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11 Days Great Migration Safari
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Experience the awe-inspiring 11-Days Great Migration Safari through Tanzania’s most iconic landscapes. From Tarangire’s elephant herds and Ngorongoro’s wildlife-packed crater to the sweeping plains of the Serengeti and the dramatic Mara River crossings, each day brings new wonders. Engage with Maasai culture, unwind in handpicked lodges, and enjoy expert-guided game drives. This incredible journey offers the opportunity to witness one of the most thrilling spectacles in the animal kingdom while enjoying exclusive, luxurious accommodations and expert-guided safaris.
Day By Day Itinerary
11 Days Great Migration Safari
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Arrival in Arusha
Your journey begins as you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where a warm smile and heartfelt greeting await you. After clearing passport control, your private guide—who will be with you throughout your safari—will take you to your comfortable lodge in Arusha, set against the lush foothills of Mount Meru. Enjoy a hearty meal and a restful evening in preparation for your safari adventure.
- Dinner and overnight at your accommodation
- Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
- Transit Time: 1 hour from Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha
Accommodation Options (Arusha):
- Silver: Mount Meru Hotel
- Gold: Gran Melia Lodge
- Platinum: Legendary Lodge
Tarangire
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, a beautifully diverse landscape known for its sweeping savannahs and monumental baobab trees. This park is home to the largest population of elephants in Tanzania, and during the dry season, animals flock to the Tarangire River. Look out for lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, and even the rare oryx and gerenuk. After an exciting game drive and a picnic lunch in the wild, check in at your lodge and enjoy sunset views over the Maasai Steppe.
- Dinner and overnight at your accommodation
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Game Viewing: Unlimited Mileage inside the park following the National Park’s rules and regulations
- Transit Time: 2.5–3 hours from Arusha to Tarangire
Accommodation Options (Tarangire):
- Silver: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge
- Gold: Tarangire Sopa Lodge
- Platinum: Tarangire Treetops (Elewana)
Cultural Encounters in Karatu
Leave Tarangire behind and make your way to the green highlands of Karatu, a lively town nestled between Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater. On the way, visit Mto wa Mbu, a vibrant market town that’s home to over 120 ethnic groups—an ideal place to connect with local culture. You’ll also have the option to join one of our meaningful AFRICAN OVERLAND Experiences, such as village walks or cycling tours. Spend the night near the crater rim, surrounded by forested hills.
- Dinner and overnight at your accommodation
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Transit Time: 2.5 hours from Tarangire to Karatu
- Game Viewing & Cultural Activities: 4–5 hours
Accommodation Options (Karatu/Ngorongoro Highlands):
- Silver: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
- Gold: Acacia Farm Lodge
- Platinum: The Highlands
Ngorongoro Crater – Nature’s Eden
An early start takes you into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s most remarkable natural wonders. This ancient volcanic caldera shelters an incredible diversity of wildlife—up to 30,000 animals—including lions, zebras, flamingos, hyenas, and the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before heading onward to the legendary Central Serengeti, arriving in time for dinner and a night under the stars.
- Dinner and overnight at your accommodation
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Game Viewing: Unlimited Mileage inside the park following the National Park’s rules and regulations and also time to the Serengeti.
- Transit Time: Approximately 2 hours from Ngorongoro to Serengeti
Accommodation Options (Central Serengeti):
- Silver: Kati Kati Tented Camp
- Gold: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
- Platinum: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Central Serengeti
Spend the next two days exploring the Central Serengeti, well-known for its big cat sightings and classic savannah views. This is the heart of the park and a prime location for spotting lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and vast herds of antelope. Whether you opt for morning and evening game drives or full-day excursions with picnic lunches, your guide will personalize each day to match your rhythm. For a truly unforgettable experience, consider a Sunrise Hot-Air Balloon Safari.
- Dinner and overnight at your accommodation
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Game Viewing: Unlimited Mileage inside the park following the National Park’s rules and regulations
Accommodation Options (Central Serengeti):
- Silver: Kati Kati Tented Camp
- Gold: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
- Platinum: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Northern Serengeti
Travel to the Northern Serengeti, near the Mara River, where the drama of the Great Migration comes to life. Over two million wildebeest and zebras make their way across crocodile-infested waters in one of the planet’s most powerful wildlife spectacles. Spend two days exploring this remote and wild corner of the Serengeti, where each game drive offers a chance to witness nature’s most awe-inspiring moments—from tense river crossings to thrilling predator action.
- Dinner and overnight at your accommodation
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Game Viewing: Unlimited Mileage inside the park following the National Park’s rules and regulations
- Transit Time: 5–6 hours from Central to Northern Serengeti (with game drive en route)
Accommodation Options (Northern Serengeti):
- Silver: Mbugani Migration Camp (Kogatende)
- Gold: Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge
- Platinum: Sayari Camp (Asilia Africa)
Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti
Today, after a final morning game drive in the Northern Serengeti, begin your journey back to the Central Serengeti. Enjoy wildlife viewing along the way as you pass through the scenic wilderness, returning to familiar terrain for your final game drive in this spectacular park.
- Dinner and overnight at your accommodation
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Transit Time: Approximately 3 hours with game drive en route and it is in the evening times
Accommodation Options (Central Serengeti):
- Silver: Kati Kati Tented Camp
- Gold: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
- Platinum: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Serengeti to Arusha
Enjoy a final breakfast in the heart of the Serengeti before taking a scenic bush flight back to Arusha. Upon arrival, you may choose to visit The Plaster House or Neema Village, both inspiring organizations supporting children with disabilities and at-risk families. Later, reflect on your unforgettable safari experience over dinner.
- Dinner and overnight at your accommodation
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Transit Time: 5–6-hour flight from Serengeti to Arusha + short drive to hotel
Accommodation Options (Arusha)
- Silver: Mount Meru Hotel
- Gold: Gran Melia Lodge
- Platinum: Legendary Lodge
Departure
Enjoy your final Tanzanian sunrise and a relaxing breakfast before your private transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport. As your journey ends, you’ll carry with you the stories, sounds, and spirit of a land like no other.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast
- Transit Time: 1–1.5 hours from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport
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Arrival in Arusha
Your journey begins as you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where a warm smile and heartfelt greeting await you. After clearing passport control, your private guide—who will be with you throughout your safari—will take you to your comfortable lodge in Arusha, set against the lush foothills of Mount Meru. Enjoy a hearty meal and a restful evening in preparation for your safari adventure.
- Dinner and overnight at your accommodation
- Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
- Transit Time: 1 hour from Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha
Accommodation Options (Arusha):
- Silver: Mount Meru Hotel
- Gold: Gran Melia Lodge
- Platinum: Legendary Lodge
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Tarangire
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, a beautifully diverse landscape known for its sweeping savannahs and monumental baobab trees. This park is home to the largest population of elephants in Tanzania, and during the dry season, animals flock to the Tarangire River. Look out for lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, and even the rare oryx and gerenuk. After an exciting game drive and a picnic lunch in the wild, check in at your lodge and enjoy sunset views over the Maasai Steppe.
- Dinner and overnight at your accommodation
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Game Viewing: Unlimited Mileage inside the park following the National Park’s rules and regulations
- Transit Time: 2.5–3 hours from Arusha to Tarangire
Accommodation Options (Tarangire):
- Silver: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge
- Gold: Tarangire Sopa Lodge
- Platinum: Tarangire Treetops (Elewana)
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Cultural Encounters in Karatu
Leave Tarangire behind and make your way to the green highlands of Karatu, a lively town nestled between Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater. On the way, visit Mto wa Mbu, a vibrant market town that’s home to over 120 ethnic groups—an ideal place to connect with local culture. You’ll also have the option to join one of our meaningful AFRICAN OVERLAND Experiences, such as village walks or cycling tours. Spend the night near the crater rim, surrounded by forested hills.
- Dinner and overnight at your accommodation
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Transit Time: 2.5 hours from Tarangire to Karatu
- Game Viewing & Cultural Activities: 4–5 hours
Accommodation Options (Karatu/Ngorongoro Highlands):
- Silver: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
- Gold: Acacia Farm Lodge
- Platinum: The Highlands
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Ngorongoro Crater – Nature’s Eden
An early start takes you into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s most remarkable natural wonders. This ancient volcanic caldera shelters an incredible diversity of wildlife—up to 30,000 animals—including lions, zebras, flamingos, hyenas, and the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before heading onward to the legendary Central Serengeti, arriving in time for dinner and a night under the stars.
- Dinner and overnight at your accommodation
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Game Viewing: Unlimited Mileage inside the park following the National Park’s rules and regulations and also time to the Serengeti.
- Transit Time: Approximately 2 hours from Ngorongoro to Serengeti
Accommodation Options (Central Serengeti):
- Silver: Kati Kati Tented Camp
- Gold: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
- Platinum: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
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Central Serengeti
Spend the next two days exploring the Central Serengeti, well-known for its big cat sightings and classic savannah views. This is the heart of the park and a prime location for spotting lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and vast herds of antelope. Whether you opt for morning and evening game drives or full-day excursions with picnic lunches, your guide will personalize each day to match your rhythm. For a truly unforgettable experience, consider a Sunrise Hot-Air Balloon Safari.
- Dinner and overnight at your accommodation
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Game Viewing: Unlimited Mileage inside the park following the National Park’s rules and regulations
Accommodation Options (Central Serengeti):
- Silver: Kati Kati Tented Camp
- Gold: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
- Platinum: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
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Northern Serengeti
Travel to the Northern Serengeti, near the Mara River, where the drama of the Great Migration comes to life. Over two million wildebeest and zebras make their way across crocodile-infested waters in one of the planet’s most powerful wildlife spectacles. Spend two days exploring this remote and wild corner of the Serengeti, where each game drive offers a chance to witness nature’s most awe-inspiring moments—from tense river crossings to thrilling predator action.
- Dinner and overnight at your accommodation
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Game Viewing: Unlimited Mileage inside the park following the National Park’s rules and regulations
- Transit Time: 5–6 hours from Central to Northern Serengeti (with game drive en route)
Accommodation Options (Northern Serengeti):
- Silver: Mbugani Migration Camp (Kogatende)
- Gold: Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge
- Platinum: Sayari Camp (Asilia Africa)
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Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti
Today, after a final morning game drive in the Northern Serengeti, begin your journey back to the Central Serengeti. Enjoy wildlife viewing along the way as you pass through the scenic wilderness, returning to familiar terrain for your final game drive in this spectacular park.
- Dinner and overnight at your accommodation
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Transit Time: Approximately 3 hours with game drive en route and it is in the evening times
Accommodation Options (Central Serengeti):
- Silver: Kati Kati Tented Camp
- Gold: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
- Platinum: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
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Serengeti to Arusha
Enjoy a final breakfast in the heart of the Serengeti before taking a scenic bush flight back to Arusha. Upon arrival, you may choose to visit The Plaster House or Neema Village, both inspiring organizations supporting children with disabilities and at-risk families. Later, reflect on your unforgettable safari experience over dinner.
- Dinner and overnight at your accommodation
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Transit Time: 5–6-hour flight from Serengeti to Arusha + short drive to hotel
Accommodation Options (Arusha)
- Silver: Mount Meru Hotel
- Gold: Gran Melia Lodge
- Platinum: Legendary Lodge
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Departure
Enjoy your final Tanzanian sunrise and a relaxing breakfast before your private transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport. As your journey ends, you’ll carry with you the stories, sounds, and spirit of a land like no other.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast
- Transit Time: 1–1.5 hours from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport
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