7 DAYS NORTH MIGRATION SAFARI

PARKS

• Tarangire National Park
• Ngorongoro Crater
• Serengeti National Park

OVERVIEW

Embark on a remarkable 7-day luxury safari across Tanzania’s northern circuit, exploring the renowned and incredible parks of Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Experience the majesty of African elephants, ancient baobab trees, endangered black rhinos, and witness the Great Migration in the Serengeti. Enjoy the epitome of luxury accommodations with private showers.

DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1: ARRIVAL AT THE AIRPORT TO ARUSHA

Upon arrival at Arusha Airport (ARK) or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), your Bapta African Safaris representative will greet you and provide a brief before transferring you to your luxurious accommodations in Arusha for an overnight stay.

• Destination: Arusha city

Luxury

• Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel / Arusha Coffee Lodge / Gran Melia Arusha
• Meal: Breakfast

Midrange

Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge / A1 Hotel & Resort / Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa Meal: Bed & Breakfast

DAY 2: ARUSHA TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Early morning, after breakfast at your Arusha hotel, your personal driver guide will pick you up for a journey to Tarangire National Park. The drive takes about 2.5 hours to the park gate. Tarangire National Park is renowned for its elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Encounter diverse wildlife, including lions, leopards, giraffes, and numerous bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch and continue your game drive before retreating to your luxury lodge in Karatu for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

• Destination: Tarangire National Park

Luxury

• Accommodation: Kitela Lodge / Neptune Ngorongoro / Gibb’s Farm
• Meal: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Midrange

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge / Farm of Dreams Lodge / Bougainvillea Safari Lodge Meal: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

DAY 3: KARATU TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast at your Karatu lodge, depart for Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Serengeti is famed for its abundant wildlife and the annual Great Migration. Witness the captivating wildlife and endless plains of the Serengeti. Arrive at your luxury tented lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

• Destination: Serengeti National Park

Luxury

• Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge / Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge / Melia Serengeti
• Meal: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Midrange

Accommodation: Narudi Camp / Pamoja Serengeti Luxury Camp / Embalakai Authentic Camps Meal: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

DAY 4: CENTRAL TO NORTH SERENGETI

After breakfast, drive to the northern part of Serengeti, known as Kogatende, following the Great Migration. Enjoy a game drive en-route, encountering giraffes, buffalo, and elephants. Marvel at the annual Wildebeest Migration and the iconic Mara River crossing. After lunch and extensive game viewing, reach your partner tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

• Destination: Serengeti National Park

Luxury

• Accommodation: Mara Mara Tented Lodge / Mara Under Canvas
• Meal: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Midrange

Accommodation: Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp / Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp Meal: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

DAY 5: FULL DAY GAME DRIVE ON NORTH SERENGETI

Embark on an early morning game drive to witness the captivating Great Migration scenes. Observe predators hunting and the majestic river crossings. Enjoy a picnic lunch and continue your game drive until late evening. Return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

• Destination: Serengeti National Park

Luxury

• Accommodation: Mara Mara Tented Lodge / Mara Under Canvas
• Meal: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Midrange

Accommodation: Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp / Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp Meal: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

DAY 6: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK TO NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA

After breakfast at your Serengeti accommodation, depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area and settle into your luxurious lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

• Destination: Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Luxury

• Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge / Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw
• Meal: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Midrange

Accommodation: Rhino Lodge / Ang’ata Ngorongoro Meal: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

DAY 7: NGORONGORO CRATER TO ARUSHA

Early morning, enjoy breakfast at your lodge, and then descend to the Ngorongoro Crater floor. Marvel at the diverse wildlife, including the endangered black rhinos. After lunch at the Ngoitoktok picnic site, conclude your game drive and ascend the crater. Drive back to Arusha for your departure.

• Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

Luxury

• Meal: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Midrange

Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge / A1 Hotel & Resort / Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa Meal: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

INCLUSIONS

• Private Toyota Landcruiser 4x4 with pop-up roofs
• Private professional safari guide
• All nights’ accommodation in Arusha & during Safari
• All Park Fees
• Government Tax
• Unlimited drinking water, tea, coffee
• Some soft drinks & beers inside the safari vehicle
• Domestic flights
• Flying Doctors Insurance (AMREF)

EXCLUSIONS

• International flights
• Tips
• Personal needs
• Visa