8-days Greatest Serengeti Migration Safari in Tanzania
Overview
Eprience on an unforgettable 8-day Greatest Serengeti Migration Safari with Excellence Africa Adventures, the best Tanzania tour operator and the top-rated travel company in Tanzania for exploring the wonders of Tanzania. This extraordinary journey offers front-row seats to one of nature’s most breathtaking spectacles—the Great Migration. Witness millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles as they traverse the Serengeti ecosystem, facing thrilling challenges like predator ambushes and dramatic river crossings. Your adventure spans the iconic Tarangire National Park, the majestic Ngorongoro Crater, and the vast Serengeti National Park, with expert Tanzania safari guides taking you to the heart of the migration hotspots for a truly immersive and unforgettable wildlife experience.
Tour Plan
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK).
Meet & greet by our safari guide and transfer to your hotel in Arusha.
Relax after your flight or explore Arusha town if time allows.
Pre-safari briefing with your guide.
Enjoy dinner at your lodge.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge/Hotel in Arusha
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park (~2-hour drive).
Morning game drive exploring the giant baobab trees and elephant herds.
Afternoon:
Picnic lunch in the park.
Continue game driving along the Tarangire River, home to buffalos, lions, leopards, and diverse birdlife.
Transfer to a lodge/camp near Tarangire for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge/Tented Camp near Tarangire
Early breakfast, then drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area (~3-hour drive).
Descend 600 meters into the crater, a natural wonder home to the Big Five: lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, and elephant.
Picnic lunch at Hippo Pool picnic site.
Continue game driving, spotting hyenas, flamingos, zebras, and more.
Ascend the crater and transfer to your lodge/camp near Ngorongoro.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge/Tented Camp near Ngorongoro
Breakfast and drive to Serengeti National Park (~4-5 hours).
Stop at Olduvai Gorge, the famous archaeological site (optional).
Enter Serengeti via Naabi Hill Gate and start your game drive.
Afternoon:
Picnic lunch in the park.
Game drive through Seronera Valley, a predator-rich area home to lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas.
Arrive at your lodge/camp inside Serengeti National Park.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge/Tented Camp in Central Serengeti
Optional: Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari at sunrise.
Early morning game drive, searching for hunting predators and the Great Migration herds (seasonal).
Picnic lunch in the wilderness.
Continue exploring Serengeti, visiting Rock Kopjes (leopard hideouts), river crossings, and endless plains.
Return to your lodge/camp for relaxation and dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge/Tented Camp in Central Serengeti
Breakfast, then drive to Northern Serengeti (~5-6 hours).
Game drive en route, passing through different migration hotspots.
Picnic lunch and search for wildebeest herds crossing the Mara River.
Witness crocodile-infested waters and dramatic river crossings (seasonal: July–October).
Arrive at your camp in Northern Serengeti.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge/Tented Camp in Northern Serengeti
Full-day safari tracking the Great Migration herds along the Mara River.
Look out for crocodiles, hippos, lions, and cheetahs.
Picnic lunch in the bush.
Continue exploring, capturing amazing photos of the endless wildebeest herds.
Return to your lodge/camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge/Tented Camp in Northern Serengeti
Breakfast and final morning game drive in Serengeti.
Transfer to Serengeti Airstrip for a domestic flight to Arusha (optional).
Alternatively, drive back to Arusha (~7-8 hours).
Lunch in Arusha, followed by airport transfer for departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Why Choose This Safari?
✔ Covers multiple migration hot spots
✔ Chance to see dramatic Mara River crossings
✔ Customizable to budget or luxury preferences
✔ Includes the Big Five and stunning landscapes
This 8-day Greatest Serengeti Migration Safari is perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and adventurers looking to witness one of the world’s most extraordinary natural events! 🦁🌍🐃
Prices
| Quantity | 1 PAX | 2 PAX | 3-5 PAX | 6-10 PAX | 10+ PAX |
| Price/Day | $450 | $420 | $350 | $300 | $280 |
Included/Excluded
- Park entry fees & government taxes
- Full-board accommodation (luxury/mid-range/budget options)
- All meals as per the itinerary
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
- Unlimited game drives
- Airport transfers
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic drinks & personal expenses
- Optional activities (Balloon Safari, Maasai village visit)
- Tipping for guide & camp staff
