The Great Migration Trail – 7 Days

Itinerary – Day by Day

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

• Pick-up at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
• Transfer to hotel in Arusha for rest and briefing
• Optional city tour (time-permitting)

Overnight: Arusha Planet Lodge / Gran Meliá Arusha

Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Tarangire National Park

• Drive to Tarangire (approx. 2.5 hrs)
• Game drive among baobab trees and large elephant herds
• Spot lions, giraffes, and migratory birds

Overnight: Tarangire Sopa Lodge / Marera Valley Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Drive to Serengeti via Ngorongoro

• Scenic route through the Great Rift Valley and Ngorongoro highlands
• Stop at Maasai village (optional)
• Afternoon game drive en route to Serengeti

Overnight: Serengeti Heritage Camp / Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Serengeti National Park – Northern Zone

• Full-day game drive tracking the migration
• Watch thrilling predator-prey interactions
• Optional: Hot air balloon safari (extra cost)

Overnight: Same as Day 3

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Morning Game Drive & Transfer to Ngorongoro

• Sunrise drive in the Serengeti
• Picnic lunch en route
• Arrive at lodge near crater rim by sunset

Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge / Rhino Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Tour

• Descend 600m into the world’s largest intact caldera
• Spot rhinos, lions, elephants, hippos, and flamingos
• Return to Arusha in the evening

Overnight: Arusha Planet Lodge / Similar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Departure Day

• Breakfast at the lodge
• Optional: Visit local markets or coffee tour
• Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport

Meals: Breakfast

Prices (Per Person)

Mid-Range Accommodation

• 2 People: $2,950
• 4 People: $2,650
• 6 People: $2,490

Luxury Accommodation

• 2 People: $4,200
• 4 People: $3,900
• 6 People: $3,650

Includes:

• Private 4x4 pop-up roof safari vehicle
• All park entry & crater fees
• Accommodation & meals as stated
• Bottled water & soft drinks
• Professional English-speaking guide
• Airport transfers (JRO)

Excludes:

• International flights
• Tips & personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Balloon safari ($599)

Highlights

✅ The Great Migration (best July–October)

✅ Big Five guaranteed

✅ Cultural encounters with Maasai

✅ Balloon safari (optional)

✅ Private and customizable tour