Overview for 7-Day Great Migration Safari
Highlights:
- Witness the Great Migration in the Serengeti, one of nature’s most awe-inspiring spectacles.
- Experience the thrill of a river crossing as wildebeest and zebras brave the crocodile-infested waters.
- Enjoy daily game drives with expert guides who know the best spots to see the migration.
- Stay in luxurious lodges and tented camps that offer comfort and proximity to wildlife.
- Explore the diverse landscapes of the Serengeti, from rolling plains to acacia woodlands.
Accommodation: Throughout your safari, stay in well-appointed lodges and tented camps that offer a blend of luxury and authentic safari experiences:
- Arusha Serena Hotel, Resort & Spa in Arusha (Day 1)
- Serengeti Sopa Lodge or Kati Kati Tented Camp in the Central Serengeti (Day 2 & 3)
- Mara Under Canvas Camp or Serengeti North Wilderness Camp in the Northern Serengeti (Day 4 & 5)
- Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater (Day 6)
7-Day Great Migration Safari Price Range
Price Includes:
- Full board accommodations as listed
- Domestic flights (Arusha to Serengeti and Serengeti to Ngorongoro)
- All park fees and government taxes
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for game viewing
- Services of a professional English-speaking guide
- Game drives and activities as mentioned
- Drinking water while on safari
- International flights
- Visas
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses (e.g., laundry, phone calls)
- Alcoholic beverages
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
- Accommodation: Arusha Serena Hotel, Resort & Spa
- Meals: Dinner
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Relax and prepare for your adventure ahead. Enjoy a welcome dinner and overnight stay at Arusha Serena Hotel.
Day 2: Arusha to Central Serengeti
- Accommodation: Serengeti Sopa Lodge or Kati Kati Tented Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, take a short flight from Arusha to the Serengeti National Park. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by your guide and embark on an afternoon game drive in the Central Serengeti, where the Great Migration herds are likely to be found. Overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge or Kati Kati Tented Camp.
Day 3: Full Day in Central Serengeti
- Accommodation: Serengeti Sopa Lodge or Kati Kati Tented Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend a full day exploring the Central Serengeti, home to resident wildlife and migratory herds. Your guide will take you to prime viewing spots to witness the herds grazing and predators lurking nearby. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before returning to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti
- Accommodation: Mara Under Canvas Camp or Serengeti North Wilderness Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, head towards the Northern Serengeti, where the herds gather before making their dramatic river crossings. The Northern Serengeti offers some of the most spectacular wildlife viewing, with fewer crowds. Arrive at your camp in time for an evening game drive. Overnight at Mara Under Canvas Camp or Serengeti North Wilderness Camp.
Day 5: Full Day in Northern Serengeti
- Accommodation: Mara Under Canvas Camp or Serengeti North Wilderness Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, you’ll spend the day in the Northern Serengeti, focusing on the Mara River, where the Great Migration crosses in dramatic fashion. Watch as thousands of wildebeest and zebras brave the treacherous waters, dodging crocodiles and predators. Return to your camp for dinner and a night under the stars.
Day 6: Northern Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an early morning game drive in the Northern Serengeti, fly to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. In the afternoon, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive in this unique ecosystem, home to the Big Five. Overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge on the crater rim.
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha and Departure
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive back to Arusha, where you’ll have lunch before being transferred to the airport for your departure flight. If time allows, explore Arusha’s local markets or visit the Cultural Heritage Centre.
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Our sample itineraries are adjustable to your preferences. You can talk to Our specialists and work together with you to create your dream journey!