Serengeti Safari: Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro & Migration

Four nights in the Serengeti following the Great Migration across remote plains

A 7-day private tour through Tanzania's Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti, with at least 4 nights in the Serengeti timed to track the Great Migration. The itinerary concentrates time where the migration is active (South, North or West depending on season), and ends at a remote airstrip for your onward flight. All meals, park entry, game drives and domestic flight are included. Guides speak English, Spanish or French.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Lake Manyara National Park

• Pickup from hotel at 8am
• Drive across Great Rift Valley
• Full day game drive in Lake Manyara
• Optional bike tour or boat excursion
• Transfer to camp for dinner

Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater

• Visit Ngorongoro Crater for game drive

Day 3: Serengeti National Park Central

• Early breakfast
• Drive to Serengeti National Park
• Game drive in Serengeti Central

Day 4: Serengeti National Park Central

• Morning game drive or full day game drive
• Lunch and relaxation at camp
• Afternoon game drive
• Optional balloon flight over Serengeti

Day 5: Serengeti Great Migration

• Drive to remote Serengeti location
• Game drive following Great Migration
• Optional flight between Serengeti areas

Day 6: Serengeti Great Migration

• Drive to remote Serengeti location
• Game drive following Great Migration
• Optional flight between Serengeti areas

Day 7: Flying Out of Serengeti

• Early morning game drive or relax at camp
• Return to camp for brunch
• Transfer to airstrip for flight

The experience

You start with a full day at Lake Manyara, picked up from your hotel at 8am for a game drive through the park's 205 square miles of acacia forest, giant figs and mahogany. The lake holds hippos, flamingos and a growing baboon population. The park is also known for its tree-climbing lions. From there you move to Ngorongoro Crater, a 102-square-mile natural arena ringed by 2,000-foot walls and home to the largest concentration of African wildlife on the continent, including black rhinos, which are rare across East Africa. The crater floor holds a river, swamps, a soda lake thick with flamingos, forest and open plains.

The core of the tour is 4 nights in the Serengeti, split between the Central Area (where the largest concentration of big cats hunts) and two nights following the Great Migration. The Serengeti spans 6,900 square miles of plains that stretch to the horizon. It holds 2 million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras, all kinds of antelopes, lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas and over 500 bird species. Which part of the park you visit on the migration nights depends on the season. You may be in the remote North near the Kenya border, the South at Ndutu, or the Western plains. Your guide discusses timing with you each day: you can do a morning game drive, return for lunch and rest, then drive again in the afternoon, or commit to a full day with a picnic lunch. A hot-air balloon flight over the Serengeti plains is available as an extra.

On your final morning, an early game drive catches the animals at their most active and the sunrise over the plains. After brunch at camp, you're driven to the airstrip for a domestic flight back to Arusha or onward to Zanzibar. If you prefer to skip the flight, the operator redesigns the route to end at Ngorongoro and complete the whole journey by 4WD vehicle, saving the flight cost. Accommodation is at Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp, Rhino Lodge and Mbugani Camps. All meals are provided throughout.

What’s included

• All meals throughout the 7 days.
• all national park entrance fees for Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti.
• extensive game drives in each park.
• airport transfer.
• domestic flight from the Serengeti to Arusha or Zanzibar (or redesign to land travel if you prefer).

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (19 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 90 years) · Youth (16 to 18 years) · Child (6 to 15 years) · Infant (1 to 5 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Kiware Africa Safaris

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to spend the bulk of your safari time in the Serengeti itself, tracking the Great Migration across remote locations rather than rushing through multiple parks. The 4-night concentration in one park lets you follow the herds as they move and return to the same camps, building rhythm into the days instead of packing in new scenery each night.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 18 years); Child (6 to 15 years); Infant (1 to 5 years).

What animals am I most likely to see on a 7-day Serengeti safari?

The Serengeti holds 2 million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras, lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas and over 500 bird species. Lake Manyara is known for tree-climbing lions, hippos and flamingos. Ngorongoro Crater has the highest wildlife concentration on the continent and is one of the few places in East Africa where you can see black rhinos.

How much time do I actually spend in the Serengeti on this tour?

You spend at least 4 nights in the Serengeti: usually two in the Central Area and two following the Great Migration. The migration nights are in whichever part of the park (South, North or West) the herds occupy at the time you travel.

Can I choose when to do game drives each day, or is the schedule fixed?

The schedule is flexible. Your guide discusses timing with you each day, including wake-up time and whether you prefer a morning drive, afternoon drive, full day with picnic lunch, or a break at camp for rest and relaxation.

What happens on the last day, and how do I leave the Serengeti?

Your final morning includes an early game drive to catch active animals and the sunrise, followed by brunch at camp. You then transfer to a remote airstrip in the Serengeti for a domestic flight to Arusha or Zanzibar. Alternatively, you can skip the flight and complete the journey by 4WD, ending at Ngorongoro instead.

What's included in the 7-day tour price?

All meals, all national park entrance fees, extensive game drives in the parks, airport transfer, and the domestic flight from the Serengeti are included. Guides are available in English, Spanish or French.