Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

  • Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport.

  • Meet and greet by your guide.

  • Transfer to a hotel in Arusha for overnight stay.

  • Briefing about the safari.

Overnight: Arusha (e.g., Arusha Coffee Lodge or similar)

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

  • Depart after breakfast for Tarangire, known for large elephant herds and baobab trees.

  • Game drive in the park.

  • Packed lunch or lunch at the lodge.

  • Sunset viewing and dinner.

Overnight: Tarangire (e.g., Tarangire Safari Lodge or similar)

Day 3: Tarangire – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

  • Morning game drive en route out of Tarangire.

  • Drive to Ngorongoro via Mto wa Mbu and Karatu.

  • Optional visit to a Maasai village or local market.

  • Afternoon leisure at lodge with crater rim views.

Overnight: Ngorongoro (e.g., Ngorongoro Serena Lodge or similar)

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Serengeti National Park

  • Early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for game viewing.

  • Look out for rhinos, lions, and flamingos.

  • Picnic lunch inside the crater.

  • Afternoon transfer to Serengeti, game drive en route.

Overnight: Serengeti (central or based on migration location)

Day 5: Serengeti National Park (Migration Tracking)

  • Full day of game drives in Serengeti, tracking the wildebeest migration.

  • Follow herds based on seasonal movement (e.g., north near Mara River during July–Oct, south during Dec–March).

  • Optional hot air balloon safari (early morning).

Overnight: Serengeti (mobile or permanent camp)

Day 6: Serengeti (More Migration Viewing)

  • Another full day in the park.

  • Opportunity to witness river crossings (if in the north) or calving (if in the south).

  • Explore different ecosystems: plains, kopjes, rivers.

Overnight: Serengeti

Day 7: Serengeti – Arusha – Departure

  • Morning game drive (optional, time-permitting).

  • Fly from Serengeti (or drive) back to Arusha.

  • Day room or transfer to airport for international flight.

📌 Migration Timing Highlights:

  • Jan–Mar: Southern Serengeti (calving season)

  • Apr–Jun: Central to Western Corridor

  • Jul–Oct: Northern Serengeti (river crossings)

  • Nov–Dec: Moving back south