8 Days Migration Safari – Ultimate Serengeti & Northern Tanzania

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Tour Overview

Experience the full spectacle of the Great Wildebeest Migration on this 8 Days Migration Safari across Northern Tanzania. Designed for travelers who want a complete, immersive wildlife experience, this safari combines luxury accommodations, private game drives, expert-guided wildlife tracking, and unforgettable photography opportunities.

Travel in a private 4×4 vehicle with a seasoned guide who knows the seasonal migration patterns, predator hotspots, and best viewing points. Explore Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and optionally Tarangire National Park, witnessing massive wildebeest and zebra herds, lions, cheetahs, elephants, rhinos, and other wildlife.

Accommodations include luxury lodges and tented camps near migration zones, ensuring minimal drive times and more wildlife encounters. This safari is ideal for families, friends, or small groups seeking adventure, wildlife education, and relaxation in a single, compact itinerary.


Tour Highlights

  • Private game drives across Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire National Parks.

  • Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, including river crossings (season-dependent).

  • Predator encounters: lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and jackals.

  • Big Five sightings: elephants, lions, rhinos, buffaloes, leopards.

  • Luxury tented camps and lodges near migration hotspots.

  • Bush picnic lunches, sundowners, and evening wildlife storytelling.

  • Optional hot air balloon rides over Serengeti plains.

  • Wildlife education, tracking sessions, and interactive learning for all ages.

  • Scenic photography of migration herds, predators, rivers, and sunsets.

  • Cultural visits to Maasai villages or local communities (optional).


Why Choose This Safari

  • Comprehensive Migration Experience: Eight days allow following wildebeest herds, predator hunts, river crossings, and immersive wildlife viewing.

  • Luxury & Comfort: Lodges and camps near migration hotspots for convenience, family-friendliness, and rest.

  • Expert Guidance: Guides enhance wildlife tracking, photography, and provide in-depth ecological insights.

  • Big Five & Predators: Close encounters with iconic African wildlife in natural habitats.

  • Adventure & Education: Learn about animal behavior, migration ecology, and conservation practices.

  • Photography Opportunities: Capture wildlife action, golden hour landscapes, and herd movements.

  • Bush & Cultural Experiences: Sundowners, bush picnics, and optional Maasai village visits.

  • Tailored for Families & Groups: Suitable for children, families, and wildlife enthusiasts seeking interactive experiences.

Day by day itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Transfer to Tarangire

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport. Meet your experienced safari guide and transfer to **Tarangire National Park**, home to large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Enjoy an afternoon private game drive observing elephants, zebras, wildebeests, and lions. Scenic bush picnic lunch included. Check into a luxury lodge or tented camp for sundowners and dinner, preparing for the wildlife adventure ahead.

Accommodation: Luxury Lodge / Tented Camp near Tarangire
Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, transfer to **Lake Manyara National Park**, renowned for its tree-climbing lions and flamingo-rich lakes. Morning and afternoon private game drives focus on wildlife diversity, including elephants, giraffes, hippos, baboons, and abundant birdlife. Guides provide ecological insights, migration connections, and wildlife behavior explanations. Lunch is a scenic bush picnic or lodge-based meal. Evening sundowners and dinner at the lodge.

Accommodation: Luxury Lodge / Tented Camp near Ngorongoro
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater – Full Day Game Drive

Early morning descent into the **Ngorongoro Crater**, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s largest volcanic calderas. Full-day game drive spotting wildebeests, zebras, lions, elephants, rhinos, and hippos. Bush picnic lunch inside the crater surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Afternoon continues game drives to explore predator activity, birdlife, and stunning crater landscapes. Return to lodge for sundowners and dinner.

Accommodation: Luxury Lodge / Tented Camp near Ngorongoro
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Ngorongoro – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, transfer to **Serengeti National Park**, the heart of the Great Wildebeest Migration. Afternoon private game drive tracking migration herds, zebras, and predators. Witness dramatic predator-prey interactions and wide-open plains teeming with wildlife. Lunch is a scenic bush picnic. Evening sundowners and dinner at luxury tented camp or lodge, reflecting on the day’s incredible wildlife encounters.

Accommodation: Luxury Tented Camp / Lodge in Serengeti
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Serengeti – Full Day Migration Tracking

Spend the entire day tracking wildebeest migration herds on private game drives. Witness river crossings (season-dependent), predator hunting activity, and herd dynamics. Guides provide wildlife commentary, explain migration ecology, and highlight photography opportunities. Lunch is a bush picnic in scenic migration zones. Afternoon drives continue to track predator hotspots and herd movement. Evening sundowners and dinner at camp.

Accommodation: Luxury Tented Camp / Lodge in Serengeti
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Serengeti – Optional Hot Air Balloon & Morning Game Drive

Optional early morning hot air balloon ride for an aerial view of migration herds, predator activity, and Serengeti plains. After landing, enjoy a bush breakfast. Morning game drives continue exploring migration areas less visited by other travelers. Afternoon game drives focus on photographing wildlife interactions, scenic plains, and predator-prey dynamics. Evening sundowners and dinner at camp.

Accommodation: Luxury Tented Camp / Lodge in Serengeti
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Serengeti – Extended Migration Safari & Predator Tracking

Spend a full day on game drives tracking migration herds and predators, including lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Learn wildlife tracking techniques from your guide, capturing breathtaking photography of wildebeests, zebras, and the vast Serengeti plains. Bush picnic lunch included. Afternoon drives focus on exploring hidden migration corridors and scenic viewpoints. Evening sundowners and farewell dinner at camp.

Accommodation: Luxury Tented Camp / Lodge in Serengeti
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Serengeti – Departure to Arusha

Early morning game drive for last wildlife sightings and photography. After breakfast, begin the transfer back to Arusha with optional stops for photos, short walks, and wildlife observation along the way. Arrive in Arusha by afternoon for onward flights or travel. Conclude your **8 Days Migration Safari** with unforgettable memories of wildebeest herds, predator encounters, and Northern Tanzania’s iconic landscapes.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch

Inclusions

  • Transfers: All airport and inter-hotel transfers.
  • Accommodation: Luxury accommodation on a shared basis with daily breakfast and dinner included.
  • Meals: Lunch provided on the ocean safari day.
  • Excursions: All activities and experiences as detailed in the itinerary.

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