7 Days - Tanzania Migration Safari with River Crossings

Upon pickup from Moshi, enjoy a scenic drive to Mto wa Mbu, a vibrant village known for its rich culture and traditions. Upon arrival, participate in a guided Maasai tribe cultural tour, where you’ll meet local Maasai people, learn about their customs, traditional clothing, beadwork, and daily life, and experience their warm hospitality firsthand. This immersive visit provides insight into the Maasai way of life, offering a meaningful connection with one of Tanzania’s most iconic communities.

Spend a full day exploring the Central Serengeti on a guided game drive, surrounded by endless savannahs and dramatic landscapes. Keep your eyes open for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests, as well as a rich variety of birdlife. Your guide will help you spot and understand the behavior of the wildlife, making for an unforgettable safari experience.

Today, you’ll explore the Northern Serengeti, a region renowned for its sweeping savannahs, dramatic kopjes (rock outcrops), and abundant wildlife. Depart early in your safari vehicle with an experienced guide who will lead you through prime habitats for predators and prey alike. Expect to see lions lounging on the rocks, leopards resting in acacia trees, cheetahs on the hunt, and large herds of zebras and wildebeests grazing across the plains. Your guide will share in-depth knowledge about the Serengeti ecosystem, including animal behavior, migration patterns, and conservation efforts, helping you understand the delicate balance of life on the plains. Throughout the day, stop at scenic viewpoints for photos, enjoy a picnic lunch in the heart of the wilderness, and take time to appreciate the unparalleled beauty of this iconic landscape. The full-day game drive is designed to maximize wildlife encounters while providing a comfortable, immersive safari experience.

Continue your adventure in the Northern Serengeti, venturing along diverse safari trails with an expert guide. Today’s full-day game drive gives you another opportunity to witness the park’s incredible wildlife up close, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests.
Your guide will help you spot hidden animals, interpret tracks and behaviors, and share insights into the Serengeti’s unique ecosystem and conservation efforts. Pause at scenic viewpoints for photos, enjoy a picnic lunch in the midst of the wilderness, and immerse yourself in the vast, unspoiled landscapes of this iconic park. Each turn of the trail offers the thrill of discovery, making today a quintessential safari experience.

Today, you’ll embark on a full-day guided game drive in the Northern Serengeti, focusing on the spectacular Great Migration. This is the ultimate safari experience, where massive herds of wildebeest and zebras traverse the plains in search of fresh grazing, often accompanied by predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Your expert guide will help you track the herds and share insights into the migration’s patterns, challenges, and ecological significance. Stop at key vantage points to photograph the dramatic wildlife scenes, witness river crossings if in season, and enjoy a picnic lunch amid the sweeping savannah. The Northern Serengeti offers some of the best opportunities to see this awe-inspiring phenomenon up close, making today a highlight of your safari adventure.

Begin the day with an early guided drive down the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most dramatic and breathtaking entrances to a wildlife haven. As you descend into this UNESCO World Heritage Site, take in the sweeping views of the crater walls and the lush, green floor below—a perfect introduction to a day filled with wildlife encounters. Spend the majority of the day exploring the crater, home to an extraordinary concentration of animals. Watch for lions, hyenas, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeests, and the rare black rhinoceros as you navigate the crater’s diverse landscapes. Your guide will provide fascinating insights into the behavior, ecology, and conservation of these species, ensuring a deeply immersive experience. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the natural beauty of the crater, and make the most of this unique opportunity to witness one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations.

Start your day with a guided game drive in Tarangire National Park, renowned for its enormous elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and abundant wildlife. Your expert guide will lead you through the park’s diverse habitats, helping you spot lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and a variety of bird species. Take time to photograph the dramatic landscapes and enjoy the unique ecosystem that makes Tarangire one of Tanzania’s most captivating safari destinations. In the evening, after your safari adventure, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight, concluding your unforgettable Tanzanian journey.