Duration
11 days / 10 nights
Stops
11 destinations
Nights on tour
10
Overview
About this trip
This 11-day Great Migration safari with Elevated Tanzania Safaris offers an immersive journey through Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations, designed to maximize your chances of witnessing the dramatic Mara River crossings in Northern Serengeti. This unforgettable adventure takes you across diverse landscapes including lush highlands, vast savannah plains, and wildlife-rich river valleys where Africa’s most spectacular wildlife events unfold
This 11 day safari offers extended time in the Serengeti ecosystem, significantly increasing the chances of witnessing the spectacular Great Migration and the famous Mara River crossings. The itinerary also includes diverse wildlife experiences across Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, Central Serengeti, the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, and the scenic Lake Manyara National Park.
The highlight of this safari is the Great Migration in the Northern Serengeti, where hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and zebras gather along the Mara River. The safari also includes exciting wildlife encounters in Tarangire National Park, extended game drives across the Central Serengeti plains, a breathtaking descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, and a scenic exploration of Lake Manyara National Park. With experienced safari guides, a private 4x4 safari vehicle, and carefully selected accommodations located close to wildlife areas, this safari delivers one of the most comprehensive and perfect wildlife adventures in Tanzania.
Day by day
Detailed itinerary
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your private Elevated Tanzania safari guide will be waiting to greet and assist you warmly for your Tanzania Safari adventure. From the airport, enjoy a comfortable drive to your boutique lodge or hotel in Arusha, a peaceful city nestled at the foot of Mount Meru and the gateway to Tanzania's famous northern safari circuit.
Upon arrival, settle into your elegant surroundings with refreshing welcome drinks before enjoying a carefully prepared gourmet lunch featuring fresh local and international flavors. The remainder of the afternoon is yours to relax at your own pace. Stroll through the lodge's beautiful gardens and simply take in the tranquil atmosphere after your journey.
Package
What's included & excluded
Included
- • Airport transfers (pick-up and drop-off as per itinerary)
- • Professional English-speaking safari guide
- • Private 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- • Bottled mineral water during safari
- • All national park entrance fees and government taxes
- • Ngorongoro Crater service fee
- • All game drives and activities mentioned in the itinerary
- • Full-board accommodation (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- • Picnic lunches during game drives
Not included
- • International flights to and from Tanzania
- • Tanzania visa fees
- • Travel insurance
- • Alcoholic beverages and extra drinks at lodges/camps
- • Laundry services at lodges/camps
- • Tips for guides and lodge staff
- • Personal expenses, souvenirs, and optional activities
- • Any services not explicitly mentioned in the program
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