Day 01
Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport
Pick-up on arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport (flight details required), followed by a transfer to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Tanzania · Safari
7-Day Serengeti Migration Safari with Grumeti Crossing and Crater
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Witness massive herds crossing the Grumeti River at sunrise
- 02 Encounter diverse wildlife in Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks
- 03 Experience a thrilling hot air balloon safari in the Serengeti
- 04 Descend into Ngorongoro Crater, home to the 'BIG FIVE'
- 05 Explore vibrant crater landscapes and spot hippos at a picnic site
Embark on a 7-day Mara Crossing Northern Serengeti Migration Luxury Safari through some of Tanzania's most iconic wildlife areas. Watch massive herds cross the Grumeti River, enjoy game drives in Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, and take in the region's vibrant landscapes and remarkable wildlife. The journey also offers the chance to experience a hot air balloon safari in the Serengeti. Encounter the 'BIG FIVE' in Ngorongoro Crater and end your adventure with cherished memories.
Continue game viewing in the Western Serengeti to see large herds of wild animals migrating across the Grumeti River, with morning and afternoon game drives during the day.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
7 Days
Tour type
Shared
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, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swahili
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 02
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Get picked up from your hotel at 8:00 am and drive to Tarangire National Park, where you'll begin your game drive and enjoy a picnic lunch.
After lunch, continue with an afternoon game drive to enjoy the scenery, huge herds of elephants, and many species of animals and birds. The park is also famous for its baobabs.
In the late afternoon, transfer to your motel or campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meal plan: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Estimated driving time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Day 03
Game Viewing in Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, head to Lake Manyara National Park and spend the rest of the day on game drives in the park.
Enjoy the lush underground forest, which feels like a jungle and is filled with baboons, green monkeys, and tree-climbing lions.
At the end of the day, continue to the guesthouse or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meal plan: (B, L, D)
Estimated driving time: 1 hour
Day 04
Journey to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park with an en route game drive and a picnic lunch box.
Along the way, there is an optional stop at Olduvai Gorge and/or a Maasai village.
After a late afternoon game drive, continue to the hostel or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meal plan: (B, L, D)
Estimated driving time: 4 hours
Day 05
Western Serengeti Game Drives and Optional Balloon Safari
Continue game viewing in the Western Serengeti to see large herds of wild animals migrating across the Grumeti River, with morning and afternoon game drives during the day.
Depending on the location, you may choose to organize a picnic and stay out for the day, or return for a hot lunch before continuing.
Look out for herds of buffalo, elephants, giraffes, lions, leopards, the three species of African jackals found here, and more.
At the end of the day, return to the camp or lodge for another overnight stay.
Day 06
Ngorongoro Crater Safari
After an early breakfast, depart from your lodge and head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a game drive and a lunch box.
Descend into the crater for game viewing, with time to see hippos at a picnic spot.
Ngorongoro is the only unbroken crater and is home to nearly 30,000 animals, including the last remaining black rhino and flamingos on Lake Soda.
All of the 'BIG FIVE' - lions, leopards, rhinos, buffaloes, and elephants - can be spotted in this crater.
Picnic lunch will be served at the Hippopotamus Pool area.
At the end of the day, the vehicle will take you to the lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meal plan: (B, L, D)
Estimated driving time: 3 hours
Day 07
Return to Kilimanjaro for Departure
After a delicious and hearty breakfast, leave your motel and head to Kilimanjaro, with drop-off at JRO in time to catch your flight.
Where this trip takes you
Grumeti River, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Park fees
- All activities (unless labelled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- All transportation (unless labelled as optional)
- All taxes/VAT
- Round-trip airport transfer
- All meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water on all days
What's Not Included
- International flights (from/to home)
- Balloon tour
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips to guide and cook
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- The government-imposed increase of taxes and park fees
- Alcoholic drinks
What to bring
- T-shirts and tank tops
- Long-sleeved shirts (for protection from sunburns)
- Shorts
- Light long pants or convertible long-short pants
- Warm fleece pullover or jacket
- One swimsuit
- Cotton socks and underwear
- Pyjamas
- One pair of comfortable walking shoes
- One pair of sandals or flip-flops
- Wide-brimmed hat
- Bandana (for dust)
- Heavy sweater, gloves, and toque if travelling in the cold season (June - August)
Know before you go
- Visa can be processed at the airport upon arrival.
- For a person who has already been vaccinated, there will be no need for a negative RT-PCR certificate.
- The tour price per person decreases as the number of clients increases.
- Wheelchair availability.
- For special filming and pictures, there will be an extra cost.
- Travellers can easily arrive and depart on public transport.
- Infants are required to sit on laps (seats are available for private safari).
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Shoppers Supermarket, Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 7 days finish where they began, in Arusha.
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