The Great Migration Safari – 08 Days
Itinerary Overview
Experience one of the most extraordinary natural wonders on Earth: the Great Migration. Travel across Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro on a private and exclusive safari, where vast herds of wildebeests and zebras move in search of fresh grazing, followed by Africa’s greatest predators.
With Blessed Africa Tours and Safaris, you will enjoy the comfort of a private 4×4 safari vehicle, a dedicated professional guide, full board accommodation, and hand-picked lodges.
Safari Highlights at a Glance
• Duration: 08 days / 07 nights
• Destinations: Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
• Activities: Game drives, cultural tours (Mto wa Mbu)
• Meals: Picnic lunches inside the parks, breakfast and dinner at the lodges
• Style: Exclusive Great Migration Safari
Includes the following
- All Game Drives; Vehicle; Park Entry Fees;
- All flights during the tour
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Accommodation At Lodges/Tented Camps/Basic Camping;
- English Speaking Driver/Guide;
- All Food; Drinking Water;
- 18% VAT Tax;
- At Least 1 Pair Of Binoculars;
- Accommodation In Moshi/Arusha;
- Airport Transfers.
Excludes the following
- International flights
- Visa $50 per person for entry to Tanzania
- Travel insurance
- Tips and other ítems of personal nature
- Drinks during meals
- Airport taxes
- Excursions like a visit to the famous Olduvai Gorge and the Hot Air Balloon Safari in Serengeti
Day to Day Itinerary
- Day 01: Arrival – Kilimanjaro to Arusha
Arrival and Check-in at Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your Blessed Africa Tours guide will warmly welcome you and transfer you to Arusha for an overnight stay. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore Arusha town and visit the local markets.
- Day 02: Tarangire National Park – Karatu
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, renowned for its vast elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive with picnic lunch. In the evening, transfer to Karatu for dinner and overnight.
- Day 03: Karatu – Serengeti Central (Seronera)
Travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands to Serengeti National Park. Begin your first thrilling game drive in the Seronera area, known for its year-round abundance of wildlife.
Optional Excursions: Visit a Maasai Boma or explore Olduvai Gorge.
- Days 04 and 05: Central Serengeti – North of Serengeti (Mara Region)
Head north towards the Mara River region, a key location for the Great Migration. If the timing is right, you may witness the dramatic river crossing—a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle.
- Day 06: Serengeti North to Ngorongoro (Karatu)
Spend the morning tracking the migration in the northern Serengeti. Later, return toward central Serengeti with a game drive en route.
- Day 07: Ngorongoro Crater Tour
After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the famous crater. Explore this unique ecosystem, home to over 30,000 animals including the Big Five: lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino. Overnight in Karatu.
- Day 08: Karatu – Departure
Enjoy a leisurely morning walk around your lodge, learning about local flora and traditions. Later, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight—or extend your holiday to Zanzibar or another coastal destination.
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Optional Enhancements
• Hot Air Balloon Safari over Serengeti
• Maasai Boma cultural visit
• Walking tour at Lake Duluti