Tanzania Great Migration Safari
Duration
6 Days
Destination
Tanzania
Style
Great Migration
Best For
Wildlife & Adventure
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Overview
Few wildlife events on Earth compare to the Great Migration: over two million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle moving in an unbroken column across the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem. This six-day itinerary is built around wherever the herds are when you travel, with time to sit with a single sighting rather than rush past it.
Trip Highlights
Calving season on the Ndutu plains (December to March): newborn wildebeest and the predators that follow
Mara River crossings in the northern Serengeti (June to October)
Full day in the Ngorongoro Crater with resident black rhino population
Flexible routing repositioned seasonally based on live migration reports
Central Seronera Valley: leopard along river courses, resident lion prides year-round
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater
Fly or drive from Arusha into the highlands, arriving at your crater-rim lodge in time for a sundowner overlooking the caldera. The mist that rolls off the Ngorongoro forest at dusk makes this one of Tanzania's most dramatic first evenings.
Day 2Ngorongoro Crater, then transfer to Migration Plains
A full morning game drive on the crater floor, home to one of Africa's densest concentrations of predators and a resident black rhino population rarely seen elsewhere. After lunch, continue on to the Ndutu plains or central Serengeti in the afternoon depending on herd movement and the season.
Day 3Follow the Herds – Full Day
A full day tracking the migration with an experienced guide. December to March, this means calving season on the short-grass plains of Ndutu: newborn wildebeest calves and the extraordinary predator activity that follows them. June to July means the drama of the Grumeti river crossings; August to October, the Mara River in the northern Serengeti. Your guide will position you for the best sightings based on that morning's herd reports.
Day 4Follow the Herds – Full Day
A second full day with the migration. No itinerary can predict exactly where the herds will be on any given day, and this flexibility is the itinerary's strength: your guide and the Saringi team monitor daily movement reports to put you in the right place. Picnic lunch in the field. Early evening return to camp for dinner under the African sky.
Day 5Central Serengeti – Full Day
A day in the Seronera Valley, the Serengeti's year-round game-viewing heartland and home to leopard sightings along the river courses and resident lion prides that have occupied the same territories for generations. Cheetah are frequently spotted on the open plains. Optional hot air balloon safari at sunrise, floating above the savannah before breakfast.
Day 6Morning Game Drive, then Fly Out
A final morning game drive as the Serengeti wakes up, before a scenic flight back to Arusha for your onward connection. End of Saringi Tours services.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- All accommodation on a Full Board basis (as specified)
- All game drives in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Expert English-speaking guide and driver
- All national park and reserve entry fees
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Mineral water during all game drives
- Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover
Not Included
- International flights and any domestic or regional flights not expressly listed as included in your confirmed quote
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Tanzania visa or entry-permission fees, where required for your passport
- Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Personal items (laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs)
- Optional balloon flight in the Serengeti, booked and priced separately; other activities not listed as included
- Any costs arising from flight delays or itinerary changes
- Meals outside the meal plan stated for each day of this itinerary
- Mainland Tanzania government inbound travel insurance, where required: US$44 per adult, US$22 per child aged 3–17, with ages 0–2 free. Purchase separately before travel; not included in the safari price.
Good to Know
Your route covers Serengeti, Ndutu Plains & Ngorongoro Crater. The arrival arrangements on Day 1 and the final-day transfer form part of this itinerary; share your flight times with us before booking so we can check the connections.
Entry documents: check the passport, visa and entry-permission requirements for Tanzania before travel. Requirements depend on your passport and can change. We confirm the planned crossings and arrival points with your itinerary.
The proposed route includes flight transfers on Day 6. Ask us to confirm the exact flight legs, fares and baggage allowance in your quote; an itinerary reference alone is not confirmation that an airfare is included.
Allow time for the road journeys shown in the daily plan. Driving times are estimates, with stops, road conditions affecting the day. Tell us about mobility needs or a preference for shorter travel days while we plan the route.
Ask us to confirm the scope and validity of any operator-arranged emergency evacuation cover for this route. Keep your own comprehensive medical and travel insurance suitable for the countries and activities in your itinerary.
Last checked 9 October 2026: mainland Tanzania's mandatory inbound travel insurance began on 1 October 2026. Eligible travellers must arrange the applicable NIC policy before travel; your usual private travel insurance does not replace this entry requirement.
Your first Tanzanian arrival on this route is in mainland Tanzania. Use the official NIC portal to arrange the applicable policy before travel.
Standard insurance rates are US$44 per adult aged 18 or over, US$22 per child aged 3–17, and free for ages 0–2, subject to the insurer's eligibility rules and checkout. Insurance age bands may differ from lodge child rates. Cover is for up to 92 days, with the actual dates shown on your certificate. Keep the certificate and QR code accessible throughout the trip.
Residents of EAC and SADC member states qualify for the mainland exemption under NIC's published rules. This is residence-based, not simply a passport exemption. Confirm eligibility with NIC before departure.
The government policy is purchased separately and excluded from this safari price. Keep comprehensive personal travel insurance suitable for your activities, medical needs, cancellation risks and other countries visited. Government cover has limits and exclusions; any separately arranged evacuation service does not replace it. Rules and rates can change, so recheck the official portals before travel.
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