Tour Overview
This 7 days safari will offer you the best that Africa/East Africa has to offer. Imagine being on a safari that takes you close to the magnificent Serengeti National Park, home to millions of species of wildlife and mega scenery¬. The Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world, a place where wildlife coexists with humans, Tarangire National Park, known for its birdlife and elephant population, and not to forget Lake Manyara National Park, whose highlight is the climbing lions.
Best for travellers who want the drama of the migration and the variety of Tanzania's most iconic northern parks in one well-paced week.
Daily Itinerary
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Approximately 8:30am, after your guide/driver has briefed you on the do's and don'ts, without forgetting the expectations of this safari, you will depart for Tarangire National Park. This is also known as "The Paradise of Elephants". Whether you come here just for a day trip or plan an overnight stay, Tarangire has something for everyone. The park impresses with its famous concentration of wild animals, especially elephants, and is also one of the best destinations for bird watching in East Africa. The park has remarkable attractions with large groups of elephants, spectacular natural beauty of the savannah landscape and magnificent majestic baobabs. Over 550 different bird species have been counted in the park, several of which are endangered.
- Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge
- Meals: All meals included
Central Serengeti Game Drive
After another African wake up and an amazing bush breakfast, you will head to the Serengeti National Park for about 6 hours. This day is dedicated to an evening game drive as you drive to your accommodation of this day for check in.
Serengeti National Park covers 1.5 million hectares of savannah, the annual migration of two million wildebeest plus hundreds of thousands of gazelles and zebras - followed by their predators on their annual migration in search of pasture and water - is one of the most impressive natural spectacles in the world. The park's biodiversity is very high with at least four globally threatened or endangered species: black rhino, elephant, wild dog and cheetah.
- Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
- Meals: All meals included
En-route Game Drive to the Northern Serengeti
After breakfast, depart for the Northern Serengeti for a full day game drive to observe the great migration. The river crossings in Kogatende start in August when the big herd settles in the area. Between August and October, game viewing is at its best as river crossings are pretty much guaranteed every day. There is no distinct movement, as the herds tend to cross the river back and forth to follow the rains and subsequent fresh grass.
- Accommodation: Kogatende Tented Bush Camp
- Meals: All meals included
Full Day North Serengeti Game Drive
After breakfast, embark on a full day game drive to observe the great migration in the Mara area. The number of resident wildlife is exceptionally high in the Wagakuria area. The main feature is the Mara River. There is of course no guarantee to observe the crossing; it is purely a matter of luck. But here at the Mara River there are great chances to see the herds crossing the Mara River to the north in one day and again to the south a few days later. A herd may be seen next to the river and decide to cross a few days later. This area is a stunning region of kopjes, forests, riverine vegetation and open plains, similar to the Massai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya. After an extensive game drive, return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
- Accommodation: Kogatende Tented Bush Camp
- Meals: All meals included
En-route Game Drive to Ngorongoro Crater
This day is also dedicated to transfers, but as you will be driving from the North Serengeti to the South Serengeti, you can naturally expect many encounters with a variety of wildlife.
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its great importance. The sanctuary is a paradise for wildlife as it is home to a variety of animals including wildebeest, zebra, rhino, buffalo, lion, elephant, leopard, cheetah, caracal, African wild dog, gazelle, wild cat and more than 500 species of birds. .
- Accommodation: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge
- Meals: All meals included
Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
This day will be another highlight of the entire safari, as we will drive to the Ngorongoro Crater. It was established in 1959 as a multiple land use area where wildlife coexists with semi-nomadic Maasai pastoralists who practice traditional pastoralism. It includes the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, the largest caldera in the world.
Just in case you are a nature, landscape or wildlife lover and you visit Tanzania and do not reach Ngorongoro Crater, consider your safari incomplete, because no place in this world is as beautiful as Ngorongoro.
- Accommodation: Ngorongoro Farm of Dreams Lodge
- Meals: All meals included
Lake Manyara National Park Game Drive - Arusha
After another African awakening and a fantastic bush breakfast, we continue for about 30 minutes to the extraordinary Lake Manyara National Park, known for its climbing lions. Lake soda populated by thousands of pink flamingos and large waters birds, as well as the legions of baboons and blue monkeys. Enjoy game drive and later start driving back to Arusha
- Accommodation: N/A
- Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Highlights & Gallery
From Price
Minimum price only, based on 2 people sharing. Final pricing depends on season, availability and requested customizations.
| Package | From Price |
|---|---|
| Price for 2 People | From $2685.00 per person |
What Is Included
Included in your price
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Trip Details
Accommodation standard
This itinerary is planned with comfortable mid-range lodges in Karatu and tented camp stays inside or near Serengeti for early game-drive access.
Migration timing
The exact Serengeti focus area can shift by season. LuiTours can bias the route for calving season, rutting activity or river-crossing periods depending on your dates.
Vehicle and guiding
You travel in a purpose-built 4x4 Land Cruiser with an experienced guide who adjusts daily game drives around weather, wildlife movement and guest interests.
Ideal for
Couples, photographers and first-time safari visitors who want migration energy without committing to a very long itinerary.
Best Time to Travel
July to October is often the most requested window for migration-style safaris, but this route can also work well from December to March when herds spread across southern and central Serengeti. Your exact dates matter more than the generic label, so LuiTours can advise the best routing before booking.