The herds calve on the Ndutu plains from January to March. River crossings happen on the Grumeti in June and July and on the Mara from July to October. We place your camp near the herds for your dates.
7-Day Great Migration Safari: Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire
Serengeti National Park
7-Day Great Migration Safari: Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire
Duration
7 Days - 6 Nights
- Tour TypePrivate safari
- Start PointKilimanjaro Airport (JRO) or Arusha
- End PointArusha or Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)
- DeparturesDaily, all year
- AccommodationComfort lodges and tented camps
- MealsFull board on safari days
- VehicleToyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Best MonthsJanuary to March and June to October
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
- Meet and greet at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)
- Private transfer to your Arusha lodge
- Evening briefing with your guide
- Overnight in Arusha
Day 2
Tarangire National Park
- Morning drive to Tarangire, about 2 hours
- Full day game drive among baobabs and elephant herds
- Look for lions, giraffes and over 500 bird species
- Overnight in Karatu, our home town
Day 3
Into the Serengeti
- Drive over the Ngorongoro highlands
- Optional stop at Oldupai Gorge
- Afternoon game drive in the central Serengeti
- Overnight in a Serengeti tented camp
Day 4
Migration Day in the Serengeti
- Full day with the herds
- December to March: calving on the Ndutu plains
- June to July: Grumeti River in the western corridor
- July to October: Mara River crossings in the north
Day 5
Serengeti Predators and Kopjes
- Sunrise game drive when cats are most active
- Visit the Moru or Simba kopjes
- Optional dawn hot-air balloon flight
- Overnight in the Serengeti
Day 6
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
- Final morning game drive
- Drive to the Ngorongoro Crater rim
- Sunset views over the caldera
- Overnight in Karatu
Day 7
Ngorongoro Crater and Departure
- Early descent to the crater floor
- Search for black rhino, lions and buffalo
- Picnic lunch at the hippo pool
- Drive to Arusha or JRO for your flight
Price Includes
Covered in the per person price.
- Private Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking guide
- 6 nights accommodation
- All meals on safari days
- Park and conservation fees
- Ngorongoro Crater descent fee
- Bottled drinking water
- Airport transfers
Price Excludes
Not covered in the price.
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance
- Hot-air balloon flight (add-on from $599)
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips for guide and lodge staff
Questions About This Trip
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When is the best time for the Great Migration?
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Will I see a river crossing?
Crossings are wild events with no timetable. Your guide reads the herds each morning and waits at the best spots.
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Is this safari private?
Yes. Your group has its own Land Cruiser and guide. You set the pace and choose when to stop.
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Can I upgrade the lodges?
Yes. Our Classic version uses higher grade camps. Ask us for a quote.
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