10-Day Complete Great Migration Safari
Tarangire National Park • Ndutu • Central Serengeti • Western Corridor • Northern Serengeti / Kogatende • Ngorongoro Crater
Safari Overview
This 10-day migration safari is a broader journey through the Serengeti ecosystem, created for travelers who want a richer understanding of the Great Migration across different regions and seasons. Depending on the time of travel, this itinerary can be adjusted to focus more on Ndutu calving season, the Western Corridor movement, or Northern Serengeti river crossing action. It combines the migration’s most famous zones with classic northern circuit highlights, giving you an itinerary that feels both dramatic and complete. It is an excellent option for photographers, wildlife enthusiasts, and travelers seeking a longer safari with depth, flexibility, and unforgettable encounters.
Tour features
GAME DRIVES
Safaris include daily game drives in a high quality Land Cruiser, suitable for up to 7 people.
MEALS AND DRINKS INCLUDED
All meals as listed, local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included.
RECOMMENDED DATES
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
MAKE IT EXTRA SPECIAL:
We can incorporate all kind of activities in your safari, like coffee farm tours, hot air balloon, Maasai cultural tours, canoe safari, zip-lining and hiking. See below for our optional extras.
Day by day highlights
- Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
- Day 2: Karatu to Ndutu or Central Serengeti
- Day 3: Full Day Migration Tracking
- Day 4: Continue Through the Migration Route
- Day 5: Toward Western or Central Serengeti
- Day 6: Full Day in Migration Region
- Day 7: Toward Northern Serengeti
- Day 8: Full Day in Northern Serengeti
- Day 9: Northern or Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
- Day 10: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
THE BUDGET:
Price is an estimate only and is dependant on group size, age of children, time of year and your choice of camps.
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park and begin your safari among elephants, baobab trees, and classic savannah scenery. The park offers excellent wildlife sightings and a relaxed introduction to the northern circuit. Later, continue to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Accomodation: Marera Valley Lodge / Farm of Dreams Lodge / similar
Day 2: Karatu to Ndutu or Central Serengeti
After breakfast, travel through the Ngorongoro area toward the migration region best suited to the season of your safari. Depending on the month, this may be Ndutu for calving season or Central Serengeti as part of the wider migration path. Arrive at camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Accomodation: Ndutu Heritage Camp / Serengeti Heritage Camp / similar
Day 3: Full Day Migration Tracking
Spend the day following the migration with packed lunch, exploring the area where the herds are most active during your travel period. Your guide will adapt the route based on current movement, maximizing your chances of meaningful wildlife encounters. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Accomodation: Ndutu Heritage Camp / Serengeti Heritage Camp / similar
Day 4: Continue Through the Migration Route
Today continues your migration safari with more focused game drives across the plains and key wildlife zones. Depending on the season, this day may feature calving activity, westward movement, or herd build-up near river systems. Return to camp later in the day for dinner and overnight.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Accomodation: Seasonal Camp / similar
Day 5: Toward Western or Central Serengeti
After breakfast, continue along the broader migration route into the next key region, with wildlife viewing along the way. This transition day adds variety to the safari and helps connect the movement of the herds across the Serengeti ecosystem. Arrive at camp for dinner and overnight.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Accomodation: Serengeti Camp / similar
Day 6: Full Day in Migration Region
Spend another full day exploring the migration area with packed lunch, focusing on herd concentrations and predator activity. Your guide will continue adjusting the route according to recent sightings and seasonal movement. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Accomodation: Serengeti Camp / similar
Day 7: Toward Northern Serengeti
Today you continue north into one of the most dramatic migration regions, especially during river crossing season. The drive offers beautiful scenery and continued game viewing as you move deeper into the northern plains. Arrive at camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Accomodation: Mara Heritage Camp / Baobab Mara Camp / similar
Day 8: Full Day in Northern Serengeti
Spend the day exploring Northern Serengeti and searching for the herds near the Mara River. This area offers some of the most dramatic migration scenes, with crossings, crocodiles, predators, and breathtaking wildlife movement when timing is right. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Accomodation: Mara Heritage Camp / Baobab Mara Camp / similar
Day 9: Northern or Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
After breakfast, begin the journey toward the Ngorongoro highlands with game viewing along the way. The route offers one final stretch through Serengeti before the landscape shifts into cooler and greener uplands. Arrive at your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Accomodation: Rhino Lodge / Ngorongoro Farm House / similar
Day 10: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a final half-day game drive in one of Tanzania’s most beautiful wildlife areas. The crater is rich in resident animals and offers a memorable final safari before the return to Arusha. After lunch, ascend and drive back to Arusha, ending your Great Migration journey.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accomodation: End of Safari
Package Excludes
International and domestic flights
Tanzanian visa fees
Travel insurance
Personal expenses (e.g., drinks at lodges/camps, souvenirs, laundry)
Tips and gratuities (highly appreciated)
Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary (e.g., Maasai village visit, balloon safari)
Hotel accommodation before and after safari (can be arranged on request)
Additional meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
Package Includes
All park feesÂ
Professional safari guide/driver
4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Daily game drives as per itinerary
Accommodation as specified
All meals as specified in the itineraryÂ
Drinking water in the safari vehicle
Camping equipment (for budget camping safaris)
Pick up and drop off at your accommodation
Government taxes and VAT
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