9 days tanzanaia migration safari
9 days tanzania migration safari
Tanzania Safari Days 1–9
- Explore Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara & Ndutu area
- Experience the great migration.
- Witness breathtaking landscapes and wildlife.
- Stay in carefully selected safari lodges and camps.
Day 1
Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport – Arusha City
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Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari representative and transferred to Arusha City. Located at the foot of Mount Meru, Arusha is Tanzania’s safari capital and the gateway to the northern circuit. After checking into your lodge, relax and recover from your journey while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere and beautiful gardens. Later, receive a safari briefing to prepare for the exciting wildlife adventure that awaits in the coming days.
Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
“Arusha serves as the starting point for most safaris in northern Tanzania.”
Optional Extra Tour:
Arusha City Tour or Coffee Plantation Visit.
Day 2
Arusha City – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees and impressive elephant population. Enjoy a full-day game drive through diverse habitats where elephants, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeests, impalas, and numerous bird species thrive. The Tarangire River attracts wildlife throughout the year, providing excellent viewing opportunities. Predators such as lions and leopards are frequently spotted. After an exciting day in the wilderness, proceed to your luxury camp for dinner and overnight surrounded by nature.
Accommodation: Tarangire Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
“Tarangire hosts one of the highest concentrations of elephants in Tanzania, with herds sometimes numbering over 300 individuals.”
Optional Extra Tour:
Maasai Village Visit or Night Game Drive.
Day 3
Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park
Following breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic wildlife sanctuary nestled beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment. The park is renowned for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, and beautiful alkaline lake often covered with flamingos. During your game drive, search for elephants, hippos, giraffes, buffaloes, and various bird species. The combination of forest, woodland, and lakeshore habitats creates a unique safari experience. Later, continue to your lodge for dinner and a relaxing evening.
Accommodation: Escarpment Luxury Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Extra Activities:
Treetop Walkway Adventure or Birdwatching Tour.
Day 4
Manyara to Central Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Serengeti National Park. The journey takes you through spectacular landscapes and offers opportunities to observe local communities and wildlife along the route. Upon arrival, begin an exciting game drive across the endless plains that have made Serengeti one of Africa’s most celebrated safari destinations. Search for lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and countless antelope species. As the sun begins to set, arrive at your camp and enjoy dinner beneath the African sky.
Accommodation: Enkirari Wilderness Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
INTERESTING FACT…!
“Serengeti means “endless plains” in the Maasai language.”
Optional Extra Tour:
Wildlife Photography Safari or Sundowner Experience.
Day 5
Full Day Game Viewing in Serengeti National Park
Spend the entire day exploring the magnificent Serengeti ecosystem. Morning and afternoon game drives provide excellent opportunities to witness predators hunting, large herbivore herds grazing, and a wide variety of birdlife. Your guide will lead you to productive wildlife areas while sharing fascinating information about animal behavior and the ecosystem. Depending on the season, you may encounter migration herds crossing the plains. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your safari and returning to camp for dinner.
Accommodation: Enkirari Wilderness Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Optional Extra Tour:
Hot Air Balloon Safari with Bush Breakfast.
Day 6
Central Serengeti – Ndutu Ngorongoro (Southern Serengeti)
After breakfast, travel to the Ndutu region, located within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Southern Serengeti ecosystem. This region is famous for the Great Migration calving season when thousands of wildebeests and zebras gather on the nutrient-rich short-grass plains. Throughout the day, search for migration herds as well as lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and buffaloes. The open landscapes provide excellent opportunities for wildlife photography. Arrive at camp in the evening and enjoy dinner in the heart of the migration corridor.
Accommodation: Nyikani Migration Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Optional Extra Tour:
Migration Photography Experience.
Day 7
Full Day in Ndutu Area
Today is dedicated to exploring the Ndutu plains and following the movements of the Great Migration. Depending on the season, you may witness thousands of wildebeests and zebras grazing across the open grasslands while predators remain close by. Lions, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, and leopards are frequently seen in this region. Your guide will use local knowledge to position you in the best wildlife-viewing locations. Enjoy a full day of remarkable safari experiences before returning to camp for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Nyikani Migration Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
INTERESTING FACT…!
“Newborn wildebeest calves can run shortly after birth.”
Optional Extra Tour:
Private Full Day Migration Safari.
Day 8
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Highlands
After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive through Serengeti as you make your way toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the route, continue searching for wildlife and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding landscapes. The journey gradually transitions from open plains to rolling highlands and volcanic scenery. Upon arrival at your lodge, relax and enjoy spectacular views over the surrounding countryside. Spend the evening reflecting on your safari experiences while preparing for the Ngorongoro Crater adventure the following day.
Accommodation: Naserian Safari Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Optional Extra Tour:
Maasai Cultural Experience.
Day 9
Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
After an early breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable game drive. The crater floor supports an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, and hyenas. Its unique ecosystem provides some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities in Africa. Enjoy a picnic lunch beside a scenic hippo pool before ascending the crater walls. Later, drive back to Arusha and transfer to your hotel or airport according to your onward travel arrangements.
Accommodation: Not Included
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Optional Extra Tour:
Coffee Farm Tour in Karatu.
Items included:
• Accommodation and meals as per the above itinerary
• Airport transfers
• Accommodations at Arusha first night on Bed and Breakfast Basis
• 4 x 4 Toyota Land cruiser with pop up roof,
• All sightseeing and game viewing as specified in the itinerary.
• Crater service fee in Ngorongoro Crater as specified in the itinerary.
• Bottled Mineral water during safari.
• Soft drinks during the safari
• Tea and coffee during the safari
• A private professional speaking English driver guide
• Government taxes.
• Unlimited game mileage during safari game drives
Items not included:
• International and Domestic Flights
• Any other items of a personal nature, i.e. Telephone, Laundry, beverages etc.
• Tips for the driver guide
• Any Insurance
• Visas
• Balloon Safari