6 Days Migration Safari

Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania (Kilimanjaro International Airport / Arusha Airport)

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), you will be warmly welcomed by a Season Master Adventures representative. After luggage collection, transfer to your hotel in Arusha, where your safari guide will provide a detailed briefing covering the itinerary, wildlife expectations, safety tips, and useful safari advice. Spend the rest of the day relaxing at your hotel, enjoying the tropical surroundings, and preparing for your adventure.

• Hotel check-in: From 12:00 PM
• Overnight: SG Premium Resort / Masailand Safari & Lodge / Njiro Legacy Hotel / Parot Hotel
• Meals: None included
• Drinks: None

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu

• Distance: 140 km | Drive Time: Approx. 2.5 hrs

After breakfast, depart at 07:00 hrs for Tarangire National Park—famous for its vast elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, lions, zebras, wildebeests, and over 500 bird species.
Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch inside the park. In the late afternoon, make your way to Karatu town for dinner and overnight.

• Overnight: Marera Valley Lodge / Kankari Safari Lodge / Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Drinks: Bottled drinking water; soft and alcoholic drinks (optional)

Day 3: Karatu – Southern Serengeti (Ndutu Area)

• Distance: 220 km | Drive Time: 4–5 hrs

After an early breakfast, embark on your drive toward the Southern Serengeti, heading into the Ndutu region, widely recognized as the prime area for witnessing the Great Migration calving season (January–March). This season attracts thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, creating a spectacular wildlife spectacle. Predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas are often nearby, offering thrilling sightings as they hunt the abundant prey. Upon arrival at your tented camp, enjoy lunch and a short rest before heading out for an afternoon game drive to explore the vast plains and capture your first close encounters with the migrating herds.

• Overnight: Ndutu Safari Lodge / Ndutu Bush Camp / Angata Ndutu Camp
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Drinks: Bottled drinking water; soft and alcoholic drinks (optional)
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Day 4: Ndutu – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

• Distance: 95 km | Drive Time: Approx. 2 hrs

Enjoy a final early-morning game drive in Ndutu, where the dawn light offers perfect photography conditions.
After lunch, depart toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, driving through scenic highlands and Maasai villages. Arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon and relax.

• Overnight: Ngorongoro Wild Camp / Ngorongoro Safari Lodge / Angata Tented Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Drinks: Bottled drinking water; soft and alcoholic drinks (optional)

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

• Distance: 273 km | Drive Time: Approx. 4.5 hrs

After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater—one of the world’s most wildlife-dense natural habitats.
Spot the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard), as well as hippos, wildebeests, zebras, flamingos, and countless birdlife.

Enjoy your picnic lunch by the famous Hippo Pool before starting your drive back to Arusha for dinner and overnight.

• Overnight: SG Premium Resort / Masailand Safari Lodge / Njiro Legacy Hotel
• Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
• Drinks: Bottled drinking water; soft and alcoholic drinks (optional)

Day 6: Departure & Optional Arusha Town Tour

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning and optional Arusha town tour to explore local markets, handicrafts, or sample Tanzanian coffee. Your driver-guide will transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) for your onward flight.

• Hotel check-out: 11:00 AM
• Optional late check-out: Until 6:00 PM (available upon request for a small extra fee)
• Meals: Breakfast Included
• Drinks: Bottled drinking water, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages included