Panoramic Hot Air Balloon Add-On Flight Over Serengeti

Great Migration & Serengeti

(8 days, 7 nights)

Trip Type:

Safari Trips

Overview:

Watch planet Earth's biggest spectacle! Follow the wildebeest and their predators across the world-renowned Serengeti. This is your 8-day safari dream with max wildlife action and epic landscapes all around! You'll witness the Earth's largest migration on the plains with all its drama. You'll also visit the one and only lush Ngorongoro Crater, the elephant haven Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara with its tree climbing lions.

Group size:

Price from:

1-6 persons per car

2,850 USD / person

Price Table:

Price is per person in the below size of a group. Prices are for mid-range accommodation.

1 person - private
2 persons
3 persons
4 persons +++

price from

4,300 USD

per person

price from

3,850 USD

per person

price from

3,450 USD

per person

price from

2.850 USD

per person

Additional Accommodation options:

If you'd like to book a luxury option, please click Book Now and tell us about your preference.

If you'd like to go to budget mode (sleep in regular tents in camps), please click Book Now and let us know as well. The price goes as much as 50% lower.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Tarangire National Park Safari

  • 7:30–8:00 AM pickup from Arusha/Moshi accommodation.
  • Drive (~2 hrs from Arusha / 3.5 from Moshi) to Tarangire National Park.
  • Full-day game drive among giant baobabs, elephants, and big cats.
  • Late afternoon drive to a lodge/camp near Lake Manyara or Karatu.
  • Overnight: Karatu town.

Day 2: Tarangire National Park

  • Morning game drive in Lake Manyara (tree-climbing lions, flamingos, hippos).
  • Picnic lunch in the park.
  • Afternoon drive (~4 hrs) into the Serengeti via Naabi Hill Gate.
  • Wildlife viewing en route to your lodge in Central Serengeti.
  • Overnight: Serengeti Central.

Day 3: Serengeti Central

  • Early morning and afternoon game drives in Seronera region.
  • Expect lion prides, leopards, cheetahs, and herds in motion.
  • Overnight: Same camp/lodge as Day 2.

Day 4: Central Serengeti -> Northern Serengeti (Mara River Zone)

  • Scenic drive northward through migration routes (4–5 hrs with wildlife stops).
  • Afternoon game drive along the Mara River to spot potential river crossings.
  • Overnight: Mara Kati Kati Camp / Serengeti Wilderness Camp – North / similar camp/lodge in North.

Day 5: Full Day Northern Serengeti (Great Migration Focus)

  • Full day exploring the Kogatende area for dramatic Mara River crossings.
  • Crocodiles, wildebeest herds, zebras, and big cat action.
  • Optional: Balloon Safari (extra fee, 600-650 USD/person according to the season).
  • Overnight: Same as Day 4.

Day 6: Northern Serengeti -> Ngorongoro Highlands

  • Morning game drive in north before driving southward.
  • Picnic lunch en route as you exit Serengeti via Naabi Hill.
  • Evening arrival at a lodge on the Ngorongoro Crater rim or Karatu area.
  • Overnight: Rhino Lodge / Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge / similar lodge at Ngorongoro Crater rim.

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater

  • Early descent into Ngorongoro Crater (UNESCO site, Big Five hotspot).
  • A full day drive in the crater including lunch at the hippo pool picnic site.
  • Afternoon transfer to nearby Karatu.
  • Overnight: Karatu Town.

Day 8: Lake Manyara & Return

  • Drive to Lake Manyara National park for hippos, flamingos, tree climbing lions and various monkeys.
  • Enjoy a half-day game drive.
  • Return to Arusha/Moshi in the afternoon hours.
  • Optional visit of Maasai village - meet the community, see their traditional housing, dancing and singing.

Activities:

  • 8 days of action-packed safari game drives
  • Abundant photo and video stops

Optional Activities:

  • A hot air balloon ride in Serengeti (extra fee 600-650 USD/person depending on season)
  • Maasai culture village tour (70 USD/person)

Included:

  • 4x4 jeep with a pop-up roof
  • Licensed safari driver guide
  • Accommodation during your safari
  • Full board meals
  • Water throughout the whole trip
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation

Not included:

  • International flights to/from Tanzania
  • Visa fees for Tanzania
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Tips for your driver
  • Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
  • Laundry, phone calls, and other personal expenses
  • Extra hotel nights (before or after the safari)

Malaika Oasis Safari

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malaikaoasis.safari@gmail.com

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