Great migration safari tour from November to December
$2,516
Travel dates: November, December
During this time, you will have the great opportunity to see large groups of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles moving across the vast, green plains of the Central Serengeti. These animals attract powerful predators, creating an incredible display of nature’s survival drama. In the Central Serengeti, you’ll find an impressive large groups of lions, elegant leopards, and cheetahs, making it an exciting experience for nature lovers.
This incredible safari provides the perfect opportunity to discover Tarangire, home to many elephants and other unique wildlife, such as leopards, cheetahs, and giraffes. Conclude your journey at the Ngorongoro Crater with a vivid landscape and over twenty-five thousand resident animals, including the renowned “Big Five“.
Detailed Itinerary
Travel to Arusha, Tanzania
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be met by our representative or safari guide, who will transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. As a team of local Tanzanians, we know the country like the back of our hand, so you’re in for a treat from when you land until you leave. Welcome on board!
Arusha Serena Lodge
Extraordinary natural beauty, sweeping Lake Duluti and garden views and the ambience of a colonial era coffee farm distinguishes Arusha Serena Hotel, Resort & Spa as one of Tanzania’s most timeless and tranquil getaways. Each of the 42 rooms are designed in the manner of a stone cottage featuring classic country house design touches like tiled floors, leaded windows and French doors giving way to beautiful views of the gardens and the lake.
Fly to Central Serengeti
A great way to start your safari is by flying to the Serengeti! Upon arrival in the Central Serengeti, you will meet your safari guide, who will pick you up and get you ready for an exciting game drive. Let yourself be inspired by the beauty and wonder of the Serengeti, where acacia trees and granite kopjes adorn the endless waves of grass! Your time is dedicated to see the best of Central Serengeti, which offers everyday opportunities to spot Tanzania’s most impressive wildlife including big prides of lions, cheetahs, elephants, leopards, giraffes, a great number of hippos, and abundant birdlife!
Nyumbani Luxury Camp
Nyumbani luxury camp is a small intimate camp nested in the eastern Central Serengeti. Comprising only 10 luxury, tented suites with exclusively personal settings provides for a memorable wilderness adventure. Each spacious safari tent offers its own indoor sitting area where you’re invited to relax through the day and gaze across the star-filled sky at night.
Ndutu
You will head to Ndutu for an exciting game drive to track the wildebeest migration. Lake Ndutu, located in the Ngorongoro conservation area, is part of the southern Serengeti ecosystem. The alkaline lake supports local wildlife, making it a great spot for viewing animals like cheetahs and other big cats.
Lake Masek Tented Lodge
This beautiful permanent lodge is set up in the area where the Great Migration takes place between January and March to ensure that you will always have the best place to see this impressive spectacle from your tent. The lodge features 30 spacious tents raised with wooden platforms with en-suite facilities and an outside shower. Each tent has its private terrace where guests can enjoy the landscape and surroundings.
Ngorongoro Crater Tour
The Ngorongoro crater, which is only 10 miles wide, was formed around three million years ago when a volcano collapsed. It is the world’s largest volcano caldera and is home to over 25,000 resident animals, making it a unique ecosystem. In the grass steppes and acacia forest, you can spot almost every animal in the East African savanna, including the African “Big Five”.
The Retreat At Ngorongoro
Themed in nature with indigenous trees, lovely gardens, bushes, and birdlife, The Retreat at Ngorongoro consists of 27 spacious guest cottages accommodating singles, couples, and families. Nested in a local village near Karatu town, The Retreat at Ngorongoro has a perfect location for a day trip to Ngorongoro Crater.
Departure Day + Optional Activity
Today you will enjoy a leisurely morning, breakfast, and hot lunch at your beautiful lodging before driving further to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in time for your flight back home. It’s an emotional day for us as we bid goodbye but only with hope to see you return! 🙂
To make your day more active, you may choose to do one of the following activities before departing:
- Lake Manyara Biking Adventure and Local Community Visit
- Authentic Maasai Cultural Experience