Embark on a breathtaking 7-day journey through Northern Tanzania’s most iconic landscapes. Witness the drama of the Great Migration across the Serengeti plains, explore the rich wildlife of Tarangire and Lake Manyara, and descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This adventure is ideal for nature lovers, photographers, and first-time safari-goers looking for thrilling wildlife encounters and unforgettable scenery.
7 Days Northern Tanzania's Great Migration & Crater Wonders
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Karibu Tanzania!
You’ll be warmly welcomed at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your lodge in Arusha. Enjoy a safari briefing and dinner, and settle in for your adventure.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel / Arusha Serena Hotel
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Drive Time: Approx. 2 hours
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire, known for its ancient baobab trees and massive elephant herds. Enjoy a scenic game drive along the Tarangire River, spotting lions, giraffes, and more.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge / Maramboi Tented Lodge
Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park – Karatu
Drive Time: Approx. 2.5 hours
Start with a game drive in Lake Manyara, famous for tree-climbing lions, hippos, flamingos, and lush groundwater forests. Later, head to Karatu on the edge of the Ngorongoro Highlands.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Farm House / Acacia Farm Lodge
Day 4: Karatu – Serengeti National Park (Central or Migration Area)
Drive Time: Approx. 4–5 hours (with en-route game drive)
After breakfast, drive through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area into the vast Serengeti plains. Stop for wildlife viewing en route. Arrive for lunch and an afternoon game drive in search of big cats and wildebeest.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge / Into Wild Africa Camp (location varies with migration season)
Day 5: Full Day in Serengeti – Track the Migration
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti ecosystem, focusing on the Great Migration (seasonal), predators like lions and cheetahs, and dramatic river crossings or calving grounds depending on timing.
Optional: Hot air balloon safari at dawn (extra cost).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge / Kati Kati Camp / Migration Camp (seasonal)
Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Drive Time: Approx. 4 hours with en-route game drive
After a morning game drive, begin your journey to Ngorongoro with scenic stops. Arrive at your lodge perched on the crater rim. Rest and prepare for the following day’s descent.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge / Rhino Lodge
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha – Departure
Drive Time: Approx. 4 hours
Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater, home to a high density of wildlife including black rhinos, elephants, and flamingos. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater. Later, drive back to Arusha or transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your international flight.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Tour Includes
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Full board accommodation on safari
- Park entrance fees
- Transport in fully kitted 4x4 safari Land Cruiser
- A professional English speaking driver/guide
- Game drives as mentioned in the itinerary
- All Government Taxes/VAT
- Bottled mineral water
Tour Excludes
- International flights
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips
- Personal items
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees