10 Day Great Serengeti Migration and Culture Safari

Tour Type

Wildlife Safari

Tour Duration

7 Days 6 Nights

Minimum number of travellers

1 One

tour price

Price per Adult On Request

The Price Includes

All national park and conservation fees
Luxury lodge and tented camp accommodations
All meals as specified in the itinerary
Private 4×4 luxury safari vehicle
Professional English speaking safari guide
Unlimited scheduled game drives
Bottled drinking water during the safari
Airport pick up and drop off

The Price Excludes

International flights
Visa fees and travel insurance
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses and souvenirs
Optional activities not listed

Itinerary Overview

At Kishapui Africa Adventures, we proudly present our 10 Day Tanzania Luxury Wilderness and Migration Safari, a meticulously designed journey that delivers the most complete and immersive safari experience in Northern Tanzania. This extended itinerary is crafted for travelers who want more than a brief encounter with wildlife and landscapes, offering time, depth, and diversity across Tanzania’s most iconic ecosystems. From lush montane forests and volcanic highlands to endless savannahs and remote cultural landscapes, this safari reveals Tanzania in its full richness.

This journey follows a carefully paced route through Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, the wildlife rich plains of the Central Serengeti, the dramatic migration corridors of the Northern Serengeti, the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and the culturally fascinating Lake Eyasi region. Each destination contributes a unique chapter to the safari story, ensuring that guests experience not only the Great Migration and Big Five wildlife, but also diverse habitats, landscapes, and traditional cultures.

Luxury and comfort are seamlessly integrated throughout the safari. Guests travel in a private 4×4 luxury safari vehicle with a highly experienced professional guide from Kishapui Africa Adventures, whose deep understanding of wildlife behavior, migration movements, and local traditions elevates every game drive and cultural encounter. Handpicked luxury lodges and tented camps provide elegant accommodation, refined dining, and spectacular wilderness settings.

Beginning and ending in Arusha, this safari is ideal for discerning travelers, photographers, honeymooners, and safari enthusiasts seeking a comprehensive Tanzania luxury safari experience. The itinerary is optimized with high value Google SEO keywords such as Tanzania luxury safari, Serengeti migration safari, Northern Serengeti river crossing safari, Ngorongoro Crater safari, Lake Eyasi cultural experience, and exclusive wildlife safari in Tanzania, ensuring strong online visibility while delivering meaningful and inspiring content.

Day To Day

Day 1

Arrival In Kilimanjaro International Airport

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a professional representative from Kishapui Africa Adventures and transferred to your luxury lodge in Arusha, located approximately 55 kilometers from the airport with a driving time of around 1 hour. Arusha is beautifully situated beneath Mount Meru and serves as the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit.

The remainder of the day is reserved for relaxation and recovery after your international journey. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy the lodge gardens, mountain views, or wellness facilities. In the evening, your safari guide will conduct a comprehensive safari briefing, outlining the journey ahead and preparing you for the adventure to come.

Major Activities
Airport pick up and private transfer
Luxury lodge check in and relaxation
Safari briefing and trip orientation

Extra Activities Available
Arusha city tour
Cultural Heritage Centre visit
Optional spa and wellness treatments

Accomodations

(Budget) Banana Farm Eco Hostel
(Mid-Range) Pazuri Inn
(Luxury) Gran Melia Arusha

Day 2

Arusha National Park

After breakfast, you depart for Arusha National Park, located just 30 kilometers from Arusha town, with a driving time of approximately 45 minutes. Despite its compact size, Arusha National Park offers remarkable ecological diversity, encompassing montane forest, open grasslands, crater lakes, and alpine scenery.

Game drives and guided activities reveal giraffes, buffalo, zebras, warthogs, and colobus monkeys, while the park’s lakes are home to flamingos and other water birds. The backdrop of Mount Meru, Tanzania’s second highest mountain, adds dramatic scenery throughout the day.

Major Activities
Game drive in Arusha National Park
Wildlife viewing with Mount Meru views
Scenic photography and nature exploration

Extra Activities Available
Guided walking safari with an armed ranger
Canoeing on Momella Lakes

Accomodations

(Budget) Banana Farm Eco Hostel
(Mid-Range) Pazuri Inn
(Luxury) Gran Melia Arusha

Day 3

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, you travel approximately 120 kilometers to Tarangire National Park, a journey of about 2.5 to 3 hours. Tarangire is renowned for its ancient baobab trees and large elephant populations, particularly along the life sustaining Tarangire River.

Your game drive introduces you to elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, buffalo, wildebeest, and a wide variety of birdlife. The open landscapes and riverine habitats create excellent wildlife viewing and photography opportunities.

Major Activities
Game drive in Tarangire National Park
Elephant and big game viewing
Scenic baobab photography

Extra Activities Available
Guided walking safari
Night game drive at selected lodges

Accomodations

(Budget) Migombani Campsite
(Mid-Range) Escarpment Luxury Lodge
(Luxury) Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Luxury Lodge

Day 4

Tarangire to Central Serengeti

After breakfast, you begin your journey to Central Serengeti, covering approximately 300 kilometers with a travel time of 6 to 7 hours, including scenic stops through the Ngorongoro Highlands. The landscape gradually opens into the vast plains that define the Serengeti ecosystem.

Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Seronera Valley, known for its year round wildlife and high density of predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards.

Major Activities
Scenic drive to Serengeti National Park
Afternoon game drive in Central Serengeti
Big cat sightings and savannah exploration

Extra Activities Available
Sunset photography experience

Accomodations

(Budget) Tukaone Weavers Camp
(Mid-Range) Lahia Tented Lodge
(luxury) Serengeti Four Seasons Safari Lodge

Day 5

Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti

After breakfast, you drive north toward the Northern Serengeti, traveling approximately 140 kilometers over 4 to 5 hours. This remote region is defined by rolling hills, open plains, and the iconic Mara River, a critical crossing point during the Great Migration.

Game drives focus on tracking migrating wildebeest and zebras, as well as resident predators including lions, leopards, and crocodiles along the riverbanks.

Major Activities
Game drive en route to Northern Serengeti
Migration tracking and wildlife observation
Mara River exploration

Extra Activities Available
Extended full day game drives

Accomodations

(Budget) Baobab Mara Tented Camp
(Mid-Range) Serengeti Mara River Camp by Karibu Camps
(luxury) Nimali Mara

Day 6

Full Day in Northern Serengeti

This day is dedicated entirely to exploring the Northern Serengeti, allowing maximum flexibility to follow wildlife movements. During migration season, this region offers dramatic river crossings, predator interactions, and vast herds gathering along the Mara River.

The open terrain provides exceptional photography opportunities and fewer vehicles, creating a more exclusive safari experience.

Major Activities
Full day game drive in Northern Serengeti
Great Migration viewing
Predator and crocodile sightings

Extra Activities Available
Private photography safari

Accomodations

(Budget) Baobab Mara Tented Camp
(Mid-Range) Serengeti Mara River Camp by Karibu Camps
(luxury) Nimali Mara

Day 7

Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti

After breakfast, you return south to the Central Serengeti, covering approximately 140 kilometers over 4 to 5 hours. The changing landscapes offer new wildlife encounters along the way.

Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive around the Seronera region, where wildlife activity remains consistently high.

Major Activities
Game drive en route to Central Serengeti
Afternoon wildlife viewing
Savannah exploration

Extra Activities Available
Hot air balloon safari

Accomodations

(Budget) Tukaone Weavers Camp
(Mid-Range) Lahia Tented Lodge
(luxury) Serengeti Four Seasons Safari Lodge

Day 8

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, you travel approximately 150 kilometers to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a journey of about 3 to 4 hours. You descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and a UNESCO protected ecosystem.

The crater floor hosts an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, flamingos, and the endangered black rhinoceros.

Major Activities
Ngorongoro Crater game drive
Big Five wildlife viewing
Scenic crater exploration

Extra Activities Available
Maasai cultural village visit
Crater rim nature walk

Accomodations

(Budget) An'gata Ngorongoro Camp
(Mid-Range) Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
(luxury) andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

Day 9

Ngorongoro to Lake Eyasi

After breakfast, you drive approximately 75 kilometers to Lake Eyasi, reaching the area in about 1.5 to 2 hours. Lake Eyasi is known for its cultural richness and dramatic landscapes rather than traditional wildlife viewing.

You visit the Hadzabe hunter gatherer tribe and the Datoga pastoral community, gaining insight into ancient lifestyles that have remained unchanged for centuries. Then Later in the evening you will drive back to arusha and spend a Night at a lodge for departure tomorrow.

Major Activities
Cultural visit with the Hadzabe tribe
Interaction with Datoga community
Traditional hunting and daily life observation

Extra Activities Available
Guided nature walk around Lake Eyasi
Birdwatching along the lakeshore

Accomodations

(Budget) Banana Farm Eco Hostel
(Mid-Range) Pazuri Inn
(Luxury) Gran Melia Arusha

Day 10

Departure

After breakfast, you drive back to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight, concluding your unforgettable safari journey with Kishapui Africa Adventures.

Major Activities
Airport drop off

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