-Day Great Migration Safari - Serengeti, Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater

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🗺 Tanzania ⏱ 6 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof

Arusha (City)

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Experience the very best of Tanzania's legendary Northern Safari Circuit on this unforgettable six-day adventure through Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Begin your journey in Tarangire, renowned for its magnificent baobab trees, diverse landscapes, and impressive herds of elephants. Continue to the world-famous Serengeti, where endless golden plains provide the stage for extraordinary wildlife encounters and, depending on the season, the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration. Your adventure culminates at the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife destinations. Descend into this ancient volcanic caldera for an exceptional game drive, with opportunities to encounter the Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino - alongside a remarkable variety of other wildlife. With expert guides, carefully planned game drives, and incredible scenery throughout, this six-day safari offers an unforgettable journey into the heart of Tanzania's wilderness. Safari Highlights: Explore the elephant-rich Tarangire National Park Experience the spectacular Serengeti ecosystem Follow the Great Wildebeest Migration when seasonal conditions allow Discover the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater Search for Tanzania's legendary Big Five Enjoy expertly guided game drives Experience the highlights of Tanzania's Northern Circuit with Kitano Tour

Route

Start	Arusha (City) (Day 1)
Day 2	Tarangire Guided Game Drive
Day 3	Central Serengeti Guided Game Drive
Day 4	Mara River Crossing Migration Game Drive
Day 5	Northern Serengeti to Ngorongoro Transfer Game Drive
Day 6	Crater Game Drive and Transfer Back to Arusha
End	Arusha (City)

Tour Features

Day 1 :Transfer from Airport Day 2 :Tarangire Guided Game Drive Day 3 :Central Serengeti Guided Game Drive Day 4 :Mara River Crossing Migration Game Drive Day 5 :Northern Serengeti to Ngorongoro Transfer Game Drive Day 6 :Crater Game Drive and Transfer Back to Arusha

Activities & Transportation

Route: Arusha (City)
Duration: 6 day
Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

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Accommodation

Meals

Njiro Legacy Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Karatu Villas Lodge Mid-range lodge located 2-3hr drive from Tarangire NP

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tukaone Hembe Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Heritage Mara Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp Luxury tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

No accommodation

Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 Transfer from Airport

⏱Morning 🏨Njiro Legacy Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City) 🍽Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax after your journey, enjoy the lodge facilities, or take in the beautiful surroundings of the city. Arusha serves as the gateway to Tanzania's famous Northern safari circuit and offers a peaceful start to your adventure.

Day 2 Tarangire Guided Game Drive

⏱Morning 🏨Karatu Villas Lodge Mid-range lodge located 2-3hr drive from Tarangire NP 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania's most scenic wildlife destinations. The park is renowned for its vast elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive as you explore the park's varied landscapes, where you may encounter lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, antelopes, and numerous bird species. The Tarangire River, the park's lifeline, attracts a high concentration of animals, providing excellent wildlife viewing and photography opportunities throughout the day. After the game drive, proceed to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 3 Central Serengeti Guided Game Drive

⏱Morning 🏨Tukaone Hembe Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast, depart from Karatu and drive through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands en route to the famous Central Serengeti National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided afternoon game drive across the endless plains, where wildlife is abundant throughout the year. Central Serengeti is well known for its large populations of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and vast herds of herbivores including wildebeests and zebras. Your professional safari guide will help you track wildlife and share insights about the ecosystem and animal behavior. As the sun sets over the Serengeti, proceed to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight stay in the heart of the wilderness.

Day 4 Mara River Crossing Migration Game Drive

⏱Morning 🏨Heritage Mara Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive in the Northern Serengeti, focusing on the world-famous Mara River area during the great migration season. This is one of the most dramatic wildlife experiences in Africa, where thousands of wildebeests and zebras gather at the riverbanks, often attempting dangerous crossings while crocodiles and other predators lie in wait. Your guide will position you at strategic viewpoints to maximize your chances of witnessing a river crossing, depending on wildlife movement and weather conditions. Apart from the migration, you may also encounter lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and large herds of buffalo. In the evening, return to your camp for dinner and overnight stay under the Serengeti skies.

Day 5 Northern Serengeti to Ngorongoro Transfer Game Drive

⏱Morning 🏨Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp Luxury tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning game drive in Northern Serengeti as you slowly make your way out of the park, continuing to observe wildlife along the route. This area is rich with resident animals, so you may still spot elephants, lions, giraffes, and large herds of antelopes before leaving the Serengeti plains. You will then proceed with en-route game viewing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying the changing landscapes from open savannah to highland scenery. Arrive in the Ngorongoro area in the late afternoon, where you will check in at your lodge, relax, and prepare for the next day's crater exploration.

Day 6 Crater Game Drive and Transfer Back to Arusha

⏱Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After an early breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Africa's most unique wildlife areas, offering high chances of spotting the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and the rare black rhino. The crater floor is also home to zebras, wildebeests, hippos, hyenas, and a variety of birdlife, all within a stunning natural amphitheater. After an extensive game drive and picnic lunch, ascend the crater rim and begin your drive back to Arusha. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel or airport, marking the end of your safari experience.

-Day Great Migration Safari - Serengeti, Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater

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