7-Day Migration Crossing Mid-Range Safari (July-October)

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, our team will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy an optional city tour, including visits to the Cultural Heritage Centre, art galleries, bustling local markets, and the Maasai Market — perfect for immersing yourself in local culture and collecting souvenirs.

Main Destination: Arusha (City)
Accommodation: Njiro Legacy – Mid-range hotel in Arusha City
Meals & Drinks: Meals at own expense; drinks not included

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your safari adventure begins! After breakfast, depart at 7:45 a.m. for a 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and towering baobab trees. From your safari vehicle’s open roof, enjoy sweeping views of savannas, swamps, and the Tarangire River — a wildlife hotspot.

Spot elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, leopards, and more than 500 bird species. After a picnic lunch overlooking the river, continue your game drive before heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge – Mid-range lodge near Karatu
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; all drinks except spirits/liquor

Day 3: Karatu to Central Serengeti

After breakfast, drive to Central Serengeti (4–5 hours). Along the way, stop at Ngorongoro viewpoint for stunning crater views (weather permitting) and visit a traditional Maasai village for an authentic cultural encounter.

Enjoy a picnic lunch en route before entering Serengeti National Park. Begin your first Serengeti game drive in the afternoon, with opportunities to spot lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and zebras. Dinner and overnight at your luxury tented lodge.

Main Destination: Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp – Luxury tented camp inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; all drinks except spirits/liquor

Day 4: Central to Northern Serengeti

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Central Serengeti before heading north. Arrive at the Mara River — the stage for the world-famous Great Migration crossing (seasonal). Spend the afternoon exploring the region’s stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife before settling into your migrational camp.

Main Destination: Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Safari Haven Migration Camp – Luxury tented camp (rustic style) inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; all drinks except spirits/liquor

Day 5: Full Day in Northern Serengeti

Spend a full day exploring the Northern Serengeti. Start at sunrise to catch early predator activity, then continue in search of the wildebeest river crossings, elephants, big cats, and birdlife. The northern plains and rolling hills offer dramatic scenery and incredible wildlife action. Return to your camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Safari Haven Migration Camp – Luxury tented camp (rustic style) inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; all drinks except spirits/liquor

Day 6: Northern Serengeti to Ndutu (Southern Serengeti)

Begin with a sunrise safari, then enjoy breakfast at a scenic picnic spot. Continue game viewing as you travel south through Serengeti National Park. En route, you’ll have the chance to spot migration herds and predators before reaching Ndutu, known for seasonal calving (December–March). Dinner and overnight in the southern plains.

Main Destination: Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Accommodation: Masek Tented Lodge – Luxury tented camp inside Ndutu
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; all drinks except spirits/liquor

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater & Return to Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s natural wonders. Spend 5–6 hours on a game drive inside this spectacular caldera, home to elephants, hippos, lions, buffaloes, hyenas, and the rare black rhino.

After a picnic lunch, ascend the crater walls and drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon. Drop-off at your hotel or the airport for your onward flight.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; all drinks except spirits/liquor

End of Tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged at an extra cost. Airport transfers included.