Wildlife Safari — Tanzania · By Inspirations Africa
Over two million wildebeest, half a million zebra and hundreds of thousands of gazelle: the Great Migration is the largest overland movement of mammals on Earth, and this 7-day luxury safari puts you at its heart.
The Safari
Great Migration: 2+ million wildebeest and zebra on the move
Day by Day
7 days, one unforgettable route — crafted by Inspirations Africa.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport where your guide meets you. Transfer to a luxury Arusha hotel set in coffee plantation gardens with views of Mount Meru. Enjoy a welcome dinner and a safari briefing where your guide explains the current migration position and what to expect over the week.
After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend 600 metres into the crater, a natural volcanic amphitheatre spanning 260 square kilometres and home to around 25,000 animals. The crater floor supports the densest concentration of wildlife in Africa: lion prides, black rhino, elephant, buffalo and hippo pools. Spot flamingos on Lake Magadi and watch hyena clans at their den. After a full day of game driving with a packed gourmet lunch on the crater floor, ascend to your lodge on the rim for sundowners.
Depart the Ngorongoro area and drive through the Serengeti's southern gate. The landscape shifts from highland forest to the vast golden savannahs that gave the Serengeti its name, 'siringet' in the Maasai language, the place where the land runs on forever. Game drive en route, watching for cheetah on the open plains, secretary birds striding through the grass and the first distant herds of the migration. Arrive at your luxury tented camp in time for an afternoon game drive.
A full day dedicated to the Great Migration. Depart at dawn when predators are most active, as lions return from the night hunt and cheetahs begin to stalk. Your guide uses radio contact with other drivers and spotter planes to position you in the path of the herds. Depending on the season you may witness dramatic river crossings where thousands of wildebeest plunge into crocodile-filled waters, or the calving grounds where 8,000 calves are born every day. Gourmet bush lunch under an acacia tree, afternoon drives until sunset and a starlit dinner back at camp.
Optional dawn hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti ($550 pp): drift silently above the migration herds as the sun paints the plains amber and gold, followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush. If staying on the ground, a dawn game drive focuses on the Serengeti's world-class predators. Today's drives explore rocky kopjes where lion prides rest in the shade, riverine forest where leopards drape across branches, and open plains where cheetah coalitions hunt. Late afternoon, visit a Maasai boma to learn about the pastoralist culture that coexists with the wildlife.
Your last full day in the Serengeti. A dawn game drive targets any species still on your wish list, with your guide drawing on all their local knowledge. Mid-morning, return to camp for brunch and a few hours of relaxation, perhaps a swim in the camp pool while warthogs graze nearby. The afternoon drive is your farewell to the Serengeti: a long, slow cruise through the golden grass as the sun drops and the animals emerge for their evening routines. Finish with sundowners overlooking the plains and a final bush dinner under the stars.
After a final sunrise over the Serengeti and a leisurely breakfast, transfer to the Serengeti airstrip for your flight back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport. Depending on your departure time there may be time for a short game drive en route. Your guide will assist with onward travel arrangements.
The Fine Print, Beautifully
Tour Features
Reviews
What guests are saying about 7-Day Great Migration Safari: Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti
Be the first to share your experience!
Price Calculator
Adjust group size to see estimated pricing
Free, no obligation. Priced by the operator, not by us.
7 days · Wildlife Safari
Tell Inspirations Africa your dates and party size and they price it for you, typically within Same day. No payment, no obligation.
Tell us your travel dates and preferences. A safari specialist from Inspirations Africa will craft a personalized quote within Same day.
We recommend requesting quotes from multiple operators to compare options. Learn why
Inspirations Africa replies with a personalised price for your dates.
This is a 7-day tour, so the end date fills in from your start date. Dates can be flexible — the operator will confirm availability.
You'll receive a personalised quote from Inspirations Africa — no payment or commitment required.
Good to know
The 7-Day Great Migration Safari: Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti is a 7-day safari experience in Tanzania.
Prices start from USD 5,950 per person. The final price depends on your travel dates and any customisation you ask for.
The tour includes: Arusha airport transfer and all safari transfers, All national park and conservation area entrance fees, Full-board luxury accommodation (6 nights), Experienced English-speaking safari guide, Custom 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and charging ports, Unlimited game drives in Ngorongoro and Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater service fee, Drinking water, tea, coffee and snacks throughout. Not included: International flights to/from Kilimanjaro Airport, Tanzania tourist visa ($50), Comprehensive travel insurance (mandatory).
The operator lists this wildlife safari as suitable for travellers of all ages. Confirm specific age limits with them when you enquire.
This tour is rated as Easy. It is suitable for all fitness levels.
7 days · Tanzania
7 days. From USD 5,950 per person, by Inspirations Africa.
Create a free account to get personalized safari recommendations, track your inquiry responses, and save your favorite properties.
