12 Day Southern Migration Tour

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Tour Introduction

Experience the Southern Serengeti Migration Tour for an unforgettable journey through the Serengeti ecosystem. Witness the awe-inspiring spectacle of the Great Migration as millions of wildebeests, zebras, and other wildlife traverse the plains in search of fresh grazing grounds. Marvel at the dramatic river crossings and the fierce struggles against predators. Experience the diverse landscapes and rich biodiversity of Tanzania’s southern region. Join expert guides on the Southern Serengeti Migration Tour to unravel the mysteries of this remarkable natural phenomenon. Don’t miss this chance to witness one of nature’s greatest spectacles up close! The Southern Serengeti Migration Tour promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Whether it’s your first safari or a return trip, the Southern Serengeti Migration Tour will leave you with memories to cherish forever. Book your Southern Serengeti Migration Tour today and embark on an adventure of a lifetime!

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Southern Migration Tour ( Serengeti Migration Best Time)

12 Days, 11 Nights 1 night in Arusha, 1 night inl lake Manyara, 2 nights Ngorongoro Crater, 4 Nights in Serengeti, 2 Nights in Olduvai

  • Day 1: Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) – Arusha – Under the Shade
  • Day 2: Arusha – Ngorongoro Farm House
  • Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater- Ngorongoro Farm House
  • Day 4/5/6: Ngorongoro Farm House – Ndutu – Ndutu Safari Lodge
  • Day 7: Ngorongoro Ndutu – Serengeti National Park- Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Camp
  • Day 8/9:  Serengeti National Park – Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Camp
  • Day 10: Serengeti National Park – Olduvai Gorge – Manyara Secret Lodge
  • Day 11:  Manyara Secret – Airport or Tarangire National Park (add-on)
  • Day 11/12: Manyara Secret – Tarangire National park – Lake Burunge
  • Day 13:  Drive to the Airport.
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You will be greeted at the airport by your guides and transferred to your lodge.  Here you will be received by local Tanzanian’s and enjoy relaxing accommodations after your long day(s) of travel.

 *** When coming from the United States, we highly recommend coming one day earlier due to the travel time it takes to get to East Africa.  You could choose to relax on day 1 or if you would like to explore Arusha on day 1, we have several options for excursions. 

Dinner inclusive

On this day via serengeti migration best time itinerary, we will drive from Arusha to Ngorongoro Farm House for lunch passing by a small town called Mto Wa Mbu that lies beside the Great Rift Valley and Manyara National Park. Mto Wa Mbu is a small town but has more than 120 tribes living in the same area. The majority are Maasai. In the evening, if you wish, you could do a coffee and farm tour within the lodge that takes about 2 hours. 

Overnight at Ngorongoro Farm House. 

Breakfast, lunch, dinner inclusive.

After breakfast, you will continue into the 600-meter-deep unbroken caldera, and you will have a moment to take in the fantastic, awe-inspiring views of the collapsed volcano. Then you will descend the caldera for a game drive. Over 25,000 mammals such as spotted hyenas and the “Big Five” – elephant, rhino, buffalo, leopard, and lion are part of them. You will enjoy lunch at a picnic spot inside the crater.   After lunch, you will continue the game drive and in the afternoon drive back for overnight and get prepared for the Serengeti Migration Best Time next day trip.

Overnight at Ngorongoro Farm House.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner inclusive.

The Ndutu calving area in the southern stretches of the Serengeti (Tanzania) is renowned for being one of the great natural wonders of Africa. It is a growing point for the great wildebeest migration, spanning a majestic landscape that transcends time. This region is the genesis of a unique wildlife phenomenon, an annual celebration of life. Can you imagine two million white-bearded wildebeests, or brindled gnu, giving birth to 400,000 calves within a period of three to four weeks? Nothing on earth compares to this spectacle. That is approximately 8000 baby wildebeest born each day.   

Overnighting at Ndutu Safari lodge.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner inclusive.

After the breakfast plates have been cleared, you will travel onward to the Serengeti National Park, which you will reach by mid-day. The Serengeti National Park is among the largest parks in Tanzania with diverse landscapes and habitats, such as grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannahs, and mountains. Here the biggest wildebeest and zebra migrations take place and you will have the opportunity to witness thousands of animals in their search for nourishment. 

 Overnight at Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Camp .

Breakfast, lunch, dinner inclusive.

Today, plan for a full-day game drive at Serengeti National Park.  We will start early in the morning after breakfast since it is when most of the cats are active. Serengeti is well known for being the home of carnivores due to the topography - the kopjes (rock formations), endless plains, and the Mara‐Grumeti ecosystem which facilitates interaction with prey.  Here you will witness the famous annual wildebeest migration too!  After the early morning game drive, we will get back for a hot lunch and have a short break.   Thereafter after we will proceed with the game drive until the evening, then get back for dinner at the Camp.

Overnight Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Camp.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner inclusive

Early morning you will set out on another game drive in the Serengeti before continuing towards the Oldupai Gorge. The site is significant in showing the increasing developmental and social complexities in the earliest humans (hominids).  The collecting of tools and animal remains in a central area is evidence of developing social interaction and communal activity. All these factors indicate an increase in cognitive capacities at the beginning of the period of hominids transitioning to hominins—that is, to human—form and behavior.  We then travel onward to Manyara Secret Lodge. 

Overnight Manyara Secret Lodge.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner inclusive

Today the group divides – you will either go to the airport or participate in the add-on adventure.  If you are flying out, after breakfast we drive to Arusha to go to the JRO airport.  If you have enough time before your flight, your guides will take you to the Cultural Heritage Museum so you can have lunch at the museum restaurant.  For folks with the add-on, you will head to Tarangire. See below.

Add on Optional

Breakfast, lunch, dinner inclusive

After breakfast, you will be picked up by your guide with lunch boxes and start a 1hour drive to Tarangire National Park. With its savannah, seasonal swamps, and upside-down trees, it is well known for its large number of elephant herds. There are approximately 4000 elephants here!   After an extensive game drive, you will leave the park and travel to Lake Burunge for your overnight at Burunge Tented Camp.  You will see elephants just off the pavilion of this amazing lodge at any given time of day.

Overnight at Burunge Tented Camp.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner inclusive

After breakfast, we drive back to Arusha where your guide will take you to JRO.  If you have enough time before your flight, your guide will take you to the Cultural Heritage Museum so you can have lunch at the museum restaurant. 

Breakfast inclusive.

welcome again and don't hesitate to book your serengeti migration best time with us

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MONTH
SEASON
TRAFFIC
WEATHER
ROAD TRAILS
SKY
RECOMMENDATION
January
Peak
Medium
Little to no Rainfall
Dry
Sunny & Cloudy
Highly Recommended
February
Peak
High
Little to no Rainfall
Dry
Sunny & Cloudy
Highly Recommended
March
High
Low
Short Rainfall
Wet & Muddy
Cloudy
Highly Recommended
April
Low
Low
Long Rainfall
Wet & Muddy
Cloudy
Highly Recommended
May
Low
Low
Short Rainfall
Wet & Muddy
Sunny & Cloudy
Highly Recommended
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ADD ON
January 18th -January 28th in 2025
March 14th -March 24th in 2025
$5117 Per Person
$6104 Single supplement plus
$1490 Per Person
$1569 Single supplement plus
January 17th - January 27th in 2026
March 13th -March 23rd in 2026
$5372 Per Person
$6409 Single supplement plus
$1564 Per Person
$1647 Single supplement plus
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What's Includes

AMREF Flying Doctor Insurance. A Flying doctor Insurance to Air transfer you before dark from nearest airstrip to hospital during Emergency

4X4 Custom built – Toyota Landcruiser

  • Pop-up Roof, Opening Sliding windows, Seat Belts, Heavy duty wheels, and Extra Fuel tanks. Refrigerator for cooling drinks, one pair of binoculars per couple, Eco friendly Trash Bag. Charging Outlets type Plug G for charging Cameras and smart phones

Professional English-Speaking Driver guide. A Friendly, Experienced and Passionate Driver Guide expert at a wide variety of skills: Flora and Fauna, Tanzania’s cultural and natural history

A Special Safari Hamper

  • Soft drinks, Coffee/tea, and Water during game drives
  • A bottle of Wine & Beer

TO/FROM Kilimanjaro International or Arusha Airport

  • One arrival Transfer
  • One departure Transfer

Experience Wildlife with Pumba Safari Photographic 4X4 Safari Vehicle

  • Park fee for Tarangire National Park
  • Park fee for Ngorongoro Crater
  • Park fee for Serengeti Crater

18 % VAT (Value Added Tax)

What's Inxludes

Tipping is of course discretionary, but is an expected part of the way in which business is done in Tanzania. It counts as an expression of gratitude to those who – hopefully – have made your experience an unforgettable one and enables you to directly reward those people.

Tips for guides ($20 per day/ person recommended)

Experience 60 – 90 minutes (depending on wind condition) aerial adventure, followed by bush breakfast and champagne.

The trip excludes changes done by you during safari or before safari which deviates from the original program

The trip costs Excludes International and Domestic Flights

The trip costs Excludes all visa costs including arrival visas and transit visas

  • The trip cost Excludes Medical Insurance which is mandatory

If you require to launder your clothes while on your safari, then you will need to pay an amount that the accommodation charges as per their rate sheet.

All kinds of soft drinks and hard drinks at the lodges/camps are not included

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