Dates

August – September 2027 · dates on request

Duration

11 Days / 10 Nights

Per person

US$7,650

Group

5 guests in 1 vehicle

Journey from Arusha to witness one of nature's most powerful events: the Great Migration's Crossing of the Mara River in Northern Serengeti. Hundreds of thousands of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope complete an 800km march from Ndutu to the Mara, where they face their greatest survival test — leaping into crocodile-filled waters while lions, cheetahs, and hyenas watch from the banks. Wild, unpredictable, and unforgettable.

Arusha • Tarangire • Eyasi • Ngorongoro • Central & Northern Serengeti

Day by day

Day 1

Into Africa - Arusha the Safari Gateway of Tanzania

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and transfer 45 minutes to Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge at the foothills of Mount Meru — the ideal place for a soft landing and to settle in and ease into Tanzania. A long-standing Miguu favourite.

Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge — 2 nights, Half Board

Day 2

Discovering Colorful Arusha

A day at your own pace: the Maasai Market, lunch at the Cultural & Heritage Centre, and optional guided nature walks, horseback riding, or a visit to the Serval Wildlife Sanctuary.

Day 3

From Arusha to Tarangire, "Elephants Paradise", Through the Maasai Lands

Beautiful drive (~3 hrs) to Tarangire National Park for a game drive among baobab-dotted plains and Tanzania's largest elephant population.

Katikati Tented Lodge, Tarangire — 1 night, Full Board

Day 4

Tarangire Game Drive Then Morning Drive to Karatu

A half-day game drive and bush picnic in Tarangire, then the drive (~3 hrs) to Karatu in the Ngorongoro Highlands.

Maasailand Coffee Lodge, Karatu — 2 nights, Full Board

Day 5

Speaking with Clicks – Meeting the Hadza and Datoga Tribes

Drive (~1.5hrs) to meet the Hadzabe hunter-gatherer tribe and the Datoga blacksmiths, before returning to the lodge for a late lunch.

Maasailand Coffee Lodge, Karatu — Full Board

Day 6

Africa's Lost Eden - Ngorongoro Crater Then Drive Central Serengeti

A 3–4 hour game drive on the crater floor — Africa's highest density of predators — followed by a picnic lunch and the continued drive to camp. Ngorongoro is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Singing Grass Tented Camp, Central Serengeti — 2 nights, Full Board

Day 7

Exploring the Heart of the Serengeti Plus Rhino Tracking with Rangers

An exclusive Black Rhino Tracking excursion in the Moru Kopjes, then a full day across the golden plains for lions, cheetahs, and elephants — including a stop at Simba’s "Pride Rock."

Singing Grass Tented Camp, Central Serengeti — Full Board

Day 8

Extended Game Drive to Kogatende, North Serengeti

A 5–6 hour extended safari drive north (~170km) through less-travelled Serengeti, watching for elephants, zebra, wildebeest, lions and cheetahs along the way. Expect to see tens of thousands of wildebeest and zebra as they prepare to cross the Mara River.

In The Wind Migration Camp, Northern Serengeti — 3 nights, Full Board

Days 9–10

Two Days of Game Drives + the Crossing of the Mara River

Full days of morning and afternoon game drives focused on the iconic Mara River Crossings, amid high concentrations of lions, crocodiles, hippos, and herbivores. Prepare to be patient. Wildlife is fickle.

In The Wind Migration Camp, Northern Serengeti — Full Board

Day 11

Departure – Fly Kogatende to Arusha to JRO

A short flight to Arusha, then lunch and browsing for arts and crafts at the Cultural Heritage Centre before the drive to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward flight. You may decide to spend an optional night in Arusha before flying home.

Your camps

Ngare Sero Mountain LodgeKatikati Tented LodgeMaasailand Coffee LodgeSinging Grass Tented CampIn The Wind Migration Camp

What's included

All accommodations as listed above
Domestic flights as indicated above
Professional English-speaking safari guide
Safari drives in a 4x4 vehicle
Meals as per itinerary (Full Board or Bed & Breakfast)
Park fees and taxes
Great photography, IG moments and Joy!

eVisa fees ($50/person)
Optional activities (see below)
Tips & gratuities
Personal shopping expenses
International flights

Optional add-ons

Serval Wildlife Lodge, Arusha — pet and feed giraffe, zebra, eland, kudu, white lions and serval cats, $120/person + $150/vehicle transfer + cost of lunch in Serval
Private videographer for the group — $1,200
Hot Air Balloon Safari & Champagne Brunch — $600/person

What to expect

Expect incredible wildlife sightings — elephants, cheetah, crocodiles, hippos, lions, leopards, wildebeest, and zebra — with high predator activity and rich behavioral moments.
The Mara River Crossings are the trip's iconic highlight.
Photography conditions are excellent: lush landscapes, dramatic skies, and brilliant sunrises/sunsets.
Days are warm (around 26°C), mornings and evenings cooler (13–15°C, coldest in Ngorongoro), with occasional short rains.
Dust is a fact of safari life, so bring a face mask and camera protection.
A Miguu Explorer Safari uses mobile tented camps for the duration, except upon arrival in Arusha.
We love our tented safari camps! They are comfortable (16-24sqm tents), clean (with ensuite toilets and showers), and with good food.
You really feel like you are on an expedition – a real adventure!

Payment terms

10% upon confirmation; 10% 60 days after confirmation; 40% 90 days before the safari; 40% 30 days before the safari. Bank details are provided on confirmation.