6-Day Great Migration & Northern Circuit Safari

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Price:

$1650.00

Duration

6 Days

People:

21

Tour Overview

Explore Tanzania's premier wildlife reserves on a 6-day Northern Circuit itinerary. Starting from Arusha, travel through the elephant haven of Tarangire, spend three days tracking the Great Migration across Northern and Central Serengeti, and wrap up with a Big Five safari inside the iconic Ngorongoro Crater.

Inclusions

Park fees
All activities
All accommodations
A professional driver/guide
All transportation
All Taxes/VAT

Exclusions

International flights
Travel insurance
Tanzania Visa
Government imposed increase of taxes or park fees
Meals not listed in the itinerary
Tips and gratuities

Amenities

All Inclussive
High Speed Wi-Fi
Non-alcoholic Drinks
Private Tour

Day by Day Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park Game Drive

    Depart Arusha after breakfast for a scenic drive across the Maasai Steppe toward Tarangire National Park, celebrated for its towering, ancient baobab trees and extraordinary elephant density. Upon entry, set out on an extensive full-day game drive following the meanders of the Tarangire River—the primary water source that draws vast wildlife concentrations during the dry season. Observe massive elephant families bathing and foraging along the riverbanks, alongside large herds of buffalo, zebra, giraffe, and impala. Keep a sharp eye on the acacia branches for sleeping leopards or lions resting in the shade. Enjoy a mid-day picnic lunch at a scenic viewpoint inside the park before continuing your game viewing through the late afternoon. As the sun sets, exit the park and transfer into the crater highlands near Karatu to settle into your lodge for dinner and relaxation.

    • Activities: Overland transfer from Arusha, full-day Tarangire game drive, late afternoon transfer to Karatu.

    • Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner included (Breakfast not included; non-alcoholic drinks provided).

    • Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge (Mid-range lodge located in Karatu, 1–2 hours from Tarangire NP).

  • Day 2: Karatu to Northern Serengeti Migration Corridor

    Rise for an early breakfast before departing Karatu, winding up through the cool, lush forests of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Pass along the rim of the crater before descending onto the sweeping, golden plains of the Serengeti. Your journey carries you northward through the heart of the park toward the Mara River ecosystem. Along the way, enjoy continuous game viewing as the landscape transitions from acacia woodlands to open savannah, offering opportunities to spot prides of lions lounging on granite kopjes, cheetahs scanning the horizon, and grazing herds of plains game. Pause for a bush picnic lunch en route before entering the Northern Serengeti migration corridor. Arrive at your luxury tented camp in the late afternoon to unwind with a drink as evening sets over the bush.

    • Activities: Scenic drive through Ngorongoro Highlands, game viewing en route to Northern Serengeti.

    • Meals & Drinks: All meals included (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; non-alcoholic drinks provided).

    • Accommodation: Northern Serengeti Moyo Migration Camp Mara (Luxury tented camp inside Northern Serengeti NP).

  • Day 3: Full Day Mara River & Northern Serengeti Safari

    Spend an entire, thrilling day dedicated to tracking the Great Migration across the rolling hills and riverine habitats of the Northern Serengeti. Focus your exploration along the banks of the dramatic Mara River, where vast concentrations of wildebeests and zebras gather, building energy and tension as they prepare to brave the waters. Your expert guide will position the vehicle at key vantage points to observe herd dynamics and search for river crossings, where animals navigate steep banks and crocodile-infested waters. Beyond the migration herds, explore the surrounding savannah to track resident big cats—including lions, leopards, and cheetahs—as well as hyenas, elephants, and hippos. Enjoy a picnic lunch outdoors surrounded by the wilderness before concluding your afternoon drive and returning to camp for a campfire dinner under the stars.

    • Activities: Full-day game drives in Northern Serengeti / Mara River area.

    • Meals & Drinks: All meals included (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; non-alcoholic drinks provided).

    • Accommodation: Northern Serengeti Moyo Migration Camp Mara (Luxury tented camp inside Northern Serengeti NP).

  • Day 4: Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti (Seronera)

    Begin the morning with a final game drive through the northern sector of the park before journeying southward toward the central plains of Seronera. As you travel, watch the terrain transform into classic savannah studded with umbrella acacias and prominent granite kopjes. Central Serengeti is famous year-round for its exceptionally high density of resident big cats—particularly lions lounging in the sun and leopards resting in sausage trees. Take in continuous wildlife viewing along the drive, pausing for a bush picnic lunch before reaching your accommodation in the late afternoon.

    • Activities: Morning game drive in Northern Serengeti, transfer drive with safari viewing to Central Serengeti.

    • Meals & Drinks: All meals included (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; non-alcoholic drinks provided).

    • Accommodation: The African Kongoni Serengeti Safari Camp (Luxury tented camp inside Central Serengeti NP).

  • Day 4: Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti (Seronera)

    Begin the morning with a final game drive through the northern sector of the park before journeying southward toward the central plains of Seronera. As you travel, watch the terrain transform into classic savannah studded with umbrella acacias and prominent granite kopjes. Central Serengeti is famous year-round for its exceptionally high density of resident big cats—particularly lions lounging in the sun and leopards resting in sausage trees. Take in continuous wildlife viewing along the drive, pausing for a bush picnic lunch before reaching your accommodation in the late afternoon.

    Activities: Morning game drive in Northern Serengeti, transfer drive with safari viewing to Central Serengeti.

    Meals & Drinks: All meals included (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; non-alcoholic drinks provided).

    Accommodation: The African Kongoni Serengeti Safari Camp (Luxury tented camp inside Central Serengeti NP).

  • Day 5: Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

    Enjoy a half-day morning safari exploring the rich habitats along the Seronera River valley, tracking predators on their morning hunts and spotting giraffes, hippos, and abundant birdlife. After enjoying lunch in the park, begin your journey toward the cooler climate of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The route climbs steadily out of the dusty plains into the lush, forested crater highlands, offering dramatic scenic vistas along the rim as the afternoon light fades.

    Activities: Morning game drive in Central Serengeti, afternoon transfer drive to the Ngorongoro Highlands.

    Meals & Drinks: All meals included (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; non-alcoholic drinks provided).

    Accommodation: Embalakai Authentic Camp (Luxury tented camp located near the Ngorongoro Crater rim).

  • Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Big Five Safari & Return to Arusha

    Descend 600 meters down the steep crater walls onto the lush floor of the Ngorongoro Crater for an early morning Big Five game drive. This self-contained natural caldera harbors thousands of animals, including large prides of lions, black-maned bulls, hyenas, hippos wading in freshwater pools, and the rare endangered black rhinoceros. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch near a hippo pool inside the crater before ascending the rim in the early afternoon for the journey back to Arusha, where your safari concludes.

    Activities: Morning Ngorongoro Crater game drive, picnic lunch, afternoon transfer back to Arusha.

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & Picnic Lunch (Dinner not included; non-alcoholic drinks provided).

    Accommodation: None (End of safari).

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