9-Day Big Five & Migration Safari (Central Serengeti Focus)

About This Tour

Route: Arusha – Tarangire – Lake Manyara – 3 Days Central Serengeti – Ngorongoro – Arusha

Highlights

• Game drives in Tarangire National Park with elephant herds and baobabs
• Tree-climbing lions and birdlife in Lake Manyara
• 3 unforgettable days in Central Serengeti, where you’ll likely see lion prides and wildebeest on the move
• Full Ngorongoro Crater game drive
• Big Five safari adventure: lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kilimanjaro International Airport, airport pickup and transfer to Arusha for overnight stay

Day 2: Full-day game drive in Tarangire

Day 3: Lake Manyara game drive + local cultural experience

Day 4: Scenic drive to Serengeti Central via Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Day 5 & 6: Full game drives in Central Serengeti – wildebeest, lions, cheetahs

Day 7: Morning game drive in Serengeti, then head to Ngorongoro highlands

Day 8: Full-day crater tour with picnic lunch

Day 9: Return to Arusha and departure

Accommodation Options

Budget:

Arusha Planet Lodge, Fig Tree Lodge, Seronera Campsite, Simba Campsite

Mid-range: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge, Marera Valley Lodge, Serengeti Heritage Camp, Rhino Lodge

Luxury: Arusha Coffee Lodge, Lake Manyara Serena Lodge, Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge, Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.

Pricing:

High Season (July–October)

• Group of 2: Budget from $4,950 | Mid-range from $6,300 | Luxury from $8,450
• Group of 4: Budget from $3,600 | Mid-range from $4,900 | Luxury from $6,900
• Group of 6+: Budget from $3,200 | Mid-range from $4,300 | Luxury from $6,200

Mid Season (March–June)

• Group of 2: Budget from $4,300 | Mid-range from $5,600 | Luxury from $7,500
• Group of 4: Budget from $3,000 | Mid-range from $4,200 | Luxury from $6,100
• Group of 6+: Budget from $2,600 | Mid-range from $3,700 | Luxury from $5,500

Low Season (November–February)

• Group of 2: Budget from $3,950 | Mid-range from $5,200 | Luxury from $7,000
• Group of 4: Budget from $2,800 | Mid-range from $3,900 | Luxury from $5,600
• Group of 6+: Budget from $2,300 | Mid-range from $3,300 | Luxury from $4,800

Included

• All park fees and conservation charges
• Full board accommodation
• Private 4×4 pop-up roof safari vehicle
• Professional English-speaking driver-guide
• Bottled water during safari
• Airport transfers
• Government taxes

Excluded

• International flights and entry visa
• Travel insurance
• Tips and personal expenses
• Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
• Optional activities and souvenirs