Migration safari
7-Day Great Migration Safari
A seven-day private 4x4 safari built around the Great Migration, with four Serengeti nights placed in the region where the herds are during your travel month.
- Length
- 7 days
- Route
- Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro
- Best time
- January to March (calving) or July to October (river crossings)
- Style
- Private 4x4
- Lodging
- budget & mid-range
- Starts and ends
- Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport
Travellers who want to be where the herds are. We choose the Serengeti region for your travel month.
Day by day
- 1
Arusha to Tarangire
Drive to Tarangire and enjoy an afternoon game drive.
Karatu area L, D 2–2.5 h
- 2
Karatu to the Serengeti
Cross the Ngorongoro highlands and Olduvai Gorge onto the Serengeti plains.
Serengeti (region by month) B, L, D 4–5 h
- 3
Following the herds
Full day game driving where the migration is: Ndutu in the calving season, the Central or Western Serengeti in the transition months, or the north for Mara River crossings.
Serengeti (region by month) B, L, D Game drives
- 4
Full day in the Serengeti
Dawn and afternoon game drives. Optional hot-air balloon safari at sunrise.
Serengeti (region by month) B, L, D Game drives
- 5
Second Serengeti region or deeper into the herds
Repositioning to catch the best action, with picnic lunch in the park.
Serengeti (region by month) B, L, D Game drives
- 6
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Morning game drive, then the drive to the Ngorongoro rim.
Karatu area B, L, D 4–5 h
- 7
Ngorongoro Crater and return
Crater floor game drive and lunch, then back to Arusha.
Trip ends in Arusha B, L 3.5–4 h
Price per person, US dollars
| Tier | 1 traveller | 2 travellers | 3–4 travellers | 5–6 travellers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Simple lodges and public campsites | $2,295 | $1,480 | $1,360 | $1,275 |
| Mid-range Comfortable lodges and tented camps | $3,490 | $2,250 | $2,070 | $1,935 |
Rates include park fees, vehicle, guide, lodging and the meals listed. The “from” price is the two-person budget rate. Final prices depend on your dates and are confirmed in the quote.
What is included
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and a guaranteed window seat
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Airport transfers (Kilimanjaro International JRO or Arusha)
- Accommodation as per the chosen tier, on the nights listed
- Meals as listed in the itinerary (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
- Park, conservation and concession fees
- Drinking water on game drives
- All game drives and activities listed
What is not
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel and medical insurance (required)
- Tips for guide and camp staff
- Alcoholic and other drinks not listed
- Optional activities (e.g. balloon safari, walking safari, cultural visits)
- Personal items, laundry and phone calls
On this trip
The parks you will visit
Questions
About this safari
What does the $1,480 price cover?
It is the price per person in US dollars for two travellers sharing, on the budget tier. A solo traveller pays more and groups of three to six pay less per person; the table on this page shows each case. The final figure depends on your dates and comes in a written quote.
Is this safari private?
Yes. You have your own Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof and your own driver-guide, and every traveller has a window seat.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. We can change the route, the number of days, the lodges and the activities. Tell us what you want and we will send a new quote.
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