Best of Tanzania and Great Migration Safari
TRIP DURATION
10 Days
BEST TIME TO GO
Year-round destination
TRIP TYPE
Wildlife Safari / Culture
DESTINATIONS
Serengeti/Ngorongoro/Lake Manyara/Tarangire
Best of Tanzania and Great Migration safari
Best of Tanzania and Great Migration Safari will let you explore the very best that Tanzania has to offer. Be ready for Authentic Experience to Remember, from the far- reaching un spoilt plains of the Serengeti National Park, the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, and the seething wildlife Lake Manyara to Tarangire National Park, the home of Elephants.
This safari will give you the chance to witness the spectacular wildebeest migration in Grumeti River.
June is traditionally marks the start of the Grumeti River crossings, as the herds risk it all to continue their trek to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya.
The Grumeti River is home to some of the world’s biggest Nile crocodiles. These crocodiles are infrequent eaters and wait for the migration river crossings to provide them with food.
Experience the ultimate adventure in Tanzania with our Best of Tanzania Safari! Explore the amazing landscapes and wildlife that Tanzania is famous for, and create memories that will stay with you forever.
Start your journey in Tarangire National Park, home to incredible elephants and a variety of other animals. Be amazed as you watch these majestic creatures in their natural habitat.
Continue your adventure in the Serengeti, where you'll witness the breathtaking Great Migration. Millions of animals like wildebeests and zebras cross vast plains, facing challenges like crocodile-filled rivers and predators. It's an unforgettable experience!
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover its diverse wildlife, from lions to hippos. Every moment in this ancient caldera is a testament to nature's beauty.
Explore the shores of Lake Manyara, where you'll find flamingos and unique tree-climbing lions. Whether you're on a game drive or simply enjoying the tranquility of the lake, every moment here is special.
Finally, witness the drama of the wildebeest migration at the Grumeti River. It's an epic journey filled with determination and resilience.
Our Best of Tanzania Safari offers a symphony of sights and sounds that will fill you with wonder. Book your adventure today and experience the magic of Africa
YOUR SAFARI INCLUDES
- 3 days exploring Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
- 2 nights’ accommodations in a tented camp/lodges
- Full board meals
- Free Airport pickup and drop off
- A professional tour guide-driver
- All parks entrances fees and concessions fees
- Transportation with 4×4 safari vehicles with an opened roof
- Guaranteed window seat for photographing
- Mineral water
- Other dietary requirements on request
YOUR SAFARI INCLUDES
- 10 days exploring Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Lake Manyara
- 9 nights’ accommodations in a tented camp/lodges
- Full board meals
- Free Airport pickup and drop off
- A professional tour guide-driver
- All parks entrances fees and concessions fees
- Transportation with 4×4 safari vehicles with an opened roof
- Guaranteed window seat for photographing
- Mineral water
- Other dietary requirements on request
YOUR SAFARI EXCLUDES
- Guide gratitude / tips recommended US$ 20/ person/ day
- Items of a personal nature
- Additional Accommodation before and after the safari
- Domestic and international flights
- Alcohol & soft drinks
- Government imposed increases of taxes or park fees
- Travel insurance and visas
SAFARI OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Balloon rides US$ 550 per person
- Lake Victoria Excursion US$ 50 per person
- Maasai Village visit US$ 100 per vehicle
- Ngorongoro Crater rim walk (US$ 35 per person)
- Night game drive in Tarangire or Lake Manyara (US$ 150 per person)
- Olduvai Gorge Museum visit (US$ 40 per person)
Best of Tanzania and Great Migration Safari
Day By Day
Day 1 of Best of Tanzania and Great Migration safari: Arrival in Arusha/ Kilimanjaro International Airport
Meet our safari guide at Kilimanjaro International Airport depending on your flight arrival time, you’ll be picked up and transferred about 1hr drive to Arusha town.
Arrival at the lodge for leisure while getting prepared for the next day departure for your safari.
Accommodations
Luxury: Mount Meru Hotel / Arusha coffee Lodge / Gran Melia Arusha
Midrange: Tulia Retreat Botique Hotel / Green Mountain Hotel / Maasai Land Hotel
Day 2 of Best of Tanzania and Great Migration safari: Drive to Tarangire National Park
Depart after breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park for a full day game drive with picnic lunch. In the evening, drive to the camp for the dinner and overnight.
The Park Located slightly off the main safari route, Tarangire National Park is a lovely quiet park in Northern Tanzania that is most famous for its elephant migration, birding and quiet authentic safari atmosphere. The majority of travelers to the region either miss out on Tarangire altogether or venture into the park for a matter of hours leaving parts of Tarangire virtually untouched.
Accommodations
Luxury: Tarangire Safari Lodge / Maramboi Tented Lodge / Tarangire Treetops
Midrange: Tarangire Tortilis Tented Camp / Baobab Tented Camp
Day 3 of Best of Tanzania and Great Migration safari: Central Serengeti National Park
After your breakfast at the camp/ lodge we will drive to central Serengeti/ Seronera via the Norongoro conservation area on transit with an optional stop at the Maasai Village for cultural interactions with the famous Maasai tribe. Afterwards your drive will be heading to central Serengeti for the late afternoon game drive till evening; you will be driven back to the lodge for your dinner and overnight.
Accommodations;
Luxury: Serengeti Serena Lodge / Sametu Camp / Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Midrange: Shuhudia Adventure Camp / Into Wild Africa Tented Camp
Day 4 to 7 of Best of Tanzania and Great Migration safari: Track the migration in Grumeti River
After your breakfast at the lodge /camp you’ll be driving from central Serengeti to western corridor at Grumeti River, where you’ll spend 3 days exploring the great migration till evening. Dinner and overnight at the lodge/ camp.
Accommodations
Luxury: Kirawira Serena Camp / Asanja Grumeti Tented Camp / Lahia Tented Lodge
Midrange: Mbalageti Safari Camp
Day 8 of Best of Tanzania and Great Migration safari: Western corridor to Ngorongoro Conservation
Depart after breakfast at the lodge with your picnic lunch and drive to Ngorongoro conservation area with en route game drive. Arrive at the rim of the crater at the lodge for an evening leisure, dinner and overnight.
Accommodations
Luxury: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge / Ngorongoro Serena / Ngorongoro Lion Paw
Midrange: Rhino Lodge / Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp / Ngorongoro Wild Camp
Day 9 of Best of Tanzania and Great Migration safari: Ngorongoro Crater game drive
Depart after your breakfast at the lodge for a full day crater tour game drive with picnic lunch. In the evening, we’ll drive to Karatu for the dinner and overnight stay.
The jewel in Ngorongoro's crown is a deep, volcanic crater, the largest unflooded and unbroken caldera in the world. About 20kms across, 600 meters deep and 300 sq km in area, the Ngorongoro Crater is a breathtaking natural wonder. We will visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, which is one of the main features of the crater.
A large number of flamingos, hippos and other water birds can usually be seen here.
Accommodations;
Luxury: Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge / Lake Manyara Kilima Moja
Midrange: Hhando Caffee Lodge / Karatu Tented Lodge
Day 10 of Best of Tanzania Safari and Great Migration: Lake Manyara to Arusha / Kilimanjaro International Airport
After breakfast, we’ll drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive and in the
afternoon; drive back to Arusha for your drop off at the lodge or Kilimanjaro International
Airport for your flight to your other destination or back home.
Manyara provides the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s birdlife. More than 400 species have been recorded, and even a first-time visitor to Africa might reasonably expect to observe 100 of these in one day. Inland of the floodplain, a narrow belt of acacia woodland is the favored haunt of Manyara’s legendary tree-climbing lions and impressively tusked elephants.
Accommodations
No Accommodation (End of safari)