8-Day Great Migration Africa Safari: Witness the Greatest Show on Earth
The 8-Day Great Migration Africa Safari in green season, when anywhere you go the vegetation is green and lush. Wild animals are happy surrounded by abundant food and water from the rain. With this sort of safari program you would be visiting prime locations where the most wildlife gather based on the season of the year.
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8-Day Great Migration Africa Safari: Witness the Greatest Show on Earth
Experience the Ultimate Natural Phenomenon | Drive In, Drive Out | Journey Code: TZ.SAF.01
Prepare to be humbled by nature’s grandest spectacle. Our 8-Day Great Migration Africa Safari places you at the heart of the most dramatic wildlife event on the planet. This is your front-row seat to witness over 1.3 million wildebeest, zebras, and antelope thundering across the Southern Serengeti plains—a primal, breathtaking display of life, instinct, and survival. From elephant-rich parks to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, this complete Tanzanian adventure combines the legendary Migration with iconic landscapes, all under the lush, vibrant canopy of the Green Season.
Designed for the true wilderness enthusiast who wants to feel every mile of this remarkable country, this drive-out journey ensures you experience the authentic, unfolding beauty of Tanzania from ground level. It is a cornerstone of our sustainable safari vision, connecting your exploration directly to the communities that guard these wild spaces.
Why This Safari Captures the Migration’s Majesty
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Prime Time & Place: Strategically timed for the Green Season (approx. November-March), we target the Ndutu region, where the mega-herds gather on nutrient-rich plains to calve—an explosion of new life that attracts predators and creates unparalleled drama.
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The Full Circle of Life: Witness not just the herds, but the entire ecosystem in action: watchful lions, relentless hyenas, and patient cheetahs, all thriving in this season of plenty.
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Authentic Overland Adventure: The “Drive in, Drive out” itinerary allows you to absorb the changing landscapes, feel the scale of Tanzania, and enjoy spontaneous discoveries along the journey between iconic destinations.
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Maximized Wildlife Encounters: With two full days dedicated to the Ndutu area, you have the time and flexibility to follow the action, increasing your chances of witnessing a dramatic river crossing or a successful hunt.
Your Journey: From Cultural Welcome to the Caldera’s Depths
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Your safari begins with a warm welcome at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). A one-hour transfer brings you to the peaceful Tumbili Lodge in Arusha, your serene retreat to unwind after your journey.
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire’s Elephant Paradise
After breakfast and a detailed safari briefing, depart for Tarangire National Park. En route, participate in our sustainable tourism initiative with a meaningful visit to a local primary school to deliver learning materials. Then, enter Tarangire, a park famed for its massive elephant herds and stunning baobab-dotted landscapes. Your first game drive here is an unforgettable introduction.
Overnight: Tarangire Safari Lodge (Full Board)
Day 3: Deep Dive in Tarangire
Another day in wildlife paradise Start your day the first thing in the morning after an early breakfast, to explore wildlife in the morning light of Africa sunrise with packed lunch. The Wild animals enjoy morning and evenings due to cooler temperatures. Lunch in the park when you build up an appetite after lunch explore the amazing wilderness across variable parts to maximize chances of seeing more and fascinating wildlife sights. Tarangire Park covers 2600 square kilometers and has the denser population of Elephants in the Northern tourist circuit of the Country.
Dinner & overnight – Tarangire Safari lodge (Full board Basis)
Day 4: To the Serengeti & The Cradle of Mankind
Journey towards the legendary Serengeti. First, immerse yourself in local culture with a guided walk through Mto wa Mbu village. Then, drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands, with an optional stop at Olduvai Gorge—the “Cradle of Mankind.” By afternoon, you’ll reach the Southern Serengeti (Ndutu), entering the realm of the Great Migration.
Overnight: Ndutu Lodge (Full Board)
Day 5: The Great Migration in Ndutu
Today is dedicated entirely to the phenomenon. Start at dawn with a packed breakfast for a full morning of exploration amidst the vast herds. The scale is staggering—wildebeest and zebra as far as the eye can see. After lunch at the lodge, venture out again for a late afternoon drive, culminating in a magical sundowner cocktail in the bush as the Serengeti sun sets.
Overnight: Ndutu Lodge (Full Board)
Day 6: Ndutu to the Ngorongoro Highlands
Enjoy a final morning game drive in Ndutu, observing the smaller wonders of the ecosystem, from dung beetles to soaring raptors. Then, travel towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying a picnic lunch en route. Arrive at your lodge perched on the crater rim, with breathtaking views.
Overnight: Lion’s Paw Camp (Full Board)
Day 7: The Ngorongoro Crater – A World Unto Itself
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day exploration. This natural wonder, with its intact walls, hosts an astonishing concentration of wildlife, including the rare black rhinoceros. Enjoy a picnic breakfast on the crater floor amidst lions, elephants, and flamingo-lined lakes. This is a wildlife photographer’s dream.
Overnight: Lion’s Paw Camp (Full Board)
Day 8: Return to Arusha & Departure
After a leisurely breakfast, drive back to Arusha (approx. 4 hours). Enjoy a day room, lunch, and time to relax at Tumbili Lodge before your evening transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight, filled with memories of one of Earth’s last great wilderness spectacles.
Travel with Purpose: Our Sustainable Commitment
This safari is an active part of our sustainable travel ethos. Your journey directly contributes to:
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Community Partnership: The school visit and cultural village walk foster meaningful exchange and provide direct support to local communities.
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Conservation Funding: Your park and crater fees are vital contributions to preserving Tanzania’s national parks and protecting endangered species like the black rhino.
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Low-Impact Exploration: We partner with eco-conscious lodges and use responsible travel practices to minimize our environmental footprint.
Safari at a Glance: Inclusions & Exclusions
Your Investment Includes:
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All accommodation and meals as per itinerary (Full Board on safari, Bed & Breakfast in Arusha).
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All national park entry fees, concession fees, and Ngorongoro Crater service fees.
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All game drives in a custom, extended 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof.
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Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide.
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Unlimited game drive mileage and distilled drinking water in the vehicle.
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All scheduled activities (school visit, Mto wa Mbu village walk).
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Emergency medical evacuation coverage.
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All government taxes and VAT.
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Round-trip airport transfers.
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International airfare to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO).
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Tanzania Visa fees.
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Optional activity at Olduvai Gorge (approx. $35 per adult).
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Items of a personal nature (laundry, souvenirs, etc.).
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Gratuities for your guide and camp/lodge staff.
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Travel insurance (mandatory requirement).
2024 Package Cost Per Person (USD)
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Solo Traveler: $7,360
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2 People Traveling: $5,840
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3 People Traveling: $5,350
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4 People Traveling: $4,990
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5 People Traveling: $4,820
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6 People Traveling: $4,620
Answer the call of the wild. Secure your place on this iconic journey to witness the Great Migration in its most dramatic and vibrant season.
Day 1: Arrival
Arrival at the Kilimanjaro International airport, Picked from the airport by your Safari Driver Guide drive to Arusha for accommodation for a 1 night. 1-hour drive from the Airport to Tumbili lodge in Arusha, a silent retreat deserved after a long flight. Overnight – Tumbili lodge(Bed & Breakfast Basis) https://www.tumbili-lodges.com/Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire
After your leisurely breakfast our office representative and your safari guide would give a short orientation of the Safari. Later start your lovely Journey from Arusha to Tarangire National park with packed lunch for your first day wildlife adventure. It takes about 2-2.5 hour drive to Tarangire Park. Along the way we will have a short visit to the primary school to deliver some learning material, i.e. exercise books, some pencils and pens, one of the ways to motivate learning. After the School visit, it carries on with the drive to the Tarangire Park. The park is amazing for sighting of variable wildlife species and boasts amazing diversity of bird species, with no doubt Elephant paradise likewise. Lunch in the park when you build up an appetite, after lunch carries on with a game drive across variable areas for a couple of hours. Dinner & overnight – Tarangire Safari lodge (Full board Basis) https://www.tarangiresafarilodge.com/Day 3: Tarangire Park
Another day in wildlife paradise Start your day the first thing in the morning after an early breakfast, to explore wildlife in the morning light of Africa sunrise. The Wild animals enjoy morning and evenings due to cooler temperatures. Afternoon gets really hot at times-(38 C/100.4 F)-that makes wildlife less active, a typical behavior that helps them to serve their energy. Getting a second chance to visit the park once again maximize chances to see more and also fascinating wildlife sights. Lunch in the park when you build up an appetite after lunch carries on with the game drive in the park for a couple of hours. Tarangire Park covers 2600 square kilometers and has the denser population of Elephants in the Northern tourist circuit of the Country. Dinner & overnight – Tarangire Safari lodge (Full board Basis) https://www.tarangiresafarilodge.com/Day 4: Tarangire – Serengeti (Ndutu)
After your leisurely breakfast, depart with packed lunch to the Serengeti national park.Along the way will have an excursion at the Mto-wa -mbu village for an hour walk across the village to see the real villager’s life and learn of the local ways of life.After the village walk carries on with the drive to the Serengeti.In between the Ngorongoro and the Serengeti there is a great museum where Dr. Luis & Mary Leakey discovered the fossilized skull of the said Man ancestor, the Zinjanthopus. Visiting the Gorge is an optional activity that charges for a Gorge visit not included in the trip package in fact the charges are 35.40 for adults and 11.80 for Children below 17. The wildebeest makes the most of the migration as they are around 1.3 million population density in the Serengeti ecosystem, Zebras, & Variable kinds of Antelopes. Why do they migrate? – Due to searching of favorable conditions of water and pasture. Lunch, when you build up an appetite after lunch, continues with the game drive on the way to the Southern Serengeti (Ndutu) Dinner & Overnight – Ndutu lodge (Full Board Basis) https://www.ndutu.com/Day 5: Ndutu
An early start with a packed breakfast, enjoy a morning drive with the greatest light for photography. Wild animals are good at energy conservation and tend to avoid activities in hot part of the day, instead they are active at dusk and dawn. Breakfast when you build up an appetite in the bush, after breakfast carries on with the game drive across the wilderness watching the great migration as well as any other interesting sight while on the drive. Lunch at the lodge, leave again for a game drive late afternoon when the sun cools down. In the evening enjoy few hours of game drive and cocktail in the bush while watching the sunset over the Serengeti. Dinner & overnight – Ndutu lodge (Full Board Basis) https://www.ndutu.com/Day 6: Ndutu - Ngorongoro
An early start after breakfast, enjoy the Morning drive across the woodland and the savanna on the way to the Ngorongoro. Besides the great migration, there are smaller creatures like Dung beetles that utilize final products of the grazing animals for food and nesting site for their eggs, a combination of different creatures in an ecosystem enriches the ecosystem by maintaining its beauty and nature balance. Lunch in the bush when you build up an appetite, after lunch carries on to the lodge. Dinner & overnight – Lion’s paw (Full board Basis) https://karibucamps.com/lions-paw/Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Tour
An early departure with packed breakfast. The caldera has a record of being largest unbroken walls (intact walls), and un-flooded. Wildlife diversity is amazing, literally among the few places in the world that yet has black rhinoceros conserved. Best time to see black rhino is the rainy season because pasture is good, a thing that attracts them to wonder widely than in the dry season. Breakfast in the crater when you build up an appetite. After breakfast enjoy few hours of game driving on the crater floor, before heading back to the lodge for lunch. After lunch have a pleasant stay at the lodge, explore the scenic landscapes and abundant bird life. Dinner & overnight https://karibucamps.com/lions-paw/Day 8: Ngorongoro – Arusha
After your leisurely breakfast drive back to Arusha, it is 3.5 – 4-hour drive to Arusha ¾ of the road is paved. Lunch and day rooms in Arusha Tumbili lodge. Late evening around 5:00 live Tumbili lodge to Kilimanjaro International airport, 1 hour drive.THIS SAFARI PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- Transportation in a safari-specific vehicle
- A professional English speaking driver/guide
- Park entry fees and conservancy fees where applicable
- Unlimited drinking water the entire trip
- Meals and accommodations as per the itinerary
- In-country travel and flights where applicable
- Unlimited mileage
- Binoculars in every vehicle
- Guide books and maps in every vehicle
THIS SAFARI PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- International flights/visa fees/personal travel expenses/baggage insurance
- Drinks (other than drinking water in vehicle)
- Tips for the driver guide and any porters at the lodges
- Unexpected increases in National Park/lodge fees by the relevant authorities
- Bank fee/charges in sending your money to Tanzania and getting USD cash out in Tanzania
Please read our Responsible Travel Policy
“On your safari we will focus on both big and small mammals, birds and insects, not only the big five. For the Ecosystem to thrive each creature plays an integral part on maintaining its genuinty. Our guides will be sharing information on how the different creatures play their part in maintaining the natural ecosystems. ” Joshua Monah
WHY IS MY SAFARI MORE EXPENSIVE WITH LESS PEOPLE IN THE GROUP?
Safaris are a mixture of fixed costs for the tour company (JAfrica) ie staff, vehicle, food, and external costs which come in the shape of accommodation and park fees etc.
When pricing a safari we divide our fixed cost by the number of people in the safari truck to work out a cost per PAX, then we add on the accomodation and park fees.
This means that the fixed costs are shared by the people travelling, so the more people in the group, the less the individual is required to pay. If you have any quieries regarding this or anything else about your safari trip to Africa please feel free to contact us.
Please call or email for child pricing, depending on the numbers in your group we can negotiate better room rates with the lodges.