Experience The Migration:
Tanzania North

DAY 1

Tarangire National Park

On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will proceed to the Coastal Aviation desk for your light-aircraft flight to Tarangire National Park, just 20 minutes away  (15 kg luggage limit per person; soft bags required for all flights on this itinerary). Your guide from Little Oliver’s will meet you here and game-drive you back to camp, where you can settle in and enjoy some lunch.

 

Relax during the heat of the day before afternoon tea is served, and then go out on an afternoon game drive to explore this varied and wildlife-rich park. The large elephant herds in the drier months are a real highlight here, but the wildlife and birdlife are excellent year-round.

DAY 2

Tarangire National Park

Begin your day with a guided walking safari, learning to track wildlife through bird calls and footprints. Encounter smaller creatures like warthogs, antelope, and diverse birdlife up close. After lunch and a midday rest, set out on an afternoon game drive, pausing for sundowners at a scenic spot. As night falls, explore the park after dark, searching for nocturnal wildlife, including mongoose, nightjars, and prowling lions.

 

Tarangire National Park, nestled in Tanzania’s Manyara Region, boasts dramatic landscapes of granite ridges, river valleys, and iconic baobab trees. During the dry season, the Tarangire River draws vast herds of elephants, wildebeest, zebra, and antelope, with predators like lions close behind. It’s also one of the best places in Tanzania to spot rare dry-country antelope, such as oryx and gerenuk, all set against breathtaking views of the Maasai Steppe and distant mountains.

DAY 3

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Depart after a leisurely breakfast for the airstrip. From here, you will fly over Lake Manyara to the Manyara Airstrip. A guide from The Highlands will drive you through coffee plantations towards the Ngorongoro Crater, a journey of 3 hours to reach the property, enjoying a packed lunch on the way.

 

Stop at the viewpoint overlooking the crater to soak in the spectacular landscape and continue your drive around the rim until you reach the Olmoti Crater, where you will stay for the next two nights.

 

If you feel like stretching your legs, you can opt for a guided walk from the camp up to the rim of Olmoti Crater, passing through dense forest and waterfalls

DAY 4

Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, drive an hour to the Ngorongoro Crater and spend the morning exploring its wildlife-rich floor. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the shade before returning to The Highlands for some relaxation. In the late afternoon, visit a nearby Maasai village to experience their culture and daily activities, such as rounding up cattle.

 

A UNESCO-listed wonder, the Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, teeming with diverse wildlife, including the Big Five, zebra, and wildebeest. Surrounded by Tanzania’s highlands, it offers exceptional safari experiences, birdwatching, trekking, and cultural visits. Don’t miss a trip to the historic Olduvai Gorge.

DAY 5

Serengeti National Park

Depart by road for the Manyara Airstrip, 3 hours away, where you will catch a flight to the central Serengeti, just 45 minutes away. A guide from Dunia will meet you at the airstrip and game-drive you back to camp, stopping at any wildlife sightings along the way. Settle into your tent before going on an afternoon game drive to fully explore your final national park.

 

The Serengeti is impressive in terms of both the diversity and density of wildlife found here, so there is plenty to discover each day. Return to camp in the early evening for drinks around the campfire and dinner.

DAY 6

Dunia Safari

Safari activities at Dunia take place in the early morning and late afternoon, when wildlife is most active. You will explore with expert guides on game drives, looking for the big cats that have made the Serengeti famous, as well as hippos wallowing in muddy pools and giraffe browsing the fresh shoots of an acacia tree.

 

In between, you will return to camp for a delicious lunch, and to have a siesta or catch up on a good book. Evenings are spent sharing stories of your day’s adventures with other guests around the dinner table.

DAY 7

Serengeti to Arusha

After a final breakfast, take a short drive to the airstrip for your late-morning flight to Kilimanjaro Airport in Arusha. With a few brief stops en route, the journey takes approximately 2.5 hours, landing directly at the international terminal for a smooth connection to your flight home.

 

The Central Serengeti, home to the renowned Seronera Valley, offers exceptional wildlife viewing across its vast savannahs, granite outcrops, and acacia woodlands. As part of the great wildebeest and zebra migration, it supports diverse wildlife, including giraffe, elephant, buffalo, and big cats. Visitors can enjoy game drives, cultural tours, horseback safaris, and hot air ballooning over this breathtaking landscape.