8-Day Witnessing Migration Adventures In Tanzania Safari - Serengeti African Tours

The itinerary

1. 1

   Overview

   • 8-Day Witnessing Migration Adventures in Tanzania Safari
   • Arusha · Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro Crater · Materuni Waterfalls & coffee tour
   • Embark on an 8-day Tanzania adventure. Arrive in Arusha, the gateway to iconic parks, and explore Journey to the Central Serengeti, with its vast plains and diverse animals. Witness the Great Migration in Northern Serengeti, where wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River. Visit the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, and end with a safari in Tarangire, elephant herds. The day trip on day eight is designed for your enjoyment, beautiful natural scenery, and are in the mood for a short hike.
   • Tour Highlights
   • Big Five safari in Serengeti & Ngorongoro
   • Elephant encounters in Tarangire
   • Great Migration (seasonal) in Northern Serengeti
   • Scenic Ngorongoro Crater descent
   • Cultural coffee experience at Materuni
   • Balanced mix of adventure, wildlife, and culture
   • Life on Safari
   • Upon arrival at the airport, our representative will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your lodge in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you may opt for a short city tour, including visits to local highlights such as the Cultural Heritage Art Gallery or a vibrant Maasai market.
2. 2

   Part 1

   • Arusha serves as the gateway to Tanzania’s renowned northern safari circuit, offering a lively blend of African culture and modern influences.
   • Accommodation: Summit Safari Lodge (Mid-range)Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included), Drinks not included
   • After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famously known as the “land of giants.” This hidden gem is renowned for its vast elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and diverse wildlife.
   • Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch near the Tarangire River, where animals gather to drink—especially during the dry season. Expect sightings of elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of birdlife.
   • Accommodation: Suricata Boma LodgeMeals & Drinks: All meals included, Non-alcoholic drinks
   • After breakfast, journey through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area, pausing at the crater viewpoint for breathtaking panoramic views.
   • Continue to the legendary Serengeti National Park, arriving in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive. The central Serengeti (Seronera) is known for its year-round wildlife and excellent predator sightings.
   • Accommodation: Land of Nature CampMeals & Drinks: All meals included, Non-alcoholic drinks
3. 3

   Part 2

   • After breakfast, drive to the remote Northern Serengeti, a spectacular region especially famous for the Great Migration (seasonal).
   • This area offers dramatic river crossings and abundant wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, elephants, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras.
   • Accommodation: Safari Haven Migration CampMeals & Drinks: All meals included, Non-alcoholic drinks
   • Enjoy an early morning game drive in the Northern Serengeti, when wildlife is most active. Continue exploring this pristine wilderness before heading toward the central Serengeti.
   • The day concludes with a relaxing evening at a luxury tented camp, surrounded by the sounds of the African bush.
   • Accommodation: Misako Luxury Camps & LodgesMeals & Drinks: All meals included, Non-alcoholic drinks
   • Start your day with a sunrise game drive in the Serengeti plains, capturing unforgettable wildlife moments.
   • After the game drive, journey out of the park toward Karatu, a charming town located near the Ngorongoro highlands. Enjoy a peaceful evening at your lodge.
4. 4

   Part 3

   • Accommodation: Farm of Dreams LodgeMeals & Drinks: All meals included, Non-alcoholic drinks
   • After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater—one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
   • The crater floor is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including elephants, lions, buffalo, zebras, and, with luck, the rare black rhino.
   • After a rewarding game drive, return to Arusha for your overnight stay.
   • Accommodation: Summit Safari LodgeMeals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included), Non-alcoholic drinks
   • After breakfast, travel to Materuni Village on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro.
   • Enjoy a guided hike to the beautiful Materuni Waterfalls, followed by a cultural coffee tour where you’ll learn traditional coffee-making techniques—from bean to cup. Participate in roasting and brewing your own fresh coffee.
   • After the experience, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure.
5. 5

   Part 4

   • Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included), Drinking water
   • All prices are per person, valid year-round. Group discounts apply — the more travellers, the lower your per-person cost. Children under 15 receive a special rate.
   • All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
   • soft drinks & water (bottled water 3 liters or more a day)
   • Transfer to & from the airport
   • Accommodation during safari
   • Transportation in a custom safari 4×4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
   • Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water
6. 6

   Part 5

   • International and domestic flights
   • Tanzania Visa fee
   • Balloons in Serengeti ( price is $ 600)
   • Roundtrip airport transfer
   • Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
   • "Our guide Emmanuel was incredible — he spotted a leopard and two lion cubs that three other vehicles completely missed. The most magical experience of our lives."
   • "The private setup meant we could spend 45 minutes with a cheetah and cubs without feeling rushed. The lodges were far beyond what we expected."
   • "As first-time safari travelers, we were nervous. From the moment we arrived, Serengeti African Tours took care of everything. The Ngorongoro Crater literally took our breath away."
7. 7

   Part 6

   • "Booked through SafariBookings and couldn't be happier. Every detail was handled perfectly. Guide Abouh is extraordinary — his knowledge of wildlife is encyclopaedic."
   • More Tanzania Safaris
   • 3-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Private Tour
   • 7-Day Northern Tanzania Holiday Safari
   • 2-Day Photographic Fly in & out Ngorongoro Crater
   • BOOKING INQUIRY
   • We are true experts when it comes to Tanzania. We live, work and travel here. Serengeti African Tours arranges lodge and camping safaris, trekking and hiking tours and beach holidays. We carefully select our well-trained guides, drivers, cooks and porters.
   • Address
8. 8

   Part 7

   • Phone
   • +255 762 468 213
   • Email
   • info@serengetiafricantours.com