Tanzania · Safari

7-Day Tanzania Great Migration Safari with Northern Serengeti

7 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot the Big 5 across Tanzania's popular national parks
02 Observe the Great Wildebeest Migration in the Northern Serengeti
03 Visit Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest inactive and intact volcanic caldera
04 See flamingos and rich birdlife at Lake Manyara National Park
05 Shop at Mto wa Mbu, the Masai central market

Witness the famous wildebeest migration in the Northern Serengeti and spot the Big 5 across some of Tanzania's most popular national parks, including Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Enjoy en-route game drives, abundant wildlife viewing, and the option to visit a Masai Village, while relaxing at luxury stays throughout the safari.

Witness the famous wildebeest migration in the Northern Serengeti and spot the Big 5 across some of Tanzania's most popular national parks, including Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

You will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha at 8:30 am and drive for 2 hours to Tarangire National Park, the third-largest national park in Tanzania.
Upon arrival, enjoy a full-day game drive and spot wild animals such as lions, leopards, spotted hyenas, jackals, caracal, cheetahs, and honey bustards.
You can stop at some shops to pick up any personal items required during the 7-day safari.
Stay the night at Tarangire Safari Lodge.

Day 02

Tarangire to Serengeti via Ngorongoro

After breakfast, leave Tarangire National Park and drive towards Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with a transit game drive along the way.
You may pass through Olduvai Gorge, an early human excavation site where the first human skull was discovered, if you choose. If not, continue towards the park with several stops for wildlife viewing on the way.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park and stay the night at the Serengeti Serena Lodge.

Day 03

Full-Day Game Drive in Northern Serengeti

After breakfast, set out on a full-day game drive heading towards the Northern Serengeti to spot migrating wildlife such as wildebeests and zebras, along with other large predators.
Look out for the Big 5 here - lion, leopard, buffalo, African elephant, and rhinoceros.
You can also do a balloon safari in the park on request for an extra cost.
Stay the night at Serengeti Acacia Tented Luxury Lodge in Northern Serengeti.

Day 04

Another Safari Day in Northern Serengeti

Go for another full-day game drive inside Serengeti National Park and search for migrating animals you may not have seen earlier.
Stay the night at Serengeti Acacia Luxury Tented Camp or Mara Under Canvas Tented Luxury Camp.

Day 05

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Enjoy a morning game drive until lunchtime, then leave Serengeti and drive for 4-5 hours towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area while continuing game drives on the way.
Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa's 8 Wonders of the World and an animal paradise where you will see different species indigenous to East Africa inside the crater. It is home to more than 25,000 large animals and the largest density of lions.
You can go on a Masai Village excursion as an optional activity.
Stay the night at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.

Day 06

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

Go for a game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater.
Stay the night at Karatu Simba Lodge, outside the gate of Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge.

Day 07

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Drive towards Lake Manyara, a small national park where you can spot thousands of flamingos and around 380 bird species. Go for a game drive as soon as you arrive and continue until lunchtime.
Then visit the market area in Mto wa Mbu and begin your journey back to Arusha. You can stay the night at your hotel in Arusha or drive straight to the airport for your evening flight to Zanzibar or home.
You can also take a 2-hour flight from Lake Manyara to Arusha or a 3-hour flight to Kilimanjaro Airport.