- Duration
- 7 days · 6 nights
- From
- USD 3,080 per person sharing
- Best time
- January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October
Worth knowing
What makes this one different.
- I
Great Wildebeest Migration viewing in the Serengeti
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Seasonal migration locations and possible river crossings
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Big Five wildlife viewing opportunities
- IV
Full-day game drives across the Serengeti plains
- V
Scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area landscapes
- VI
Ngorongoro Crater wildlife safari
- VII
Private 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional driver-guide
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Optional luxury tented camps and photographic safari experiences
Accommodation
Where you sleep, night by night.
Camps and lodges of this standard, named where we have a firm allocation. We will confirm the exact property before anything is booked.
Budget Accommodation
Affordable safari camps and simple lodges offering essential comfort and full-board meals.
Midrange Accommodation
Comfortable en-suite lodges and tented camps with quality dining and convenient access to wildlife areas.
Luxury
Premium tented camps and luxury lodges offering elegant suites, personalised service and prime seasonal migration locations.
Day by day.
- 1
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha, Tanzania
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport where your Duma Tours representative will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. Relax after your journey and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of Tanzania's safari capital. Your guide will brief you on the upcoming Great Migration adventure. Overnight in Arusha
- 2
Serengeti
Day 2: Arusha to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast depart for the Serengeti through the spectacular landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy wildlife viewing along the way before entering the world-famous Serengeti. Begin your first game drive across the vast savannah in search of wildebeest, zebras, elephants, giraffes and big cats. Dinner and overnight at your selected safari camp or lodge. Overnight in the Serengeti
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Serengeti
Day 3: Journey to the Great Migration Region
Travel towards the migration region selected for your travel dates. During the July to October river-crossing season, explore the northern Serengeti around Kogatende and the Mara River. During the January to March calving season, focus on the southern plains around Ndutu. Enjoy wildlife viewing en route and an afternoon game drive in search of massive herds and predators. Overnight in northern Serengeti or seasonal migration area
- 4
Serengeti
Day 4: Full-Day Great Migration Safari
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. Follow the herds' seasonal movements with your experienced guide and watch for lions, cheetahs, leopards and hyenas. In the northern Serengeti you may witness wildebeest gathering near the river and potentially crossing. During calving season you may encounter newborn wildebeest and heightened predator activity. Picnic lunch is enjoyed in the wilderness. Overnight in the migration region
- 5
Ngorongoro
Day 5: More Wildlife Viewing in the Serengeti
Enjoy an early morning game drive when wildlife is often active. Explore new areas of the park for additional opportunities to photograph elephants, giraffes, buffaloes and iconic predators. Depending on the migration season and camp location, continue exploring the northern, central or southern Serengeti. Later travel towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area if road and daylight conditions allow. Overnight in the Serengeti or Ngorongoro area
- 6
Ngorongoro
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable game drive. Search for elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, hippos and the endangered black rhino across the crater floor. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the natural beauty of this remarkable wildlife sanctuary. In the afternoon ascend to the crater rim and continue to your lodge for dinner and overnight. Overnight in Karatu or Ngorongoro area
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Day 7: Return to Arusha
Enjoy breakfast at your lodge before driving back to Arusha. Depending on your departure arrangements you may have time for lunch or a short stop along the way. Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport for your onward flight. You depart with unforgettable memories of Tanzania's wildlife and the Great Migration. Safari ends in Arusha
Before you book
Per person sharing
| Season | When | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Budget Great Migration Safari | Affordable tented camps and budget lodges with private safari transport and full-board meals. | USD 3,080 |
| Midrange Great Migration Safari | Comfortable en-suite lodges and tented camps selected for access to the seasonal migration areas. | USD 4,900 |
| Luxury Great Migration Safari | Premium tented camps and luxury lodges offering exceptional service and carefully selected migration viewing locations. | USD 8,400 |
Subject to availability when you book. A single supplement applies to solo travellers.
What is included
Your safari includes
- Airport transfers in Arusha
- Six nights of accommodation
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Park and conservation fees as specified
- Ngorongoro Crater service and descent fees
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Game drives in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
Not included
- International flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional hot-air balloon safari
- Personal expenses and laundry
- Additional accommodation outside the itinerary
- Any services not listed under inclusions
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