7 Days Serengeti Migration Safari
Overview
Experience the great wildebeest migration across the Serengeti in this immersive 7-day safari. This adventure takes you through Tanzania’s premier wildlife destinations, including Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, and optionally Lake Manyara or Tarangire, depending on wildlife movement. Witness thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and predators in action a bucket-list safari for wildlife enthusiasts.
Itinerary Details
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport and meet your safari guide. Transfer to your hotel in Arusha, enjoy a briefing about the safari, and relax after your journey.
Accommodation: Hotel in Arusha
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Spend the day on a full game drive, spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, and an abundance of birdlife. Overnight stay at a lodge or camp near the park.
Accommodation: Lodge or Camp near Tarangire
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park – Serengeti
Depart Tarangire for Lake Manyara National Park, where you can enjoy a game drive in the park famous for flamingos and tree-climbing lions. Continue to the Serengeti National Park for an evening game drive and overnight at a lodge or tented camp.
Accommodation: Lodge or Camp in Serengeti
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 4: Serengeti National Park
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti, following the migration herds and searching for predators. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in the endless savannah plains, capturing spectacular wildlife moments and breathtaking scenery.
Accommodation: Lodge or Camp in Serengeti
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 5: Serengeti National Park
Another full day in the Serengeti to maximize wildlife sightings, particularly the wildebeest migration. Depending on the season, you may visit different areas of the park such as Western Corridor, Northern Serengeti, or Central Serengeti for the best migration experience.
Accommodation: Lodge or Camp in Serengeti
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing through scenic landscapes. Enjoy an afternoon game drive on the Ngorongoro Crater rim, if time allows, and relax at your lodge overlooking the crater.
Accommodation: Lodge near Ngorongoro
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha / Departure
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive on the crater floor, home to lions, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos. After the game drive, drive back to Arusha in time for your departure flight or overnight stay.
Accommodation: Not included (depends on flight schedule)
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Price Included
Airport transfers (arrival & departure)
Accommodation as listed (lodge or tented camp)
Full board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing
Professional English-speaking safari guide
Park entrance fees and game drives
Price Excluded
International flights and visa fees
Travel insurance
Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, laundry)
Tips for guides, drivers, and lodge staff
Optional activities outside the itinerary
Tour Highlights
- Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration
- Game drives in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
- Maasai cultural encounters
- Guided safari in 4×4 vehicles with pop-up roofs
- Expert guides offering wildlife and photography insights