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The Grumeti Passage

The Grumeti Passage

Enjoy a private Migration safari from Arusha to Tarangire, the Grumeti River, the Central Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, with two nights beside the river and a memorable crater descent.

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Overview

Enjoy a private Tanzania Migration safari from Arusha through four remarkable destinations: Tarangire's elephants and baobabs, the Central Serengeti's endless plains, the Grumeti River's Western Corridor and the Ngorongoro Crater. This 8-day itinerary includes an arrival night in Arusha, a night in Tarangire, a night in the Central Serengeti, two nights near the Grumeti River, a night back in the Central Serengeti and a night in the Ngorongoro Highlands. Game drives at the river are shaped by timing and patience: positioning the vehicle at a respectful distance, watching herds gather along the riverbanks, and waiting for the moment a crossing begins. The journey concludes with a crater game drive and transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Travel in a private 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser with a professional English-speaking guide and choose accommodation across midrange or luxury levels. This safari suits couples, honeymooners, families, photographers and wildlife enthusiasts who want to combine Tarangire's elephants, the Serengeti's river crossings and the Ngorongoro Crater in one well-paced journey.

Tarangire: An afternoon among elephants, baobabs and open landscapes, with a packed lunch inside the park.

Central Serengeti: Explore the endless plains, with chances of lions, hyenas, elephants and herds on the move.

Grumeti River: Two nights in the Western Serengeti, where herds gather along the riverbanks and crocodiles wait in the water.

Ngorongoro Crater: A final private game drive and picnic lunch in one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife arenas.

Private safari experience: Flexible game drives shaped around your interests and the day's wildlife activity.

Midrange or luxury stays: Accommodation selected around your preferences and agreed package.

Migration season: Best travelled between late May and July, subject to herd movements and river conditions.

Itinerary

Kilimanjaro International Airport
Arusha
Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania — Welcome to Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your Pita Safaris representative, and transfer to your hotel or coffee estate lodge in Arusha. Optional Arusha experiences may be arranged.

Hotel or coffee estate lodge, Arusha
Dinner
Tarangire National Park
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire — Baobabs and Elephants

Drive to Tarangire National Park, about 2 hours. Enjoy a packed lunch inside the park, then spend the afternoon exploring before returning to camp.

Lodge or tented camp, Tarangire
Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
Serengeti National Park (Central)
Day 3: Tarangire to Central Serengeti — Into the Endless Plains

Travel to the Central Serengeti, a drive of about 6 hours. Enjoy a packed lunch en route, then set out on your first Serengeti game drive before arriving at camp.

Lodge or tented camp, Central Serengeti
Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
Western Serengeti – Grumeti River
Day 4: Central Serengeti to Grumeti — Into the Western Corridor

Travel to the Grumeti area, a drive of about 2.5 hours. Head towards the Grumeti River, enjoy a packed lunch in the area and continue exploring into the afternoon.

Lodge or tented camp, Grumeti (Western Serengeti)
Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
Day 5: Full-Day Grumeti — Riverbanks, Crocodiles and Quiet Plains

Spend a full day exploring the Grumeti area, focusing on the river and its surroundings. Enjoy a packed lunch in the area and watch for herds, crocodiles, and hippos.

Lodge or tented camp, Grumeti (Western Serengeti)
Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
Serengeti National Park (Central)
Day 6: Grumeti to Central Serengeti — From River to Plains

Travel back to the Central Serengeti, a drive of about 2.5 hours. Enjoy a packed lunch en route and continue exploring the kopjes and hippo pools into the afternoon.

Lodge or tented camp, Central Serengeti
Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Day 7: Serengeti to Ngorongoro — The Crater Opens Below

Enjoy a final morning game drive, then travel towards Ngorongoro with a packed lunch. Arrive at the crater rim by late afternoon for dinner and overnight.

Lodge or tented camp, Ngorongoro Highlands
Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
Ngorongoro Crater
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater to Kilimanjaro — A Final Morning Among the Wildlife

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive and picnic lunch, then transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.

No overnight stay included
Breakfast and packed lunch
Wildlife

Wildlife Experience


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Inclusions

One night at a hotel or coffee estate lodge in Arusha.

One night at a lodge or tented camp in Tarangire.

One night at a lodge or tented camp in the Central Serengeti.

Two nights at a lodge or tented camp near the Grumeti River.

One night at a lodge or tented camp in the Central Serengeti.

One night at a lodge or tented camp in the Ngorongoro Highlands.

Meals as listed in the itinerary.

Private 4×4 Toyota Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof.

Professional English-speaking driver-guide.

Private game drives in Tarangire, the Central Serengeti, the Grumeti area and the Ngorongoro Crater.

Scheduled picnic lunches on Days 2–8 as listed.

Applicable Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area fees for confirmed activities.

Agreed airport, hotel and lodge transfers.

Bottled drinking water during scheduled safari travel and game drives.

Applicable government taxes and statutory levies.

Exclude

International flights.

Visas and other travel documentation costs.

Travel insurance and personal medical expenses.

Drinks outside the included meal plan.

Laundry, shopping, souvenirs and personal expenses.

Tips and gratuities.

Optional balloon safari, Olduvai Gorge visit, Maasai cultural experience, bush breakfast, sundowner or bush dinner.

Accommodation upgrades, extra nights or services outside the confirmed itinerary.

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