Tanzania

8 Day Tarangire Highlands Migration Safari

Experience this fully inclusive safari that explores the Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and the stunning Tarangire National Park over eight incredible days.

This exciting itinerary begins and ends at the Kilimanjaro International Airport as you fly to Tarangire National Park for some time spent exploring this remote region. Head off to experience the Ngorongoro Crater before visiting the renowned Serengeti.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to the Arusha Coffee Lodge | 1 Night

Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport, and be welcomed by an Elwana representative who’ll transfer you to Arusha Coffee Lodge. Spend time relaxing with a drink in front of the fireplace or beside the swimming pool, or take a walk along the rows of emerald-green coffee plants.

Days 2 - 3: Spend two nights at Treetops | 2 Nights

After refueling on a scrumptious breakfast, embark on a tour of the Burka Coffee Estate. Enjoy an alfresco lunch in the beautiful garden of the estate before transferring to the Arusha Airport. Here you will board the Executive Grand Caravan and fly to the Kuro Airstrip in the Tarangire National Park. Embark on a short game drive with a Tarangire Treetops guide before entering Treetops’ private reserve where you’ll spend the next two nights at the Tree House. The next day, you’ll enjoy a delicious breakfast before setting off for a full day of memorable activities such as guided game drives and game walks, and a visit to an authentic Maasai village, finishing with sundowners on Sunset Hill followed by a night game drive. Tree Tops private game reserve is home to buffalo, lion, cheetah, leopard and elephant.

Days 4 - 5: Spend a day exploring the Ngorongoro | 2 Nights

After a delicious breakfast, head out on an early morning game drive through Tarangire National Park where you can see some of the highest concentrations of wildlife quenching their thirst at the Tarangire River. There’s a good chance to see large herds of elephant and buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe and oryx, as well as predators, including lion, cheetah and leopard. Stop off for a picnic lunch on the way to the Kuro Airstrip for a scenic flight to the Manyara Airstrip.

On arrival, you will be greeted by a representative from The Manor at Ngorongoro who will take you to see an authentic African market in the township of Karatu. Arrive at The Manor in time for a scrumptious high-tea, before spending some time unwinding in your private cottage.

Following breakfast the next day, set out by vehicle on a complete day of discovery in the Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing your exploration of the Crater. Later in the afternoon you’ll head back to The Manor at Ngorongoro for some leisure time before cocktails and dinner.

Days 6 - 7: Explore the vast Serengeti | 2 Nights

Enjoy a lovely breakfast before choosing from a few different morning activities such as visiting Lake Manyara National Park, horseback riding, cycling, or a walking tour of the estate. Alternatively, choose to rejuvenate with a pampering spa treatment (1 treatment per person). After lunch, you’ll transfer to the Manyara Airstrip for a flight to the famous Serengeti. Set off from the airstrip on a short game drive as you make your way to the Serengeti Migration Camp. Spend your afternoon taking a memorable game drive through the renowned Serengeti, searching for the Big 5 and other wildlife.

On the following day, you’ll enjoy a delicious breakfast before heading out to spend the entire day exploring the vast and beautiful Serengeti with its abundant wildlife and birdlife. Enjoy a pleasant bush lunch before setting off for some more fantastic game viewing. Return to Serengeti Migration Camp in time to watch the African sunset as you sip on a refreshing sundowner, followed by dinner.

Day 8: Farewell to the magnificent Tanzania

Enjoy a delightful breakfast before setting off to explore the banks of the Grumeti River on a guided game walk. The Grumeti River is the backdrop to the spectacular river crossing of the wildebeest migration, when thousands of wildebeest attempt to cross these crocodile-infested waters. Enjoy a relaxed lunch before a final game drive on the way to the airstrip for your flight to Arusha. On arrival, you’ll transfer to the Arusha Coffee Lodge for the opportunity to freshen up and relax before heading to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.

Airport / airstrip transfers on the northern circuit, including to / from Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Domestic flights on Tanzania’s northern circuit in Sky Safari’s executive aircraft.
Scheduled game drives and activities.

International flights.
Airport taxes.
All meals and drinks not specified.
Tips and gratuities.
Items of a personal nature.

Highlights

An incredible fly-in safari, seeing the iconic northern parks.
Fantastic game viewing & luxurious, personalised accommodation.
Fully inclusive of full board accommodation, internal flights & guided game drives.
Visit the Serengeti, Crater, Tarangire & Lake Manyara.
Experience walking safaris, night drives & village visits, horse-riding & cycling.
Enjoy delicious food and wines & even be spoiled with a spa treatment!