10-Day Luxury Tanzania Great Migration Safari – Fly-In Northern Serengeti

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your private Tanzalux Safaris representative and transferred to Gran Meliá Arusha. Settle into your luxury accommodation, surrounded by beautiful gardens and views of Mount Meru. The rest of the day is yours to relax and recover from your journey. If you arrive early and feel refreshed, an optional short exploration of Arusha can be arranged. In the evening, enjoy dinner and prepare for your exciting safari adventure ahead.

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Gran melia arusha

After breakfast, enjoy a private transfer to Arusha Airport for your scenic bush flight to Kogatende Airstrip in Northern Serengeti National Park. This fly-in experience offers a comfortable and time-efficient way to reach one of Tanzania’s most celebrated wildlife destinations, placing you in the heart of the Great Migration region. Upon arrival, meet your private safari guide and begin exploring the spectacular landscapes of Northern Serengeti. Known for its vast open plains, abundant wildlife and seasonal wildebeest migration, this remote region offers an exceptional setting for a luxury Tanzania safari. Your game drive will take you through wildlife-rich areas around the Mara River, where large herds of wildebeest and zebras move seasonally in search of fresh grazing. Enjoy a private picnic lunch in the African wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive. Along the way, look out for lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes and other remarkable wildlife. Your guide will tailor the experience to current wildlife movements and your interests, creating a more personal and rewarding Northern Serengeti safari experience.

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Mara Mara Tented Lodge

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake up to the peaceful atmosphere of the African wilderness before setting out for a full-day private game drive in Northern Serengeti National Park. After breakfast, venture deeper into the region’s remarkable landscapes, exploring the Mara River ecosystem and surrounding open plains in search of the seasonal Great Migration. Northern Serengeti is particularly celebrated for the annual movement of wildebeest and zebras, with the Mara River forming one of the most dramatic features of their migration journey. Depending on the season and prevailing wildlife movements, you may have opportunities to observe large herds gathering near the riverbanks. Your experienced private guide will adapt the route to current wildlife activity, while also looking for lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes and other resident wildlife. Enjoy a private picnic lunch in the wilderness, allowing you to make the most of your day without interrupting the safari experience. Continue exploring through the afternoon, taking time to appreciate the remarkable scenery, wildlife encounters and tranquillity of this celebrated luxury safari destination.

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Mara Mara Tented Lodge

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy another memorable day in Northern Serengeti National Park, where vast savannah plains, winding river systems and diverse wildlife create an exceptional African safari experience. After breakfast, set out with your private safari guide to explore different sections of the northern wilderness. While the Great Migration remains a major highlight during the appropriate season, Northern Serengeti offers much more than migrating herds. Its resident wildlife includes lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes and a variety of plains game. Your guide will tailor the day's game drive around recent wildlife movements, allowing time to explore scenic landscapes and observe animal behaviour without rushing from one sighting to another. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your afternoon exploration. As the day unfolds, appreciate the quieter moments of the wilderness, the changing light across the Serengeti plains and the freedom of a privately guided safari.

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Mara Mara Tented Lodge

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, depart Northern Serengeti for a scenic overland journey towards Central Serengeti National Park. Rather than simply travelling between destinations, today's drive becomes part of your safari experience, with opportunities to enjoy wildlife sightings along the way. Travel through the changing landscapes of the Serengeti ecosystem, from the northern plains towards the wildlife-rich Seronera region. Your private safari guide will make selected stops for wildlife viewing, with opportunities to encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and predators that inhabit these remarkable plains. Enjoy a picnic lunch along the route before continuing towards Central Serengeti. As you approach the Seronera Valley, the scenery opens into vast grasslands dotted with rocky kopjes, an iconic habitat for lions and other wildlife. Arrive in the late afternoon, bringing another memorable chapter of your luxury Tanzania safari to a close.

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Serengeti Explorer by Elewana Collection

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, set out for a full-day private safari across the wildlife-rich plains of Central Serengeti National Park. This remarkable region, particularly around the Seronera Valley, is renowned for its resident populations of lions, leopards and cheetahs, making it one of the most rewarding areas for big cat viewing in Tanzania. Explore the open grasslands, seasonal river valleys and ancient granite kopjes that provide shelter and hunting grounds for a remarkable variety of wildlife. With the flexibility of a private 4x4 safari vehicle and an experienced guide, your day will be shaped around current wildlife activity and your personal interests. Enjoy a relaxed picnic lunch surrounded by the natural beauty of the Serengeti before continuing your afternoon game drive. Beyond its famous predators, Central Serengeti is home to elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras and numerous other species. Return after a rewarding day of wildlife encounters, photography and immersion in one of Africa's most celebrated safari landscapes.

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Serengeti Explorer by Elewana Collection

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, depart Central Serengeti and begin your scenic journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy a final opportunity to explore the Serengeti plains, with wildlife viewing along the route as you travel through this remarkable ecosystem. As the landscape gradually changes, leave the open savannah behind and ascend towards the cooler Ngorongoro Highlands. Along the way, appreciate the striking scenery, rolling hills and traditional Maasai pastoral landscapes that make this part of Tanzania so distinctive. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the journey before continuing towards the Ngorongoro highlands. Upon arrival, settle in and enjoy the peaceful surroundings, preparing for the following day's exploration of the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater.

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Melia ngorongoro lodge

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After an early breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable private game drive across its wildlife-rich floor. Recognised as one of Africa’s most remarkable natural landscapes, the crater offers an extraordinary concentration of wildlife within its dramatic volcanic caldera. Explore the open grasslands, freshwater lakes and forested areas in search of the Big Five, including the endangered black rhinoceros, alongside lions, elephants, buffaloes and other fascinating wildlife. The crater is also home to large herds of zebras and wildebeest, hippos and an impressive variety of birdlife. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch at a designated site within the crater before continuing your wildlife exploration. With your experienced private safari guide, take time to appreciate the remarkable scenery and diverse wildlife that make a Ngorongoro Crater safari one of Tanzania’s most sought-after experiences. In the afternoon, ascend from the crater floor and continue to Karatu, travelling through the beautiful Ngorongoro Highlands. Enjoy the changing landscapes and a relaxing evening in this charming highland destination.

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Nyota rift valley

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, depart Karatu and travel towards Tarangire National Park for another memorable wildlife experience. Known for its impressive elephant populations, ancient baobab trees and beautiful savannah landscapes, Tarangire offers a distinctive contrast to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro ecosystems. Upon arrival, enjoy a private game drive through the park's diverse habitats, exploring the areas surrounding the Tarangire River, an important source of water for wildlife, particularly during the dry season. Look out for large elephant herds, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and other wildlife, while your experienced safari guide shares insights into the park's unique ecosystem. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon exploration. Later, exit the park and travel to Arusha, where you can relax after another rewarding day of your luxury Tanzania safari.

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Gran melia arusha

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning exploring Arusha, Tanzania’s vibrant safari capital. Discover the city's cultural and artistic side with a private guided city tour, including a visit to the Tanzanite Museum, where you can learn about the rare gemstone found only in Tanzania, an African art gallery showcasing local creativity, and the lively Central Market, offering a glimpse into everyday Tanzanian life. Following your city exploration, enjoy a private transfer to Arusha Airport for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar. As you leave the mainland behind, look forward to a change of scenery, from the wildlife-rich landscapes of northern Tanzania to the turquoise waters, white-sand beaches and rich cultural heritage of the Indian Ocean island. Your luxury Tanzania safari concludes upon arrival in Zanzibar, marking the beginning of the next chapter of your journey.

Meals included: Breakfast