Overview & Summary
Experience a luxury fly-in safari with BMC TOURS & SAFARIS exploring Tanzania's Northern Circuit, including Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. This journey is centered on the Central Serengeti migration ecosystem, where vast herds of wildebeest and zebra move across endless plains while predators dominate the landscape. The itinerary combines scenic flight access, high end wildlife viewing, and diverse ecosystems ranging from open savannahs to volcanic highlands and Rift Valley forests for a complete Big Five safari experience.
Full Itinerary
Wings Over the Wild: Your Luxury Safari Begins
After arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or pick-up from Arusha, board a scheduled flight into Serengeti National Park. This aerial journey reveals the vastness of northern Tanzania before landing directly in the Central Serengeti, the core of the migration ecosystem. This region is defined by open plains, river systems, and kopjes that support permanent wildlife populations and seasonal migration movements. Upon arrival and meet with your safari guide, enjoy lunch during lunch time at your luxury camp before heading out for a sunset game drive across predator-rich savannahs. Dinner and overnight stay in the Serengeti.
Dinner and overnight at Kirurumu Migration Lodge
Where a Million Hooves Shape the Savannah: Two Days in Paradise
Serengeti National Park is the heart of Africa's Great Migration, where massive herds of wildebeest and zebra move across the Central Serengeti in search of fresh grazing and water. This continuous natural cycle shapes one of the most powerful wildlife systems on earth, attracting high concentrations of predators including lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and wild dogs. The ecosystem includes open grasslands, river valleys, and granite kopjes that create diverse wildlife habitats. Game drives focus on tracking migration flow and predator behavior across different zones. Lunch is taken during lunch time in the bush, surrounded by uninterrupted wilderness and active wildlife scenes.
Dinner and overnight at Kirurumu Migration Lodge
From Endless Plains to the Volcanic Highlands
After breakfast, enjoy a final Serengeti game drive before departing toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. This route passes through protected conservation areas, Maasai grazing lands, and volcanic escarpments that connect Serengeti with the Ngorongoro ecosystem. The landscape gradually transforms from open savannah to fertile highlands and forested slopes. Lunch is taken during lunch time en route before arriving in Karatu for dinner and overnight stay in a peaceful highland lodge surrounded by coffee plantations and scenic views.
Dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge
Farewell to the Rift Valley's Hidden Gem
After breakfast, proceed to Lake Manyara National Park, a compact yet highly diverse Rift Valley park known for its groundwater forest, flamingo filled lake, and rich wildlife including elephants, giraffes, baboons, and tree climbing lions. The park offers varied habitats within a small area, making it ideal for final wildlife viewing. Enjoy a morning game drive with lunch during lunch time before continuing to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure, marking the end of your luxury fly-in safari experience with BMC TOURS & SAFARIS.
END OF OUR SERVICESInclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Domestic fly-in safari (Arusha/Kilimanjaro - Serengeti)
- Airport transfers
- 4 nights luxury accommodation (Serengeti + Karatu)
- All meals as per itinerary
- Luxury 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional safari guide
- Serengeti migration tracking experience
- Ngorongoro Highlands transit safari
- Lake Manyara game drive
- Bottled drinking water
- Park entry fees (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara)
- Government taxes
Excluded
- International flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, etc.)
- Tips for guide and lodge staff
- Optional activities (balloon safari, cultural visits, upgrades)
Optional Activities
