Enjoy a private Migration safari from Arusha to Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Highlands, the Central Serengeti and the Mara River, with two dedicated days at the river and a scenic flight back to Arusha.
Tarangire: A morning and afternoon among elephants, baobabs and open landscapes, with a packed lunch inside the park.
Ngorongoro Highlands: A scenic overnight stop on the way to the Serengeti.
Central Serengeti: Explore the kopjes, hippo pools and open plains, with chances of lions, leopards and cheetahs.
Mara River: Two nights in the Northern Serengeti, where herds gather along the riverbanks and crossings may unfold.
Scenic flight: Fly from Kogatende Airstrip to Arusha, with sweeping views over the Serengeti and Rift Valley.
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 July and October, subject to herd movements and local conditions.
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.
Drive to Tarangire National Park, about 2 hours. Enjoy a packed lunch inside the park, then spend the afternoon exploring before returning to camp.
Drive to the Ngorongoro Highlands, a drive of about 2.5 hours, descend into the crater for a game drive and packed lunch near the hippo pool, then ascend to the rim for dinner and overnight.
Travel to the Central Serengeti, a drive of about 4 hours. Enjoy a packed lunch en route and continue exploring as the landscape opens into the plains.
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti. Enjoy a packed lunch in the bush and watch the plains unfold through the day.
Travel north to the Mara River area, a drive of about 5 hours. Arrive near the river and spend the afternoon watching for wildlife and possible crossings.
Spend a full day around the Mara River, with a packed lunch in the area. Watch herds gather along the riverbanks and look for crossings, crocodiles, and predators.
Transfer to Kogatende Airstrip for your flight to Arusha, about 2.5 hours. Enjoy lunch in Arusha before transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.
Key reserves, habitats, and wildlife encounters on this safari route
The ideal months for wildlife viewing and safari experiences in East Africa
One night at a hotel or coffee estate lodge in Arusha.
Two nights at a lodge or tented camp in Tarangire.
One night at a lodge or tented camp in the Ngorongoro Highlands.
Two nights at a lodge or tented camp in the Central Serengeti.
Two nights at a lodge or tented camp in the Mara River area.
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 Serengeti and the Mara River area.
Scheduled picnic lunches on Days 2–7 as listed.
Scheduled scenic flight from Kogatende Airstrip to Arusha on Day 8.
Applicable Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Serengeti National Park 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.
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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Tanzania
Kilimanjaro International Airport · Arusha · Tarangire National Park · Lake Manyara National Park · Ngorongoro Highlands · Ngorongoro Crater · Kilimanjaro International Airport
Tanzania
Kilimanjaro International Airport · Arusha · Lake Manyara National Park · Serengeti National Park · Ngorongoro Highlands · Ngorongoro Crater · Kilimanjaro International Airport
Tanzania
Kilimanjaro International Airport · Arusha · Lake Manyara National Park · Serengeti National Park · Ngorongoro Conservation Area · Ngorongoro Crater · Tarangire National Park · Kilimanjaro International Airport
