8-Day Tanzania Migration Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater Adventure
Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro
Safari overview
8-Day Tanzania Migration Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater Adventure
This 8-day Tanzania migration safari takes you through the country’s top wildlife destinations—Tarangire National Park, Central and North Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Starting and ending in Arusha, this tour includes one night in Tarangire, two nights each in Central and North Serengeti, and one night at Ngorongoro. Guided by experienced driver guides, you’ll encounter diverse wildlife, witness the Great Migration (best viewed from July to October in North Serengeti), and explore Tanzania’s breathtaking landscapes.
Day by day
8 Days, Planned to the Last Sunset
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Depart from your Arusha hotel at 8:30 AM for Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch, spotting large herds of elephants, lions, leopards, and other wildlife against the iconic baobab trees. After an exciting day of game viewing, return to your lodge for a delicious dinner and a relaxing evening.
- Accommodation:
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
- Full board
Where you sleep · Tarangire
Discover Tarangire Safari Lodge, a luxurious lodge offering breathtaking views and an unforgettable safari experience. Located in the heart of Tarangire. - Accommodation:
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After breakfast, drive towards Central Serengeti, passing through endless plains teeming with wildlife. Spend the afternoon on a game drive, observing wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, and lounging lions. End the day with a delicious dinner and a restful overnight stay in Central Serengeti.
- Accommodation:
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
- Full board
Where you sleep tonight
Discover Seronera Wildlife Lodge, a charming safari lodge in the Serengeti offering close encounters with Tanzania’s wildlife. - Accommodation:
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Choose between an early morning game drive or a relaxed breakfast before heading north with a packed lunch. Traverse the Serengeti, encountering diverse wildlife and dramatic landscapes. Reach the Kogatende region by afternoon and explore the Mara River, where you may witness the iconic wildebeest migration. Return to your accommodation for a delicious dinner and restful night.
- Accommodation:
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
- Full board
Where you sleep · Serengeti
Embark on a remarkable Serengeti Ark Safari and experience the beauty of Tanzania's iconic wildlife. Enjoy guided game drives, breathtaking views. -
Spend two days exploring North Serengeti, tracking the wildebeest migration and witnessing thrilling river crossings where wildebeests brave the Mara River, evading crocodiles and other predators. Enjoy picnic lunches amidst dramatic landscapes and return to your lodge each evening for a hearty dinner and restful night.
- Accommodation:
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
- Full board
Where you sleep · Serengeti
Embark on a remarkable Serengeti Ark Safari and experience the beauty of Tanzania's iconic wildlife. Enjoy guided game drives, breathtaking views. -
After breakfast or an early game drive, head south toward Central Serengeti. Along the way, explore the Seronera Valley, renowned for its resident lion prides, leopards, and diverse wildlife around the Seronera River. End the day with a delicious dinner and a restful night in Central Serengeti.
- Accommodation:
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
- Full board
Where you sleep tonight
Discover Seronera Wildlife Lodge, a charming safari lodge in the Serengeti offering close encounters with Tanzania’s wildlife. - Accommodation:
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Begin the day with a morning game drive in Central Serengeti, before heading towards Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Explore the vibrant landscapes of the area, known for its rich biodiversity and stunning scenery. Arrive at your lodge for a memorable evening in one of Tanzania’s most iconic regions.
- Accommodation:
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
- Full board
Where you sleep · Ngorongoro & Karatu
Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge is a charming and eco-friendly accommodation nestled at the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. - Accommodation:
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An early start lets you descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a five-hour game drive. Witness a high concentration of wildlife, including elephants, black rhinos, lions, and more in this UNESCO World Heritage site. After a picnic lunch at the scenic Hippo Pool, return to Arusha by late afternoon, concluding your safari adventure with unforgettable memories.
- Accommodation: Return to your hotel in Arusha.
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Where you sleep tonight
Return to your hotel in Arusha - Accommodation: Return to your hotel in Arusha.
Transparent pricing
What This Safari Costs
Prices are per person sharing for a private 8-day / 7-night safari, and depend on the lodges you choose. Park fees, guide, 4×4 and meals are included in every tier.
| Season | Solo | 2 guests | 4 guests | 6+ guests |
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| Low season 1 March – 31 May The long rains. Lowest prices and the greenest landscape. | $4,900 | $3,280 | $2,880 | $2,710 |
| High season 1 November – 20 December, 6 January – 29 February Dry and green in turn, with good game viewing and easier lodge availability. | $5,160 | $3,450 | $3,030 | $2,850 |
| Peak season 1 June – 31 October, 21 December – 5 January Migration river crossings and the driest months. Book well ahead. | $5,730 | $3,830 | $3,370 | $3,180 |
All prices are per person sharing, in USD.
Final quotes depend on season, group size and lodge availability — tell us your dates and we'll confirm exact pricing free of charge.
The fine print, upfront
What's Included
Included
- All Park fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodations as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
Not included
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation
- Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Services not mentioned in the program
- Travel insurance and medical repatriation
- Items of a personal nature
TripAdvisor reviewer
很棒!
我们的向导noel非常棒,很认真负责,对我们的需求有求必应,在机场等我们两个小时值机完成登机后再离开,带我们看了所有的非洲五霸。体验感非常好
Liza / Mar 2026
Excellent, reliable tour operator with professional guides
I've been back from Tanzania for a while now, but I still can't stop thinking about this amazing trip. We were two families, seven people in…
Scott
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We had an amazing 7-day safari visiting Tarangire National Park, the Ndutu region of southern Serengeti, Central Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. Before arriving in Tanzania I had regular communication with Francisco, the owner of Lappet Faced Safaris. Francisco always responded promptly and answered all of our questions as we planned this custom safari. I was very impressed by his prompt and thorough responses to questions and his willingness to be flexible with our itinerary during the planning stages of this trip. We were met at the airport by our driver/guide, Amani, who accompanied us for the duration of the safari. To say that Amani went above and beyond was an understatement. He was an amazing guide and he did a great job in finding various wildlife and putting us in an excellent position to observe and photograph. He was also very good at answering our questions about the wildlife, the vegetation and the people of Tanzania. I was very impressed and I could tell that he enjoyed his work and that he knew what he was talking about when explaining things about different animals. It really made the trip a more complete experience. I was very pleased with our accommodations throughout our safari, as well as with the food. Everything matched the information that we received from Francisco when we were planning our trip. Lappet Faced Safaris is a small locally-owned safari company and they provide first-class service. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is interested in visiting Tanzania and experiencing a safari. Francisco is flexible in putting together a trip itinerary so do not hesitate to share what your interests are for your safari experience and he will work with you to meet those plans. We wanted to see the wildebeest migration during their calving season, as well as seeing other resident wildlife and what we experienced during our safari was simply amazing.
CHEN / Aug 2026
GOOD
I think this travel agency responds very quickly. The planning is thorough and the execution is excellent. It's reassuring, as any unexpected issues can be promptly resolved…
Yiqing S
A memorable journey for a lifetime 💙
This was my first time travelling in Africa. Together with my Mum and two aunties we travelled as a family group of four. Generally it was an educative, cheering and lifetime memorable journey. All of us loved the safari. A genuine big thank to Lappet Faced Safari and our guide Frank. The trip was not only well arranged, safe and sound, but also full of luck. At the trip planning stage, the company general manager Francisco was very patient to answer all kinds of questions and made adjustments according to my demands as effective as possible. The cost breakdown was highly detailed. Before starting the trip, I had some concerns because my mum and aunties whose average age are nearly 60 and do not understand English. I expected that the trip might be a bit uneasy. But our guide Frank turned out to be an easy-going guy. He is so nice and got on well with three ladies. Even they don’t really understand each other’s language, there was no barrier at all :) And the car had been kept clean and tidy every morning before we get on. The ladies often praised “Frank你真棒!” (Frank you are so reliable!)During the safari, Frank could always discover those special animals that we never had such sharp eyes to notice🤣. We managed to spot the big five without much difficulties. Apart from those, we also spotted some rare creatures such as cheetah cubs, honey badger, serval, lappet faced eagle (safari company logo :D), steppe eagle, etc. Frank is absolutely professional. He introduced me all the animals alone the way in great details. Sometimes he would carefully double check the bird species in a beautiful birds illustration book. The safari was full of joy and surprise. We enjoyed every second in the wild nature of Tanzania so much that we even feel reluctant to back to city life🥲.P.S. I fulfilled my wish —— to make my own work of animal illustrations! Check them out 👇👇👇
Ying / Aug 2026
The guide was very experienced
It was a very enjoyable trip! We were always lucky, and our wishes always came true. We had great travel companions and a great guide, and a…
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