10 Days Family Serengeti Migration Luxury Safari
Tour Overview
This safari holiday gives you the chance to discover all the world-famous National Parks that the Northern part of Tanzania has to offer. During this safari holiday, you can discover everything you want to know about wildlife, culture, and the world of nature. When you're ready, our guide will take you to explore Tanzania's wildlife.
With 10 days you have the luxury of time — time to follow the Great Migration, time to sit and wait at a waterhole, time to discover hidden areas of the Serengeti, and time to simply absorb the magnificence of Africa. All our safaris are offered as private trips, starting on any day.
Detailed Itinerary
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Your driver meets you and transfers you to your Arusha hotel. In the evening, a detailed briefing about your safari ahead.
Meals: Dinner
After an early breakfast, drive south to Tarangire National Park. Spend a full day exploring this underrated gem — famous for its enormous elephant herds (the largest concentration in the world), ancient baobab trees, and excellent predator sightings.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning game drive in Tarangire before driving to Lake Manyara. Enjoy a game drive with chances of seeing tree-climbing lions and flamingos before driving up to the Ngorongoro crater rim for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A full day in the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend at dawn and spend the entire day exploring this natural wonder — the world's largest intact caldera. With over 20,000 animals and Tanzania's rare black rhinos, every hour brings something new.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to the southern Serengeti and the Ndutu area. This is the heart of the calving grounds (Jan–March) and the starting point of the Great Migration northward. Afternoon game drive on the short-grass plains.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Full day in central Serengeti — the best year-round area for lion, leopard, and cheetah. Seronera River attracts enormous concentrations of wildlife. Two game drives with a picnic lunch.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Explore the green western corridor and Grumeti River area. Large hippo pools, enormous crocodiles, and the drama of the river crossing (July–August). Beautiful woodland scenery and different wildlife.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive north to the Mara River area — where the famous Mara River crossings happen from August to October as 1.5 million wildebeest brave crocodile-infested waters. Excellent big cat country year-round.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Another full day in the north. Optional morning balloon safari (extra cost) over the Serengeti at sunrise. Afternoon game drive in search of lions, cheetahs, elephants, and the ever-present wildebeest herds.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Final morning game drive before the long drive back to Arusha. Arrive in time for your onward flight or Zanzibar beach extension.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included
- All accommodations per itinerary
- All meals per itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- All park entrance fees and government taxes
- All transportation in 4×4 custom safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking naturalist guide
- Safari vehicle with viewing roof, charging inverter, cooler and filtered water
- National Park gate fees, Park Commission and taxes
Excluded
- International and domestic flights
- Beverages and alcohol
- Tips for guides, drivers and hotel staff
- Single room supplement
- Personal expenses (visas, airport taxes, internet)
- Optional tours (Olduvai Gorge, Maasai Village visit)
- Holiday supplement December 20 – January 5
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Common Questions
The dramatic Mara River crossings happen from July to October when the wildebeest move north. However, the migration is present in the Serengeti year-round.
Absolutely — we recommend adding 3–5 days in Zanzibar after the safari for a perfect beach extension.
The hot-air balloon safari over the Serengeti is available as an optional add-on at extra cost. Highly recommended!
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