Tanzania’s Elephant and Great Migration

Elephants, Tanzania's wildlife migration safari

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Created to get you into the middle of the herds in Tarangire and the Serengeti, this wildebeest-and-elephant safari is a big-hitter for the wildlife-lover. Time your travels between July and September for classic sightings and peak weather.

9

Nights

Low season

AU$18,939

High season

AU$20,773

Guide price (pp)

Tarangire National Park
The Ngorongoro Crater
The Serengeti

Areas

Tanzania

Country

Trip Highlights

Includes Tanzania’s famous Northern Circuit: Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti
Staying in Nomad Tanzania accommodation
Elephant and wildebeest migration focused
YZ favourite, top-quality tented camps
Known for quality safari guides and experiences on offer

A herd of wildebeest crossing the river, watched by a submerged but observant hippo - Yellow Zebra Safari

Trip Itinerary

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On arrival into Tanzania, you’ll spend the first night in Arusha, a great stopover before you head to the Northern Circuit national parks. We’ve suggested staying at Rivertrees Country Inn, a comfortable and characterful lodge with a good location on the Usa river. It has all the amenities needed for a short stay, and you’ll be very comfortable in one of the Garden Rooms. There’s a swimming pool, a massage banda, a restaurant, and a bar to make use of, but please note that this is on a B&B accommodation basis.

After a restful night, you’ll leave Arusha and fly to Tarangire National Park. Here, you’ll spend two nights at Nomad’s Kuro Tarangire, a property with a gorgeous setting amidst trees on the banks of the river. The lodge is all wood and thatch, with open sides and views out into the park. You’ll stay in one of six classic safari tents, and spend your days on game drives and walking safaris. Wildlife in Tarangire includes big prides of lion and huge herds of buffalo, but most importantly, if you visit between July and October, you’ll be in the best position to witness large herds of elephant, when immense concentrations of the grey giants move across the area together in search for water.

From Tarangire, you will fly to Lake Manyara Airport and stay at Entamanu Ngorongoro. With one of the best positions on the Ngorongoro Crater rim, Entamanu is a superb blend of authentic luxury, high guiding standards, and classic safari activities – we love the vibe of this Nomad camp! The camp has tented suites, all with heating for those chilly highland temperatures and crater views. Over the two nights here, you can head down into the Crater for some seriously good game drives featuring the Big Five and many other mammals! You can also enjoy guided walks up on the highlands around the Crater rim. Interactions with the local Maasai are available too, for those who like to add a little culture to the mix.

Following your stay at the Ngorongoro Crater, you’ll fly to the Serengeti for four nights at Serengeti Safari Camp, another great Nomad Tanzania property. This is one of the oldest mobile camps in the park, and we reckon it’s one of the most adventurous too! It moves hundreds of miles every year to make sure that guests are treated to the most thrilling sights of the Great Migration. You are guaranteed a front-row seat for watching one of Mother Nature’s finest shows during the twice-daily game drives.

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Real expertise doesn’t come from a few trips to Africa. All our specialists have either been guides, run the camps, or grown up and lived in Africa. That’s over 600 years of genuine safari experience.

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Good to Know

01.

Who is this trip for?

This trip has been designed and priced with couples and honeymooners in mind (two adults travelling together). However, every trip we create is tailor-made for you. If you’re a group or a family, we might even suggest different accommodation. We can move elements and change the number of days – it all depends entirely on what you would like.

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Overview & Activities

This 9-night trip is a luxury safari that focuses on offering some of the best wildlife sightings you could witness in Northern Tanzania. Once you have settled after your journey, with one night in Rivertrees Country Inn at Arusha, you’ll head out on your safari. First up is Kuro Tarangire, a tented camp in the centre of the scenic national park Tarangire. Afterwards, you’ll stay at Entamanu Ngorongoro, which has a fabulous location on the rim of the world-famous Crater! Serengeti Safari Camp is next. This is the oldest and one of the finest mobile properties that follows the Great Migration, moving between several sites to keep up with the herds.

Kuro offers expertly guided game drives, night drives, and bush walks. Entamanu’s activity list includes vehicle safaris in the Ngorongoro Crater, as well as highlands walks and cultural experiences with the Maasai. Once you’re at Serengeti Safari Camp, your focus will be following the Great Migration herds on game drives!

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Pricing

The prices are per person (based on two adults travelling together) and please note that the prices are approximate for 2026. Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your holiday. There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.

Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation, and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary. Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included.