Experience an extraordinary 6-day safari starting and ending in Moshi or Arusha, combining Tanzania’s classic Northern Circuit highlights with
an additional day in Arusha National Park for a more diverse and complete wildlife adventure.
This itinerary includes Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater, offering a blend of forest,
savannah, crater landscapes, and world-class game viewing. It is designed not only to showcase Tanzania’s iconic parks, but also to maximize your
opportunity to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti depending on the season.
Begin in Arusha National Park, a scenic gem known for Mount Meru views, giraffes, buffalo, flamingos, and unique walking safari opportunities.
Continue to Tarangire, famous for elephant herds and baobab trees, before spending extended time in Serengeti tracking wildlife and seasonal
migration movements. Conclude your safari in the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s finest wildlife destinations.
This itinerary can operate year-round, but it is especially well suited during migration periods:
December to March – Southern Serengeti & Ndutu calving season (thousands of wildebeest calves and predator action)
April to June – Central and Western Serengeti (migration movement and rutting season)
July to October – Northern Serengeti / Mara River crossing season (dramatic river crossings)
November – Herds begin moving south again through Central Serengeti
June to October and December to March are especially popular for migration-focused safaris.
This safari can be operated as Camping, Mid-Range, or Luxury Safari, with Mid-Range and Luxury being particularly ideal for a migration safari experience.
Starts and ends in Moshi or Arusha
Visit Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
Great Migration safari opportunities (seasonal)
Two full days in Serengeti for migration tracking
Excellent chances to see the Big Five
Diverse landscapes from forest to endless plains and crater floor
Available in Camping, Mid-Range and Luxury options
Day 1: Moshi/Arusha – Arusha National Park
After breakfast, depart for Arusha National Park for a full-day game drive.
Often overlooked but incredibly scenic, Arusha National Park offers a different safari experience with lush forests, open plains,
Momella Lakes and stunning views of Mount Meru. Wildlife commonly seen includes giraffes, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, monkeys and a variety of birdlife, including flamingos.
Optional walking safari with an armed ranger may be available.
After the game drive, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Arusha National Park
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping / Mid-Range Lodge / Luxury Lodge
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive with picnic lunch.
Tarangire is renowned for its giant baobab trees, seasonal swamps and some of Africa’s largest elephant herds. Wildlife sightings may include lions, giraffes,
zebras, buffalo and many antelope species.
Dinner and overnight at camp or lodge.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Tarangire – Central Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, traveling through the Ngorongoro Highlands.
Arrive in Central Serengeti for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive in the wildlife-rich Seronera region. Depending on the season,
you may begin encountering the Great Migration herds.
Dinner and overnight in Serengeti.
Main Destination: Central Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Full-Day Serengeti Safari & Migration Tracking
Spend a full day exploring Serengeti and following wildlife concentrations.
Depending on season, game drives may focus on migration areas:
Southern Plains (Dec–Mar)
Western Corridor (Apr–Jun)
Northern Serengeti (Jul–Oct)
Central Serengeti (year-round predator action)
Look out for wildebeest herds, zebras, lions, cheetahs and leopards.
Dinner and overnight in Serengeti.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Full-Day Serengeti Safari (Migration Focus)
A second full day in Serengeti provides flexibility to continue migration tracking and maximize wildlife viewing.
This extra time allows your guide to adapt the safari based on herd movement and current wildlife activity, greatly enhancing your chances
of witnessing dramatic migration scenes and predator interactions.
Dinner and overnight in Serengeti.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Return to Moshi/Arusha
After an early breakfast, depart Serengeti and descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive.
Explore this extraordinary natural wonder, home to lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, hyenas and the endangered black rhino.
After picnic lunch near the hippo pool, ascend the crater walls and return to Moshi or Arusha in the evening.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
