9 Days Great Migration & Big Five Safari in Tanzania
This 9-day Great Migration and Big Five safari offers an extraordinary wildlife adventure through Tanzania’s most iconic national parks. The journey combines the thrill of witnessing the Great Wildebeest Migration with the opportunity to see Africa’s legendary Big Five animals — lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros.
Travel through the beautiful landscapes of Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater, where abundant wildlife and breathtaking scenery create unforgettable safari experiences. With expert guides and carefully planned game drives, this safari allows travelers to explore the best of Tanzania’s wildlife destinations while following the movement of the migration herds.
9 Days Great Migration & Big Five Safari in Tanzania
Price per person
1 Person
Price From
$5,438
Per Person
2 Person
Price From
$ 3,734
Per Person
4 Person
Price From
$ 3,130
Per Person
6+ Person
Price From
$ 2,930
Per Person
Day 1
Arrival in Tanzania (Kilimanjaro Airport – Arusha)
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be welcomed by your safari guide and transferred to your lodge in Arusha. This vibrant city serves as the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit.
Spend the rest of the day relaxing after your journey while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of your lodge.
Dinner and overnight in Arusha.
Accommodation
Green Mountain Hotel
- Full board
- Drinks not included
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.
Enjoy a full-day game drive exploring the park’s rich wildlife habitats. Tarangire is home to elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, lions, and many bird species.
Dinner and overnight near Tarangire.
Accommodation
Green Mountain Hotel
- Full board
- Drinks not included
Day 3
Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the legendary Serengeti.
Arrive in the Serengeti in the afternoon and begin your first game drive across the vast plains. The Serengeti ecosystem hosts incredible wildlife including lions, cheetahs, elephants, and thousands of grazing animals.
Dinner and overnight in Serengeti.
Accommodation
Green Mountain Hotel
- Full board
- Drinks not included
Day 4
Central Serengeti Safari
Spend the day exploring the Central Serengeti, one of the best regions for wildlife viewing throughout the year.
Game drives offer opportunities to see lions resting in the grass, cheetahs hunting across the plains, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras moving through the savannah.
Dinner and overnight in Serengeti.
Accommodation
Green Mountain Hotel
- Full board
- Drinks not included
Day 5
Serengeti Migration Safari
Today your guide will track the Great Wildebeest Migration depending on the season. The Serengeti plains may host thousands of wildebeest and zebras moving across the landscape.
Witnessing these massive herds roaming freely is one of the most remarkable wildlife spectacles on Earth.
Dinner and overnight in Serengeti.
Accommodation
Green Mountain Hotel
- Full board
- Drinks not included
Day 6
Northern Serengeti Migration Experience
Travel toward the Northern Serengeti, where the migration often reaches its most dramatic stage.
If visiting during the migration season, you may witness the famous Mara River crossing, where thousands of wildebeest attempt to cross crocodile-filled waters in search of fresh grazing.
Dinner and overnight in Northern Serengeti.
Accommodation
Green Mountain Hotel
- Full board
- Drinks not included
Day 7
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
After breakfast and a final morning game drive, begin the journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
The drive offers beautiful scenery as you move from the Serengeti plains into the lush highlands surrounding the Ngorongoro Crater.
Dinner and overnight near Ngorongoro.
Accommodation
Green Mountain Hotel
- Full board
- Drinks not included
Day 8
Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Today you descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five.
The crater floor supports a dense concentration of wildlife including lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, hippos, and the rare black rhinoceros.
After an incredible game drive, return to your lodge for relaxation.
Dinner and overnight near Ngorongoro or Karatu.
Accommodation
Green Mountain Hotel
- Full board
- Drinks not included
Day 9
Return to Arusha & Departure
After breakfast, drive back to Arusha with scenic views of the Tanzanian countryside.
Depending on your departure schedule, you may enjoy lunch or explore the city before transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your international flight.
This concludes your unforgettable Great Migration and Big Five safari adventure in Tanzania.
No Accomodation
Inclusion
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Meals during the safari (Full Board)
- Airport transfers
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- English-speaking professional safari guide
- All park entry and conservation fees
- Game drives as per itinerary
- Cultural visit to Maasai Boma
- Bottled drinking water in the safari vehicle
- Government taxes and levies
Exclusion
- International and domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Tanzania visa fees
- Personal expenses (e.g., laundry, telephone, beverages)
- Optional activities (e.g., hot air balloon safari)
- Gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Items of personal nature