Arusha › Tarangire › Ngorongoro › Serengeti (North or South)
Utilizing two strategic Serengeti stops—focusing on the central plains plus either the northern or southern reaches depending on your travel dates—this itinerary allows you to follow the Great Wildebeest Migration with unparalleled proximity. From the predator-rich Seronera Valley to the dramatic river crossings or the vast calving grounds, this expedition is designed to place you at the epicenter of the world's most spectacular wildlife movement.
Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival in Arusha, a local representative will transfer you to your premium hotel nestled within a lush coffee plantation at the foothills of Mount Meru. While here, you can visit Shanga, an inspiring social enterprise employing Tanzanians with disabilities to create unique hand-crafted gifts. The remainder of the day is yours to relax and enjoy the tranquil plantation grounds before your luxury Tanzania safari begins.
Accommodation
Nestled within a working coffee plantation, this luxury lodge offers an authentic sensory experience combined with absolute comfort and tranquility.
1 Night · Bed & Breakfast
After breakfast, enjoy a 2.5-hour drive to Tarangire, Tanzania’s sixth-largest national park, characterized by its iconic baobab trees and diverse marshlands. This park hosts the country's largest population of African elephants, which you will track in a custom 4x4 vehicle with your private guide. Your base is a luxury tented camp situated on a dramatic rocky outcrop, offering sensational views of the plains from your private deck's bathtub. In the afternoon, opt for a visit to the Olasiti Maasai village for an authentic cultural exchange.
Accommodation
Perched on top of an escarpment, this luxury lodge offers sweeping views across the perennial Tarangire River and valley below.
1 Night · Full Board
Spend a full day exploring the park’s varied landscapes on an expert-led game drive. While Tarangire is world-famous for its massive elephant herds, the park is also a sanctuary for zebras, gazelles, and rare dry-country species like the long-necked gerenuk and fringe-eared oryx. Keep a sharp eye on the acacia branches for the park's elusive tree-climbing lions. Back at the lodge, unwind in the infinity-edge pool or share stories of the day's sightings around a blazing campfire.
Accommodation
Enjoy a rejuvenating dip in the infinity pool after a rewarding day tracking unique wildlife species across the Tarangire plains.
1 Night · Full Board
Drive 3 hours to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where your luxury lodge is perched directly on the crater’s rim. Descend 600 metres into the ancient volcanic caldera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site home to over 30,000 animals. This self-contained ecosystem offers some of the best opportunities in Africa to spot the Big Five, including giant-tusked elephants and the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a comprehensive game drive across the crater floor, complete with a scenic picnic lunch in the heart of the wilderness.
Accommodation
Nestled within an ancient acacia forest on the rim of the crater, this intimate camp provides quick and privileged access to the crater floor.
1 Night · Full Board
Take a scenic 3-hour drive into the legendary Serengeti National Park, arriving at your camp in the Seronera Valley for lunch. The Central Serengeti is famous for its exceptionally high concentration of big cats and diverse resident wildlife year-round. Bird enthusiasts will also find the region remarkable, with over 500 species ranging from ostrich to the African fish eagle. Spend the afternoon exploring the open plains before returning to your authentic tented camp for a gourmet dinner under the stars.
Accommodation
Set within the game-rich Seronera Valley, this authentic luxury camp is positioned perfectly for year-round big cat sightings and serene savannah sunsets.
1 Night · Full Board
Maximize your Serengeti experience with an optional hot-air balloon safari at dawn (at an extra cost). Drift silently over the savannah as the sunrise reveals the vast scale of the landscape and the predators moving below. After landing for a traditional bush breakfast, continue your exploration of the park in search of lions, leopards, and cheetahs. A picnic lunch amidst the monumental panorama of the central plains allows for an uninterrupted day of world-class wildlife viewing and photography.
Accommodation
Unwind in luxury tented comfort after an unforgettable day of big cat encounters and endless Serengeti horizons.
1 Night · Full Board
Depending on the season, you will now move to the Serengeti's more remote reaches to follow the herds. From June to October, you will head north to the Mara River, where wildebeest gather in massive numbers for the treacherous river crossings. Between December and March, you will head south to Ndutu, the epicenter of the annual calving season where over a million animals graze on the short-grass plains. This seasonal flexibility ensures a remote wilderness experience with incredible game viewing and minimal crowds.
Accommodation
Offering an elite mobile or strategically located luxury setup, this camp places you exactly where the migration action is thickest.
1 Night · Full Board
Today is dedicated to a full-day game drive in the company of expert guides, following the exact movement of the Great Migration. Whether you are witnessing the dramatic life-and-death struggles at the river or the arrival of thousands of new calves on the southern plains, your location is dictated by the current wildlife patterns. This deep-immersion approach offers an intimate look at the rhythms of the Serengeti, far away from the standard tourist tracks.
Accommodation
Reflect on an awe-inspiring day of nature's grandest spectacle in the absolute comfort of your luxury safari suite.
1 Night · Full Board
After a final breakfast in the bush, transfer to the Seronera airstrip for a scenic light aircraft flight back to Arusha. This aerial journey offers a final, thrilling perspective of Tanzania’s diverse topography and vast plains. Upon arrival in Arusha, connect to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward journey home, concluding your comprehensive nine-day migration adventure.
Please note: Camps are closed from 01 April – 31 May.
Optional Balloon Safari Serengeti and visit to a Masai Village with in Tarangire are at an extra cost
→ Kindly note this program is not available between 01 April – 31st May as some camps are closed.
Flights from the Serengeti to Arusha are operated by small bush aircraft with a strict total baggage weight limit of 15 kg (33 lbs) per person, which includes all checked and hand luggage. Passengers must pack in soft-sided duffel bags as rigid, hard-shell suitcases will not fit into the limited cargo holds. Additionally, travelers should arrive at the airstrip at least 1 hour prior to departure and are highly encouraged to utilize luggage storage options in Arusha for any excess gear that exceeds the weight limit.
Hidden amongst one of Tanzania's largest coffee plantations, this premium boutique hotel forms the perfect luxurious beginning to your Tanzanian adventure, wrapping you in warmth and traditional hospitality.
Commanding sensational views from a high escarpment in Tarangire National Park, Lemala Mpingo Ridge perfectly balances luxury with the rugged wilderness of the African bush.
Intimately nestled in a quiet acacia forest on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, this camp offers an authentic tented safari experience with a major logistical advantage.
Located in the game-rich Seronera Valley, Lemala Ewanjan is a deluxe tented camp offering supreme comfort in the heart of the Central Serengeti's prime wildlife viewing areas.
Positioned strategically to intercept the Great Wildebeest Migration, this luxury camp offers uncompromised elegance in some of the Serengeti's most remote and wildlife-dense locations.
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