🐾 8-Day Serengeti Migration Trail
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Safari Type: Classic Game Drive Safari
Destinations: Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti (Central, Southern or Northern depending on season), Lake Manyara
Starting Point: Arusha, Tanzania
Ending Point: Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport
Safari Highlights
Follow the herds across the Serengeti—timed by season
Witness predator-prey interactions during the Great Migration
Explore the Ngorongoro Crater for Big Five sightings
Combine four diverse parks: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro
Extended game drives and bush lunches in remote areas
Custom 4×4 vehicle with pop-up roof and pro safari guide
Optional balloon safari over migration zones
🗓️ Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Airport pickup and transfer to lodge in Arusha
Safari briefing and relaxation
- Accommodation in Lodge/Hotel in Arusha
Day 2: Arusha → Tarangire National Park
Early departure to Tarangire (2 hrs)
Full-day game drive through elephant corridors and savannahs
Picnic lunch in the park
Overnight in Karatu
Accommodation: Lodge in Karatu
Day 3: Karatu → Lake Manyara National Park → Karatu
Morning drive to Lake Manyara
Game drive through forests and lakeside plains
Look for flamingos, hippos, and tree-climbing lions
Return to Karatu for overnight
Accommodation: Lodge in Karatu
Day 4: Karatu → Serengeti National Park (Migration Zone)
Drive through Ngorongoro Highlands to Serengeti
En-route game viewing with lunch on the plains
Afternoon game drive in migration region (south/central/north depending on season)
Accommodation: Migration Tented Camp
Day 5: Full Day in Serengeti (Migration Tracking)
Track wildebeest herds, zebra, and big cats in migration corridors
Flexible game drive routes based on real-time movement
Accommodation: Migration Tented Camp
Day 7: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Final morning drive through Serengeti
Exit via Nabi Gate and drive to Ngorongoro rim
Accommodation: Lodge on Crater Rim
Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha (End of Safari)
Early crater descent for final Big Five search
Picnic brunch in the crater
Drive back to Arusha or drop-off at Kilimanjaro Airport
Safari Booking
✅ What’s Included
All national park and conservation fees
Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
English-speaking safari guide
Accommodation in lodges and tented camps (full board)
Drinking water during safari
Airport transfers in Arusha
Daily game drives as per itinerary
Migration zone route adjustments by season
❌ What’s Not Included
International flights and visas
Travel insurance
Optional balloon safari
Tips and gratuities
Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
Personal expenses and souvenirs