9 Day Great Migration & Wildlife Safari – Tanzania
Duration
9 Days
Tour Cost
$
1,899
per person
package Overview
Experience one of the world’s greatest wildlife events — the Great Migration — on this unforgettable 9-day safari through Tanzania’s legendary Northern Circuit.
Follow millions of wildebeest and zebras across the endless Serengeti plains, witness dramatic river crossings (seasonal), and explore spectacular parks rich in big cats, elephants, rhinos, and diverse landscapes.
From tree-climbing lions in Lake Manyara to ancient baobabs in Tarangire and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater — this safari delivers the best of Tanzania’s wildlife and culture.
Highlights
- Witness the Great Migration in Serengeti
- Big Five sightings (Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant & Buffalo)
- Tree-climbing lions in Lake Manyara
- Large elephant herds & iconic baobabs in Tarangire
- Explore UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater
- Walking safari in Serengeti with armed ranger
- Maasai cultural village visit
- Olduvai Gorge visit — cradle of humankind
package Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Arusha
Meet & greet at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to hotel. Relax and prepare for adventure.
Accommodation: Forest Hill Hotel (BB)
Day 2 – Tarangire National Park
Game drive in Tarangire — famous for its elephants, baobabs & birdlife. Picnic lunch inside the park.
Accommodation: Tarangire Safari Lodge or Similar
Meals: B | L | D
Day 3 – Lake Manyara National Park
Explore the lush Rift Valley forest, hippo pools & soda lake. Look out for tree-climbing lions & flamingos.
Accommodation: Manyara Safari Lodge or Similar
Meals: B | L | D
Day 4 – Serengeti National Park
Scenic drive via Ngorongoro highlands into the Serengeti. Afternoon game drive.
Accommodation: Kon Tiki Serengeti Tented Camp or Similar
Meals: B | L | D
Day 5 – Northern Serengeti — Migration Safari
Full-day safari tracking the Great Migration across the plains — possible action near the Mara River (seasonal).
Accommodation: Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp or Similar
Meals: B | L | D
Day 6 – Northern Serengeti — River Crossing Zone
Another day exploring northern Serengeti. If timing aligns, witness dramatic crossings at the Mara River — a once-in-a-lifetime sighting.
Accommodation: Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp or Similar
Meals: B | L | D
Day 7 – Walking Safari + Central Serengeti
Guided walking safari with armed ranger — learn tracks, plants, and wildlife behaviors. Afternoon rest at camp.
Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
Meals: B | L | D
Day 8 – Serengeti → Ngorongoro + Maasai Village
Visit Maasai boma and Olduvai Gorge, then continue to Ngorongoro highlands.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge
Meals: B | L | D
Day 9 – Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha / Departure
Descend into the world-famous crater for Big Five sightings. Picnic by hippo pool. Transfer to Arusha / airport.
Accommodation: (Optional for extended stay) Forest Hill Hotel
Meals: B | L
- Included
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Park & conservation fees
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- All meals during safari (B | L | D)
- Bottled drinking water
- Maasai village visit
- Olduvai Gorge entry
- Walking safari with ranger
- Airport transfers
- Government taxes & VAT
- Excluded
- International flights
- Travel insurance & visa fees
- Extra hotel nights before/after safari
- Tips for guide & staff
- Drinks and personal items
