Tanzania Migration Tour

Overview

This 7-day migration-focused itinerary is designed for travellers who want to follow the movement of the wildebeest across Tanzania’s most iconic safari regions. The journey begins with Lake Manyara’s rich wildlife and continues to the Ngorongoro Crater, known for its dense animal populations and dramatic views. From there, you move into the Serengeti, first exploring the central region before heading north, where the Great Migration is often at its most dramatic as herds gather near the Mara River (seasonally). With multiple days inside the Serengeti and a route that mirrors the migration path, this itinerary offers an excellent chance to witness large herds, predator action, and classic savannah landscapes, making it a highly rewarding safari experience.

Highlights

Visiting Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for some incredible wildlife viewing.
Get up close to the Big Five and enjoy exciting game drives across the Serengeti’s wide-open savannah.
Explore the diverse landscapes and rich wildlife of Lake Manyara National Park.

ITINERARY - 6 Days

Day 1	Arrive, safari at Manyara National Park Upon arriving at Kilimanjaro Airport, our representative will be there to greet you and take you to Lake Manyara. Check in for an early lunch, then head for an afternoon game drive at Lake Manyara National Park. Meal: Lunch, dinner
Day 2	Drive to Ngorongoro Crater Leave early morning with packed breakfast and packed lunch for a full-day excursion to the famous Ngorongoro crater. Come back in the evening to your hotel. Meal: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3	Drive to Central Serengeti, safari After a leisurely breakfast, leave for Serengeti National Park in the morning. Check in to your hotel around lunch. In the afternoon, go for an afternoon safari at Serengeti. Meal: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4	Drive to North Serengeti, safari Do the morning safaris around the central Serengeti area, which is called Seronera. Go with a packed breakfast. Come back and check out and head to North Serengeti; try river crossings along the way before checking in to the camp for lunch. Afternoon safari, at North Serengeti. Optionally do activities like village visit, bush dinner, sundowner, balloon safari, etc Meal: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5	North Serengeti safari We look for any river crossings at the Mara River today, along with the usual wildlife. We will be doing our games around the Mara river. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6	Drive to Central Serengeti, safari Spend the morning in North Serengeti with a packed breakfast; we look for migration action along the rivers. Around lunch, transfer to Central Serengeti, check in, and have a late lunch. Afternoon safari in Central Serengeti. Meal: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7	Drop to Kilimanjaro/Departure Check out in the morning after a leisurely breakfast, and you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro Airport for a flight to your next destination. Optionally, you can take a flight from Ndutu Airstrip to Arusha. Meal: Breakfast

More Details

SUGGESTED HOTELS

DESTINATION	HOTEL/CAMP			NO. OF NIGHTS	MEALS
DESTINATION	Budget	Mid-Range	Luxury	NO. OF NIGHTS	MEALS
Manyara	Manyara Wildlife Oasis	Serena Lodge	Kilimamoja	1	All Meals
Ngorongoro	Eileen’s Trees Inn	Serena Lodge	Crater’s Edge	1	All Meals
Serengeti-Seronera	Tukaone Camp	Acacia Central	Melia Lodge	2	All Meals
Serengeti North	Tanzania Bush Camp	Acacia Migration Camp	Ole Serai	2	All Meals

Cost & Terms

DEPARTURE MONTH/YEAR	TOUR START DATE	TOUR END DATE	DOUBLE OCCUPANCY (per person rates)
DEPARTURE MONTH/YEAR	TOUR START DATE	TOUR END DATE	Standard
Nov 2024	Saturday, 9 Nov 2024	Monday, 18 Nov 2024	$ 3,041
Dec 2024	Saturday, 14 Dec 2024	Monday, 23 Dec 2024	$ 3,041
Jan 2025	Saturday, 11 Jan 2025	Monday, 20 Jan 2025	$ 2,847
Feb 2025	Saturday, 8 Feb 2025	Monday, 17 Feb 2025	$ 2,847
Mar 2025	Saturday, 8 Mar 2025	Monday, 17 Mar 2025	$ 2,847
Apr 2025	Saturday, 12 Apr 2025	Monday, 21 Apr 2025	$ 2,847
May 2025	Saturday, 10 May 2025	Monday, 19 May 2025	$ 2,847
Jun 2025	Saturday, 14 Jun 2025	Monday, 23 Jun 2025	$ 3,391
Jul 2025	Saturday, 12 Jul 2025	Monday, 21 Jul 2025	$ 3,391
Aug 2025	Saturday, 9 Aug 2025	Monday, 18 Aug 2025	$ 3,391

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COST

Full-board accommodation at Serengeti, Ndutu, Manyara, Karatu/Ngorongoro
Private 4×4 Land Cruiser game drives at Serengeti, Ndutu, Ngorongoro, Manyara with top naturalist
Daily park permits for safari at national parks as per the itinerary
All surface & airport transfers on private basis
1L bottled water per adult per day during safari

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN COST

Return international flights till Kilimanjaro airport
One-way flights from Ndutu to Arusha
Serengeti optional activities (sundowner, bush dinner, village visit)
Tanzania visa and personal expenses
Refreshments/Drinks
Laundry
Tips & gratuities
Anything not mentioned in the itinerary inclusions

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Our billing is in USD, and payment currency is USD.
You can pay online by credit/debit card by clicking “Book now” and selecting Online payment.
You can transfer to our US bank after clicking “Book now” and selecting Bank transfer.

THE FINE PRINT

A minimum of four people are needed to operate the group
All meals included are at the camps/hotels/lodges unless otherwise stated. The meals included in the camps/hotels/lodges cannot be substituted with meals from outside in case such meals are missed for any reason. There will be no compensation for missed meals.
On the last day, exit from Masai Mara is at 10 a.m. If the group decides to extend, they can do so, but one day of extra park fees is applicable.
There will be 4X4 private Landcruisers for safaris; travel between destinations may be in a Landcruiser or SUV, either of which will not be air-conditioned.
Park permits are subject to change as per revisions by government authorities. In such case, we shall notify you, and a differential shall be payable.
The Park permits for Masai Mara National Reserve are valid in the main reserve only. There will be additional fees applicable If you wish to visit Mara Triangle or any private conservancy.
Yellow Fever Vaccination is mandatory for travel to these countries. Some countries, like India, also make the oral polio vaccine mandatory.
The local flights within Africa have a strict baggage allowance of 15 kg. Anything beyond the permissible free luggage allowance will be charged as per the fee advised by the airline.
Guests are advised not to keep valuables in the vehicle while sightseeing. The Company shall not be responsible for loss of valuables from the vehicle
It is important to maintain strict adherence to national park entry and exit timings, which are usually sunrise to sunset but vary from park to park. Our guides and drivers are trained to adhere to the same. In case we are not able to adhere to any such timings due to delays at your end, like flight delays, shopping delays, or any other delay, you may be denied entry into the park after the official hours, and will not be able to reach your place of accommodation if that is inside the park. In such an instance, you shall be liable to book accommodation outside the park at your own expense.
Also, any delay caused in exiting national parks beyond the agreed time slots in this itinerary may attract additional park fees, which will be payable by the guest. In this proposal, the park fees are built in as per the itinerary, and usually in Kenya, park fees are payable in slots of 24 hours, so if we spend extra time over the 24-hour slots as per this itinerary, that is additionally payable on the spot. Similarly, in Tanzania, park fees are per entry per day, so additional park exits/entries beyond this agreed itinerary shall attract extra costs for the additional park fees.
African conditions are extremely tough on vehicles. While we meticulously maintain our vehicles at our workshops, you should not expect Africa to be your traditional touring experience. While it’s certainly our aim to avoid them, it’s important that you set off on your trip knowing that the occasional breakdown can happen and is best treated as part of the African adventure. Due to wet weather, there may be times when we have to take an alternative route, which will mean longer travel times.
Indicated driving times between destinations are estimates and may vary due to prevailing road conditions, weather, and traffic density.
Confirmation of Hotels and other services is subject to availability until payment is made. Once we receive the booking amount, we will notify you once hotels are booked.
Occasionally, it may not be possible to follow the itinerary as planned. This may be for a variety of reasons – climatic, political, physical, or other. In these circumstances, we will make the best possible alternative arrangements that maintain the integrity of the original itinerary.
All bank charges, Swift charges, wire transfer charges, intermediary bank charges, payment gateway charges, etc. have to be borne by the payee/guest. We shall not be liable to bear any such charges at our end, and shall only consider the net money reaching our bank account after deduction of such charges as our receipt. In case the total receipts are less than the total tour invoices raised by us (whether due to short payments or due to deductions for charges mentioned in clause 9 above), it will be considered a short payment.
All the above are your tour-specific terms and some general terms. For detailed general terms and conditions refer to https://www.wildvoyager.com/terms-conditions/. By booking with us, you explicitly agree to these terms.