8 Days
Age 4+
All Month
Availability 10
Introduction
Experience one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth—the Great Wildebeest Migration—with Africa Moja Tours & Safaris on this immersive 8-Day Migration Safari in Serengeti. Whether you want to witness dramatic Mara River crossings (July–October) or the magical calving season (December–March), this itinerary positions you in the right place at the right time.
This safari covers the best of Tanzania’s Northern Circuit, including Tarangire, Serengeti National Park, and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, while offering extended time in either Northern Serengeti or Southern Serengeti depending on migration timing.
Tour Highlights
- Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, the world’s largest animal movement
- Stay in lodges and tented camps located in prime migration areas
- Opportunity to see dramatic river crossings (Jul–Oct)
- Witness calving season with thousands of newborns (Dec–Mar)
- Explore Serengeti for 3 full days
- Full-day safari in Ngorongoro Crater
- Tarangire elephants, baobabs & excellent birdlife
- Professional Africa Moja safari guides & luxury vehicles
- Ideal for photographers and wildlife enthusiasts
Itinerary
- Day 1 – Arrival in Arusha
- Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where an Africa Moja Tours representative welcomes you and transfers you to your lodge in Arusha.
- Relax with views of Mount Meru and enjoy a warm dinner.
- Overnight: Arusha Serena / Mount Meru Hotel
- Meals: Dinner
- Day 2 – Tarangire National Park
- After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its massive elephant herds, towering baobab trees, and diverse wildlife.
- Spend the day on game drives through savannah landscapes filled with lions, zebras, antelopes, giraffes, and birdlife.
- Overnight: Tarangire Sopa Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 3 – Serengeti National Park (Central)
- Depart early for the Serengeti via the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands. Enter the vast Serengeti plains with game viewing en route.
- Central Serengeti offers excellent year-round predator sightings—cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and lions.
- Overnight: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 4 – Serengeti Migration Zone (North or South)
- Today you move to the heart of the migration, depending on the season:
- ✔ July–October (River Crossings):
- You travel to the Northern Serengeti / Kogatende region along the Mara River.
This is where dramatic crocodile-filled river crossings take place. - ✔ December–March (Calving Season):
- You travel to the Southern Serengeti / Ndutu region.
This is the time when 500,000 baby wildebeest are born within three weeks—attracting predators everywhere. - Your lodge or tented camp will be positioned near the migrating herds.
- Overnight: Migration Tented Camp (North/South depending on season)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 5 – Full-Day Migration Tracking Safari
- This day is fully dedicated to following the Great Migration. Your guide monitors real-time herd movements to ensure you witness the most action.
- Possible sightings during river crossing season:
- Wildebeest plunging into the river
- Crocodile ambushes
- Lion and hyena hunts
- Possible sightings during calving season:
- Thousands of newborn calves
- Predator action: cheetahs, lions, leopards
- Mass grazing scenes across endless plains
- Return to camp for sunset, dinner, and relaxation.
- Overnight: Migration Tented Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 6 – Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti before driving back toward Ngorongoro.
- Stop at Maasai villages or Olduvai Gorge (optional).
- Arrive at the crater rim for unforgettable sunset views.
- Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 7 – Ngorongoro Crater Safari
- Descend into the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, known as the “Eden of Africa.”
This is the best place in Tanzania to spot black rhinos, large lion prides, and massive bull elephants. - Enjoy a picnic lunch beside the hippo pool before continuing your game drive through forests, wetlands, and open grasslands.
- After the crater tour, return to Arusha for overnight or continue to your lodge.
- Overnight: Arusha Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 8 – Departure
- After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport for your onward flight
Departure Location
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Departure Time
9:30
Return Location
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Frequently Asked Questions
- River Crossings: July–October
- Calving Season: Late December–March
If traveling July–October, chances are excellent.
We choose Northern Serengeti (river crossings) or Southern Serengeti (calving season) depending on your travel month.
Yes—Zanzibar is the perfect finish to this safari.
You may choose budget, mid-range, or luxury tented camps.
Wildebeest, zebras, lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, rhinos (Ngorongoro), crocodiles, and more.
It is one of the best wildlife photography safaris in the world.