Luxury package safari

Northen Circuit

7 Days/ 6 Nights

The Great Migration Journey Safari

Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater – Tarangire National Park

The Great Migration Journey Safari

This 7-day luxury safari takes you deep into the heart of Tanzania’s most iconic landscapes – from the legendary Serengeti, home of the Great Migration, to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater and the elephant kingdom of Tarangire. With seamless transfers, luxury camps and lodges, and a private safari guide, every detail is designed for an unforgettable journey.

Destinations: Serengeti National Park | Ngorongoro Crater | Tarangire National Park

Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Style: Luxury, Fly-in Safari, Private

Experience Details

Available from June to October, Starting $14,169/Adult

Trip Duration

7 days 6 nights

Pricing

$14,169

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[  Safari Overview]

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey through Tanzania’s most iconic wilderness areas with our 7-Day Great Migration Safari. From the vast golden plains of the Serengeti to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater and the elephant-rich landscapes of Tarangire, this luxury itinerary offers the perfect balance of adventure, comfort, and exclusivity.

Your adventure begins with a scenic flight straight into the Serengeti, where you’ll follow the path of the legendary Great Migration a natural spectacle of millions of wildebeest and zebras pursued by predators across endless savannah. Each day brings new wonders: sunrise game drives, intimate bush breakfasts, and encounters with lions, cheetahs, elephants, and perhaps even the elusive leopard.

Beyond the Serengeti, descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World” where dramatic landscapes host one of the densest concentrations of wildlife on Earth. Then, explore Tarangire National Park, a hidden gem known for its towering baobabs, vast herds of elephants, and rich biodiversity.

Safari Highlights

Highlights:

Witness the Great Migration in Serengeti
Exclusive bush breakfasts & sundowners
Maasai cultural experience
Game drives in Ngorongoro Crater (Big Five hotspot)
Tarangire’s famous elephants & baobabs
Internal flights included (Zanzibar ⇄ Serengeti)

Itinerary Summary

Day 1: Zanzibar / Arusha – Serengeti
Fly to Serengeti, full-day game drive with picnic lunch. Overnight in Northern Serengeti (FB).

Day 2: Serengeti
Sunrise game drive, bush breakfast, visit Seronera Centre, optional evening drive/walk. Overnight in Northern Serengeti (FB).

Day 3: Serengeti (Central)
Explore plains, kopjes, and river circuits for leopards, hippos, and crocodiles. Overnight in Central Serengeti (FB).

Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater
Drive to Ngorongoro, visit Maasai village, descend into crater for Big Five game drive. Overnight in Karatu (FB).

Day 5: Karatu – Walking Safari
Guided forest walk to waterfalls & elephant caves. Overnight in Karatu (FB).

Day 6: Tarangire National Park
Game drive among elephants, baobabs, and predators. Overnight in Tarangire (FB).

Day 7: Tarangire – Arusha / Zanzibar
Breakfast, short game drive, return flight to Arusha or Zanzibar. End of safari.

Expert Travel Tips

Best Time to Visit: June–October (dry season, great game viewing); November–May offers greener landscapes & birding.

Tipping Guidelines: $15–20 per guest/day for guide, $5–10 per guest/night for lodge staff.
Meals: Picnic lunches inside parks maximize game-viewing time.
Health & Safety: Malaria prophylaxis strongly advised; Yellow Fever vaccination may be required depending on country of entry.

Packing Recommendations

Lightweight neutral-colored clothing (avoid dark blue/black to deter tsetse flies)

Warm jacket/fleece for cool evenings
Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)
Binoculars & camera with extra batteries/memory
Insect repellent & personal medications
Passport, visa, insurance documents & USD cash (new notes)

Day to day Safari Itinerary

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Day 1: Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airport or Zanzibar - Serengeti National Park

At 08h00 you will take a flight from Zanzibar Airport to Kogatende airstrip (via

Arusha/Manyara/Seronera). Upon arrival at Serengeti at 11h00, you will be met at

Kogatende airstrip by your personal safari specialist and driver who will brief you on the

journey ahead. Equipped with a wealth of knowledge, our experts will be able to answer any

questions you have and provide you with all the information necessary for an unforgettable

safari experience. You will head out for a full day of game driving into a different region of

the great Serengeti. You will go in search of the two million-strong wildebeest and zebra

migration, and the predators who pursue them.

You will stop at one of the parks’ beautiful picnic areas for a relaxed lunch and refreshments

before continuing on your afternoon game drive, returning to your lodge by mid-afternoon to

avoid the intense heat of the sun. Watching the thousands of wildebeest and zebra

majestically floating along the seemingly endless plains of the Serengeti is sure to be a once

in-a-lifetime experience you will never forget

Day 2: Serengeti National Park

The endless plains of the Serengeti…

Today’s tour departs around 6am in search of nocturnal predators returning from their night’s

hunting or animals waking up in the early dawn. Breakfast boxes will be prepared and you

will take a brief stop for a bush breakfast to enjoy the sun rise. Next, your drive will continue

to look for prides of lions, cheetahs and leopards, all in abundance in the Serengeti. You will

learn the history of the park as we pass by the information centre in the Seronera area,

before returning to your lodge for a relaxed lunch and cold drinks.

Later in the afternoon, when the sun is less intense, you have the option to go on an early

evening game drive or a nature walk around the camp with the resident tribesmen, who will

be happy to share their knowledge of the regions’ plants and animals with you.

If you wish to maximize your time in the park, lunch can also be taken as a picnic – a long day

but an experience you won’t forget.

Day 3: Serengeti National Park

We continue our exploration of the extraordinary Serengeti National Park after breakfast,

moving towards the Centre of the Park. The boundless prairies are occasionally interrupted by

bizarre granite formations – kopjes, among whose cracks often form small pools of rainwater,

attracting lots of small animals, but also large predators such as lions who like to lie there or

hide in ambush of a possible prey. Along the river are several circuits where you can see

crocodiles, hippos and many other animals that come to drink, as well as leopards that often

bask in the branches of the umbrella acacias present here.

Day 4: Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast you will begin your journey to the stunning Ngorongoro Conservation

Area. By lunchtime, you will be descending into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World

Heritage Site, formed when a volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself 2-3 million years

ago. Before descending into the crater, you will visit a traditional Maasai village and

experience how this ancient tribe have lived for hundreds of years, receiving a personal tour

of the manyattas (houses).

You will enjoy your first game drive around the crater floor, stopping for a picnic lunch at one

of the many scenic lunch spots. With its 2,000-foot-high walls, very few animals migrate in and

out of the crater making it an area with its one of the highest concentrations of wild animals in

the world.

You’ll be searching for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, flamingos, jackals,

rhinos, antelopes and many rare birds you might even get to see the “Big Five” all in one day!

At around 4pm you will depart for your lodge in Karatu. The rest of the evening can be spent

relaxing and enjoying your dinner and overnight rest.

Day 5: Karatu Area

Leave on-foot directly from your cottage on this two-hour walking safari through the forested

slopes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Discover towering waterfalls and the incredible

“elephant caves”, created by elephants digging through dense rock with their tusks to ingest

the vitamin-rich soil. Breakfast, lunch and dinner and your lodge.

Day 6: Tarangire National Park

Breakfast then leaves for the unique Tarangire National Park. One of the last untouched

places on earth, the park is famous for its huge herds of elephants against a stunning

backdrop of majestic, ancient Baobab trees. Between November and June, many of

Tarangire’s larger residents follow the rains to greener pastures. Wildebeest and zebras join

elephants, buffalo and giraffes to form a wildlife migration second only to the

Serengeti/Maasai Mara phenomenon

There are large populations of impala, giraffe, eland and buffalo. Thompson’s gazelle,

hartebeest, bohor reedbuck and both the greater and lesser kudu are also in abundance here.

In terms of predators, lion prides are common throughout Tarangire, as are leopards and

spotted hyena. Packs of wild dogs sometimes pass through as well.

After a day spent exploring Tarangire, you will head to your camp for dinner and overnight

rest.

Day 7: Tarangire National Park – Arusha/Kilimanjaro Int. Airport

Enjoy breakfast before departing for Arusha town/Kilimanjaro Int. Airport, where you will

take a flight to Zanzibar or to your next destination.

- . Tipping Guidelines: $15–$20 per person per day for safari guide; $5–$10 per guest per day for camp/lodge staff.
- Health Precautions: Tanzania is a malaria-risk country → bring prophylaxis & mosquito repellent. Yellow fever vaccination may be required depending on entry point.
- Electricity: Camps often run on solar power; bring a power bank for charging devices.
- Photography Tip: Ask your guide to position the vehicle for the best light; avoid using flash around animals.
- Passport (valid 6+ months, with blank pages).
- Visa (if applicable, can be obtained on arrival).
- Flight tickets & itinerary.
- Travel insurance documents.
- Yellow Fever certificate (may be required if traveling from certain countries).
- Cash (USD) for tips, visas, souvenirs (bring small bills).
- Sunglasses polarized if possible for glare.
- Day backpack for camera, water, sunscreen, etc.
- Reusable water bottle.
- Binoculars a must for wildlife viewing.
- Camera/phone with zoom lens plus extra memory cards and batteries.
- Travel adaptor & power bank Tanzania uses UK-style plugs (Type G).
- High SPF sunscreen.
- Insect repellent (DEET-based or picaridin) especially important in the evenings.
- Lip balm with SPF.
- Personal medications (plus copies of prescriptions).
- Basic first-aid kit plasters, antiseptic wipes, pain relievers, motion-sickness tablets.
- Hand sanitizer & wet wipes.

FAQs

June–October (Great Migration river crossings) or December–March (calving season).
Yes, extensions to Zanzibar, Kilimanjaro trekking, or extra days in Serengeti are available.
Absolutely we can tailor lodge choices and activities for families.
Most travelers require a Tanzania tourist visa (USD 50–100 on arrival).