Great Migration
8-Day Southern Migration Safari
Follow the Great Migration as the herds return to the short-grass plains of the southern Serengeti for calving season. November and December are among the most underrated months in Tanzania — excellent wildlife, lower camp rates, and far fewer visitors. The herds begin arriving in Ndutu from December, and predator activity follows.
From €3257 per person
Best time to travel — November – December
Duration
8 Days
Destinations
Arusha,
Tarangire,
Central Serengeti,
Ndutu,
Ngorongoro Crater ,
Arusha,
Best Time
November – December
Starts / Ends
Arusha - Arusha
Your Safari Route — Day By Day
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Arusha
Arrival
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Tarangire
Game Drive
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Central Serengeti
Drive west into the heart of Serengeti National Park.
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Ndutu
A full day in Ndutu with off-road driving allowed across the open plains.
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Ngorongoro Crater
Crater Game Drive
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Arusha
Departure
Your Safari — Day By Day
All arrivals, game drives, lodge moves, and departure details mapped throughout.
Arrival in Arusha
Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Arusha for the first night. Your Gosheni guide will be waiting on arrival with a warm welcome and will brief you on the days ahead before you settle in for the evening.
Meals Included
Breakfast, Dinner
01
Arusha → Tarangire National Park
Tarangire
Pick up from your hotel in Arusha after a short office briefing before driving to Tarangire National Park. The park's permanent river and diverse landscape support large wildlife populations year-round — elephant herds, wildebeest, zebras, and a remarkable range of predators and birds.
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
02
Tarangire → Central Serengeti
Central Serengeti
Drive west into the heart of Serengeti National Park. The central Serengeti is Tanzania's oldest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site — its resident wildlife populations are among the highest of any park in Africa. Arrive in time for an afternoon drive as the day cools.
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
03
Full Day — Central Serengeti
Cantral Serengeti
A full day of game drives through the central Serengeti. Lions, leopards, elephants, and cheetahs are all commonly seen here, and with the short rains beginning in November, the landscape is green and dramatic. Several drives reveal different parts of this vast ecosystem.
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
04
Central Serengeti → Ndutu
Ndutu / Southern Serengeti
Drive south into the Ndutu area, where the wildebeest herds are beginning to arrive from December onwards. Ndutu sits at the junction of the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and its short-grass plains attract lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and a large resident leopard population alongside the arriving herds.
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
05
Ndutu → Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro
Drive east from Ndutu toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the crater for an afternoon game drive. The crater's permanent water and grassland support around 25,000 animals year-round, including approximately 120 lions, 50 black rhino, and large herds of wildebeest, zebra, and buffalo.
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
06
Ngorongoro → Kilimanjaro Airport
Arusha
Accommodation
Departure
Meals Included
Breakfast
07
Tour Pricing & What Is Included
from
€3257
per person / double occupancy
All bookings and payments are handled directly through our office in Arusha, Tanzania.
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What Is Included
Private 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof fees
Professional English-speaking driver guide fees
All park fees and conservation fees fees
Accommodation and meals as listed in the itinerary fees
Bottled mineral water, soft drinks, tea and coffee during game drives fees
Airport transfers (pick-up and drop-off at Kilimanjaro International Airport) fees
All sightseeing and game viewing as specified fees
Government taxes (18% VAT) fees
Not Included
International and domestic flights
Travel and medical insurance
Visa fees
Guide and lodge staff gratuities (recommended: USD 20 per person per day)
Balloon safari (USD 500 per person)
Premium drinks at lodges and camps
Laundry service
Drone permits
Any items of a personal nature
Christmas and New Year supplement (applicable for 24, 25, 26 Dec, 31 Dec, and 1 Jan travel)
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