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8-Day Great Migration Safari

Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

8-Day Great Migration Safari

5.0 / 5 · 498 reviews Offered by Safari Soles 8-Day

Overview

This 8-day tour takes you to the famous northern circuit parks. You spend 4 days in the Serengeti, the largest and recognized for the annual migration of thousands of wildebeest and zebras. Then, the tour goes to the Ngorongoro Crater, an absolute highlight, with beautiful landscapes and easy game viewing. Finally, the tour goes to Tarangire National Park, smaller than the Serengeti but famous for its large elephant herds. The tour ends with a short hike to the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

8-Day

Route

Arusha to Arusha

Via Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti NP, Northern Serengeti NP

Country & park

Tanzania / Tarangire National Park

Style

Mid-range safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Activities

game drives & nature hikes/walks

Accommodation

Arusha Farm House - Mid-range lodge in Arusha (City) – Meals at Own Expense

Meals

Meals at Own Expense; Lunch & Dinner Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

USD

8-Day Great Migration Safari
Tarangire National Park visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 n/a* USD $3,135 USD

Before booking

Important To Know

This tour is not available to solo travelers.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children of all ages. Children under 16 receive a discount and children under 4 are free.

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Route

Tour route map
country Tanzania
Start Arusha (Day 1)
Day 2 Tarangire NP
Day 3 Central Serengeti NP
Day 4 Northern Serengeti NP
Day 5-6 Serengeti NP
Day 7 Ngorongoro Crater
Day 8 Foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro
End Arusha (Day 8)

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Not for solo travelers

Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.

Suitable for all ages

This tour is suitable for children of all ages.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives & nature hikes/walks
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Book your own international flights when using this operator
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Arusha Farm House

Day 1

Arusha Farm House

Mid-range lodge in Arusha (City) – Meals at Own Expense

Meals at Own Expense

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Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge

Day 2

Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge

Luxury lodge 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP – Lunch & Dinner Included

Lunch & Dinner Included

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Safari Haven Serengeti Camp

Day 3

Safari Haven Serengeti Camp

Mid-range tented camp inside Central Serengeti NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Safari Haven Migration Camp

Day 4-5

Safari Haven Migration Camp

Mid-range tented camp inside Serengeti NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Day 6

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Luxury lodge on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Arusha Farm House

Day 7

Arusha Farm House

Mid-range lodge in Arusha (City) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Day 8

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

Breakfast & Lunch Included

Day By Day

Tour step

Arrival

You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Pick-up from the Airport

Day 1

Pick-up from the Airport

We will pick you up from the airport and then transfer you to the hotel with an optional tour of Arusha city. This short city tour will introduce you to Tanzania and prepare for your trip the next day. In the evening, we will brief you on the activities of the rest of the tour. Depending on the time you arrive in Arusha, you can take an optional short hike to Kilima Moto to view a beautiful sunset. Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City) Meals at own expense Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Arusha (City) Stay: Arusha Farm House Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City) Meals: Meals at own expense Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

We will pick you up from the hotel at 8:00am, and introduce you to our guide, and take the 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is known for the abundance of ancient baobab trees and boasts the country's most significant number of elephants! You will encounter these giants up close and observe the interaction between elephant families. We will follow reported animal sightings as we do a game drive. There are plenty of herbivores like giraffes, wildebeest, and zebras. The predators (lions, cheetahs, and leopards) are more difficult to spot. Later, we will go to the river picnic site and enjoy the beautiful river view and animals while having lunch. Keep an eye out for small monkeys and baboons that will try to scare you and take your lunch! They are, however, nothing to worry about. After lunch, we will proceed with the game drive before we exit the park around 5:30pm and head to our accommodation (Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge) for dinner and an overnight stay. Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Tarangire National Park Stay: Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)
Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park

Day 3

Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, we will drive to Serengeti for about 6 hours (including all stops), passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We will briefly stop at the gate and view the breathtaking crater for about 20 minutes. There is an optional visit to a Masai Village to learn about the daily life of the Masai people (an additional US$10 to US$20). Serengeti National Park Arrive late afternoon and do a game drive in Seronera (center of Serengeti). At the same time, we proceeded to do a game drive to late evening and experience the sunset in Serengeti while having a close view of the wild animals. We might be lucky and see a predator hunt! Finally, we will head to Safari Haven Serengeti Camp. Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP All meals included Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Central Serengeti National Park Stay: Safari Haven Serengeti Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)
Northern Serengeti National Park

Day 4

Northern Serengeti National Park

Today, we explore the broader parts of the Serengeti as we travel northwest and we follow the wildlife movements. After an early breakfast, we depart on a morning game drive carrying a picnic lunch. The game drive will focus on the Mara River and hopefully see herds of the migration animals as they cross the river. We continue our game drive until the evening, when we return to Safari Haven Migration Camp for dinner and our overnight stay. Animals can be spotted at the camp. Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP All meals included Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Northern Serengeti National Park Stay: Safari Haven Migration Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)
Serengeti National Park

Day 5

Serengeti National Park

Today, we travel west and return to the Mara River. Here, we will see formations of wildebeest as they gather and prepare to cross the Mara River. Hopefully, we will see the start of the migration! After an early breakfast, we will depart for the game drive, have lunch, and continue the game drive until the evening. Finally, we will return to Safari Haven Migration Camp. Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP All meals included Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Serengeti National Park Stay: Safari Haven Migration Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)
Serengeti National Park

Day 6

Serengeti National Park

Seronera, Serengeti National Park After an early breakfast, we will go on a game drive south of Serengeti toward Seronera. Eventually, we will exit the Serengeti in the late afternoon, heading to Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge. The lodge is located on the crater rim and has a spectacular view of the crater. The drive to the Ngorongoro Crater takes about 2 hours. Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater All meals included Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Serengeti National Park Stay: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater Meals: All meals included Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)
Ngorongoro Crater

Day 7

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha Region After an early breakfast, we will descend into the crater at 6:15am. The journey aims to find the black rhino. Rhinos are the hardest to spot in this beautiful crater. However, most animals will be easier to spot on the crater floor. After lunch, we will do a game drive, ascend the crater, and return to the lodge. Upon arrival, we will pack up and depart for Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa near Arusha. Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City) All meals included Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Stay: Arusha Farm House Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City) Meals: All meals included Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)
Excursion to Kilimanjaro

Day 8

Excursion to Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, we will go to the Materuni Waterfalls, where you will do a short hike for about 2 hours. The vegetation, surreal views, and waterfalls are an incredible sight. From here, we proceed to a local coffee processing farm, where we will have lunch before departing for the airport. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Tour step

End of tour

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Included

Park fees (For non-residents)

All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

A professional driver/guide

All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

All Taxes/VAT

Roundtrip airport transfer

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

International flights (From/to home)

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips (Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)

Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Arusha
Book your own international flights when using this operator
Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Arusha. Or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - Check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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Safari Soles

5.0 operator rating 500 reviews

safari soles is a mid-size company dedicated to sharing an adventurous journey of exploring the life and beauty of our country, like our clients we are passionate to learn, discover & explore the vast corners of the world. we, therefore, understand the excitement, constant thinking and yearning for every hour of every day that a journey may cause and therefore invite you to partner with us on a stress-free journey in exploring this beautiful country with joy & much-needed fun!!!.

Offices In

Tanzania, United Kingdom, Kenya

Size

50-100 employees (Founded in 2018)

Member Of

ATTA, TTB, KPAP & TAT0

Tour Types

Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day

Destinations

Kenya, Tanzania

Traveler feedback

Reviews

5.00 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5
Verified

Flexible, client oriented, excellent customer service

Safari Soles is a very reliable safari tours operator responding in a flash to your enquiries regarding possible safari itineraries, choice of loggies and providing any alterations whenever requested, fully assisting you during your dream journey in the wild. Our safari was a tailored made one, short but very intensive. Every minute of it was used to a maximum and our safari guide Simon went out of his way to make us see what we haven't even dreamed of like a successful cheetah hunt with a fantastic view of both the hunters and the prey. We fully recomend the company itself and especially the professional tour guide Simon. A lot depends on the engagement and dedication of your safari guide if your safari experience is to remain memorable. We will never forget ours as it was outstanding.

Ewa & Dorota · Poland

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Phenomenal experience of a lifetime

The most amazing trip that far exceeded all expectations. Planning, communication and interaction were all excellent, as was the hospitality and food we received in the places we stayed. They respected our requirements and budget and put together an incredible itinerary. We had an outstanding, knowledgeable and thoughtful guide who looked after us all so well and answered our multiple questions with enthusiasm and fascinating and informative information. We saw so much wildlife including birds and plants which Omar was able to tell us about. It simply could not have been a better or more enriching and exciting few days. I would highly recommend Safari Soles and would definitely recommend the tented camps in the Serengeti (where lots of the drives are off road) and Tarangire parks. Thank you to all the team for a trip of a lifetime which exceeded all our expectations. Hopefully we’ll be back one day.

Caroline · United Kingdom

Verified

An Unforgettable Northern Circuit Honeymoon

Our 6-Day Northern Circuit Honeymoon Safari (Nov 29 – Dec 4, 2025) with Safari Soles was the most extraordinary travel experience we’ve ever had. From the planning stages, Oken ensured everything was seamless. He thoughtfully tailored our itinerary to align with our interests, honeymoon expectations, and pacing preferences. Communication was clear, logistics were effortless, and we felt confident and supported before we ever stepped foot in Tanzania. Safari Monster Simon, our safari guide, elevated the experience even further. With formal training in tourism and African ecology, he didn’t simply locate wildlife - he interpreted entire ecosystems. He explained watershed systems, fire ecology, predator-prey behavior, medicinal plants, and conservation policy with depth and clarity. As someone who works professionally in sustainability and conservation, I can confidently say this was the most impressive eco-tourism experience I’ve encountered. Simon’s tracking ability was extraordinary, spotting subtle movement at full speed and positioning us perfectly for unforgettable sightings. As a newer birder, I logged over 100 new species thanks to his expertise. His passion also extended to photography - he brought professional camera equipment and generously shared breathtaking wildlife images with us at no additional cost. Many of those photos will be framed to hang in our home. The vehicle was modern and comfortable, and each lodge offered exceptional hospitality, stunning views, and outstanding food. Our final day with Enock (also a rockstar of a guide!) for the Kilimanjaro hike, waterfall visit, coffee tour, and hot springs provided a wonderful cultural and scenic conclusion to the trip. Safari Soles created an experience that felt personal, immersive, and flawlessly executed from start to finish. We are already planning our return and would recommend them to anyone we know for an absolutely amazing experience anywhere in Tanzania.

Ngorongoro Crater walking tour with a herd of giraffes nearby
A male and female pair of little bee eaters, photo by Safari Monster Simon
A spotted hyena at golden hour, photo by Safari Monster Simon
Two cheetah brothers in the Serengeti, photo by Safari Monster Simon

Haley W · United States

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The best Tanzania Safari

Our Tanzania safari was absolutely unforgettable! We saw the Big Five and even witnessed a breathtaking cheetah hunt. A huge thank you to our guide—Zablon, he’s simply the best!

Photo by Yannis
Photo by Yannis
Photo by Yannis

Yannis · China

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Are rates charged per person?

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

Which currency is this tour priced in?

This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).

Can children join this tour?

This tour accepts children of all ages. Children under 16 receive a discount and children under 4 are free.

Can this tour start on my preferred date?

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can the itinerary be customized?

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Arusha Farm House - Mid-range lodge in Arusha (City) – Meals at Own Expense. Meals: Meals at Own Expense

Where does this tour start and end?

This tour starts and ends in Arusha

Are airport transfers included?

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

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This tour is offered by Safari Soles, not SafariBookings.

This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.

If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.

The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.

If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.

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