From Tarangire’s elephants to the flamingo shores of Lake Natron, follow the Great Migration across Central and Northern Serengeti on this 10 days Serengeti migration safari, before a grand finale in the Ngorongoro Crater.
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Read our reviews on Google →This 10 days Serengeti migration safari combines diverse landscapes, great wildlife viewing and the chance to experience the world-famous Great Wildebeest Migration. In addition, the journey includes Tarangire National Park, Lake Natron, Central Serengeti, Northern Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. In addition, the safari is private and mid-range, using lodges and tented camps. Also, it can start any day subject to availability and can be customized with minor changes to accommodations and destinations. Request a quote for this 10 days Serengeti migration safari and we will adapt it to your dates and group size.
In short, this 10 days safari mixes many landscapes with the Great Wildebeest Migration. First, you arrive in Arusha and visit Tarangire National Park. Then you travel to Lake Natron. Next, you go to Central Serengeti.
After that, you spend time in Northern Serengeti. Finally, you visit the Ngorongoro Crater and return to Arusha. Because the safari is private and mid-range, you stay in lodges and tented camps. Also, it can start on any day, subject to availability.
Locations are approximate and shown for orientation. Your exact route may vary slightly with conditions.
Daily drives across Tarangire, Serengeti and beyond
Thousands of flamingos on the shores of Lake Natron
Meet Maasai communities near Lake Natron
Volcanic landscapes and migration wildlife
Day by Day Plan
Day01Arrive in Arusha and meet your safari team. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at your accommodation and prepare for the adventure ahead. Enjoy dinner and a comfortable overnight stay in Arusha. Your wildlife safari begins the following morning.
Highlight: Settle in and meet your safari team ahead of tomorrow's departure.
Day02After breakfast, depart Arusha and travel toward Tarangire National Park. In addition, enjoy a game drive through landscapes famous for ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds. Search for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes and other wildlife. Then continue to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Highlight: Search for elephant herds and ancient baobabs on your first Tarangire game drive.
Day03Leave Tarangire after breakfast and travel toward the Lake Natron area. The landscape changes dramatically as you approach the Great Rift Valley, with volcanic scenery and wide open plains. Discover the unique environment around the lake and look for flamingos before relaxing at your lodge for the evening.
Highlight: Discover the volcanic scenery and flamingo-lined shores of Lake Natron.
Day04After breakfast, leave Lake Natron and continue toward the legendary Serengeti National Park. Enter the vast plains of Central Serengeti and begin your wildlife exploration. Search for wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, elephants and predators while enjoying your first game drive in this amazing ecosystem.
Highlight: Enter Central Serengeti and begin searching for the region's resident wildlife.
Day05Spend a full day exploring Central Serengeti with your private safari vehicle and experienced guide. During the day, search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest across the wildlife-rich plains. Enjoy extended game viewing while following wildlife activity and experiencing the Serengeti landscape.
Highlight: Search for lions, leopards and cheetahs on a full day in Central Serengeti.
Day06After breakfast, begin your journey toward Northern Serengeti while enjoying game viewing along the way. Travel through changing landscapes as you follow the direction of the Great Migration. Search for large herds, elephants, giraffes, zebras and predators. Then arrive at your tented camp in the Northern Serengeti.
Highlight: Travel north following the direction of the migrating herds.
Day07Enjoy a full day exploring Northern Serengeti, one of the most spectacular areas for experiencing the Great Migration. Throughout the day, follow wildlife activity with your guide and search for migrating wildebeest, zebras, lions, cheetahs, leopards and other wildlife. Depending on the season and location of the herds, you may have chances to witness dramatic river-crossing activity.
Highlight: Follow fresh tracks along the Mara River for a chance to witness a crossing.
After breakfast, leave Northern Serengeti and begin your journey south toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy wildlife viewing along the way as you pass through different Serengeti landscapes. Continue toward the Ngorongoro Highlands and arrive at your lodge. There you can relax and prepare for tomorrow’s crater experience.
Highlight: Enjoy scenic highland views as you travel toward the Ngorongoro Crater.
After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. Explore the crater floor while searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, wildebeest and black rhinos. After your crater adventure, ascend and continue to your lodge for dinner and a relaxing final evening.
Highlight: Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a chance to spot the Big Five and black rhino.
Day10Enjoy breakfast before beginning your journey from the Ngorongoro area toward Arusha. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time to shop or relax in the city before your private transfer. Continue to your airport or onward destination. This ends your Tanzania Great Migration safari.
Highlight: Enjoy a relaxed final morning with time for souvenir shopping before departure.
Experience the Great Migration, Lake Natron, Serengeti and Ngorongoro on one unforgettable journey. Your final cost depends on your travel dates, number of travelers, and accommodation preferences.
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This 10 Days Serengeti Migration & Lake Natron Safari can be customized according to your travel dates, group size, interests, accommodation preferences and budget. Add extra nights in the Serengeti, upgrade accommodation, extend your Northern Serengeti stay, add cultural experiences, or combine your safari with Mount Kilimanjaro or Zanzibar. To time your trip well, read our guide to the Great Migration, Serengeti calving season guide and best time to visit Serengeti. See what past travelers say about us on SafariBookings, TripAdvisor and Google reviews, or read our customer reviews page.
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