7-Day Experience Big Five, Magical Migration in Tanzania Safari

7-Day Experience Big Five, Magical Migration in Tanzania Safari

Offered by: USD Safaris & Tours
4.9/5 (1600 Reviews)
Journey Snapshot
🗺 Tanzania ⏱ 7 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Arusha Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro
This 7-day safari allows you to witness the Big Five and other fascinating wild animals and stay overnight in comfortable accommodations. With Ndutu Green Explorers, you will be immersed in the unspoiled nature of real Africa! You will see wild animals up close and take photos of the beautiful landscapes of Tanzania. All this with the assistance of a tour operator based in Arusha, full-board safari, a personal English-speaking guide, and a private 4x4 Jeep, with mineral water and power sockets.

Route

Start Arusha (Day 1)
Day 2 Tarangire
Day 3 Serengeti
End and Ngorongoro

Tour Features

Day 1: Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha City Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park for a Game Drive Day 3: Karatu to Serengeti National Park Day 4: Northern Serengeti Wildbeest Migration Crossing the Mara River Day 5: Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti NP Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater for Game Drive (African Eden) Day 7: Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport for Your Flight

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro
  • Duration: 7 Days
  • Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
  • Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day
Accommodation
Meals
1
Summit Safari Lodge > Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City) View hotel
Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
2
Hhando Coffee Lodge > Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP View hotel
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
3
Mbuni Serengeti Camp > Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP View hotel
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
4
Mbuni Serengeti Camp > Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP View hotel
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
5
Mbuni Serengeti Camp > Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP View hotel
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
6
Arusha Farm House Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City) View hotel
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
7
No accommodation (End of tour)
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha City
Morning 🏨Summit Safari Lodge > Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City) 🍽Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Program: Our safari guide will pick you up at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport and transfer you to your hotel or lodge in Arusha. Upon arrival, you can relax and enjoy a good night's rest while preparing for the upcoming adventure. If there is time, you can explore the city with our guide at no additional cost.
Day 2 Arusha to Tarangire National Park for a Game Drive
Morning 🏨Hhando Coffee Lodge > Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP 🍽Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Program: Our tour guide will pick you up from the lodge early in the morning and start the beautiful journey to Tarangire National Park for a game drive while carrying a hot lunch. Tarangire National Park is well known for its large elephant herds and the diversity of its landscapes (from seasonal swamps to savanna, with the Tarangire River winding its way through the parklands). The Tarangire River is the only water source for wildlife during the Dry season. We may have the experience of seeing a lion stalking its prey or leopards watching while relaxing in the trees above. Once the game drives are done, we drive to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
Day 3 Karatu to Serengeti National Park
Morning 🏨Mbuni Serengeti Camp > Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Program: After breakfast, depart for the Serengeti National Park for a game drive. Enjoy lunch in a suitable place inside the park. We will continue the game drive activity in the afternoon before reaching the camp. The next day, we will spend an entire day inside the park for game drives. Serengeti is more well-known for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest, which are highly dependent on the rainy seasons. Be ready to see resident predators like leopard, cheetah, and lion, fulfilling their role in the circle of life.
Day 4 Northern Serengeti Wildbeest Migration Crossing the Mara River
Morning 🏨Mbuni Serengeti Camp > Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive in the northern region of Serengeti National Park, carrying lunch boxes. Explore the famous Northern Serengeti, home to the spectacular great wildebeest migration. Witness thousands of wildebeests and zebras crossing the Mara River, often shadowed by predators. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot within the park. Continue tracking wildlife across the vast plains and riverine areas. In the evening, transfer to your comfortable accommodation for dinner, relaxation, and an overnight stay.
Day 5 Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti NP
Morning 🏨Mbuni Serengeti Camp > Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Start your day with an early morning game drive in the Northern Serengeti, one of the most wildlife-rich areas of Serengeti National Park. Experience the beauty of the savannah at sunrise, with chances to spot predators on the move and, seasonally, the spectacular great wildebeest migration. After an exciting morning exploration, enjoy an en-route game-viewing drive as you journey toward Central Serengeti. The Central plains are renowned for abundant resident wildlife and stunning landscapes. Arrive in Central Serengeti in the late afternoon for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay in the heart of the wilderness.
Day 6 Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater for Game Drive (African Eden)
Morning 🏨Arusha Farm House Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive in one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife havens. Explore the crater floor, home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, flamingos, and the rare black rhino. Surrounded by towering crater walls, enjoy spectacular scenery and close-up wildlife encounters before ascending in the afternoon with unforgettable safari memories. After an amazing time in the crater, you will drive to Arusha for the last night with us.
Day 7 Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport for Your Flight
Morning 🏨No accommodation (End of tour) 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Program: After breakfast, relax at the lodge before our driver picks you up and transfers you to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your air transfer back home or to another destination. If time allows, before driving back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport, you can explore the city and buy some souvenirs.

Rates

From: $3,000 pp (USD)
Final quote depends on date, travelers and lodge level.

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Inclusions

Included
  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)

Exclusions

Not included
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Note: Some items may vary depending on season and lodge level.

Getting There

Start: Arusha

End: and Ngorongoro

We can arrange airport pick-up and drop-off. Ask in your quote request.

Offered By

USD Safaris & Tours
USD Safaris & Tours
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