10 Days Tanzania Great Migration Safari

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$3,000

Tour Overview

This immersive 10-day safari captures the full diversity of Northern Tanzania’s landscapes and cultures. Begin in the legendary Serengeti, with two nights in both Central and Kogatende for a chance to witness the Great Migration or resident wildlife. Continue to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, then dive into authentic cultural encounters with the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes in Lake Eyasi. Afterward, enjoy a relaxing stay in Mto wa Mbu or Lake Manyara, then conclude in the majestic Tarangire National Park, home to elephants and ancient baobabs. This itinerary blends safari icons, remote tribes, and real Tanzanian flavor.

Day by day

Day 1: Arusha – Fly to Serengeti (Central)

Begin your adventure with a morning flight from Arusha to Central Serengeti, landing amid open plains and acacia-dotted savannah. Your guide will greet you upon landing, and you’ll immediately begin your first game drive through the Seronera region, rich in predators and year-round wildlife. Arrive at camp in time for sunset and dinner.

Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Camp (Central) / Similar
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Full Day in Central Serengeti

Spend the day exploring the Central Serengeti. This area teems with lions, leopards, elephants, and, depending on the season, migratory herds. Enjoy a morning and afternoon game drive—or a full-day adventure with picnic lunch in the bush. Optional: Hot air balloon safari.

Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Camp (Central) / Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Central Serengeti – Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)

After breakfast, enjoy a game drive en route to the Kogatende region of Northern Serengeti. Depending on the time of year (June–October), you may witness dramatic river crossings as wildebeest cross the Mara River. Afternoon game drive in this remote and less crowded area.

Accommodation: Mara Under Canvas / Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Full Day in Northern Serengeti

Explore the northern reaches of the Serengeti, where wildlife sightings are abundant and landscapes vast and untouched. Spend the day tracking the migration (if in season) or enjoying the resident wildlife, which includes big cats, elephants, giraffes, and hippos. Optional balloon safari available.

Accommodation: Mara Under Canvas / Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Highlands

After a final morning game drive in Serengeti, begin the scenic journey back toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Travel through the woodlands and plains with wildlife sightings along the way. Arrive in the Karatu area near Ngorongoro in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Farm House / Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Lake Eyasi

Descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive in this unique wildlife haven. Spot rhinos, lions, buffalo, flamingos, and more in one of Africa’s most iconic settings. After a picnic lunch, drive to Lake Eyasi, a culturally rich and remote area near the rift valley escarpment.

Accommodation: Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge / Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Hadzabe & Datoga Experience – Mto wa Mbu / Lake Manyara

Wake early for a cultural immersion with the Hadzabe tribe, joining a traditional hunt and learning about their hunter-gatherer lifestyle. Then visit the Datoga blacksmiths, who work with tools and metal in ancient ways. After lunch, continue to Mto wa Mbu or Lake Manyara, arriving in time to relax or explore a local banana plantation or craft market.

Accommodation: Rift Valley Lodge / Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Lake Manyara (optional game drive) – Tarangire National Park

In the morning, choose between a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park—famous for its tree-climbing lions and birdlife—or a cultural bike ride through Mto wa Mbu. Then proceed to Tarangire National Park, where baobabs and elephants dominate the landscape. Afternoon game drive en route to your lodge.

Accommodation: Tarangire Simba Lodge / Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9: Full Day in Tarangire National Park

Spend the day exploring Tarangire, especially rich in wildlife during the dry season. With the Tarangire River as its lifeline, animals flock to the area in large numbers. Look out for elephants, giraffes, lions, zebras, oryx, and more. Enjoy lunch in the park and continue with a relaxed afternoon safari.

Accommodation: Tarangire Simba Lodge / Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10: Tarangire – Return to Arusha / Departure

After breakfast, take a slow drive out of the park with a chance for a final game viewing. Stop for optional souvenir shopping or cultural visits en route. Arrive in Arusha by early afternoon for your departure flight or overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch