8 Days Great Migration Safari Adventure

Trip Overview

This 8-day safari takes you through Tanzania’s most celebrated national parks. Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration in the Serengeti, search for tree-climbing lions in Lake Manyara, track elephants in Tarangire, and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater—home to the Big Five. This journey combines thrilling game drives, spectacular landscapes, and unforgettable wildlife moments.

With Lusen Tours & Safaris

Tarangire National Park known for large elephant herds, baobab trees, and birdlife
Serengeti National Park famous for the Great Migration, big cats, and endless plains
Northern Serengeti prime location for viewing Mara River crossings
Ngorongoro Crater a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Big Five territory
Lake Manyara National Park home to tree-climbing lions and flamingo-filled shores

Trip Highlight

8 Days / 7 Nights

Arusha

Price from

$2995 per person

(Based on 2 or more Adults)

Full Itinerary

Day to day

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast and a short safari briefing, depart around 8:30 AM for Tarangire National Park. Known as the paradise of elephants, this park offers a beautiful mix of open savannahs, ancient baobabs, and rich wildlife. It’s also home to over 550 bird species.

Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park (Central)

Begin your journey to the world-famous Serengeti. Enjoy a scenic drive with a game drive en route. The central Serengeti, also known as Seronera, is rich in wildlife activity year-round, especially big cats like lions, leopards, and cheetahs.

Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Full Day Game Drive – Central Serengeti (Seronera)

Enjoy a full day in the heart of the Serengeti. Choose a flexible game drive schedule with your guide—either a full-day safari with picnic lunch or split drives with time to relax at the camp. The area is known for predators, large herds, and dramatic savannah views.

Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Central – Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)

After breakfast, drive north toward Kogatende for a full-day safari. Between August and October, this region is the best place to witness the dramatic Mara River crossings during the Great Migration. Wildebeest and zebra gather at the river’s edge, making this an unforgettable experience.

Accommodation: Kogatende Tented Bush Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Full Day Game Drive – Northern Serengeti

Explore the remote and wildlife-rich Wagakuria region near the Mara River. The landscape here includes kopjes, forest patches, open plains, and rivers. You may be lucky to witness a river crossing or observe predators stalking the herds nearby.

Accommodation: Kogatende Tented Bush Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Northern Serengeti – Ngorongoro Highlands

Travel south through the Serengeti plains with a game drive on the way. You will continue to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a protected region home to rhinos, elephants, lions, and more than 500 bird species. The highlands offer cooler air and scenic views.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, the largest unbroken volcanic caldera in the world. The crater floor is rich in biodiversity and offers some of the best wildlife viewing in Africa. You may spot the Big Five, including the rare black rhino.

Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Lake Manyara National Park – Return to Arusha

After breakfast, visit Lake Manyara National Park, just a short drive away. This compact park features tree-climbing lions, baboons, hippos, and thousands of flamingos. After your game drive, return to Arusha in the afternoon where your safari ends.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch