The Great Migration
If you time your trip with the migration, the Serengeti will deliver some of the most cinematic wildlife moments on earth — calving season (Jan-Mar) in the southern plains, river crossings (Jul-Oct) in the north.
tanzania Safari
6 Days & 5 Nights Tanzania Safari
The classic northern Tanzania circuit — endless Serengeti plains and the wildlife-rich crater of Ngorongoro.
6 Days · 5 NightsArusha · Serengeti · NgorongoroBest: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Jan, Feb
Trip Highlights
- Two days in the Serengeti
- Big-five game viewing in the Ngorongoro Crater
- Maasai cultural visit on the crater rim
- Picnic lunch on the Serengeti plains
Day-by-Day
Your 6-day journey
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Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Met at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your boutique lodge in Arusha. Welcome dinner and trip briefing.
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Day 2
Fly to the Serengeti
Light-aircraft transfer onto the Serengeti plains, landing on a bush airstrip. Afternoon game drive en route to camp.
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Day 3
Full Day in the Serengeti
Sunrise and afternoon game drives across the open plains in search of the Great Migration herds, big cats, and over 500 bird species.
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Day 4
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Morning game drive en route from the Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Crater highlands. Lodge perched on the crater rim with sweeping views.
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Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
Descend into the crater for a full day of game viewing — black rhino, lion, elephant, hippo, and flamingo, all within a 260 km² caldera.
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Day 6
Departure
Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for international connections.
Inclusions & exclusions
What's Included
- 5 nights in luxury lodges and tented camps
- Full board meal plan
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-top)
- Professional driver-guide
- All park, crater & conservation fees
- Internal flight Serengeti → Arusha
- Bottled water on game drives
- Airport transfers
What's Excluded
- International flights & visas
- Travel insurance
- Premium drinks & gratuities
- Optional balloon safari over the Serengeti
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