9-DAY THE GREAT MIGRATION: A LUXURY SAFARI SPECTACLE
- Best Time: June to November
- High Season: July to September
Welcome to Tanzania!
Join GreyJoy Safari Adventures on an unforgettable journey through Tanzania’s iconic Northern Circuit. This tour takes you to some of the country’s most spectacular national parks, including the world-renowned Serengeti—famous for its breathtaking landscapes and the Great Migration.
You’ll also explore the diverse ecosystems of Lake Manyara, Tarangire, and the Ngorongoro Crater, all teeming with wildlife. Keep an eye out for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and a wide variety of birds and reptiles.
Throughout the journey, you’ll experience the natural beauty of Tanzania up close—discovering the fascinating behaviors, habitats, and harmony of the country’s incredible flora and fauna in their untouched wilderness.
Let GreyJoy Safari Adventures guide you into the heart of nature for a truly authentic and enriching safari experience.
Tour Features
Luxury tour
This luxury tour uses lodges and hotels.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won’t be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
Minimum age of 3 years
The minimum age for this tour is 3 years.
Day 1: Welcome to Tanzania – Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by the GreyJoy Safari Adventures airport team. They’ll assist you with any visa or luggage concerns before introducing you to your professional guide. You’ll then be transferred to Arusha for a relaxing overnight stay.
Nestled at the foot of Mount Meru, Arusha is the safari capital of Tanzania and the perfect place to begin your adventure. It’s also conveniently located near Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, about 100 kilometers away.
Main Destination: Arusha
Accommodation: Acacia Retreat
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast included (Lunch & dinner not included), Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 2: Explore Tarangire National Park – Elephant Paradise
After breakfast, your guide will drive you to Tarangire National Park, a hidden gem known for its large herds of elephants and majestic baobab trees. You’ll enjoy a full-day game drive, with a hot lunch served picnic-style in the wild. Later, continue your game drive until sunset before heading to your camp for dinner and overnight.
Unlike the busier parks, Tarangire offers a quieter and more intimate safari experience, making it a favorite among seasoned wildlife lovers.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Serian Tarangire Camp
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 3: Walking Safari & Game Drives in Tarangire
Start your day with a guided morning walking safari, an incredible way to connect with nature and observe wildlife up close. Return to the vehicle for more game viewing and enjoy a hot lunch in the bush. The rest of the day will be spent exploring Tarangire’s unique landscapes and wildlife.
Look out for large elephant herds, predators, and rare species like the fringe-eared oryx and gerenuk, all thriving in this dry, dramatic terrain.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Serian Tarangire Camp
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 4: Scenic Drive to Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, journey toward Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its rich birdlife and tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a game drive and canopy walk, offering a new perspective of the forest canopy and wildlife below. A hot lunch will be served during the day, and by evening, you’ll head to your lodge for dinner and rest.
Lake Manyara is a paradise for bird enthusiasts, with over 400 recorded species, and it offers a wonderfully diverse landscape.
Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
Accommodation: The Castle at Ngorongoro
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, All drinks (Except spirits/liquor)
Day 5: Discover the Ngorongoro Crater – Nature’s Wonderland
Today, descend into the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife. Your guide will set up a scenic picnic lunch with warm food and cold drinks near a shaded area. After a day of exploration, head to your lodge perched on the crater rim.
Expect to see lions, rhinos, elephants, and large flocks of flamingos at Lake Magadi, along with hippos and many bird species.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, All drinks (Except spirits/liquor)
Day 6: Serengeti Bound – Game Drives in Central Serengeti
After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive to Central Serengeti National Park. Stop at Naabi Hill Gate for a hot meal before continuing into Seronera, the heart of the Serengeti. Enjoy a game drive en route and arrive at your beautiful camp for dinner and overnight stay.
The Serengeti is a living testament to the wild, where the harmony between animals and land is uninterrupted by modern development.
Main Destination: Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Enkirari Wilderness Camp
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, All drinks (Except spirits/liquor)
Day 7: The Great Migration – North Serengeti & Mara River
After breakfast, drive further north to the Kogatende area of Serengeti, near the Mara River, to witness the dramatic wildebeest river crossings. Enjoy a hot lunch in the bush, then continue with game viewing until sunset. Later, check into your migration camp for a warm shower, dinner, and overnight.
During August through October, the Kogatende area becomes the stage for one of nature’s most powerful spectacles—the Great Migration.
Main Destination: Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Enkutoto Migration Camp
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, All drinks (Except spirits/liquor)
Day 8: Full-Day Safari in Northern Serengeti
Enjoy a full day of game drives in Northern Serengeti, tracking herds of wildebeest and zebras as they navigate crocodile-infested waters of the Mara River. Witness the survival of the fittest as the migration plays out before your eyes. Your guide will serve a hot lunch in the bush. In the evening, return to camp to relax under the stars.
The migration is not just about movement—it’s a dramatic display of life, survival, and instinct in the African wild.
Main Destination: Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Enkutoto Migration Camp
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, All drinks (Except spirits/liquor)
Day 9: Farewell – Fly Back to Arusha
Enjoy a final early morning game drive and breakfast at the camp. You’ll then be transferred to Kogatende Airstrip for your flight back to Arusha. Upon arrival, you’ll have lunch before being transferred to your hotel or to the airport for your onward journey. This marks the end of your unforgettable journey with GreyJoy Safari Adventures.
Main Destination: Northern Serengeti to Arusha
Accommodation: None (End of Tour)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch included (Dinner not included), All drinks (Except spirits/liquor)
Note
• Additional accommodation can be arranged upon request.
• Airport transfers can be provided at an extra cost.
END OF THE TOUR
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- The government imposed an increase in taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- This tour starts and ends in Arusha/Moshi/Zanzibar
- Book your own international flights when using this operator
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Important to Know
- This tour is not available to solo travelers.
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- This tour accepts children who are 1 year and older. Children under 16 receive a discount and children under 6 are free.
- Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.
Rates Per Person
Start dates | Solo1 room | 2+ peopleSharing rooms |
Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025 | n/a* | $3,779 |
Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | n/a* | $3,779 |
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
