Experience the ultimate Northern Tanzania safari on this unforgettable 7-day safari starting and ending in Moshi or Arusha,
combining Tanzania’s most celebrated wildlife destinations with extra time for diverse ecosystems and the world-famous Great Wildebeest Migration.
This itinerary includes Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater,
creating a perfectly balanced safari featuring forests, soda lakes, acacia plains, endless savannahs and volcanic crater landscapes.
Begin in Arusha National Park, a scenic gem with Mount Meru views and unique walking safari opportunities. Continue to Tarangire, famous for elephants
and baobab trees, followed by Lake Manyara National Park, known for its lush groundwater forest, flamingos, diverse birdlife and tree-climbing lions.
Spend two full days in Serengeti National Park tracking wildlife and, depending on season, following the Great Migration, before finishing in the
spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife havens.
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, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro
Great Migration opportunities (seasonal)
Two full days in Serengeti for migration tracking
Excellent chances to see the Big Five
Diverse landscapes and wildlife ecosystems
Tree-climbing lions, elephants, big cats and endless plains
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.
Enjoy views of Mount Meru, explore Momella Lakes and search for giraffes, buffalo, zebras, warthogs, monkeys and abundant birdlife. Optional walking safari may be available.
Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
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 safari.
Famous for giant elephant herds, baobab trees and excellent wildlife concentrations along the Tarangire River, the park offers outstanding game viewing.
Dinner and overnight at camp or lodge.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive.
Explore this beautiful park known for lush forests, flamingos, hippos, elephants, diverse birdlife and its famous tree-climbing lions. The varied habitats make Manyara one of Tanzania’s most scenic parks.
After your game drive, continue to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Lake Manyara – Central Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro Highlands.
Arrive in Central Serengeti for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive in the Seronera region. Depending on season, begin searching for migration herds and predators.
Dinner and overnight in Serengeti.
Main Destination: Central Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Full-Day Serengeti Safari & Migration Tracking
Spend a full day exploring Serengeti and following wildlife concentrations.
Depending on season, your game drive may focus on:
Southern Plains (Dec–Mar)
Western Corridor (Apr–Jun)
Northern Serengeti (Jul–Oct)
Central Serengeti (year-round game viewing)
Watch for wildebeest herds, zebras, lions, cheetahs and leopards.
Dinner and overnight in Serengeti.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Full-Day Serengeti Safari (Migration Focus)
A second full day in Serengeti allows greater flexibility to follow migration movement and maximize wildlife viewing.
Your guide can adjust routes based on herd location and current game activity, improving your chances of experiencing dramatic migration scenes and predator encounters.
Dinner and overnight in Serengeti.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Return to Moshi/Arusha
After an early breakfast, depart Serengeti and descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular game drive.
Explore one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich ecosystems where lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, hyenas and black rhino may all be seen in one day.
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
