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8-Day Big Five & Great Migration Safari

Tour Overview

Welcome to Tanzania!

Experience one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife adventures on this 8-Day Big Five & Great Migration Safari with Fanasha Safaris. This carefully crafted safari combines Tanzania’s most famous wildlife destinations with exceptional opportunities to witness the Great Migration and encounter the Big Five in their natural habitat.

Journey through the elephant-rich landscapes of Tarangire National Park, spend multiple days exploring the vast plains of Serengeti National Park, descend into the wildlife paradise of Ngorongoro Crater, and discover the beauty of Lake Manyara National Park. With experienced Fanasha Safaris guides and carefully selected mid-range accommodations, this safari delivers the perfect balance of comfort, adventure, and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a Fanasha Safaris representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Nestled beneath Mount Meru, Arusha serves as the gateway to Tanzania’s famous Northern Safari Circuit.

Spend the remainder of the day relaxing after your journey and preparing for the exciting adventure ahead. In the evening, meet your safari guide for a detailed briefing about your safari itinerary and wildlife destinations.

Accommodation Options

Meals: Dinner

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, renowned for its giant baobab trees and some of the largest elephant herds in East Africa.

Enjoy a full-day game drive through diverse habitats where elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, impalas, and numerous bird species thrive. The Tarangire River attracts wildlife throughout the year, making it one of Tanzania’s most rewarding safari destinations.

After a picnic lunch in the park, continue your wildlife exploration before heading to Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands toward the legendary Serengeti National Park.

Upon entering the Serengeti, begin your first game drive across the endless plains. Wildlife sightings start immediately as you search for lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and large herds of wildebeests roaming the savannah.

Arrive in Central Serengeti in the late afternoon and settle into your safari camp surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

Accommodation Options

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today is dedicated to exploring the Serengeti and following the movements of the Great Migration.

Depending on the season, your guide will take you to areas where large concentrations of wildebeests and zebras are found. Predators often follow the herds, creating exciting opportunities to witness natural wildlife interactions.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush while surrounded by breathtaking scenery before continuing your afternoon game drive.

Accommodation Options

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, continue your Serengeti adventure by exploring migration corridors and wildlife-rich regions of the park.

Depending on the season, you may witness dramatic river crossings, massive grazing herds, and intense predator activity. Your guide will position you in the best locations for wildlife viewing and photography.

This additional day in the Serengeti significantly increases your chances of experiencing the migration and spotting all members of the Big Five.

Accommodation Options

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy a final morning game drive before departing the Serengeti.

As you travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, continue spotting wildlife while enjoying spectacular views of Tanzania’s changing landscapes. Arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon and relax while overlooking the beautiful highlands.

Accommodation Options

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Following an early breakfast, descend approximately 600 meters into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater.

The crater is one of the best places in Africa to spot the Big Five, including the rare black rhino. During your game drive, you may encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, wildebeests, zebras, and countless bird species within this unique ecosystem.

Enjoy a picnic lunch near a hippo pool before continuing your exploration of the crater floor.

Return to your lodge in the late afternoon.

Accommodation Options

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, proceed to Lake Manyara National Park for your final safari experience.

Nestled beneath the Great Rift Valley Escarpment, the park is famous for its lush forests, large troops of baboons, elephants, hippos, flamingos, and the famous tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a morning game drive while taking in the stunning scenery and diverse wildlife.

After a picnic lunch, begin your return journey to Arusha where your unforgettable safari adventure comes to an end.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

  • Park entry fees
  • Mid-range accommodation for 2 nights
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Full-board meals during safari
  • Bottled drinking water during game drives
  • Government taxes and VAT
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  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary

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