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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 NP, the no.1-ranked national park. Thereafter, You will visit the Ngorongoro Crater, the largest caldera with grassland & a setting of jaw-dropping beauty. Finally, 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 Serengeti National Park, the world’s top-ranked park and stage for the Great Migration.
- Stay in comfortable mid-range lodges, combining adventure with authentic local hospitality.
- Discover Tarangire National Park, famed for its majestic baobab trees and massive elephant herds.
- Explore Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a vast caldera with breathtaking scenery and rich biodiversity.
Itinerary
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your accommodation in Arusha or from the airport, and head straight to Lake Manyara National Park. Its groundwater 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 flamingos stoop and graze by the thousands, colorful specks against the grey minerals of the lakeshore.
Lake Manyara National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, set in grassland, savannah, woods, mountain scenery, and hot springs. This park is home to flamingos, elephants, tree-climbing lions, buffalos, leopards, gazelles, baboons, hyenas, and many others.
In the afternoon you will break for lunch. After lunch, the game drive continues until you start driving to your lodge. It is now time to relax, dine, swim and relive the memories you collected during the day.
Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, you will be picked up and 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: Serengeti National Park
Today you will go on a full-day game drive witnessing the greatest animal migration on the planet. After an early breakfast in your lodge in Serengeti, you will drive to Northern Serengeti.
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.
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 will head back to your lodge to rest, dine and cherish the wonderful moments.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Today you will go on a full-day game drive witnessing the greatest animal migration on the planet. After an early breakfast in your lodge you resume your game drives following wildebeests.
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.
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 will head back to your lodge to rest, dine and cherish the wonderful moments.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Today you will have an option of either a full-day game drive or two game drives (one in morning and one in early evening). After an early breakfast in your lodge you resume your game drives following wildebeests.
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.
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 will head back to your lodge to rest, dine and cherish the wonderful moments.
Main Destination: Northern Serengeti National Park
Today, you will start the day immediately after breakfast at your lodge in Serengeti. After check-out from the lodge, you head straight into the Ngorongoro Crater whilst enjoying a game drive en-route.
Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact and unfilled volcanic caldera, and is indeed the flagship tourist attraction of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It’s home to the vast, volcanic Ngorongoro Crater and the Big Five game (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, and rhino). Huge herds of wildebeest and zebra traverse its plains during their annual migration.
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 will head back to your lodge to rest, dine and cherish the wonderful moments.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, you will check out from the lodge and drive straight to Tarangire National Park in the 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, it is most popular for its large elephant herds and is usually very dry, in fact, drier than the Serengeti. However, its vegetation is much greener with lots of grass, vast areas with mixed acacia woodlands and some of the wonderful ribbons of the aquatic forest. Also, do not forget about the giant baobab trees that can live up to 600 years, storing between 300 and 900 liters of water.
After lunch, the game drive continues until you start driving back to your accommodation in Arusha or head to the airport – this is where your safari ends.
Main Destination: Tarangire 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.
