Overview
More than two million wildebeest, zebra and antelope make the Great Migration each year, covering around 450 miles with predators following close behind.
This seven-day safari begins in Mwanza on Lake Victoria, giving you quick access to the western and central Serengeti. It is planned around the herds' movements, with the chance to see river crossings in season, before heading on to the Ngorongoro highlands and crater and finishing in Tarangire.
Read our month-by-month migration guide, or ask us where the herds will be during your dates.
| Accommodation | Confirmed together with you — see the Rates tab for general comfort levels we work with. |
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| Meals | Full board on safari days; meals as specified for any city/beach nights, per your final itinerary. |
Day by Day (7 days)
ARRIVAL IN MWANZA
Your safari guide meets you at your arrival point in Mwanza and takes you to your hotel, where you have a safari briefing and equipment check.
Overnight at Mwanza Lodge with dinner and breakfast included.
INTO THE SERENGETI
You drive into the Serengeti, game viewing on the way to the central plains. From December to February the migration herds of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle are usually nearby, and giraffe, buffalo, elephant, lion, cheetah and leopard live here all year round.
Overnight at Serengeti Baobab Tented Camp with all meals included.
FULL DAY IN THE SERENGETI
A full day exploring the Serengeti's open plains, dotted with acacia trees and rocky kopjes, following the herds and looking for resident wildlife and big cats. Your guide chooses the best areas for the season.
Overnight at a tented camp in the Serengeti with all meals included.
SERENGETI TO THE NGORONGORO HIGHLANDS
After an early game drive you head into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where Maasai herders graze their cattle alongside wildlife, giving you a glimpse of their way of life. After a stop at the gate to learn about this volcanic landscape, you drive along the crater rim with views down to the herds of wildebeest and buffalo.
Overnight at Ndutu Luxury Migration Camp with all meals included.
NGORONGORO CRATER GAME DRIVE
Today you descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest intact volcanic caldera at about 600 m deep and 19 km wide. With around 30,000 animals inside, it is one of the best places to see lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard. After a game drive and picnic lunch on the crater floor, you drive to Karatu.
Overnight at Eileen's Trees Safari Lodge with all meals included.
TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
A game drive in Tarangire National Park, which fills with animals and birds in the dry season as they gather along the Tarangire River. You spend the night at a lodge outside the park with lovely views.
Overnight at Arusha Safari Lodge with all meals included.
DEPARTURE
Depending on your flight time, you are transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home.
Rates Per Person
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Included
- Private vehicle with your own driver-guide
- Park entry and conservation fees
- Accommodation as specified in your itinerary
- Meals as specified per day (full board on safari days)
- Airport pickup and drop-off
Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Getting There
Tour Start & End
This trip starts in Serengeti National Park and ends in Ndutu Plains.
Airport Information
Kilimanjaro International Airport or Mwanza Airport is the most common arrival point for this trip.
Transfer Information
We meet you at the airport and handle every transfer between destinations throughout your trip.
Accommodation Before/After
Want an extra night in Arusha, Moshi or Zanzibar before or after your trip? Just ask and we will arrange it.