8 Day Tanzania Great Migration Safari

TOUR OVERVIEW

Follow the Great Migration Across the Serengeti

Experience an unforgettable 8 Day Tanzania Safari through Tarangire National Park, Central Serengeti, Northern Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater.

This carefully designed safari gives you extended time in the Serengeti, including dedicated days in the Northern Serengeti, where you can follow seasonal wildlife movements and, when conditions are right, look for dramatic Great Migration river-crossing activity.

Your journey begins in Arusha before exploring the elephant-rich landscapes of Tarangire. From there, travel through the highlands into Central Serengeti before continuing north, following the changing wildlife patterns across the Serengeti ecosystem.

After exploring Northern Serengeti, travel back through Central Serengeti before ending your safari with a game drive in the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater.

With private safari transportation, experienced guides and carefully selected accommodation, this itinerary is designed for travelers seeking an immersive Tanzania Great Migration safari experience.

DESTINATION

Arusha · Tarangire · Central Serengeti · Northern Serengeti · Ngorongoro

DURATION

8 Days / 7 Nights

ACCOMMODATION

Hotels · Lodges · Tented Camps · Beach Resort

TRANSPORTATION

Private 4×4 Land Cruiser, pop-up roof

BEST TIME

Year-round

GROUP SIZE

Just your party — never combined

TOUR TYPE

100% private & tailor-made

ARRIVAL AIRPORT

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Full Package Details

Day 1 :

Arrival in Arusha – Gateway to Your Safari

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your Bush Paws Safaris representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha.

Arusha is the gateway to Tanzania's northern safari circuit and the perfect starting point for your adventure. Take time to relax after your journey and settle into your accommodation.

Your safari guide will provide a detailed briefing about the days ahead, including the destinations, game drives and Great Migration-focused experiences planned for your safari.

Activities: Airport pick-up, transfer to hotel, safari briefing
Highlights: Arusha, Tanzanian hospitality, Mount Meru views
Overnight: Kibo Palace Hotel
Meal Plan: Dinner

Day 2 :

Tarangire National Park – Full-Day Wildlife Adventure

After breakfast, depart Arusha and travel towards Tarangire National Park for a full day of wildlife exploration.

Tarangire is known for its spectacular baobab trees, diverse landscapes and large elephant populations. The Tarangire River provides an important water source for wildlife and creates excellent opportunities for game viewing.

Spend the day exploring the park with your experienced safari guide. Look out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, antelopes and a variety of bird species. Predator sightings may also be possible during your game drive.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your afternoon exploration.

Activities: Full-day guided game drive
Highlights: Elephant herds, baobab trees, giraffes, zebras, buffalo and birdlife
Overnight: Farm of Dreams Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 :

Central Serengeti – Through the Highlands

After breakfast, begin your journey towards Central Serengeti, traveling through the scenic highlands and onward into the vast Serengeti ecosystem.

As you leave the highlands behind, the landscape opens into the famous plains of the Serengeti. Along the route, your safari becomes a wildlife experience, with opportunities to spot animals along the way.

Upon reaching Central Serengeti, continue with a game drive as you explore this wildlife-rich region.

Central Serengeti is an excellent area for observing a wide variety of wildlife and is home to large numbers of herbivores and predators.

Activities: Transfer through the highlands, game drive in Central Serengeti
Highlights: Scenic highlands, Serengeti plains, wildlife viewing and predator opportunities
Overnight: Land of Nature Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 :

Central to Northern Serengeti – Tracing the Migration

After breakfast, continue north towards Northern Serengeti, combining your transfer with game viewing along the route.

This is one of the most exciting sections of the journey as you move deeper into the Serengeti ecosystem and follow seasonal wildlife movements.

Depending on the time of year and the location of the herds, you may have opportunities to see wildebeest, zebras and other migratory animals, as well as predators following the herds.

Your guide will monitor wildlife activity and select suitable areas for game viewing along the route.

Activities: Transfer game drive from Central to Northern Serengeti
Highlights: Great Migration opportunities, wildebeest, zebras, predators and Northern Serengeti landscapes
Overnight: Misako Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 :

Full-Day Great Migration Experience

Today is dedicated entirely to exploring Northern Serengeti, with a special focus on seasonal Great Migration river-crossing activity.

Set out early with your safari guide and explore areas where migratory herds may be moving. During the appropriate migration season, Northern Serengeti can provide opportunities to witness wildebeest and zebras gathering near river systems.

River crossings are natural wildlife events and cannot be guaranteed, but spending a full day in the area gives you more time to search for migration activity and observe the surrounding wildlife.

Beyond the migration, keep watch for lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, crocodiles and other species that inhabit Northern Serengeti.

Enjoy a picnic lunch during your full-day game drive before continuing your afternoon exploration.

Activities: Full-day game drives, migration tracking, river-crossing focused wildlife viewing
Highlights: Great Migration, wildebeest, zebras, river landscapes, predators and Northern Serengeti wildlife
Overnight: Misako Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 :

Northern to Central Serengeti – Returning Through the Plains

Begin the day with a morning game drive in Northern Serengeti, taking advantage of the early hours when wildlife is often active.

Continue your journey south towards Central Serengeti, turning the transfer into another opportunity for wildlife viewing.

As you travel through the Serengeti, enjoy changing landscapes and look for wildlife along the route. Your guide will help you make the most of the journey with game-viewing stops where appropriate.

Arrive at your camp in Central Serengeti for dinner and a relaxing evening.

Activities: Morning game drive, transfer to Central Serengeti, en-route game viewing
Highlights: Morning wildlife activity, Serengeti landscapes, elephants, predators and plains wildlife
Overnight: Land of Nature Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 :

Ngorongoro Crater – The Eighth Wonder of the World

After breakfast, leave Central Serengeti and continue towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Today brings you to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of Tanzania's most remarkable wildlife destinations.

Descend into the crater for a game drive across its wildlife-rich floor. The unique crater ecosystem offers opportunities to see lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and other wildlife.

Keep your eyes open for the endangered black rhino, while your guide helps you search for the iconic Big Five in this extraordinary natural setting.

After your crater experience, continue to your lodge for a relaxing evening.

Activities: Ngorongoro Crater tour, game drive, Big Five tracking
Highlights: Ngorongoro Crater, Big Five opportunities, black rhino, lions, elephants and spectacular crater scenery
Overnight: Farm of Dreams Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 :

Arusha / Departure – Farewell to Tanzania

After breakfast, begin your journey back to Arusha, enjoying the final views of Tanzania's beautiful landscapes.

Depending on your departure schedule, you will be transferred to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey.

Your 8 Day Tanzania Great Migration Safari comes to an end, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Tarangire's elephants, the Serengeti's endless plains, the Great Migration and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater.

Activities: Breakfast, transfer to Arusha, airport drop-off
Highlights: Final views of Tanzania, farewell to your safari guide
End of Safari: Arusha / Airport
Meal Plan: Breakfast