Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Met at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your lodge. A quiet evening, a full briefing with your guide, and an early night before the plains.
Private stayArusha Coffee Lodge
MealsBreakfast
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The Great Migration Safari
We follow the herds rather than the map — positioning you in the right corner of the Serengeti for the season, whether that is the calving grounds of the south or the Mara River in the north.
Best season · Dec–Mar (calving) · Jun–Oct (river crossings)Ideal for · Wildlife photographers and repeat safari-goers7 days
Journey highlights
- Camps positioned with the herds
- Optional hot-air balloon over the plains
- Time in two distinct Serengeti regions
A private Fondness journey
Every journey is private, from $600 per person per day
Characterful lodges and classic tented camps in quieter corners, with en-suite comfort, pools and unhurried private game drives.
Day 2
Tarangire National Park
Drive to Tarangire for a full day of game viewing among elephant herds and baobabs, with a picnic lunch beneath the trees.
Private stayMaramboi Tented Lodge
MealsBreakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3
Into the Serengeti
A scenic transfer across the conservation area and onto the plains, arriving in the Seronera valley for an afternoon drive. Predator activity here is reliable year-round.
Private stayKati Kati Tented Camp
MealsBreakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4
Following the herds
We move to the migration region of the season — the southern short-grass plains in green season, or the Kogatende and Mara River area in the dry months. Game viewing en route all the way.
Private staySerengeti Kati Kati mobile or Osero Camp
MealsBreakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5
Full day with the migration
Dawn to dusk with the herds. In the north, hours at a river crossing point waiting for the moment. In the south, thousands of newborn calves and the predators that shadow them. Optional balloon flight at sunrise.
Private stayOsero Camp
MealsBreakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
A final morning on the plains, Olduvai Gorge en route, then up to the crater rim for the evening.
Private stayNgorongoro Farm House
MealsBreakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7
Crater floor and departure
An early crater descent for a half day of exceptional game viewing, then the drive to Arusha and your departure flight.
Private stayDeparture
MealsBreakfast, lunch
What's included
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and window seat guaranteed
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide (other languages on request)
- All park, crater and concession fees
- Accommodation and meals as listed in your chosen tier
- Drinking water throughout the safari
- Airport transfers and flying-doctor emergency cover
Not included
- International flights and Tanzanian visa
- Travel insurance
- Balloon safaris, spa treatments and other optional activities
- Alcoholic drinks and personal items
- Tips for guides, crew and lodge staff
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