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9-Day Tanzania Safari Tour by Migsam Safaris
Offered by - Migsam Safaris
Tour Features
Our 9 Days Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari takes you into one of Africa’s greatest wildlife events. Witness over a million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move across the Serengeti, including the dramatic Mara River crossing and predator-prey action. Explore the savannah in 4×4 vehicles with expert guides and enjoy close encounters with lions, elephants, and more in this once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
| Luxury tour | This luxury tour includes high-end lodges and premium accommodations. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age required | The minimum age for this tour is 5 years. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4, Normal 4x4. |
Route & Activities
Tanzania
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 | Under The Shade Safari Lodge No images available | Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 2 | Tarangire Safari Lodge No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 3 | Bougainvillea Safari Lodge No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 4-8 | Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 9 | Luxury Accommodation No images available | Breakfast, Lunch Included |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Arrival in Arusha - Gateway to the Serengeti
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your private guide will greet you.
Transfer to a serene lodge at the foot of Mount Meru.
Receive a briefing from your tour guide, which will highlight key moments of the migration and provide photography tips
Main Destination: Arusha
Accommodation: Under The Shade Safari Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 2 - Tarangire National Park - First Glimpse of Migration Pathway
Depart for Tarangire, home to ancient baobabs and large elephant herds.
Explore key river corridors where migrating herds occasionally pass. Get a chance to capture intimate wildlife interactions.
Drive at sunset with optional private bush sundowners.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Tarangire Safari Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 3 - Lake Manyara & Migration Observation
Travel to Lake Manyara National Park.
Witness plains grazing areas and scattered wildebeest groups, alongside flamingos and tree-climbing lions.
Enjoy an optional afternoon visit to local villages for a cultural immersion experience.
Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
Accommodation: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 4 - Southern Serengeti - Crossing the Plains
Choose a private or charter flight into the southern Serengeti, where migration herds often graze.
Go on a game drive in the afternoon to follow wildebeest herds and observe predator-prey interactions.
Enjoy the evening at a luxury tented camp.
Experience gourmet dining under the stars.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 5 - Central Serengeti - Predators and Plains
Go on a full-day safari exploring central Serengeti, where predators follow the migration trails.
Observe lions, cheetahs, and hyenas in their natural habitat as they prey on migrating animals.
Have a picnic lunch in a private clearing amid the migration path.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 6 - Northern Serengeti - Crossing Rivers
Travel to the northern Serengeti, renowned for its iconic river crossings of wildebeest and zebra.
Private game drives to witness dramatic crossing points, accompanied by expert guidance on timing and positioning for optimal photography.
Optional: Take a hot-air balloon ride early in the morning for aerial views of the migration.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 7 - Mara River & Migration Spectacle
Focus on the Mara River, a highlight for dramatic migration crossings and sightings of Nile crocodiles.
Go on a private safari drive with photographic guidance to capture the intensity of predator-prey interactions.
For your afternoon leisure, stay in a lodge with sunset over the Serengeti plains.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 8 - Serengeti Plains - Epic Wildlife Encounters
Full-day exploration of the central and western Serengeti plains, following the movement of wildebeest and zebra herds.
Capture large-scale herd, interactions with predators, and intimate moments with newborn calves.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 9 - Departure via Arusha
Go on a game drive in the morning for final sightings and photography.
Midrange: Scenic road by-road journey back to Arusha for onward travel.
Main Destination: Arusha
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch Included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
Jan 21, 2026 - Jan 21, 2027
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha, Tanzania
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
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha, Tanzania
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
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Offered By
Migsam Safaris
Kenya
Tanzania
Uganda
Migsam Safaris helps travellers enjoy the best safari in Tanzania with clear plans and friendly support. We offer many safari tours, including Serengeti game drives, Ngorongoro Crater trips, Big Five safari tours, hot air balloon safari rides, and cultural visits with local communities. We also guide guests on hiking and trekking routes around places like Mount Kilimanjaro and the Great Rift landscapes. Many travellers see us as one of the best Tanzania safari companies because we focus on comfort, safety, and real local knowledge. With honest prices and a caring team, Migsam Safaris creates trips that feel easy, warm, and memorable.
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