9 DAYS GREAT MIGRATION SAFARI
Overview
Follow the Great Migration route across Tanzania's most spectacular landscapes. This 9-day adventure takes you from Tarangire through Lake Manyara, Lake Natron, Ngorongoro Crater, to the vast Serengeti plains.
Detailed Itinerary
Arrival Day
Direct arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (LX 8076 @18:45hrs), and then transferred to Arusha for overnight stay. Driving time: 1-2 hours to Arusha. Game drive: None. Activities included: Airport transfer. Activities excluded: Extra activities. Commonly seen animals: None. Occasionally seen animals: None. Rarely seen animals: None.
Pazuri Inn
Budget
Crater reim view
Cozy, authentic highland inn in Karatu positioned along the Ngorongoro crater ascent road with clean ensuite rooms and delicious buffet meals.
Mid-Range
Farm of dreams/ Bougainvillea
Renowned coffee estate safari lodge featuring expansive cottages with private fireplaces, swimming pool, massage spa, and warm gardens.
Tarangire National Park
Proceed to Tarangire National Park for a game drive. Later drive to your lodge for overnight stay. Driving time: 2-3 hours to Tarangire/0.5 hours to lodge. Game drive: Late morning (time permitting), afternoon. Activities included: None. Activities excluded: Walking safari, night game drive. Commonly seen animals: Elephant, Giraffe, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Lion, Warthog, Impala, Waterbuck, Ostrich, Dik-dik, Vervet Monkey, Baboon, Yellow-billed Stork, Lesser Kudu. Occasionally seen animals: Leopard, Hyena, Jackal, Python, Mongoose, Reedbuck, Hartebeest, Marabou Stork, Lovebird, Greater Kudu. Rarely seen animals: Cheetah, African Wild Dog, Eland, Bat-eared Fox, Honey Badger, Caracal, Aardwolf.
Lake Burunge Baobab Tented Lodge
Budget
Sangaiwe Tented camp
Elevated canvas safari tents on wooden decks overlooking Lake Burunge and Tarangire wilderness, with en-suite bathrooms and resident wildlife.
Mid-Range
Tarangire safari lodge/African view tarangire
Historic safari lodge on a high bluff overlooking the Tarangire River with front-row elephant viewing from verandas, pool, and dining.
Lake Manyara National Park
Proceed to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive. Later drive to Mto wa Mbu for overnight stay. Driving time: 1-2 hours to Manyara/0.5 hours to Mto wa Mbu. Game drive: Morning (time permitting), afternoon. Activities included: None. Activities excluded: Cultural walks, walking safari, traditional lunch, night game drive, treetop walkway, canoeing safari. Commonly seen animals: Elephants, Giraffes, Hippos, Buffaloes, Zebras, Wildebeests, Vultures, Warthogs, Impalas, Flamingos, Marabou Storks, Hyenas, Waterbucks, Dik-diks, Blue Monkeys, Olive Baboons. Occasionally seen animals: Lions, Servals, Mongooses. Rarely seen animals: Cheetahs, Leopards.
Heart and Soul lodge
Budget
Crater reim view
Cozy, authentic highland inn in Karatu positioned along the Ngorongoro crater ascent road with clean ensuite rooms and delicious buffet meals.
Mid-Range
Farm of dreams/ Bougainvillea
Renowned coffee estate safari lodge featuring expansive cottages with private fireplaces, swimming pool, massage spa, and warm gardens.
Lake Natron (Half Day)
Today you will proceed to Lake Natron. You have the option of the following activities (all time permitting): Nature hike to Engaresero Waterfalls, Bird watching and Flamingo Lake Natron Walk, visit the Hominid footprints. Driving time: 3 – 3.5 hours to Natron. Game drive: None. Activities included: Half day cultural guided activity fees. Activities excluded: Oldoinyo Lengai trek, other activities not included by the cultural tourism office, Maasa boma visit. Commonly seen animals: Lesser Flamingos (especially from August to October), Zebras, Fringe-eared Oryxes, Gazelles, Gerenuks. Occasionally seen animals: Giraffes, Wildebeests, Grant's and Thomson's Gazelles. Rarely seen animals: Lions, Cheetahs.
Africa Safari Lake Natron (Safari Comfort)
Budget
Crater reim view
Cozy, authentic highland inn in Karatu positioned along the Ngorongoro crater ascent road with clean ensuite rooms and delicious buffet meals.
Mid-Range
Farm of dreams/ Bougainvillea
Renowned coffee estate safari lodge featuring expansive cottages with private fireplaces, swimming pool, massage spa, and warm gardens.
Lake Natron (Full Day)
A full day of exploration at Lake Natron. You have the option of the following activities (all time permitting): Nature hike to Engaresero Waterfalls, Bird watching and Flamingo Lake Natron Walk, visit the bottom of Mount Oldoinyo Lengai, Hike to Embalulu crater, hike to rift valley rim, hike to Leparakash plains, visit the Hominid footprints. Driving time: 0 hours to Natron. Game drive: None. Activities included: Full day cultural guided activity fees. Activities excluded: Oldoinyo Lengai trek, other activities not included by the cultural tourism office, Maasa boma visit. Commonly seen animals: Lesser Flamingos (especially from August to October), Zebras, Fringe-eared Oryxes, Gazelles, Gerenuks. Occasionally seen animals: Giraffes, Wildebeests, Grant's and Thomson's Gazelles. Rarely seen animals: Lions, Cheetahs.
Africa Safari Lake Natron (Safari Comfort)
Budget
Crater reim view
Cozy, authentic highland inn in Karatu positioned along the Ngorongoro crater ascent road with clean ensuite rooms and delicious buffet meals.
Mid-Range
Farm of dreams/ Bougainvillea
Renowned coffee estate safari lodge featuring expansive cottages with private fireplaces, swimming pool, massage spa, and warm gardens.
Lake Natron (Half Day) to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Spend half day in Lake Natron. You have the option of the following activities (all time permitting): Nature hike to Engaresero Waterfalls, Bird watching and Flamingo Lake Natron Walk, visit the Hominid footprints. Later drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area for overnight stay. Driving time: 0 hours to Lake Natron/3-4 hours to Ngorongoro. Game drive: None. Activities included: Half day cultural guided activity fees. Activities excluded: Oldoinyo Lengai trek, other activities not included by the cultural tourism office, Maasa boma visit. Commonly seen animals: Lesser Flamingos (especially from August to October), Zebras, Fringe-eared Oryxes, Gazelles, Gerenuks. Occasionally seen animals: Giraffes, Wildebeests, Grant's and Thomson's Gazelles. Rarely seen animals: Lions, Cheetahs.
Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp
Budget
Robins camp/ Narudi camps
Authentic wilderness mobile canvas camp located in prime central Serengeti game corridors with ensuite bucket showers and evening campfire gatherings.
Mid-Range
Embalakai camps/Heritage camps
Spacious walk-in luxury tents in Seronera valley with plush king beds, running hot showers, fine safari dining, and prime predator viewing.
Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti
You start early and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for your game drive. In the afternoon you will drive to Serengeti National Park. Driving time: 0.5-1 hours to crater /2-3 hours to Serengeti. Game drive: Morning (Crater), afternoon (to Serengeti). Activities included: None. Activities excluded: Maasai village cultural visit, Olduvai Gorge Museum entry fees. Commonly seen animals: Elephant, Hippo, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Lion, Hyena, Jackal, Vulture, Warthog, Impala, Flamingo, Ostrich, Waterbuck. Occasionally seen animals: Black Rhino, Cheetah, Dik-Dik. Rarely seen animals: Leopard, Caracal, Serval.
Embalakai Serengeti Camp
Budget
Robins camp/ Narudi camps
Authentic wilderness mobile canvas camp located in prime central Serengeti game corridors with ensuite bucket showers and evening campfire gatherings.
Mid-Range
Embalakai camps/Heritage camps
Spacious walk-in luxury tents in Seronera valley with plush king beds, running hot showers, fine safari dining, and prime predator viewing.
Serengeti National Park (Full Day)
A full day game drive in Serengeti National Park. Driving time: 0 hours to Central Serengeti. Game drive: Morning, afternoon. Activities included: None. Activities excluded: Hot air balloon safari, Hot bush lunch. Commonly seen animals: Elephant, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Lion, Hyena, Warthog, Impala, Grant's Gazelle, Topi, Eland, Baboon, Vervet Monkey, Thomson's Gazelle. Occasionally seen animals: Cheetah, Leopard, Hippopotamus, Crocodile, Jackal, Hartebeest, Waterbuck, Ostrich, Secretary Bird, Kori Bustard, Bat-eared Fox, Klipspringer, Bushbuck. Rarely seen animals: Black Rhino, African Wild Dog, Serval, Caracal, Pangolin, Aardwolf, Roan Antelope, Lesser Kudu, Striped Hyena.
Embalakai Serengeti Camp
Budget
Robins camp/ Narudi camps
Authentic wilderness mobile canvas camp located in prime central Serengeti game corridors with ensuite bucket showers and evening campfire gatherings.
Mid-Range
Embalakai camps/Heritage camps
Spacious walk-in luxury tents in Seronera valley with plush king beds, running hot showers, fine safari dining, and prime predator viewing.
Serengeti National Park to Karatu
Spend half day in Serengeti National Park for game drive, later drive to Karatu for overnight stay. Driving time: 0 hours to Central Serengeti/3-4 hours to Karatu. Game drive: Morning, enroute. Activities included: None. Activities excluded: Hot air balloon safari, Olduvai Gorge Museum visit, Maasai village cultural visit. Commonly seen animals: Elephant, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Lion, Hyena, Warthog, Impala, Grant's Gazelle, Topi, Eland, Baboon, Vervet Monkey, Thomson's Gazelle. Occasionally seen animals: Cheetah, Leopard, Hippopotamus, Crocodile, Jackal, Hartebeest, Waterbuck, Ostrich, Secretary Bird, Kori Bustard, Bat-eared Fox, Klipspringer, Bushbuck. Rarely seen animals: Black Rhino, African Wild Dog, Serval, Caracal, Pangolin, Aardwolf, Roan Antelope, Lesser Kudu, Striped Hyena.
Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge
Budget
Robins camp/ Narudi camps
Authentic wilderness mobile canvas camp located in prime central Serengeti game corridors with ensuite bucket showers and evening campfire gatherings.
Mid-Range
Embalakai camps/Heritage camps
Spacious walk-in luxury tents in Seronera valley with plush king beds, running hot showers, fine safari dining, and prime predator viewing.
Drive to Arusha Airport
Drive to Arusha Airport to catch your flight to Zanzibar. End of our services. Driving time: 3-4 hour to Airport. Game drive: None. Activities included: Flight to Zanzibar. Activities excluded: None. Commonly seen animals: None. Occasionally seen animals: None. Rarely seen animals: None.
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Budget
Crater reim view
Cozy, authentic highland inn in Karatu positioned along the Ngorongoro crater ascent road with clean ensuite rooms and delicious buffet meals.
Mid-Range
Farm of dreams/ Bougainvillea
Renowned coffee estate safari lodge featuring expansive cottages with private fireplaces, swimming pool, massage spa, and warm gardens.
Arrival Day
Direct arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (LX 8076 @18:45hrs), and the...
Tarangire National Park
Proceed to Tarangire National Park for a game drive. Later drive to your lodge f...
Lake Manyara National Park
Proceed to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive. Later drive to Mto wa Mb...
Lake Natron (Half Day)
Today you will proceed to Lake Natron. You have the option of the following acti...
Lake Natron (Full Day)
A full day of exploration at Lake Natron. You have the option of the following a...
Lake Natron (Half Day) to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Spend half day in Lake Natron. You have the option of the following activities (...
Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti
You start early and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for your game drive. In t...
Serengeti National Park (Full Day)
A full day game drive in Serengeti National Park. Driving time: 0 hours to Centr...
Serengeti National Park to Karatu
Spend half day in Serengeti National Park for game drive, later drive to Karatu...
Drive to Arusha Airport
Drive to Arusha Airport to catch your flight to Zanzibar. End of our services. D...
Accommodation Options
Choose from Budget, Mid-Range, or 5-Star Luxury stays tailored for this tour
Budget Category
Crater reim view
Cozy, authentic highland inn in Karatu positioned along the Ngorongoro crater ascent road with clean ensuite rooms and delicious buffet meals.
Mid-Range Category
Farm of dreams/ Bougainvillea
Renowned coffee estate safari lodge featuring expansive cottages with private fireplaces, swimming pool, massage spa, and warm gardens.
Accommodation Choices by Location
Official verified lodging choices across all core safari and trekking destinations.
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Arusha
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Ahadi lodge/ Meru View
Tranquil eco-lodge nestled in lush tropical gardens with swi...
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The African Tulip/Kahawa house
Charming 4-star boutique safari hotel featuring rich African...
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Gran melia/Arusha coffee lodge
5-star premier luxury sanctuary set amidst coffee plantation...
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Moshi
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Bristol cottage
Classic, peaceful cottage accommodation at the base of Kilim...
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The Maridad hotel
Stylish Moshi retreat featuring swimming pool, manicured gar...
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Tulivu retreat
Exclusive boutique sanctuary tucked in the foothills of Kili...
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Tarangire
On Route
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Sangaiwe Tented camp
Elevated canvas safari tents on wooden decks overlooking Lak...
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Tarangire safari lodge/African view tarangire
Historic safari lodge on a high bluff overlooking the Tarang...
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Tarangire elephant spring
5-star luxury lodge along active elephant corridors with pri...
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Karatu
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Crater reim view
Cozy, authentic highland inn in Karatu positioned along the...
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Farm of dreams/ Bougainvillea
Renowned coffee estate safari lodge featuring expansive cott...
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Ngorongoro farm house
Colonial-style 5-star organic farm lodge set in a 500-acre c...
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Serengeti
On Route
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Robins camp/ Narudi camps
Authentic wilderness mobile canvas camp located in prime cen...
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Embalakai camps/Heritage camps
Spacious walk-in luxury tents in Seronera valley with plush...
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Serengeti Melia/Serengeti pioneer
Ultra-luxury architectural sanctuary overlooking the savanna...
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Ngorongoro
On Route
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Ngorongoro kuhama
Classic semi-permanent safari camp in Ngorongoro Conservatio...
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Embalakai
Intimate tented camp on the crater highlands with cozy warm...
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Craters edge
Architectural dome suites perched on the crater rim with woo...
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