6-Day Great Migration & Hadzabe Safari

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Arusha → Tarangire National Park

   Morning pick-up from your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport, then drive southwest to Tarangire National Park, entering in time for afternoon game drives along the Tarangire River — one of Africa's best elephant-watching destinations during the dry season. Overnight: Mama Dunia Lodge. Meals: Lunch & Dinner.

2. Day 2

   Ngorongoro Crater → Central Serengeti

   An early start to the Ngorongoro Crater rim before descending 600 metres into this UNESCO World Heritage Site — lion prides, elephant bulls, hippo pools, black rhino, and flamingos on Lake Magadi. After a picnic lunch, drive west towards the central Serengeti. Overnight: Serengeti Embalakai Authentic Camps. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

3. Day 3

   Central Serengeti → Northern Serengeti

   Head north deeper into the Serengeti towards the Mara River, tracking herds and predator activity en route, arriving at your camp in the north by late afternoon. Overnight: Moyo Hill Camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

4. Day 4

   Full Day — Northern Serengeti & Mara River

   A full day dedicated entirely to the northern Serengeti and the Mara River — the heart of the Great Migration experience, with your guide positioned at known crossing points. Big cats are extremely active in this area, hunting the migrating herds. Overnight: Moyo Hill Camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

5. Day 5

   Northern Serengeti → Karatu

   A final morning game drive before driving south through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the cool highland town of Karatu (1,500m) for the night. Overnight: mid-range lodge in Karatu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

6. Day 6

   Hadzabe Tribe Experience → Arusha

   Drive to Lake Eyasi to meet the Hadzabe for an authentic walking experience with traditional bow hunting and fire-making demonstrations, before driving back to Arusha in the late afternoon. Meals: Breakfast.