10 Days: Classic Tanzania Migration Safari.
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- 10 Days: Classic Tanzania Migration Safari.
Tanzania, Northern Circuit.
- Arusha town,
- Tarangire NP,
- Gibbs Farm visit,
- Ngorongoro Crater, and
- Serengeti NP.
Duration
10 Days
Tour Type
Fly-in Safaris.
Group Size
6 People
Languages
English.
- Overview
Explore three pristine wildlife areas in Tanzania with a chance to witness the Great Migration. While the sight of hundred of thousands of wildebeest and zebras thunder across the plains is spectacular, the Mara River crossing is absolutely one of the most breathtaking natural actions in wildlife sightings. Dust exploding, lions stalking a moveable feast, gigantic crocodiles, and fast-flowing wild rivers await. It is sensational, impressive, and dramatic at the same time. This is one of the obstacles of the great migration.
- Tour Highlights.
- Hear from some of the best knowledgeable guides in Tanzania
- Look for the larger tusker elephants in Ngorongoro.
- Experience the excitement of seeing the wildebeest and zebra crossing the Mara River
- Keep your eyes peeled for the prolific birdlife of Tanzania
- See some of Africa stealthy predator’s crocodiles, lions, leopard and hyena in Serengeti and Ngorongoro
- Included & Excluded
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- Mineral water
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Itinerary
10Days / 09Night
Day 1: Arrival Kilimanjaro International Airport -- Arusha Town.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet our representative, and drive to River trees for a one-night stay.
- Location: Arusha Town.
- Accomodation: River Trees Inn / Arusha Villa
- Meal: Dinner.
- Activity: Transfer to Lodge

Day 2: Arusha Town -- Tarangire NP.
n the morning, you will be greeted by your guide and after an approximately 2-hour drive, you will reach the Tarangire National Park. As you enter the park, your guide will open up the roof for a better viewing experience. The landscape is made up of seasonal marshes and a seemingly endless tree savannah with its mighty baobab trees some of which are estimated to be over 700 years old. The park is home to the largest elephant herds and the best viewing of these giant creatures, the park also offers great sightings of big cats, giraffes, buffaloes, baboons, and birds. After an extensive game drive, you will drive to Mpingo Ridge tented Camp for Dinner and overnight.
- Location: Tarangire National Park.
- Accomodation: Mpingo Ridge Tented camp | Balloon Tented camp.
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
- Activity: Game-drive

Day 3: Full-day Tarangire NP.
This day will be spent entirely on game viewing through the park exploring the park’s vast habitats and landscape up to the Silalei swamp where during the dry season offers green pasture and water for the grazers and the predators follow them here. During the months of June to November when we have the seasonal migration of wildebeest and zebras the park bust into life with possibly the biggest concentration of wildlife outside Serengeti national park and the largest population of elephants per square kilometers in the world. Other sightings will include lions, cheetah, leopard, giraffes, and buffaloes and if you are lucky the rare wild dogs are found here. In the late afternoon stop four of your bush sundowner drinks which will be made by your guide.
- Location: Tarangire National Park.
- Accomodation: Mpingo Ridge tented camp / Balloon tented camp.
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
- Activity: Gibbs farm visit & Coffee Testing.

Day 4: Tarangire NP -- Gibbs Farm Lodge.
On your way to the gate, you will have some more time to see animals that you may not have seen yet. You continue to the multi-cultural town of Mto WA Mbu where you leave the African Rift Valley behind and make your way to the vegetation-rich crater highlands. Soon, the higher lands are reached and a wonderful view of the Maasai Plains and the Lake Manyara opens up before you. Photo stops will be taken and you will be able to enjoy the spectacular views. You then continue to Karatu and stop at the Gibbs farm for lunch followed by a farm walk and visit the coffee processing area and later head to the Plantation Lodge.
- Location: Ngorongoro Crater.
- Accomodation: Plantation farm lodge / Gibbs farm lodge
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
- Activity: Gibbs farm walk & African Coffee Tasting.

Day 5: Full-day Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Today you will drive into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and down into the Ngorongoro Crater. Grass steppes and acacia forests are home to almost all the species of animals found in the East African savannah. In only a few hours, you have the chance of spotting the four of the big five – lion, Elephant, Buffalo, and Rhino. After extensive game viewing and a picnic in the crater, you will leave the Ngorongoro Crater in the afternoon and travel back to Karatu to spend another night at Plantation Lodge.
- Location: Ngorongoro conservation area.
- Accomodation: Plantation Farm lodge / Gibbs farm lodge
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
- Activity: Ngorongoro Crater Daytrip.

Day 6: Fly from Manyara Airstrip --- Seronera Airstrip, Serengeti NP.
Today you will have more time to sleep and rest, then have breakfast and early lunch around 11:30 am at Plantation Lodge. After you will check out and drive to Manyara Airstrip for your departure flight to Seronera. Arrive and meet your guide waiting for you ready for your afternoon game drive onwards to the camp. Serengeti wilderness tented Camp in Central Serengeti.
- Location: Serengeti National Park.
- Accomodation: Serengeti Tingitana tented camp / Serengeti wilderness tented camp.
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
- Activity: Local flight from Manyara to Serengeti.

Day 7: Fullday Serengeti NP.
After breakfast go on a game drive in the central part of Serengeti for more sightings of lions, leopards, and cheetah, and at around noon drive to the retina hippo pool for lunch and witness hundreds of hippos in this pool while enjoying your mouthwatering lunch. After proceeding to the north through Lobo where we have incredible sightings of giraffes, elephants, buffaloes impalas, and the imaginable landscape while the migration tail starts showing up arrive at Serengeti wilderness tented camp for dinner and overnight.
- Location: Serengeti North (Mara River).
- Accomodation: Serengeti wilderness tented camp / Tingitana tented camp.
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
- Activity: Game-drive.

Day 8: Full-day Serengeti Mara-river.
Rise up early for a morning game drive along the Mara River. It is truly an amazing experience to see all those hoofed mammals in search of water and greener pastures, followed by iconic predators. A journey is full of danger where only the strongest survive. You may also see hippos, lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, warthogs, and if you are lucky the endangered black rhino. After the afternoon game drive, you head back to Serengeti wilderness Tented Camp for dinner and overnight
- Location: Serengeti North (Mara River)
- Accomodation: Serengeti wilderness tented camp / Tingitana tented camp
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
- Activity: Balloon Safari (Optional)

Day 9: Full-day Serengeti Mara-river.
Another day of morning and afternoon game drives in the North Serengeti along the Mara River. Dust exploding, lions stalking a moveable feast, gigantic crocodiles, and fast-flowing wild rivers await the herds as they head north. The river crossing of thousands of wildebeest and zebra is absolutely one of the most breathtaking natural wonders in Africa. Return to Mbugani tented Camp in the afternoon for dinner and overnight.
- Location: Serengeti North (Mara River)
- Accomodation: Serengeti wilderness tented camp / Tingitana tented camp
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
- Activity: Walking Safari (optional)

Day 10: Fly Serengeti to Kilimanjaro International Airport.
On our last day, we will have a morning game drive in Serengeti followed by lunch at the camp after your guides will drive you to the airstrip for your flight to Kilimanjaro
- Location: Kilimanjaro International Airport.
- Accomodation: No Accomodation.
- Meal: Breakfast & Lunch.
- Activity: Flight from Serengeti to Kilimanjaro Airport.

- Accomodation.
Day1: River Trees Inn.
Rivertrees Country Inn
Lodge
Location
Set in the foothills of Mt Meru, conveniently close to Kilimanjaro International Airport and a short drive to Arusha, its location proffers a wealth of natural wonders to explore.
Accommodation
The property has a swimming pool and a restaurant. There are BBQ facilities and free WiFi access is available throughout. Guests can enjoy activities such as hiking and cycling. Each bed has a mosquito net over it, and the guest rooms all have a private entrance and work desk. The private bathroom is fitted with a bath or shower, and comes with free toiletries and bathrobes. You can enjoy garden view from the room. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities, a shared lounge and a games room. The property offers free parking.Rivertrees is 29 km from Arusha Airport, while Kilimanjaro International Airport is 30 km away.Mount Kilimanjaro National Park is 70 km away.
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Free internet
- Pool
- Free breakfast
- Badminton
- Bicycle rental
- Highchairs available
- Airport transportation
- Wifi
- Outdoor pool
- Bar / lounge
- Restaurant
- Breakfast buffet
- Canoeing offsite
- Darts
- Walking tours
- Massage
- Baggage storage
- Concierge
- Gift shop
- Mosquito net
- 24-hour check-in
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry service

Day 1: Arusha Villa
Arusha Villa
Location
Located in Usa River, 13 miles from Ngurdoto Crater.
Accommodation
Arusha Villa offers a relaxing and beautiful environment in the centre of a coffee plantation. The rooms are spacious, and guests can sit around the terraces and walk the gardens. The view over the green and lush valley is stunning. This is also the view from the swimming pool and often you will see the monkeys play around in the nearby trees. Breakfast is included and served in the restaurant. We also offer lunch and dinner, and a lunchbox when you go on safari after your stay with us. Our garden view rooms offer a quiet and relaxing atmosphere in the midst of the coffee plants. You will be surprised by the number of birds that you can find here.
Facilities & Services
- Free internet
- Wifi
- Pool
- Free breakfast
- Airport transportation
- Non-smoking hotel
- Laundry service
- Hot tub
- Bar / lounge
- Restaurant

Day 2-3: Mpingo Ridge Tented camp.
Mpingo Ridge Tented
Camp
Location
Mpingo Ridge sits on top of an escarpment with sweeping views across the perennial Tarangire River and valley below, and will match the same outstanding standards of comfort and service as the other properties in Lemala’s collection.
Accommodation
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Free internet
- Pool
- Free breakfast
- Walking tours
- Kids stay free
- Books, DVDs, music for children
- Spa
- Bathrobes
- Desk
- Housekeeping
- Interconnected rooms available
- Private balcony
- Coffee / tea maker
- Sofa bed
- Walk-in shower
- Landmark view
- Pool view
- Non-smoking rooms
- Suites
- Family rooms
- Smoking rooms available

Day 2-3: Balloon Tented camp.
Tarangire Balloon
Tented Camp
Location
Tarangire Balloon Camp is located deep in Tarangire National Park close to Boundary Hill, about 40 km from the main gate and 15 km from Kuro airstrip.
Accommodation
The Tarangire Balloon Camp is a boutique property with only six luxurious safari tents, set on elevated stilts with large verandahs, all fitted with 4-poster king-size beds and large open plan ensuite bathrooms.
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Internet
- Pool
- Free breakfast
- Bar / lounge
- Restaurant

Day 4-5: Plantation Farm lodge
Plantation Farm
Lodge
Location
Set on hills in Karatu area mid way between Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater, Plantation Lodge is located 20 minutes drive from the Lodoare gate to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Accommodation
The Lodge has a total of 22 rooms & suites coming in different categories and widely distributed in the flower gardens. Each room is individually designed with own style of decoration, some with verandahs and direct access to the garden, but all with bathrooms en suite and comfortable beds with mosquito netting.
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Free internet
- Pool
- Free breakfast
- Airport transportation
- Concierge
- Mosquito net
- Dry cleaning
- Public wifi
- Pool / beach towels
- Outdoor pool
- Bar / lounge
- Restaurant
- Breakfast available
- Breakfast buffet
- Non-smoking hotel
- Laundry service

Day 4-5: Gibbs farm lodge.
Gibbs Farm
Lodge
Location
Gibb’s Farm is located on the edge of the forested eastern slopes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, halfway between the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park, five km from Karatu town and about 160 from Arusha.
Accommodation
Gibb’s Farm is made up of 17 guest cottages, each featuring a unique theme and richly appointed with eucalyptus floors, hand-crafted furniture, two queen-size beds, indoor and outdoor showers, a fireplace and private verandah.
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Free internet
- Pool with view
- Yoga room
- Bar / lounge
- Bicycles available
- Hiking
- Babysitting
- Bathrobes
- Desk
- Fireplace
- Private balcony
- Room service
- Safe
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
Room types
- Non-smoking roomsSuites
- Family rooms

Day 6-9: Serengeti wilderness tented camp.
serengeti North Wilderness
Tented Camp
Location
Located close to the Mara River, in the Kogatende area of Northern Serengeti
Accommodation
Comprising just ten spacious tents, the camp will provide comfortable beds and quality linen, with en suite eco-friendly flushing toilet and bush-shower off an intimate dressing room area. Lighting is by 12-volt (solar powered) with bedside lamps provided. The tents each have a shady verandah, where guests may relax and read quietly or perhaps watch birds and animals.A large, airy, central dining tent complements the comfortable lounge tent which has a small reference library, maps, some games for children and a recharging facility for cameras and videos. The safari chef will prepare sumptuous meals for your enjoyment and special dietary requests are taken care of.
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- En-Suite bush shower
- Wireless available
- Recharging facilities
- Children & families
- Leisure & corporate
- groups
- Large central dining area

Day 6-9: Tingitana tented camp.
Serengeti Tingitana Tented Camp
(North)
Location
This mobile camp is ideally located in northern Serengeti Mara region to observe the crossings of the Great Migration. We invite you to come witness this unique experience.
Accommodation
Tingitana tented camp is a mobile campsite or ‘migration camp’, that is strategically placed and follows the great migration. It is located close to the Mara river in Northern serengeti, so you’ll be right there when the action goes down! A great place if you’re interesting in following the great migration. Tingitana consists of 10 – 15 exclusive and comfortable tents.
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Free internet
- Internet
- Bar / lounge
- Restaurant

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Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
From
$ 4,582
Children Under 5 Years Old are Free. Children 6 - 14 Years o age are 75% of the adult Price.