GREAT MIGRATION NORTHERN CIRCUIT SAFARI
From $2,500 – $4,500 / person
Adventure Overview
The Great Migration Northern Circuit Safari is a carefully designed seven-day private safari that takes you through some of Tanzania’s most spectacular and wildlife-rich destinations. This itinerary is built around the legendary Great Migration — the annual movement of over 1.5 million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras across the Serengeti ecosystem — combining it with the very best of northern Tanzania’s iconic parks and conservation areas. From the ancient baobab forests of Tarangire to the thundering river crossings of the Northern Serengeti, the abundant wildlife of the Central Serengeti, and the breathtaking natural amphitheatre of the Ngorongoro Crater, every day of this safari delivers extraordinary wildlife encounters in some of the most beautiful landscapes on earth. Operated privately with a professional English-speaking guide and a fully equipped 4×4 safari vehicle, this itinerary offers complete flexibility, personal comfort, and an exceptional depth of wildlife experience tailored entirely to you.
Quick Highlights
-
1
Exclusive game drives in private conservancies for intimate wildlife viewing.
-
3
Stunning eco-luxury accommodation with minimal environmental footprint.






Inclusions
-
Accommodation as indicated
-
Airport transfers
-
All park fees
-
All taxes and VAT
-
Drinking water on safari
-
Expert guides
-
Game drives
-
Meals as indicated
-
Professional English-speaking driver/guide
Exclusions
-
Domestic flights
-
Hot air balloon safaris
-
International flights
-
Laundry services
-
Optional activities
-
Personal expenses
-
Premium drinks
-
Tips and gratuities
Frequently Asked Questions
The best time to visit Tanzania is during the dry season from June to October, which coincides with the Great Migration. However, Tanzania is a year-round destination with unique wildlife sightings in every season.
Most visitors require an e-visa to enter Tanzania. You should apply at least two weeks before your trip. Please check with the Tanzanian embassy or official government portal for the most up-to-date requirements.
While not strictly mandatory for entry, we highly recommend comprehensive travel insurance for all our guests. This should cover medical emergencies, cancellations, and theft.
Pack light, breathable clothing in neutral colors (khaki, beige, olive). Don't forget a warm jacket for early morning game drives, a sun hat, high-SPF sunscreen, and a good pair of binoculars.
- Itinerary
-
arusha
Day 01
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your safari representative who will be waiting in the arrivals hall to greet you. After a brief safari orientation and introduction to the exciting days ahead, you will be transferred comfortably to your lodge in Arusha Tanzania's safari capital where you can relax, freshen up, and recover from your international journey in comfortable surroundings.Your evening giving you the opportunity to settle in, meet your guide, and begin building the excitement and anticipation for the extraordinary wildlife adventure that begins in the morning.
- Continue your journey to
-
Tarangire
Day 02
Tarangire National Park
After a leisurely breakfast at your Arusha lodge, you depart in your private 4×4 safari vehicle for Tarangire National Park one of Tanzania's most underrated and most visually distinctive wildlife destinations. The drive from Arusha to Tarangire takes approximately two hours, Tarangire is immediately and unmistakably unlike any other park in northern Tanzania its landscape dominated by the extraordinary ancient baobab trees that dot the savannah in extraordinary numbers.
- Continue your journey to
-
Serengeti
Day 03
Journey to Northern Serengeti
After breakfast, begin your scenic journey toward the northern sector of Serengeti National Park. This is a full safari day with game drives en route as landscapes gradually transition into vast plains and rocky outcrops. As you approach Northern Serengeti (Kogatende region), wildlife density increases. This area is particularly famous between July and October for dramatic Mara River crossings during the Great Migration. Picnic lunch along the way.
- Continue your journey to
-
Serengeti
Day 04
Full Day in Northern Serengeti
A complete day dedicated to exploring Northern Serengeti. The Mara River ecosystem attracts thousands of wildebeests and zebras during migration season, followed closely by predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, and crocodiles. Game drives focus on riverbanks and open plains where intense wildlife interactions often occur. Even outside migration months, the region hosts resident wildlife and offers quieter, exclusive safari experiences.
- Continue your journey to
-
Serengeti
Day 05
Full Day in Central Serengeti
After breakfast, proceed toward the wildlife-rich Seronera Valley in Central Serengeti. The transfer itself is a game drive through varied habitats. Central Serengeti is known for year-round wildlife presence due to permanent water sources. Expect to encounter resident lion prides, leopards resting in acacia trees, elephants, buffaloes, and large herds of herbivores.
- Continue your journey to
-
Tanzania
Day 06
Game drive in Ngorongoro Crater
Early breakfast followed by departure toward the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. Descend 600 meters into this UNESCO World Heritage Site, often described as one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife havens. The crater floor shelters black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, flamingos, and numerous other species within a compact and scenic environment.Picnic lunch near a hippo pool before ascending in the afternoon.
- Continue your journey to
-
Arusha
Day 07
Departure (Optional Activities Available)
Your final morning in Tanzania begins with a leisurely breakfast at your lodge, giving you time to savour the last flavours of the African bush, exchange farewells with the staff who have looked after you so warmly, and take a final look at the extraordinary highland landscape of the Ngorongoro area before the journey home begins. After breakfast, your driver guide transfers you comfortably to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your international departure
- You've reached the end of your adventure
Like what you see?
Let's make it happen
Enquire now and a Travel Expert will get back to you within 24 hours to begin tailoring your dream safari.
Let's start planningWhat makes us different
Trip Ideas
Get ready for the great safari adventure
Among our trips you will find the most powerful and genuine experiences that Africa has to offer. With every element tailored to your wishes, your dreams are in control.
2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT STONE TOWN ZANZIBAR EXPERIENCE
What You’ll Experience | 2 days | from 270,-
TARANGIRE & NGORONGORO QUICK SAFARI
Elephant Held | Crater View | 2 days | from $550 – $900,-
Ultimate 3-Day Safari: Explore Serengeti & Ngorongoro
3-Day Big Five Safari: Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater | 3 days | from $1,200 – $1,800 ,-
EXCLUSIVE ZANZIBAR HERITAGE & ISLAND ESCAPE
| 3 days | from $350 – $450,-
EXCLUSIVE ZANZIBAR COASTAL & NATURE RETREAT
Beach tour | 4 days | from $750 – $1,300 ,-
MASAI MARA & LAKE NAKURU BUDGET SAFARI
Big five safari | Great migrations | 4 days | from USD 450,-