Overview & Summary
This safari is timed exclusively for the migration season (July to October), when the Serengeti hosts one of nature's greatest spectacles the Mara River crossings. Begin in Tarangire National Park, where ancient baobabs frame massive elephant herds gathering along the river. Then journey into the Central Serengeti, the wildlife rich heart of the ecosystem, where the Great Migration's vanguard gathers before pushing north. From the Seronera Valley's year round predators to the dramatic river crossings of the northern corridor, this compact safari delivers the migration's raw energy. With expert BMC TOURS & SAFARIS guides and a return flight from the Serengeti, you maximize every moment in the wild.
Full Itinerary
Arusha to Tarangire National Park Land of Giants and Ancient Baobabs
Your migration season safari begins with a morning pickup from your Arusha hotel by your BMC TOURS & SAFARIS guide. Drive to Tarangire National Park, a landscape dominated by ancient baobab trees and the life giving Tarangire River. During the dry season (July to October), this park hosts some of Africa's largest elephant herds, numbering in the hundreds, gathering along the riverbanks. Enjoy a half-day game drive through acacia woodlands and open savannahs, spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, and over 500 bird species. A picnic lunch is served overlooking the river, where elephants drink and play. In the late afternoon, exit the park and transfer to your comfortable lodge.
Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Safari Lodge
Tarangire to Central Serengeti into the Migration Corridor
After breakfast, journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park. The scenic drive takes you through the Ngorongoro Highlands, with stops at breathtaking viewpoints overlooking the Great Rift Valley. As you descend onto the vast plains, the horizon stretches into eternity. Enter the Central Serengeti, the wildlife rich heart of the ecosystem and a key staging area for the Great Migration between July and October. Stop for a picnic lunch at Naabi Gate, the main entrance to the Serengeti, where you can stretch your legs and take in the sweeping views. The Seronera Valley, with its permanent water sources, attracts lions, leopards, cheetahs, and the vanguard of the migrating herds. Enjoy a late afternoon game drive, positioning yourself for predator action as the golden light softens. Arrive at your comfortable camp for dinner and overnight under a blanket of stars.
Dinner and overnight at Baobab Central Serengeti Camp
Central Serengeti Sunrise Balloon, Game Drive and Fly to Arusha
Begin your final day with an optional sunrise hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti, followed by a champagne bush breakfast. If you choose not to balloon, enjoy an early morning game drive as the Serengeti awakens in golden light. Your expert guide tracks the migration herds moving North toward the Mara River (July-October). Continue game viewing through the morning, then enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush. Take a final short game drive before transferring to Seronera Airstrip for your return flight to Arusha. Upon landing, your BMC driver meets you for transfer to your hotel or Kilimanjaro Airport.
END OF OUR SERVICESInclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Private transfers from Arusha
- 1 night accommodation near Tarangire
- 1 night accommodation in Central Serengeti
- Meals: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
- Game drives with expert BMC guide
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Park entry fees for Tarangire & Serengeti
- Domestic flight: Seronera to Arusha
- Bottled drinking water
- All government taxes
Excluded
- International flights
- Travel & medical insurance
- Tanzania visa fees
- Alcoholic & soft drinks
- Optional hot air balloon safari
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, spa)
- Tips for guide & lodge staff
- Accommodation before or after safari
Optional Activities
