9 Days Great Serengeti Migration Safari

Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Lake Eyasi
9 Days / 8 Nights

Tour Overview

The 9 Days Great Serengeti Migration Safari offers an extensive exploration of northern Tanzania’s wildlife regions while focusing on the famous Great Wildebeest Migration in the Serengeti ecosystem.

Each year more than a million wildebeest, accompanied by zebras and gazelles, move across the Serengeti plains following seasonal rainfall and fresh grazing. This annual movement forms one of the most remarkable wildlife events in the world and attracts predators such as lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and crocodiles.

This safari connects several major destinations in northern Tanzania. Tarangire National Park is known for its large elephant populations and baobab landscapes. Lake Manyara National Park offers forest habitats and diverse birdlife. Serengeti National Park hosts the Great Migration and vast predator populations. The journey also includes the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich volcanic calderas, and Lake Eyasi where cultural experiences with local communities provide insight into traditional ways of life.

Travel is conducted in a private 4×4 safari vehicle with an experienced guide who tracks wildlife movement and provides interpretation of the region’s ecosystems.

Duration: 9 Days
Start and End Point: Arusha or Moshi
Main Destinations: Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Eyasi
Safari Style: Private guided safari

Safari Itinerary

Day 1

Arusha or Moshi to Tarangire National Park

Your safari begins with a morning departure from Arusha or Moshi toward Tarangire National Park.

Tarangire is known for its large elephant herds and impressive baobab trees that dominate the landscape. The Tarangire River runs through the park and serves as an important water source for wildlife.

Game drives offer opportunities to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, lions, and many bird species. The park is also well known for its diverse birdlife with hundreds of recorded species.

Dinner and overnight take place at your accommodation near Tarangire National Park.

Day 2

Tarangire National Park to Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast depart Tarangire and travel toward Lake Manyara National Park located at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment.

Lake Manyara is known for its forest habitats and diverse wildlife. The park supports elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, buffalo, and numerous antelope species. The area is also famous for tree climbing lions which are sometimes seen resting in acacia trees.

The alkaline lake attracts a wide range of birdlife including flamingos and pelicans depending on seasonal water levels.

Dinner and overnight take place at your accommodation near Lake Manyara.

Day 3

Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast travel toward Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

The route climbs through scenic highlands before descending into the vast Serengeti plains. Upon arrival begin game drives across the central Serengeti region which is known for strong predator populations and year-round wildlife activity.

The Serengeti ecosystem covers approximately 14,700 square kilometers and supports large herds of herbivores including wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles.

Dinner and overnight at your accommodation in the Serengeti.

Day 4

Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti

After breakfast begin a game drive through the central Serengeti while heading toward the northern Serengeti region near the Mara River.

This region becomes particularly active during migration season when herds gather along the riverbanks before attempting to cross into Kenya’s Maasai Mara ecosystem.

Wildlife sightings along the journey often include elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, and numerous antelope species.

Dinner and overnight at your accommodation in the Serengeti.

Day 5

Northern Serengeti Migration Tracking

Today is dedicated to exploring the northern Serengeti and the Mara River region.

Game drives focus on locating migration herds and observing river crossing activity when conditions allow. These crossings can involve thousands of wildebeest attempting to cross crocodile-filled waters while predators remain nearby.

The surrounding plains also support resident wildlife including lions, hyenas, elephants, and numerous bird species.

Dinner and overnight at your accommodation in the Serengeti.

Day 6

Serengeti Wildlife Exploration

Continue exploring the Serengeti plains with additional game drives focused on migration activity and predator sightings.

The Serengeti landscape includes open plains, river valleys, and rocky kopjes that provide vantage points for predators such as lions and leopards.

After a full day of wildlife viewing return to the lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 7

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast begin the journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area while continuing with wildlife viewing along the route.

The drive passes through central Serengeti before climbing into the Ngorongoro highlands where panoramic views of the volcanic caldera can be seen.

Dinner and overnight take place near the Ngorongoro Crater rim.

Day 8

Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Eyasi

After breakfast descend approximately 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a wildlife viewing experience inside one of Africa’s most remarkable ecosystems.

The crater floor supports a dense population of wildlife including buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, elephants, and predators such as lions and hyenas. The endangered black rhinoceros can also occasionally be seen.

After the game drive and picnic lunch, continue the journey toward Lake Eyasi where overnight accommodation is located.

Day 9

Lake Eyasi Cultural Experience and Return to Arusha or Moshi

The final day begins with a visit to local communities around Lake Eyasi.

Early morning activities may include a cultural experience with the Hadzabe people, one of the few remaining hunter gatherer communities in East Africa. Visitors can learn about traditional hunting techniques and survival skills that have been practiced for generations.

You may also visit the Datoga community, known for their traditional blacksmith craftsmanship.

Later in the day return to Arusha or Moshi where the safari concludes.

Safari Price Guide

Accommodation Category | Price Per Person (USD)

Prices are per person sharing and may vary depending on migration location, travel season, and accommodation availability.