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8 Days Serengeti Migration Safari – Wildlife & African Savannah
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8 Days Serengeti Migration Safari – Wildlife & African Savannah

8 days · Serengeti National Park, Tanzania · Easy

Tour Overview

This 8-day Serengeti Migration Safari offers unforgettable encounters with wildlife in the wild. You'll cross the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the Lemala and Ndutu regions, with the chance to witness the world-famous Great Migration. Alongside lions, elephants, giraffes and zebras, expect flamingos, leopards and many bird species.

Tour Highlights

What makes this trip special

Game drives with an experienced local driver-guide
Full board tented camp or lodge accommodation
Explore Serengeti National Park and its resident wildlife
8-day safari itinerary

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Your trip, day by day

D1

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Transfer to Hotel

Hotel in Arusha

After arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Short briefing about the safari and equipment preparation.

D2

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Safari lodge or Camp in Tarangire

Morning drive to Tarangire National Park, known for large elephant herds, baobab trees and varied landscapes. After a game drive through the savannah, enjoy a picnic and further wildlife viewing until sunset.

D3

Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park – Karatu

Lodge in Karatu

Drive to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and flamingos. Game drives along the lake and surrounding forests. In the afternoon, continue to Karatu, gateway to the Ngorongoro area.

D4

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater

Lodge in Karatu

Full-day safari in the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The crater floor is home to elephants, lions, rhinos, hippos and countless bird species. Picnic lunch in the crater and return to the lodge in the evening.

D5

Day 5: Karatu – Serengeti (Ndutu / Western Corridor)

Safari camp in the Serengeti

Drive into the Serengeti to follow the migration. Game drives in search of zebras, wildebeest, lions and cheetahs. Enjoy the endless plains and unforgettable African savannah scenery.

D6

Day 6: Serengeti – Full Day Game Drive

Safari camp in the Serengeti

Full-day game drive in the Serengeti, accompanied by an experienced guide. You have the chance to watch the animals of the Great Migration, see river crossings, and spot large predators. Optional: lunch in the bush.

D7

Day 7: Serengeti – Western Corridor / Seronera

Safari camp in the Serengeti

Further game drives in the Serengeti – depending on the season, visiting the Western Corridor or Seronera area, home to lions, leopards and wild dogs. Enjoy the sunset over the savannah.

D8

Day 8: Serengeti – Arusha – Departure

Arusha

Breakfast and a final game drive before driving back to Arusha. Arrival in the evening, transfer to the airport or hotel for departure.

What's Included & Excluded

Know exactly what your package covers

Included

  • All national park entrance fees
  • 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Full board accommodation at camps/lodges
  • Game drives per the itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
  • Airport transfers

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for driver-guide and camp/lodge staff
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Optional activities (hot air balloon, cultural visits) unless stated
  • Personal expenses

Best Time to Travel

Wildlife viewing is good year-round. The dry season (June-October) concentrates animals around water sources for easier sightings, and the Great Migration's river crossings peak July-October. Calving season in the southern Serengeti runs December-March.

Tented camps and lodges

Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) at camps/lodges

What to Pack

Suggested gear for this trip

Lightweight, neutral-colored clothing
Wide-brim hat and sunglasses
High-SPF sunscreen
Binoculars
Camera with charged batteries/power bank
Light rain jacket
Insect repellent
Personal medication
Comfortable closed-toe shoes

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