Eight days designed for the photographer — chasing the great wildebeest migration across the Serengeti at the time of year it moves. From the Maasai highlands of Ngorongoro to the open plains of the central and northern (or southern) Serengeti, we shape each day around the best light, the best vantage points and the wildlife itself. Private vehicle, generous deck space at every camp, and an itinerary that flexes with the migration’s movement.
- Highlights
What makes this journey unforgettable
- Maasai boma cultural visit on the Ngorongoro Highlands
- Two nights at flagship Serengeti Explorer
- Itinerary adapts to seasonal herd movements
- Full crater-floor game drive from Lions Paw
- Migration-tracking at Serengeti Migration Camp
- Private vehicle with photographic bean bags & charging
- Day-by-Day Itinerary
Your journey, day by day
- Day 1
Arusha Arrival
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your private safari guide will greet you and transfer you to your luxury lodge in Arusha.
The rest of the day is yours to relax after your international flight. Enjoy the peaceful gardens, prepare for your safari, and receive a short briefing about the exciting adventure ahead.
- Meals: Dinner
Click to see the lodge description and photos in Amani safari Lodge Lodge.
- Day 2
Arusha to Ngorongoro Highlands
After breakfast, begin your scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley toward the beautiful Ngorongoro Highlands. Along the way, visit a traditional Maasai boma where you’ll learn about Maasai culture, customs, and their unique way of life.
Continue to your luxury lodge overlooking the Ngorongoro Highlands. Spend the afternoon relaxing with beautiful views before enjoying sundowners and dinner beside the fireplace.
- Meals: All meals
Click to see the lodge description and photos in the manor
- Day 3
Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Rise early for a drive to the Ngorongoro Crater and descend into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. The cool morning hours offer excellent opportunities to spot wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, hyenas, and, with a little luck, the endangered black rhino.
Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before continuing your game drive through this remarkable natural wonder. In the afternoon, ascend the crater rim and head to your lodge, where breathtaking views provide the perfect ending to the day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Meals: All meals
Click to see the lodge description and photos in Lions Paw
- Day 4
Ngorongoro to Central Serengeti
After breakfast, travel toward the endless plains of Serengeti National Park. Your game drive begins as soon as you enter the park, with opportunities to see giraffes, zebras, elephants, antelope, and predators along the way.
Arrive in the famous Seronera Valley during the afternoon, one of the best places in Africa to spot lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Enjoy an evening game drive before returning to camp.
- Meals: All meals
Click to see the lodge description and photos in Arusha Coffee Lodge.
- Day 5
Full-Day Safari in Central Serengeti
Spend a full day exploring Central Serengeti, home to incredible year-round wildlife.
Begin with an early morning game drive when predators are most active. After a picnic breakfast in the bush, continue exploring rivers, kopjes, and open plains before returning to camp for lunch and time to relax.
Later in the afternoon, head out again as the golden light creates perfect wildlife viewing and photography opportunities before returning for dinner under the African sky.
- Meals: All meals
Click to see the lodge description and photos in Arusha Coffee Lodge.
- Day 6
Follow the Great Migration
Today your safari follows the movement of the Great Migration.
Depending on the season, travel north toward the Mara River (July to October) to witness dramatic river crossings, or head south to the Ndutu Plains (December to March), where thousands of wildebeest gather during the calving season.
Enjoy game viewing throughout the journey before arriving at your luxury migration camp, perfectly located to follow the herds.
- Meals: All meals
Click to see the lodge description and photos in Arusha Coffee Lodge.
- Day 7
Full-Day Great Migration Safari
Spend the entire day exploring the migration area with your expert guide.
Watch thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move across the plains while predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas follow closely behind. Every day is different, making each game drive unique and exciting.
Return to camp in the evening to enjoy dinner and your final night in the Serengeti.
- Meals: All meals
Click to see the lodge description and photos in Arusha Coffee Lodge.
- Day 8
Fly to Arusha & Departure
Enjoy one final early morning game drive before transferring to the nearby airstrip for your scheduled bush flight back to Arusha.
Upon arrival, a day room will be available for you to freshen up before your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight home.
Leave Tanzania with unforgettable memories of the Great Migration, spectacular wildlife, and the beauty of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations.
- Meals:Halfboard
Click to see the lodge description and photos in Arusha Coffee Lodge.
- What's Included
- All park, conservation and concession entry fees
- All government taxes and VAT
- Private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for unobstructed game viewing
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide with deep regional knowledge
- Accommodation in luxury lodges and tented camps
- All meals as indicated in the day-by-day itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- Airport meet-and-greet, transfers and complimentary pre-trip briefing
- Personalised welcome pack and 24/7 on-trip support
- What's Excluded
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance (strongly recommended)
- Personal expenses — laundry, phone calls, alcoholic and soft drinks
- Tips and gratuities for your guide, porters and lodge staff
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary (such as a hot air balloon safari)
- Items of a personal nature and any pre/post-tour accommodation
- Tour Price