Join MNAVA TOURS for an eight-day wildlife safari across Tanzania's celebrated northern circuit. Discover Tarangire's giant baobab trees and elephants, follow the seasonal movements of the Great Wildebeest Migration in the Serengeti, explore the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, and enjoy the diverse scenery of Lake Manyara National Park. Complete your journey with a cultural tour of Arusha before departure.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), you will be warmly welcomed by your MNAVA TOURS representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha.
Spend the remainder of the day relaxing after your journey. Later, meet your safari guide for a briefing covering the itinerary, wildlife viewing, safety guidelines, and preparations for the adventure ahead
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, renowned for its impressive elephant population, giant baobab trees, and picturesque savannah scenery.
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and predators such as lions and leopards. Stop at a designated picnic site for lunch, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African wilderness.
In the late afternoon, continue exploring the park before heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight rest.
After breakfast, depart for the legendary Serengeti, travelling through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy spectacular highland views along the way, with an optional Maasai cultural visit available at an additional cost.
Arrive in the Serengeti in time for an afternoon game drive through the central Seronera region, an area known for its wildlife and resident big cats.
Watch for lions resting among rocky outcrops, herds of zebras and wildebeest crossing the plains, and other wildlife against a beautiful African sunset. Later, proceed to camp for dinner and an overnight stay beneath the African sky.
Today is dedicated to exploring the Serengeti and searching for the Great Wildebeest Migration.
After an early breakfast, embark on a game drive across the plains, following seasonal wildlife movements based on current sightings and conditions. Depending on the time of year, the herds may be found in the southern, central, western, or northern parts of the ecosystem.
During the appropriate season, travel towards the northern Serengeti in search of large herds and possible Mara River crossings, where crocodiles and other predators may be present. Enjoy wildlife photography and the spectacular scenery throughout the day.
Return to camp for dinner and a peaceful night in the wilderness.
Begin the day with an early morning game drive, when wildlife is often more active and the soft morning light creates excellent photographic opportunities.
Search for lions, hyenas, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and other wildlife before beginning the scenic journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
As the landscape changes from open plains to cooler highlands, enjoy views of the surrounding countryside before arriving at your campsite on the crater rim. Settle in, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the following day's exploration of the Ngorongoro Crater.
Rise early for breakfast before descending into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for an extensive game drive.
Explore its grasslands, woodland areas, and lake surroundings in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, and the rare black rhinoceros. The crater's remarkable concentration of wildlife makes it one of the most memorable stops on Tanzania's northern safari circuit.
After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic destination nestled beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment.
Enjoy a guided game drive through groundwater forests, open grasslands, and areas bordering the lake. Look for elephants, baboons, giraffes, buffaloes, and a variety of bird species. With luck, you may also spot the park's famous tree-climbing lions.
After exploring the park and enjoying a picnic lunch, travel back to Arusha for dinner and your final overnight stay.
Enjoy breakfast before taking an optional guided city tour of Arusha, depending on your flight schedule.
Visit the lively Central Market, discover Tanzanian art and crafts at the Cultural Heritage Centre, and stop at the famous Clock Tower landmark. You may also enjoy an optional local lunch before your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport.
Your Great Migration Trail Safari with MNAVA TOURS concludes with wonderful memories of Tanzania's wildlife, landscapes, and cultural heritage.
This itinerary can be customized around your travel dates, group size and preferences.
