of Survival and Wonder

Experience nature’s greatest wildlife show on Earth—the Great Migration of the Serengeti. Each year, over 1.5 million wildebeest and zebra traverse the vast plains in search of fresh grazing, shadowed by lions, cheetahs, and other predators in a dramatic cycle of life and death.

This awe-inspiring journey unfolds across the Serengeti and into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where ancient landscapes cradle both wildlife and Maasai pastoralists. Here, modern survival meets ancient history—evidenced by fossil records of early human life dating back three million years. Witness the raw power, scale, and beauty of Africa in its most iconic form.

Highlights

  • Lake Manyara – a birding paradise (with more than 380 species), and the forests are one of the best places to see leopards. Lions hunt on the grassy shores of the lake, and are known for their unusual habit of climbing trees.
  • Serengeti National Park – famous for its vast migratory herds of animals. Huge herds of wildebeest, zebra and antelope dominate the park during the Serengeti Migration. This migration means the Serengeti is one of best parks in Africa to see lion, leopard, cheetah and other predators hunting prey.
  • The world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact, unflooded caldera in the world, Ngorongoro is a haven for one of the largest permanent concentrations of large mammals in Africa. Lion and hyena are plentiful.
  • Tarangire National Park is home to large herds of elephant and has spectacularly scenic baobab woodland. A seasonal migration of wildlife is concentrated here in winter.
  • Accommodation varies from large lodges to small fixed tented camps and mobile tented safaris. Walking safaris as well as game drives in open vehicles and night drives are offered.
Contact Us at anytime to have us build the perfect Tanzania trip for you.

Details

DAY 1 – Arrival in Arusha: Coffee Farm Welcome & Mountain Views

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport in Arusha, where you’ll be met and transferred to a luxury lodge set on a working coffee farm. Nestled in lush tropical gardens, the lodge offers peaceful surroundings and splendid views of Mount Meru. Spend the afternoon relaxing by the solar-heated pool or strolling the tranquil grounds. Enjoy the fresh mountain air and prepare for the adventure ahead.

DAYS 2–3 – Tarangire National Park: Elephants, Baobabs & Game Drives

Depart Arusha and drive southwest to Tarangire National Park with a scenic picnic lunch en route. This park is famous for its massive elephant herds, towering baobab trees, and rich wildlife diversity. Your luxury tented camp is perfectly situated for wildlife sightings, especially around the Silale Swamps and open savannah.

Each day includes exciting game drives and the option for guided bush walks with your professional guide. In the evenings, relax in your spacious tent with en-suite facilities, including both indoor and outdoor showers—ideal for stargazing as you wash off the safari dust.

DAY 4 – Journey to Ngorongoro Highlands: Scenic Drive to Karatu

After breakfast, travel north to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, take in the changing landscapes and stop to admire sweeping views of the Great Rift Valley.

Arrive at your rustic-luxury lodge located on the outskirts of Karatu, nestled on the lower slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater. Set in lush gardens, the property is built around an authentic farmhouse, gently restored to provide a cozy, elegant retreat. From your veranda, enjoy views over the Ngorongoro Forest and surrounding farmlands.

DAY 5 – Ngorongoro Crater: Big Five in a Natural Amphitheatre

Today you descend into the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife areas. With steep 610-meter walls enclosing a vibrant ecosystem, this “Eighth Wonder of the World” supports an extraordinary concentration of animals.

Game viewing is outstanding, with opportunities to see four of the Big Five, along with zebra, gazelle, warthog, hyena, and rich birdlife—all against the backdrop of crater lakes, acacia woodland, and grassy plains. After an unforgettable day, return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.

DAYS 6–8 – Central Serengeti: Plains Wildlife, Maasai Culture & Fossil History

Depart for the Serengeti, stopping first at Olduvai Gorge, the famous archaeological site where Mary Leakey discovered a 1.8 million-year-old hominid skull. Explore the small but insightful museum and enjoy a guided talk on the area’s significance in human evolution.

Next, visit a traditional Maasai village to experience the daily rhythms of this semi-nomadic community—meet local families, talk with village elders, and see how pastoral traditions continue today.

Continue to your mobile tented camp in the heart of the central Serengeti. These plains host one of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles—the Great Migration—as wildebeest, zebra, and predators move in dramatic patterns across the land. Enjoy game drives by day, then relax under canvas in comfort with en-suite bathrooms, king-size beds, and private verandas offering incredible views of the open savannah.

DAYS 9–10 – Northern Serengeti: Mara River Crossings & Remote Wilderness

Drive north to the remote Mara River region in the northern Serengeti—a pristine and lesser-visited area perfect for witnessing the famed river crossings during the Great Migration. Massive herds of wildebeest and zebra attempt the perilous crossing while crocodiles and big cats await, making for heart-pounding sightings.

Your luxury tented camp is the only semi-permanent camp in this region, offering unmatched exclusivity and access. Enjoy off-road game drives and guided walking safaris in this untouched wilderness. Tents feature king-size beds, en-suite eco-bathrooms, private verandas, and are styled with beautiful traditional fabrics and modern comfort.

DAY 11 – Departure via Arusha

After a final breakfast in the bush, transfer to the nearby airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Arusha. Depending on your international flight time, you may connect directly or enjoy a day room before your journey home.

Please note: The order of this itinerary may vary depending on seasonal rainfall patterns and wildlife movements during the migration.

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