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Your 7-day itinerary, day by day
This is the exact seven-day route from the legacy page, with a cultural visit and Lake Manyara game drive before Ngorongoro and three nights in the northern Serengeti. July to October is high season for the possibility of Mara River crossings.
Duration7 days
Guide price$9,275
RouteKilimanjaro round-trip
Where you stay3 hotels & camps
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Arrive at Kilimanjaro and transfer to Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel to settle in after the international journey. US guests can also be connected with our dedicated flight partner for international flight arrangements.
OvernightThe African Tulip (1 night)
- Day 2-4
Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Highlands
Meet your safari guide and visit Mto wa Mbu before a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. Continue to the Ngorongoro Highlands, then spend day three descending to the crater floor for a game drive and picnic lunch before returning to camp.
OvernightLemala Ngorongoro (2 nights)
- Day 4-7
Northern Serengeti
Transfer to the nearby airstrip and fly by light aircraft to the northern Serengeti. Game drive to camp, then spend the next two days on shared morning and afternoon game drives across the Serengeti plains.
OvernightLemala Mara (3 nights)
- Day 7
Fly back to Arusha and Kilimanjaro
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for a light-aircraft flight to Arusha, with possible stops en route. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to Kilimanjaro International Airport for onward flights booked after 5pm.
Your Great Migration safari route
The journey starts in Arusha, travels by road through Mto wa Mbu, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro, then flies into the northern Serengeti before returning to Kilimanjaro.
- 1Arusha
- 2Mto wa Mbu and Lake Manyara
- 3Ngorongoro Crater
- 4Northern Serengeti
- 5Kilimanjaro International Airport
Each numbered stop follows the itinerary in order. Road transfers connect Arusha, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro; light aircraft connect the northern Serengeti and Arusha.
Where you'll stay
Three stays position the trip for a comfortable arrival, an early Ngorongoro descent and three nights in the northern Serengeti. Every gallery below uses verified first-party imagery from that property's current Brilliant Africa page.
Arusha
The African Tulip
A comfortable first-night hotel in Arusha for recovering from the international journey before the safari begins.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Lemala Ngorongoro
A tented camp in the Ngorongoro Highlands, used for two nights around the Lake Manyara visit and crater safari.
Northern Serengeti
Lemala Mara
A seasonal tented camp in the northern Serengeti, positioned for three nights of game drives and the possibility of Mara River crossings from July to October.
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Share your dates, priorities and budget. One of our Tanzania specialists will come back with first thoughts and tailor this itinerary around you, with no obligation.
What's included
Every Brilliant trip is fully inclusive of the things that matter, plus a level of support you won't find with an off-the-shelf package.
In your price
- Experienced safari guides
- All domestic and internal flights listed in the itinerary
- All road transfers and airport pick-ups and drop-offs
- All accommodation as per the itinerary, amendable to your budget and preferences
- Fees for guides, scouts, drivers and cooks
- All entrance and park fees
- Fees for all activities as per the programme
- Shared or private daily game drives, depending on your route and preferences
- Full-board meal plan unless specified otherwise
- Select local-brand drinks on safari
- AMREF Flying Doctors cover
- Conservation charges
With Brilliant, you'll also get
- One-to-one planning with a dedicated East Africa specialist through our Bucket List Safari System
- A local ground-support team on hand throughout your trip
- Dedicated pre-travel support for practical questions and preparation
- A personalised guest portal and mobile app
- WhatsApp contact with your local support team
- A one-to-one safety briefing
- Step-by-step visa and travel-document guidance
- Access to our international flight specialist for US guests
The 'Life Happens' Postponement Guarantee
If life gets in the way and you need to postpone your trip, we won't charge any fees to move it and your deposit is applied to the rescheduled dates. Terms and conditions apply, enquire for details.
Prices are per person based on two people travelling together during high season from July to October. Travel outside this period generally costs less, and final pricing depends on dates, flights and camp availability.
Your questions answered
How much does The Great Wildebeest Migration safari cost?
The seven-day itinerary starts from $9,275 per person based on two people travelling together during the July to October high season. Travel outside this period generally costs less, and final pricing depends on dates and availability.
Does this trip guarantee a river crossing?
No wildlife event can be guaranteed. July to October gives the best chance of seeing the herds and a Mara River crossing in the northern Serengeti, but timing and location change each year.
How much time is spent in the Serengeti?
The itinerary includes three nights at Lemala Mara, with an arrival game drive followed by two full days of shared morning and afternoon game drives.
Is the Ngorongoro Crater included?
Yes. Day three includes a descent to the crater floor for a game drive and picnic lunch before returning to camp in the highlands.
Can the route be adapted outside July to October?
Yes. This is a tailor-made starting point. For other months, your specialist can move the Serengeti camp to a more suitable sector and adjust the route around the migration and resident wildlife.
Talk to someone who's actually been there
Migration safaris depend on matching the Serengeti sector to the month rather than chasing a fixed promise. Our Tanzania specialists will shape the camp location, flights and guiding around your dates and wildlife priorities.
Barry
Safari Specialist & Field Guide
Alyson
Guest Experience Specialist
Tracy
Tailor-Made Safari Specialist
Holly
Guest Experience Specialist
Marc
Africa Travel Specialist
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