8 Days Luxury Great Migration Safari

8 DAYS luxury great migration safari

JULY – OCTOBER

Arusha, serengeti, ngorongoro crater & lake manyara national park

8 DAYS luxury great migration safari

JULY – OCTOBER

Arusha, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara National Park

This 8-day luxury fly-in great migration safari promises a memorable and exclusive experience, combining wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and opulent accommodations. Witness the awe-inspiring Wildebeest Migration in the Serengeti National Park, explore the diverse landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the chance to witness the tree climbing lions in Lake Manyara National Park . It’s a journey that combines the thrill of wildlife encounters with the convenience of direct flights into the Serengeti, ensuring you make the most of your time in these iconic Tanzania destinations.

TOUR ITINERARY

DAY 1: arrival in arusha

You will be picked up at Kilimanjaro International Airport and get transferred to a luxury Lodge in Arusha for your overnight stay.

DAY 2: FLY TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK – KOGATENDE

Take a morning flight from Arusha to Serengeti National Park. You will meet your guide upon arrival and embark on a game drive en route to your accommodation. Enjoy your first encounter with the abundant wildlife in the Serengeti, where you might also spot some early migration activity. Late afternoon, whilst enjoying the beautiful colours the sky has painted, you will be transferred to a luxury tented camp for your overnight stay.

DAY 3: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK – KOGATENDE

You will wake up early and head out before sunrise to go on a Hot Air Balloon Safari. A truly magical and unforgettable experience, offering a unique perspective of the vast African plains and the incredible wildlife below. You will then return back to your lodge or tented camp for breakfast before heading out for your full day game drive in the Kogatende region in search of the large migration groups that are preparing to cross the Mara River.

DAY 4: serengeti national park – SERONERA

On this day you will be heading towards the heart of the Serengeti, Seronera, often known as the big cat country. Along the way you will spot different animals and experience the magic of the Serengeti’s vast plains and stunning landscapes. Overnight at a luxury tented camp in Seronera.

DAY 5: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK – SERONERA – CRATER RIM

You will start your day early and witness an awe-inspiring sunrise game drive in the Serengeti, where the savannah comes alive with predators on the hunt for their morning meal. You will then return back to your accommodation for a late breakfast and to relax before heading out again for a game drive. After your packed lunch you will make your way towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area whilst enjoying game drives along the way. You will visit a Maasai Village and explore the culture of the great Maasai Tribe. You will then be transferred to a luxury lodge or tented camp on the crater rim.

DAY 6: NGORONGORO CRATER – lake manyara

After an early breakfast you will descend 600m into the spectacular crater full of wildlife and home to the Big 5. You will enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater and in the afternoon you will head towards Manyara where you will stay overnight in a luxury lodge near the park.

DAY 7: lake manyara – arusha

After breakfast you will be transferred to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive. Lake Manyara is famous for its tree-climbing lions. It is one of the smallest national parks but most diverse. You will enjoy a picnic lunch at the park and after your afternoon game drive you make your way back to Arusha. Dinner and Overnight at a luxury lodge in Arusha.

DAY 8: DEPARTURE

You will get transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your international flight where your safari program will come to an end.

Note: This itinerary is just a starting point, and you can customise it based on your interests and preferences. The Great Migration is a natural event, and the timing of the herds’ movement may vary from year to year. It’s essential to plan your safari during the appropriate migration season, typically between July and October, to maximise your chances of witnessing this extraordinary phenomenon.