9 Days Big Five & Great Migration Safari

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to the luxurious Gran Meliá Arusha. Situated amidst beautifully landscaped gardens with spectacular views of Mount Meru, the hotel offers the perfect place to relax after your international flight. Depending on your arrival time, you may unwind at the swimming pool, enjoy the spa facilities, or simply relax before your safari adventure begins. In the evening, your guide will provide a comprehensive safari briefing, explaining the itinerary and answering any questions before you enjoy dinner and your first overnight stay in Tanzania.

Following breakfast, depart Tarangire and journey through the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro Highlands, traditional Maasai villages, and the expansive plains that make northern Tanzania one of Africa's greatest safari destinations. Upon entering the Serengeti, begin an afternoon game drive while making your way toward Central Serengeti, the wildlife-rich heart of the park. This region is home to abundant resident wildlife throughout the year, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, hyenas, cheetahs, leopards, hippos, crocodiles, and countless herbivores. Depending on the season, you may also encounter the Great Wildebeest Migration as thousands of animals move across the plains. Arrive at Kubukubu Tented Lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, depart Central Serengeti and continue north toward the legendary Northern Serengeti, home to one of the most dramatic stages of the Great Wildebeest Migration. As you travel through the park, enjoy continuous game viewing while passing through changing landscapes that support an incredible diversity of wildlife. During the migration season between July and October, enormous herds of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles move toward the Mara River, where they face the challenging river crossings while avoiding large Nile crocodiles and predators waiting along the riverbanks. Throughout the journey, your guide will stop whenever exceptional wildlife sightings are encountered, allowing ample time for photography and observation. Arrive at Mara Mara Tented Lodge in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive as you depart Northern Serengeti and begin your journey south through the Serengeti ecosystem toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Continue searching for wildlife along the way while enjoying spectacular scenery across the endless plains. Passing through the Naabi Hill Gate, ascend into the cool highlands of Ngorongoro, where lush forests and rolling hills create a striking contrast to the open savannah. Arrive at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge in the late afternoon, where breathtaking panoramic views over the Ngorongoro Crater provide the perfect setting to relax before dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely morning at the hotel before checking out. Depending on your international flight schedule, you may have time to relax, purchase souvenirs, or enjoy lunch in Arusha before your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). As your unforgettable safari comes to an end, you will depart Tanzania with incredible memories of the Big Five, the Great Wildebeest Migration, breathtaking landscapes, and some of Africa's finest wildlife experiences.