9 Days Serengeti Migration, Big Cats & Black Rhino Safari
Tour Overview
Embark on a thrilling 9-day Tanzania safari designed around the world-famous Serengeti Migration, one of nature’s greatest wildlife spectacles. This journey takes you from the elephant-rich landscapes of Tarangire National Park to the endless plains of the Serengeti, where the dramatic Serengeti Migration unfolds as millions of wildebeest and zebras move in search of fresh grazing. Track lions, leopards, and cheetahs as they follow the herds, creating intense predator-prey encounters that make the Serengeti Migration a dream for wildlife lovers and photographers alike. Your adventure concludes in the Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five and the rare black rhino, perfectly complementing the extraordinary experience of witnessing the Serengeti Migration in its raw and breathtaking beauty.
Tour Highlights
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Explore Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.
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Track lions, leopards, and cheetahs in the vast Serengeti plains.
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Follow the Great Migration and witness dramatic river crossings.
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Experience intense predator-prey action and incredible wildlife photography moments.
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Descend into Ngorongoro Crater to spot the Big Five, including the rare black rhino.
Included/Excluded
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- All park entrance fees.
- Accommodation as per itinerary.
- Professional Guide
- Meals as specified (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Bottled water
- Free Wi-Fi
- International and domestic flights
- Visa and travel insurance.
- Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, drinks)
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities (e.g. hot air balloon safari )
Tour Plan
Arrive at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport. Meet your Italian-speaking guide and transfer to your
lodge in Arusha. Rest and prepare for your safari adventure.
Overnight: Arusha
Drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its huge elephant herds, baobab trees, and rich
birdlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive spotting lions, zebras, giraffes, and buffaloes.
Overnight: Tarangire Lodge or Camp
After breakfast, drive to the Serengeti National Park. Spend the afternoon exploring the Central
Serengeti (Seronera area), tracking lions, leopards, and cheetahs in their predator-rich habitat.
Overnight: Central Serengeti Lodge or Tented Camp
Spend the entire day following migratory herds across the plains. Witness thousands of
wildebeest and zebras moving together and spot predators hunting along the way.
Overnight: Serengeti Lodge or Camp
Continue exploring the migration routes in the Serengeti. Your guide will track herd movements
to ensure optimal wildlife sightings, including lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and elephants.
Overnight: Serengeti Lodge or Camp
Focus on big cat behavior with full-day game drives in Serengeti. Track lions resting and hunting, search for elusive leopards in the trees, and spot cheetahs stalking the plains.
Overnight: Serengeti Lodge or Camp
After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Highlands. Optional visit to a Maasai village en route. Check into your lodge on the crater rim, enjoying panoramic views of the caldera.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Crater Rim Lodge
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari. Spot the Big Five, including the elusive black rhino, along with hippos, hyenas, elephants, and abundant birdlife.
Overnight: Arusha
After a delicious breakfast, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home or to continue your journey with a relaxing stay on the pristine beaches of Zanzibar. We hope your safari adventure has been unforgettable, filled with incredible wildlife encounters, stunning landscapes, and memories to last a lifetime.
