8-Day Lake Natron & Serengeti Migration Safari – Tanzania

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Tour Overview

This 8-day safari combines the dramatic landscapes of Lake Natron with the awe-inspiring Great Migration in Northern and Central Serengeti. Experience remote wilderness, flamingo-filled alkaline lakes, volcanic scenery, and two of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife areas.

The journey also includes Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephants and ancient baobabs, Ndutu plains in the Southern Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five. This midrange-to-luxury safari offers a mix of tented camps and lodges for comfort while ensuring you stay close to the action.

Tour Highlights & Experiences:

Explore Lake Natron with its flamingos, hot springs, and Ngare Sero Waterfalls
Witness the Great Migration along the Mara River in Northern Serengeti
Full-day game drives in Northern and Central Serengeti
Ndutu region calving grounds (December–March) and abundant wildlife
Visit Tarangire National Park with its elephants and iconic baobabs
Ngorongoro Crater game drive for Big Five sightings, including black rhino
Bush breakfasts, scenic drives, and photographic opportunities
Midrange and luxury tented camps for an authentic safari experience

Detailed Itinerary - Day by Day:

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), you will be greeted by a Serengeti Wakanda Tours & Safaris representative and transferred to your hotel. Relax and enjoy the serene surroundings and hotel amenities in preparation for your safari adventure.

Main Destination: Arusha (City)
Accommodation: Forest Hill Hotel – Midrange hotel near Arusha
Meals: At own expense
Drinks: Not included

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Depart from your hotel for a 2.5-hour drive to Tarangire National Park, home to large elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and seasonal swamps. Explore the park from an open-roof safari vehicle and spot wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, lions, and more.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before transferring to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge – Luxury lodge above Lake Manyara NP
Meals: All meals included
Drinks: Included (except spirits/liquor)

Day 3: Mto Wa Mbu to Lake Natron

After breakfast, drive to the remote Lake Natron region. Stop for lunch at your tented lodge before visiting the base of Oldoinyo Lengai volcano. Enjoy a sunset walk along the lake, home to thousands of flamingos and dramatic landscapes.

Main Destination: Lake Natron
Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Natron – Midrange tented camp
Meals: All meals included
Drinks: Included (except spirits/liquor)

Days 4–5: Lake Natron to Northern Serengeti

Begin your morning exploring Lake Natron, visiting hot springs and Ngare Sero Waterfalls. After lunch, drive to Northern Serengeti. Spend two full days witnessing the Great Migration along the Mara River, observing wildebeest and zebras crossing the river and predators in action.

Main Destination: Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Safari Haven Migration Camp – Midrange tented camp inside Serengeti NP
Meals: All meals included
Drinks: Included (except spirits/liquor)

Day 6: Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti

Start with a sunrise game drive, then journey into Central Serengeti. Explore vast plains rich with wildlife, from big cats to grazing herds. Overnight at a luxury tented safari camp.

Main Destination: Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Signuture Serengeti Luxury Camp – Luxury tented camp
Meals: All meals included
Drinks: Included (except spirits/liquor)

Day 7: Central Serengeti to Ndutu

Begin with a sunrise game drive and enjoy a bush breakfast. Continue to Ndutu in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where open plains and acacia woodlands host dramatic wildlife scenes. Overnight at a luxury tented camp.

Main Destination: Ndutu Area, Ngorongoro
Accommodation: Masek Tented Lodge – Luxury tented camp inside Ndutu
Meals: All meals included
Drinks: Included (except spirits/liquor)

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Depart early for a game drive in Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five, including a chance to spot the rare black rhino. After exploring the crater floor, return to Arusha to conclude your safari.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals: Breakfast & lunch included
Drinks: Included (except spirits/liquor)

Price Per Person:

Number of People	2 People	3 People	4 people	5 people	6 people
Price Per Person (USD)	3450	3200	3050	2850	2700

Tour Price Inclusions:

INCLUDES

Park fees (for non-residents)
All scheduled activities (unless labeled as optional)
Accommodation in luxury lodges and camps (unless listed as an upgrade)
Professional, English-speaking safari driver/guide
All ground transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
All government taxes and VAT
Round-trip airport transfers
Meals as specified in the day-by-day itinerary
Drinks as specified in the day-by-day itinerary

EXCLUDES

International flights (to and from home country)
Additional accommodation before or after the safari
Tips and gratuities (recommended guideline: USD 20 per person per day)
Personal expenses (souvenirs, travel insurance, visas, etc.)
Government-imposed increases in taxes or park fees
Some meals, as specified in the day-by-day itinerary