Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to Arusha for a relaxing start. Enjoy a calm evening, dinner, and safari briefing. Unwind with views of Mount Meru and prepare for an exciting journey ahead.
Meal Plan: DinnerAccommodation: Ilboru Safari Lodge or Arusha Planet Lodge
Explore Tarangire’s baobab-studded landscapes, home to large elephant herds, lions, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy game drives along the Tarangire River, a lifeline for animals during dry seasons.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge
Travel through cultural villages toward the lush Ngorongoro Highlands. Optional Maasai village visit before relaxing at your lodge nestled in green hills with cooler air and scenic views.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge or Rhino Lodge
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full morning game drive among lions, elephants, and rhinos. Enjoy a picnic lunch near a hippo pool before continuing to Serengeti for your first sunset on the plains.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Tanzania Bush Camp – Central Serengeti
Spend the day tracking the Great Migration, from Ndutu’s calving season to the Mara River crossings, depending on the season. Thousands of wildebeest, predators, and dramatic scenes await.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Tanzania Bush Mobile Camp – Ndutu or Kogatende
Experience another full day in Serengeti’s wild beauty with morning and afternoon game drives. Witness predator hunts, vast herds, and spectacular landscapes that define the African wilderness.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Tanzania Bush Mobile Camp – Ndutu or Kogatende
Enjoy a final sunrise game drive before flying or driving back to Arusha. Depending on your schedule, transfer to your hotel or Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward journey.
Meal Plan: BreakfastAccommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge (if staying)
Month | Location | Migration Highlights | Weather & Conditions |
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January – March | Southern Serengeti & Ndutu | Calving season, predator action, plenty of newborns | Warm days, occasional showers |
April – May | Central Serengeti | Herds start moving north, lush green landscapes | Long rains, fewer crowds, dramatic skies |
June – July | Western Serengeti & Grumeti | Grumeti River crossings, large predator activity | Dry season begins, cooler mornings |
August – October | Northern Serengeti & Mara River | Spectacular Mara River crossings, intense predator action | Dry, sunny days, perfect for game drives |
November – December | Eastern & Southern Serengeti | Herds return south, short rains refresh landscapes | Mild temperatures, light showers |
Travel between January–March for calving in Ndutu or July–October for Mara River crossings.
You’ll stay in comfortable midrange lodges and tented camps located near wildlife action.
The herds move seasonally, but we design the itinerary to follow migration patterns.
Yes, a visit to a traditional Maasai village is part of the itinerary.
The safari is mostly game drives. Optional activities like hiking require moderate fitness.
Yes, a domestic flight from Serengeti to Arusha is included for your convenience.
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