8-Day Serengeti Migration Safari|Ngorongoro & Tarangire Tour

Quick Facts

Duration	8 days / 7 nights
Difficulty	Easy
Group size	2–12 guests
Destinations	Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park

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Tour Overview

This expertly timed safari places you at the heart of the Great Migration, following the herds through the Serengeti ecosystem. From dramatic river crossings to vast calving grounds, every day brings a new chapter in nature's most epic story.

Your journey combines the Serengeti's central and northern regions with Ngorongoro Crater, ensuring Big Five encounters alongside the Migration's spectacle. Luxury tented camps move with the herds, positioning you perfectly for each season's highlights.

Led by Maasai-born guides with intimate knowledge of animal behaviour and migration patterns, this is the definitive Tanzania safari experience.

Highlights

Witness Great Migration river crossings

Big Five game drives in the Serengeti

Ngorongoro Crater floor descent

Luxury mobile tented camps

Maasai cultural visit

Sundowner cocktails on the Serengeti plains

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Your 8-day journey through Tanzania, crafted for unforgettable moments at every stop.

Day 1

Arrival in Arusha

Dinner Njiro legacy hotel

Welcome to Tanzania. Meet your guide at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your Arusha hotel. Evening briefing over dinner.

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

All meals Eileen's Trees Inn, Karatu

Depart Arusha after breakfast for a full morning and early-afternoon game drive through Tarangire, watching for its large elephant herds along the Tarangire River and the baobab-studded landscape. In the afternoon, continue on to Karatu, gateway to the Ngorongoro Highlands, for dinner and overnight. Good to know: This is the day to slot in the optional night game drive (8-11pm) if you'd like it - let us know and we'll quote it separately.

Day 3

Central Serengeti & Mara River

All meals Tanzania Bush Camps / Heritage Camps

Climb up and over the Ngorongoro Highlands and descend onto the plains, entering Serengeti National Park. With a game drive en route to your central Serengeti camp, this is often a strong day for lion, cheetah and general plains game as you cross the Seronera Valley.

Day 4

Following the Migration North

All meals Kontiki Serengeti Camp

Set off early toward the Mara River area, tracking the migration’s seasonal movement. Game viewing continues along the way, with the chance, never guaranteed but real in August, of encountering herds gathering for a river crossing. Overnight at Kontiki Serengeti Camp in the north.

Day 5

Mara River Area

Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner Kontiki Serengeti Cam

A full day in the northern Serengeti, focused on the Mara River area and the herds gathered along it. Your guide positions the vehicle according to the latest movements, giving you the best chance of witnessing a crossing, along with the region’s predators and general game. A second night at Kontiki Serengeti Camp means no packing up today.

Day 6

Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti

Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner Tanzania Bush Camps / Heritage Camps

Enjoy a morning game drive in the north before heading south to the central Serengeti, with further game viewing en route. Spend a second night at the same central camp as on Day 3.

Day 7

Ngorongoro Crater

Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner Eileen's Trees Inn / Country Lodge, Karatu

Depart for the Ngorongoro Crater and descend 600m to the crater floor for a full morning game drive - one of the most reliable places in Africa to see the Big Five in a single outing, including the crater's resident black rhino population, plus lion, elephant, buffalo and flamingos along the soda lake. Continue to Karatu for the night. Good to know: The crater floor is noticeably cooler and often misty at dawn - a warm layer for the early descent is worth having.

Day 8

Lake Manyara & Departure

Breakfast -Lunch JRO Airport / Arusha

After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive at Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions, large baboon troops, hippo pools and flamingos along the lake shore. Afterwards, you are transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight. Good to know: Because all guests share the vehicle, we recommend booking departure flights for the late afternoon or evening so the Manyara game drive is not rushed.

What's Included

Airport transfers
All park and conservation fees
Full-board accommodation
Private 4x4 safari vehicle
English-speaking Maasai guide
Drinking water and snacks
Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover

What's Not Included

International flights
Travel insurance
Visa fees
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Optional balloon safari ($599)

Destinations on This Tour

Serengeti National Park Ngorongoro Crater Tarangire National Park Lake Manyara National Park

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the 8 Day Great Migration Safari in Tanzania?

This itinerary runs 8 days and 7 nights. Arrival and departure days are included in that count, and the pace can be adjusted — tell us your dates and we will fit the route around them.

How much does the 8 Day Great Migration Safari in Tanzania cost?

This trip is priced on request. Cost depends on your dates, group size and choice of accommodation, so we build a quote around the trip you actually want rather than publishing a headline figure.

Which parks and areas does the 8 Day Great Migration Safari in Tanzania visit?

This route covers Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara National Park. Each stop is chosen for what it offers at that point in the itinerary rather than to tick off a list.

What is included in the price?

Included: Airport transfers, All park and conservation fees, Full-board accommodation, Private 4x4 safari vehicle, English-speaking Maasai guide, Drinking water and snacks and Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover.

What is not included?

Not included: International flights, Travel insurance, Visa fees, Gratuities, Personal expenses and Optional balloon safari ($599). We will flag anything likely to catch you out before you book.

How many people travel together?

Group size runs from 2 to 12 guests. Private departures are available for any size within that range.

How physically demanding is this trip?

We rate this trip as easy. If you are unsure whether it suits your fitness or mobility, tell us and we will give you an honest answer rather than sell you the wrong trip.

When is the best time to do this trip?

June to October (dry season & river crossings), January to March (calving season). That said, Tanzania rewards travel year-round — tell us when you can travel and we will tell you honestly what you will and will not see.

How do I book or ask a question?

Send an enquiry through the form on this page or email info@jambomaasaitours.com. Enquiries are answered by the guiding team, usually within six hours on business days, and there is no obligation to book.

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