7-Day Luxury Serengeti Great Migration Safari – Tanzania

Arrival in Arusha – Welcome to Tanzania! Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) where you’ll be warmly greeted by a Golden Trips Tanzania representative. Enjoy a private transfer to your luxury hotel in Arusha. Settle in, relax by the pool or spa, and receive a personal safari briefing during dinner.

Tarangire National Park – Elephant Kingdom & Baobab Beauty After a hearty breakfast, travel to Tarangire National Park, home to Tanzania’s largest elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Embark on a luxury game drive through savannahs and river valleys rich with lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and more. Enjoy a gourmet bush lunch overlooking the Tarangire River, and continue exploring this wildlife-rich haven before heading to your lodge.

Central Serengeti National Park After breakfast, you will depart from Elewana Tarangire Treetops and transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to the central Serengeti (Seronera Airstrip). Upon arrival, you will be met by your safari guide and begin a game drive en route to your lodge or camp. The central Serengeti is well known for its abundant wildlife, including lions, leopards, elephants, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in this iconic park, offering excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five and other wildlife species. Later in the evening, proceed to your lodge/camp for dinner and overnight stay in the heart of the Serengeti.

Northern Serengeti – Mara River Crossings & Predator Encounters Spend the day exploring the dramatic landscapes surrounding the Mara River, where thousands of wildebeest and zebras face one of nature’s most harrowing obstacles: crocodile-infested waters. Expect action-packed sightings of lion hunts, crocodile ambushes, and sprawling herds across golden plains.

Northern Serengeti After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive in the northern Serengeti (Kogatende area), one of the most spectacular regions of Serengeti National Park, especially during the Great Migration season. This area is famous for the dramatic river crossings along the Mara River, where large herds of wildebeest and zebras brave the currents while predators such as crocodiles and big cats lie in wait. Even outside the migration season, the region offers excellent wildlife viewing with resident animals including elephants, giraffes, lions, and leopards. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot within the park, surrounded by the beauty of the Serengeti wilderness. In the late afternoon, continue with your game drive before returning to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Central Serengeti – Into the Wild Heart of Africa After breakfast, depart from the northern Serengeti (Kogatende area) and enjoy a scenic game drive en route to the central Serengeti (Seronera area). As you journey through different part of Serengeti National Park, you will have the opportunity to spot a wide variety of wildlife along the way, including lions, cheetahs, elephants, and large herds of herbivores. Upon arrival in the Seronera region, continue with an afternoon game drive. This area is known for its year-round wildlife concentration and is one of the best places in the Serengeti to spot big cats, particularly lions and leopards. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the drive before proceeding to your lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Big Five Finale & Departure Rise early for a full morning game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact caldera and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Witness: Rare black rhinos Flamingos at Lake Magadi Hippo pools, lions, elephants, and more After a scenic picnic lunch on the crater floor, drive back to Arusha (approx. 4 hours) for a farewell meal or optional day room before transferring to Kilimanjaro Airport for your departure flight.