7-Day Great Migration Luxury Safari

Experience the spectacular Great Migration with luxury accommodations. Witness over 1.5 million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles as they cross the Mara River. Includes luxury lodges, hot air balloon, and scheduled flight from North Serengeti to Arusha.

Great Migration
Hot Air Balloon
Flight Included
Luxury Lodges
Starting from $6,150 per person

Safari Overview

The 7-day Great Migration Safari package has been designed specifically to focus on and increase your chance to see the great Serengeti Wildebeest Migration. We include both the Lobo area and Wagakuria area where the majority of the wildebeest migration can normally be found from August to October.

Duration

7 Days Game Drive
9 Days Total

Destinations

Tarangire, Serengeti
Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara

Great Migration

1.5 Million Wildebeest
& 250,000 Zebra

Flight Included

North Serengeti
to Arusha Flight

Why Choose This Great Migration Safari?

This safari is designed to save on unnecessary travel time and increase your game viewing time. The itinerary includes a scheduled flight back from the Serengeti National Park to Arusha town, and visits to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire national park.

Great Migration Highlights

The Serengeti is famous for its annual migration of over 1.5 million white-bearded wildebeest and 250,000 zebra. You'll also encounter numerous Nile crocodiles and honey badgers, and witness the dramatic Mara River crossings that make this one of nature's greatest spectacles.

  • Stay at Gran Melia Arusha - 5-star luxury hotel
  • Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge accommodation
  • Ole Serai & Mara-Mara Luxury Tented Camps
  • 2-hour hot air balloon experience with champagne breakfast
  • One-way North Serengeti to Arusha airport flight
  • Professional private guide throughout your journey
  • Witness dramatic Mara River crossings
  • Extended time in North Serengeti during migration season
Migration Facts
1.5M Wildebeest Migration
250,000 Zebras
Mara River Crossings
Best: Aug - Oct
Group size: 1-6 people
Flight back to Arusha included

Detailed Itinerary

Navigate through your 9-day Great Migration luxury safari adventure with 7 full days of premium game driving

Gran Melia Arusha Luxury Hotel
Luxury Arrival

Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania

You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your luxury hotel in Arusha town. You will meet your professional guide who will brief you on your upcoming Great Migration safari adventure. All detailed information about your premium safari experience will be provided.

Hotel: Gran Melia Arusha
Check-in: 12:00 PM
Luxury Experience: Premium airport transfer and VIP check-in service. No meals included.

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park - Karatu

You will be picked up at your luxury hotel at 07:00hrs and transferred to Tarangire National Park. This magnificent park is famous for its large collection of baobab trees, spectacular large mammal population, and variety of bird species, including one of the largest concentrations of elephants in the country.

140km
Full Day
Elephants
Overnight: Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 3: Karatu – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu

After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro crater. This will be an amazing full day as you explore the crater and view the wildlife. Supported by year-round water supply and fodder, the crater supports a vast variety of animals including herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants.

20km
UNESCO
Big Five
Overnight: Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 4: Karatu – Central Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, head towards the Serengeti National Park via the beautiful high-lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the heart of wild Africa with its endless plains. We head to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park.

205km
Seronera
Migration
Overnight: Ole Serai Luxury Tented Camp – Turner Spring
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 5: Central Serengeti Full Day

After breakfast, enjoy a full day game drive in the park. The area around Lobo and the Grumeti River has good resident game throughout the year. Non-migrating animals like elephant, buffalo, gazelle, zebra, lion, leopard and cheetah can be seen here all year round.

Full Day
Big Five
Grumeti
Overnight: Ole Serai Luxury Tented Camp – Turner Spring
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 6: Central Serengeti – North Serengeti

After breakfast, head towards the far northern reach of the Serengeti National Park. We will do a game drive en-route from the Lobo area to the remote northern Serengeti park. The wildebeest migration can normally be found in this northern area from August to October, depending on rainfall patterns.

150km
Mara River
Migration
Overnight: Mara-Mara Luxury Tented Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 7: North Serengeti Full Day

After breakfast, enjoy a full day game drive in the northern Serengeti remote area. Resident wildlife numbers are exceptionally high, with lion prides up to 30. From August to October the area turns into a wildlife paradise. The key feature is the Mara River and it's not uncommon to see the herds cross the Mara River.

Full Day
River Crossing
Lion Prides
Overnight: Mara-Mara Luxury Tented Lodge
Special: Witness dramatic Mara River crossings

Day 8: North Serengeti to Arusha

After breakfast at the camp, we depart for Kogatende Airstrip and enjoy a game drive en-route. Around mid-morning, join a scheduled flight from Kogatende airstrip to Arusha airport. Upon arrival to Arusha airport, meet our driver who'll drive you to your hotel in Arusha for dinner and overnight.

Scheduled Flight Included
Mid-morning departure
Overnight: Gran Melia Arusha
Flight: Kogatende to Arusha included
Departure Day
Departure

Day 9: Departure Day

Rest in your luxury hotel and enjoy premium transfer to the airport. Hotel check-out is at 11:00am. For evening flights, you have the option to extend your hotel stay till 6:00 PM for an additional fee. VIP airport assistance included.

Check-out: 11:00 AM
VIP airport transfer
Luxury Service: Late check-out until 6:00 PM available with VIP assistance

Great Migration Safari Pricing

Group pricing for the 7-Day Great Migration Luxury Safari (July - October). Prices are per person and include luxury amenities, hot air balloon, and flight.

7-Day Great Migration Luxury Safari Pricing

1 Person (Solo Traveler)
$10,950
2 People
$7,220
3 People
$7,100
4 People
$6,550
5 People
$6,350
6+ People
$6,150
Great Migration Special: Groups of 6 or more people get the best value for this luxury migration experience. All prices include luxury accommodation, hot air balloon, scheduled flight from North Serengeti to Arusha, gourmet meals, professional guide, and luxury 4WD vehicle.

What's Included & What's Not

What's Included

  • VIP pick up and drop off from Kilimanjaro International Airport
  • 2 nights Gran Melia Arusha (5-star luxury hotel)
  • Transportation in luxury 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Professional and experienced English-speaking private safari guide
  • All national park fees
  • All luxury lodge accommodation during safari
  • Three gourmet meals per day on safari
  • 2-hour hot air balloon experience with champagne breakfast
  • One-way North Serengeti to Arusha airport flight
  • Bottled drinking water throughout the tour
  • Thermos with hot tea/coffee and premium snacks
  • Medical kit, wet wipes, and high-quality binoculars

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Personal spending money for souvenirs
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Optional activities not mentioned
  • Tips and gratuities to driver/Safari guide (40-60 USD/day recommended for luxury service)
  • Late hotel check-out fees (if required)

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Migration Expert

Immediate response with migration updates

Best Season

August - October for river crossings

Luxury Service

Flight included & 5-star accommodations