Your safari begins with pick-up from Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha, then a drive to Tarangire for game viewing before overnighting in Karatu. Continue to Ndutu for two nights to witness the wildebeest calving season, then spend two days exploring the Central Serengeti. Next, drive to Ngorongoro for an overnight stay and enjoy an early morning game drive in the crater. The tour ends with a transfer back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure.
8-Day Great Migration -Calving Season
*price p.p. incl. wildlife guide, safari-jeep,hotel and
park entrance fees, excli international flights (based per person)
8-DAY GREAT MIGRATION-CALVING SEASON.
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ITENERARY.
Day 1: Kilimanjaro International Airport-Arusha
Day 2: Arusha- Tarangire National Park
Day 3: Karatu Drive to Ndutu.
Day 4: Full Game Drive Ndutu.
Day 5: Ndutu-Central Serengeti National Park
Day 6: Full Day Game Drive Central Serengeti National Park
Day 7: Central Serengeti National Park-Ngorongoro crater.
Day 8: Game Drive Ngorongoro crater then drive to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha.
DAY 1: KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT-ARUSHA.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International, check in then go through the security check point and officials at the counter will check the required documents to verify your identity. You will go to the exit door where you will find a Epic Escape safaris driver guide with a signboard written your name on it. He will greet you and take your luggage to our transfer vehicle and transferred you to Arusha city. On arrival at the hotel our driver guide will assist you with check in process then the hotel porter will take your luggage to your room. You will freshen up after a long flight and later on you will go down the restaurant for dinner and after dinner you can choose to relax at the facilities area take photos and later on go to your room.
DAY 2: ARUSHA TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast you will drive to the Tarangire National Park for a full day game drive. Tarangire lies in Northern circuit,120km from Arusha and it will take 2hours drive to reach here. This is a sixth largest park in Tanzania but even with lack in size the park has a lot offer you more that you can ever imagine. It gives visitors an excellent birth watching opportunities throughout of the year and authentic life time experience. Tarangire is underrated for those who like to explore. You will drive through the savannah to study and learn about small creatures and spot many animals. As afternoon begins to end you will make you way towards your tented lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
DAY 3: GAME DRIVE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for game drive. After breakfast, safari briefing then your driver guide will pick you up and drive to Lake Manyara for full day game drive. Lake Manyara is now more of a forest park compare to the years back but it has not lost its appeal and it still offers a unique experience to visitors. Even though it has the least number of mammals in all Northern circuit parks, Lake Manyara makes up for it in its unique wilderness which entails of scenic landscapes such as such as Rift valley, dense woodlands and stunning mountain side.
Lake Manyara National Park centers around its eponymous alkaline lake, a key habitat for hundreds of bird species. In month of November and April, thousands of greater and lesser pink flamingos gather on its shore, along with pick-backed pelicans yellow-billed storks, grey herons and pods of hippos
DAY 4: FULL DAY GAME DRIVE NDUTU
Waking up in the Ndutu region is a magical experience, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African wilderness. After breakfast, you will set out with your driver-guide for a full day of game drives, exploring the open plains, acacia woodlands, and seasonal lakes that make Ndutu such a rich part of the Serengeti ecosystem. By midday, return to the lodge for a hot lunch and a chance to relax during the warmest hours, just as the wildlife does. You may lounge by the pool, enjoy a book, or take a siesta before heading out again for an evening game drive when animals are most active. Ndutu is renowned for its role in the Great Migration, where vast herds of wildebeest and zebras gather, attracting predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. The area’s variety of habitats offers opportunities to see diverse species and rare encounters. As the day ends, return to your lodge for dinner served between 7:00 and 7:30 PM, sharing stories before retiring for a restful overnight.
DAY 5:NDUTU-CENTRAL SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK.
After breakfast, you will leave Ndutu and drive about two hours to the Central Serengeti, one of the park’s most wildlife-rich regions. Spend the day exploring its vast plains, riverine woodlands, and open grasslands on exciting game drives. By midday, your guide will arrange lunch at a picnic site or set up a bush table before continuing the adventure. The Central Serengeti, especially the Seronera area, is renowned for year-round wildlife viewing and is home to lions, elephants, leopards, and many other species. The Seronera River acts as a lifeline, drawing predators and prey alike, ensuring unforgettable sightings throughout the day. In the afternoon, continue your drive for 2–3 hours, taking in more incredible encounters with animals against the backdrop of the Serengeti’s timeless beauty. As evening falls, return to your lodge for relaxation and a hearty dinner served between 7:00 and 7:30 PM, before settling in for a restful overnight stay.
DAY 6:FULL DAY GAME DRIVE CENTRAL SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK.
Waking up in the Central Serengeti is a magical experience, with the wilderness surrounding you in every direction. After breakfast, set out with your driver-guide for a full day of exploration in this wildlife-rich region. By midday, return to your lodge for a hot lunch and time to relax during the warmest hours, perhaps by the pool or with a refreshing siesta, before heading out again for an afternoon game drive. The Central Serengeti, especially the Seronera area, is renowned for year-round wildlife and offers a chance to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hippos at their famous pools. The Seronera River draws predators and prey, creating constant action, and your guide will lead you along various loops to maximize sightings, including the possibility of rarer animals such as wild dogs. As the sun sets, return to your lodge for a delicious dinner served between 7:00 and 7:30 PM, sharing stories with fellow travelers before retiring for a well-earned rest.
DAY 7: CENTRAL SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK-NGORONGORO CRATER.
After breakfast, you will enjoy a half-day game drive in the Central Serengeti, focusing on the wildlife-rich Seronera area. From 10:30am to 1:30pm, explore new loops and habitats, with opportunities to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, and perhaps even some of the park’s rarer residents such as rhinos, leopards, serval cats, or caracals. The diversity of wildlife and landscapes in this region makes every drive unique, and your guide will take you to the best areas for sightings. Around midday, you will pause for lunch at a picnic site or at a scenic bush location set up by your guide. Afterward, continue game viewing for a short while before departing on a three-hour, 145 km drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive in the late afternoon, where you can relax and unwind at your lodge, surrounded by the highland scenery and preparing for the next day’s adventure in the famous Ngorongoro Crater. Dinner and overnight will be provided at your accommodation.
DAY 8: GAME DRIVE THEN DRIVE TO NGORONGORO THEN DRIVE TO KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT OR ARUSHA.
After a 6:30am breakfast, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a 30-minute drive through lush forests with scenic views. Formed by an ancient volcano, the crater hosts Africa’s highest density of wildlife, including elephants, buffalo, antelopes, lions, cheetahs, zebras, and rare black rhinos. By midday, enjoy a picnic lunch at Lake Magadi, where hippos and birdlife like kites can be seen. After lunch, continue your game drive for 3–4 hours, witnessing the incredible variety of species that thrive in this unique ecosystem. Though giraffes are absent, the crater offers close encounters with many other animals in a dramatic landscape. In the afternoon, ascend from the crater floor and drive onward to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure, carrying with you unforgettable memories of one of Africa’s most remarkable natural wonders.
MAKE YOUR NEXT ESCAPE ONE TO REMEMBER.
At Epicecapes, you can customize your trip. Our sample itineraries are adjustable to your preferences. Our specialists work together with you to create your dream journey!
INCLUDED.
- Park Fees ( For non-residents)
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (unless listed as upgrades)
- A professional driver/guide.
- All transportation (unless labelled as optional)
- All Taxes/ VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer.
- Meals and Drinks( as specified in the day by day itenerary)
EXCLUDED.
- International Flights (from/ to home)
- Additional accommodation before and end of tour.
- Tips (tipping guideline US$15 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc)
OPTIONAL SAFARI ACTIVITIES.
- Balloon Safari ($500 per person).
- Masai Village Visit ($50 per vehicle).
- Night game Tarangire or Lake Manyara drive ($120 per person).
- Ngorongoro crater Rim walk ($30 per person).
- Visit the Olduvai Gorge and museum.
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