9 Days Serengeti Migration, Big Cats & Black Rhino Safari

Overview

About this itinerary

Highlights

• Explore Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.
• Track lions, leopards, and cheetahs in the vast Serengeti plains.
• Follow the Great Migration and witness dramatic river crossings.
• Experience intense predator-prey action and incredible wildlife photography moments.
• Descend into Ngorongoro Crater to spot the Big Five, including the rare black rhino.

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Itinerary

9 Days / 8 Nights · day to day

Each day is paced for game drives, transfers, and a proper night in camp or lodge.

1. 

   Day 1

   Arrival in Arusha

   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

2. 

   Day 2

   Arusha → Tarangire National Park

   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

3. 

   Day 3

   Tarangire → Serengeti (Big Cat Exploration)

   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

4. 

   Day 4

   Full Day – Follow the Migration in Serengeti

   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

5. 

   Day 5

   Full Day – Follow the Migration in Serengeti

   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

6. 

   Day 6

   Full Day – Big Cat Exploration in Serengeti

   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

7. 

   Day 7

   Serengeti → Ngorongoro Highlands

   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

8. 

   Day 8

   Ngorongoro Crater – Black Rhino & Big Five

   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

9. 

   Day 9

   Departure at Kilimanjaro Airport

   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.

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