13 Days Great Migration & Ngorongoro Safari

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Gateway to the Wild

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be met by your safari guide and transferred to your lodge in Arusha, a bustling town at the foot of Mount Meru. Relax after your journey, enjoy dinner, and receive a detailed briefing about your upcoming safari adventure.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel or lodge in Arusha

Day 14: Return to Entebbe and Departure

After breakfast, begin your journey back to Entebbe, enjoying the changing scenery and small-town life along the way. Depending on your flight schedule, you may stop at the Equator line for photographs and souvenir shopping before connecting to your international flight home.

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, a land of ancient baobab trees and vast elephant herds. The park’s lifeline, the Tarangire River, attracts diverse wildlife throughout the year, especially during the dry season when it becomes a magnet for thirsty animals.

Spend the day exploring the park’s golden plains, spotting elephants, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, and predators like lions and leopards. Bird enthusiasts will also delight in spotting species such as hornbills, lilac-breasted rollers, and ostriches.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp near Tarangire

Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania’s most scenic parks nestled between the Great Rift Valley escarpment and its shimmering alkaline lake. The park is known for its tree-climbing lions, large baboon troops, hippos, and flamingos that blanket the lakeshore in pink.

Enjoy a game drive through the park’s forests and floodplains, then proceed to Karatu, where you’ll spend the night surrounded by the lush highlands near Ngorongoro.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or eco-lodge in Karatu

Day 4: Karatu – Serengeti National Park (Central)

After breakfast, travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area into the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. The drive offers stunning scenery and opportunities to spot wildlife even before reaching the park gates.

Arrive in the Central Serengeti (Seronera area) by afternoon—an area known for its year-round abundance of wildlife, especially big cats. Enjoy a game drive en route to your camp, where you’ll settle in for dinner and an evening surrounded by the calls of the African wilderness.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Serengeti lodge or tented camp (Central)

Day 5: Central Serengeti – Full-Day Safari

Spend a full day exploring the Central Serengeti, following the rhythm of nature and the movements of wildlife. This region offers excellent sightings of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and giraffes. Depending on the time of year, you might also encounter early herds of the Great Migration moving through.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your game drive into the late afternoon, returning to camp at sunset.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Serengeti lodge or tented camp

Day 6: Central Serengeti – Northern Serengeti (Migration Zone)

After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive toward the Northern Serengeti, the stage for one of nature’s greatest dramas—the Great Wildebeest Migration. The journey takes you through rolling plains and river valleys, offering excellent opportunities for wildlife encounters along the way.

Arrive in the Mara River area, where millions of wildebeest and zebras gather between July and October to make the perilous crossing into Kenya’s Masai Mara. Enjoy an evening game drive and witness the breathtaking sight of vast herds stretching to the horizon.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tented camp or lodge in Northern Serengeti

Day 7: Northern Serengeti – The Great Migration Experience

Spend the day tracking the Great Wildebeest Migration, one of the most spectacular natural events on Earth. Witness massive herds crossing the Mara River, where crocodiles lie in wait and predators prowl the banks. The drama of life and death unfolds before your eyes in this raw and powerful display of nature.

Your guide will position you strategically for the best viewing and photography opportunities. In the evening, return to your camp for dinner and storytelling by the campfire.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or luxury tented camp in Northern Serengeti

Day 8: Northern Serengeti – Full-Day Game Drive

Continue exploring the northern plains, following the wildlife trails through the Mara and Bologonja regions. Besides the migration herds, the area teems with resident predators—lion prides, leopards in riverine trees, and cheetahs scanning the grasslands.

After another exhilarating day in the Serengeti, enjoy a sundowner back at camp as you reflect on the majesty of this unforgettable wilderness.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp in Northern Serengeti

Day 9: Northern Serengeti – Central Serengeti

After breakfast, drive back to the Central Serengeti, enjoying game drives en route. This transition day allows you to explore new areas and encounter different wildlife communities. The Seronera region is known for its large populations of big cats and dramatic predator-prey interactions.

Arrive at your lodge by late afternoon and enjoy a relaxed evening under the African stars.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or camp in Central Serengeti

Day 10: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive as you exit the Serengeti. En route to Ngorongoro, stop at a Maasai village for an optional cultural experience, gaining insight into the traditions and daily life of this iconic community.

Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim in the late afternoon, where panoramic views of the Ngorongoro Crater create an awe-inspiring setting for your evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge on Ngorongoro Crater rim

Day 11: Ngorongoro Crater Exploration

After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife sanctuaries. The crater floor is a self-contained ecosystem that shelters elephants, black rhinos, buffaloes, lions, and countless herbivores.

Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch beside the hippo pool. In the afternoon, ascend back to the rim and return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or eco-lodge near Ngorongoro

Day 12: Ngorongoro – Arusha

After breakfast, depart the highlands and drive back to Arusha, passing through rolling coffee plantations and scenic countryside. Upon arrival, check into your hotel for lunch and leisure. Spend the rest of the day relaxing or exploring the town’s craft markets and cultural centers.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel or lodge in Arusha