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4x4 Land Cruiser
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Silver Gold Platinum
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Arusha
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English
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Easy to Moderate
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1
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65
Overview
One of the most sought-after experiences for wildlife and nature enthusiasts, the Great Migration is the ever-moving circular migration of over a million animals across the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem. You will visit Serengeti National Park, the no.1-ranked national park. Following, You will visit the Ngorongoro Crater, the largest caldera with grassland & a setting of jaw-dropping beauty. Furthermore, You will visit Tarangire NP, famous for its age-old baobab trees, as well as Lake Manyara NP, known for its tree-climbing lions.
Highlights
- Experience the Great Migration, a breathtaking journey of over a million animals across the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem.
- Explore Serengeti National Park, the top-ranked park known for its endless plains and incredible wildlife.
- Discover Tarangire National Park, famed for its majestic baobab trees and massive elephant herds.
- Visit Lake Manyara National Park, home to tree-climbing lions and picturesque landscapes.
Itinerary
After Morning breakfast, you will picked from Arusha accommodation or from airport and head straight to Tarangire NP.
Tarangire is a national park in Manyara Region. The name of the park originates from the Tarangire River that crosses the park.
Ranking as the 6th largest National Park in Tanzania and covering an area of 2,600 square kilometers. The Tarangire NP is most popular for its large elephant herds and is usually very dry, in fact drier than the Serengeti. However its vegetation is much more green with lots of elephant grass, vast areas with mixed acacia woodlands & some of the wonderful ribbons of the aquatic forest not to forget the giant baobab tree that can live up to 600 years storing between 300 and 900 liters of water.
In the afternoon you will break for lunch. After lunch, game drive continues until you start driving to your lodge. Now time to relax, dine, swim and relive in the memories you collected during the day.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, you will depart to Serengeti via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On the way, you will enjoy scenic views of Tanzania, hop off the vehicle to view the Ngorongoro Crater and experience the Serengeti plains.
Serengeti National Park is a World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife. Over 2 million ungulates, 4,000 lions, 1,000 leopards, 550 cheetahs and some 500 bird species inhabit an area close to 15,000 square kilometers in size. Today, most visitors come here with one aim alone – to witness millions of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle and eland on a mass trek to quench their thirst for water and to eat fresh grass. During this great cyclical movement, these ungulates move around the ecosystem in a seasonal pattern, defined by rainfall and grass nutrients.
Lunch will be offered on the vehicle during the safari. By late afternoon, you will arrive at your designated lodge to rest, dine and cherish the greatest moments you gathered during the safari.
Main Destination: Central Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you start game drive towards the North of Serengeti National Park for great migration near river crossing with our picnic lunch, lunch at lodge /campsite. The park has endless plain which is a home for lion, leopard, elephants, cheetah, buffalo, wildebeest migration, eland, wild dog, gazelle, crocodiles and many more. Also, you will enjoy variety of birds that decorate the park with different sounds. In the evening you will drive to your camp in the heart of Serengeti
After lunch, you continue with the game drive. By late afternoon, you will head back to your lodge to rest, dine and cherish the wonderful moments.
Main Destination: Northern Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, have full day game drive in the Northern of Serengeti National Park for great migration.
The great migration is the world’s longest overland migration. The complete migration route is around 800 km (500 mi). South of this migration route covers the Ngorongoro Conservation Area where around half a million wildebeests are born between January and March.
By March, at the beginning of the dry season, roughly 1.5 million wildebeest and 250,000 zebras start to migrate heading north towards Maasai Mara. To get to the Maasai Mara, the herds have to cross the Grumeti and Mara Rivers where around 3,000 crocodiles lie in wait. For every wildebeest captured by the crocodiles, 50 drown.
You will carry your packed lunch which you will enjoy when making a pit stop in your safari vehicle.
After lunch, you continue with the game drive.
By late afternoon, you start driving to central Serengeti lodge, dine and cherish the wonderful moments.
Main Destination: Northern Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will check out from lodge and start the game drive with packed picnic lunch.
The magic of Serengeti National Park is not easy to describe in words. Not only seeing, but also hearing the buzz of millions of wildebeest so thick in the air that it vibrates through your entire body, is something you will try to describe to friends and family, before realizing it’s impossible. Vistas of honey-lit plains at sunset are so beautiful, that it’s worth the trip just to witness this.
Around early afternoon you start driving towards Nabi gate signing off Serengeti National Park and arriving at lodge.
Time to dine and cherish the wonderful moments.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Today after breakfast you will check out from lodge and drive to Lake Manyara national park for game drive.
Lake Manyara National Park is worth a stop in its own right. Its ground water forests, bush plains, baobab strewn cliffs, and algae-streaked hot springs offer incredible ecological variety in a small area, rich in wildlife and incredible numbers of birds.
Pink flamingo stoop and graze by the thousands colourful specks against the grey minerals of the lake shore.
Lake Manyara national Park is one of the UNESCO world heritage site, set in the grassland, savannah, woods, mountain scenery, and hot springs. This park is home of Flamingo, Elephants, Lions climbing on the tree, Buffalos, Leopard, Gazelle, Baboon, Tree hyenas, and many other.
After lunch, game drive continues until you start driving back to Arusha at your lodge or head to airport – that’s where your safari ends.
Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Full board accommodation whilst on safari
- 4 x 4 safari jeep with pop up roof for game viewing
- Park & Crater fees
- Government taxes, VAT and service charges relating to accommodation and included meals
- Unlimited supply of water during Game Drives
The Cost Excludes
- Tanzania Visa
- International Flights
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.
- Optional Tours (ballon rides USD. 599 per Person etc)
- Tips and any items of personal nature
FAQs
Absolutely—especially with a trusted tour operator like us.
Tanzania is a welcoming and generally safe destination for travelers, particularly those on organized safaris with professional guides, as you will be. Like any major city, areas of Nairobi and Mombasa require extra awareness, but with basic precautions, you’ll enjoy a trouble-free experience.
We recommend using a trusted driver when going out at night, rather than walking alone, especially in unfamiliar areas. Avoid wearing flashy jewelry and always keep your personal belongings secure. With these simple measures, you can focus on enjoying the incredible landscapes, wildlife, and culture Tanzania has to offer.
This is your very own private safari—tailored entirely to your pace and preferences.
Crafted just for you, this journey is shaped by your interests, with the help of our expert travel consultants who ensure every detail aligns with your vision. There are plenty of benefits to traveling this way.
You’ll explore in a private safari vehicle with your own dedicated guide, giving you complete flexibility in your daily schedule—depart when you like and return when it suits you, with helpful guidance from your expert.
Inside the national parks, linger at wildlife sightings as long as you want—whether you’re captivated by a lion pride or a herd of elephants, there’s no rush. Your personal guide, attuned to your interests, will offer insider tips that make every moment special, turning your safari into a truly unforgettable adventure.
At Majestic Mara Trips, we believe in designing your journey together.
When you plan your African adventure with us, it’s more than just booking a holiday—it’s about crafting a personalized experience that reflects your unique travel dreams. We take the time to understand your preferences and work closely with you to ensure every detail fits your vision perfectly.
To make the planning process even easier, we also offer a curated selection of our most popular tours and safaris. These serve as inspiration and a flexible starting point to build the ideal trip just for you.
Without a doubt, Tanzania is home to all members of the iconic Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo—along with an incredible variety of other wildlife.
It’s a true haven for nature lovers and photographers alike. Watching these majestic animals roam freely in their natural environments is what makes Kenya one of the top safari destinations in the world.
