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7-Day Tanzania Migration Safari

Safari in national parks: Ngorongoro & Serengeti National Park

There is no better way to begin your journey of love than by escaping into the heart of Africa’s untouched wilderness. Whispers of the Wild is a carefully curated 5-day honeymoon safari designed for couples seeking a romantic escape that blends thrilling adventure with serene moments of connection. You’ll explore two of Tanzania’s most iconic landscapes: the endless golden plains of the Serengeti and the breathtaking natural amphitheater of the Ngorongoro Crater. This journey isn’t just about where you go—it’s about how you feel while you’re there: loved, inspired, and awed by nature.

From the moment you arrive, you’ll be swept into a world where elephants roam freely, lions bask in the sun, and the evening sky is painted in shades of passion. Your accommodations will be hand-picked for romance—luxurious tented camps and lodges that offer privacy, comfort, and panoramic views of the wild. Expect candlelit dinners beneath starlit skies, breakfast in the bush, and warm Tanzanian hospitality every step of the way. Whether it’s sipping sundowners by a campfire or sharing the thrill of a lion sighting, each moment is designed to be unforgettable.

This short and intimate journey is perfect for newlyweds looking to create their first memories together in a place that feels like a dream. Let the wilderness whisper its magic as your love story unfolds in Africa.

Trip Highlights

  • Experience the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras
  • Explore the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater
  • Track predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas
  • Multiple days in different Serengeti regions to follow migration movements
  • Stay in authentic bush camps close to wildlife action
  • Enjoy scenic game drives across endless plains and volcanic highlands

Trip Features

Start Date

Can start any day

Duration

7 Days

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Challenging

Can be optimizated

Tour Type

Private Tour

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Tour Plan

Customizable
Itinerary

trolleybus

Transport

Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch
& Dinner

Airport

Kilimanjaro Int.
Airport

Trip Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Safari Briefing & Welcome

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where a friendly guide from Explore Trekking Adventure will warmly welcome you and escort you to your hotel in Arusha. Upon arrival, settle into your lodge nestled in serene gardens or with scenic mountain views. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax and unwind or enjoy a short town tour to get a feel for the local culture. In the evening, join us for a welcome dinner and a detailed safari briefing to prepare you for the unforgettable migration adventure ahead. Overnight in Arusha, the perfect starting point for your journey through Tanzania’s northern safari circuit.

  • Accommodation: Budget, Midrange or Luxury in Arusha
  • Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Planet Lodge Arusha

Planet Lodge Arusha is one of the first truly 4-star boutique lodges in Arusha, offering a serene ambience and excellent facilities. Located just 4 km from the center of Arusha, 45 km from Arusha National Park, and 40 km from Kilimanjaro International Airport, Planet Lodge Arusha is ideally positioned for travelers coming to Arusha for adventure or business purposes.

Four Points by Sheraton Arusha

Four Points by Sheraton Arusha is one of the first truly 4-star boutique hotels in Arusha, offering a refined ambience and excellent facilities. Conveniently located just 4 km from the center of Arusha, 45 km from Arusha National Park, and 40 km from Kilimanjaro International Airport, Four Points by Sheraton Arusha is ideally situated for those visiting Arusha for adventure or business travel.

Gran Melia Arusha

Gran Meliá Arusha is one of the first truly 5-star luxury boutique hotels in Arusha, offering exceptional ambience and world-class facilities. Located just 4 km from the center of Arusha, 45 km from Arusha National Park, and 40 km from Kilimanjaro International Airport, Gran Meliá Arusha is ideally situated for those visiting Arusha for adventure or business travel.

After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive through scenic landscapes toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. Pass bustling towns, Maasai villages, and rolling coffee plantations along the way. Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim or nearby Karatu for lunch. Spend the afternoon at leisure with optional cultural visits or a nature walk. Enjoy the cool mountain air and panoramic views. Dinner and overnight at your lodge as you prepare for tomorrow’s crater adventure.

  • Accommodation: Budget, Midrange or Luxury on Crater Rim
  • Meal Plan: Break Fast, Lunch and Dinner

Embalakai Ngorongoro

Embalakai Ngorongoro is one of the first truly 4-star boutique camps in the Ngorongoro region, offering an authentic wilderness experience with comfort and style. Located just 4 km from the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, 45 km from Lake Manyara National Park, and 40 km from the town of Karatu, Embalakai Ngorongoro is ideally situated for travelers exploring the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, whether for adventure or leisure.

Melia Collection Ngorongoro

Melia Collection Ngorongoro is one of the first truly 4-star boutique properties in the Ngorongoro region, offering a luxurious ambience and world-class facilities. Located just 4 km from the Ngorongoro Crater Rim, 45 km from Lake Manyara National Park, and 40 km from Lake Manyara Airstrip, Melia Collection Ngorongoro is ideally situated for travelers visiting the area for wildlife adventure or a peaceful retreat.

&Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

 This is one of the first truly 4-star boutique lodges in the Ngorongoro region, offering a unique ambience and world-class facilities. Perched on the edge of the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, the lodge is located approximately 40 km from the town of Karatu, 45 km from Lake Manyara National Park, and around 170 km from Kilimanjaro International Airport. &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is perfectly situated for travelers visiting the area for unforgettable wildlife adventures or a luxurious retreat in nature.

Rise early for an unforgettable day inside the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural amphitheater sheltering over 25,000 animals. Descend into the crater for a full-day game drive in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, and the rare black rhino. Birdlife is abundant around the lakes, and the crater floor is dotted with diverse habitats. Enjoy a picnic lunch near a hippo pool before continuing your exploration. Later, ascend back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay, reflecting on one of Africa’s best wildlife days.

  • Accommodation: Budget, Midrange or Luxury  on Crater Rim
  • Meal Plan: Break Fast, Lunch and Dinner

Embalakai Ngorongoro

Embalakai Ngorongoro is one of the first truly 4-star boutique camps in the Ngorongoro region, offering an authentic wilderness experience with comfort and style. Located just 4 km from the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, 45 km from Lake Manyara National Park, and 40 km from the town of Karatu, Embalakai Ngorongoro is ideally situated for travelers exploring the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, whether for adventure or leisure.

Melia Collection Ngorongoro

Melia Collection Ngorongoro is one of the first truly 4-star boutique properties in the Ngorongoro region, offering a luxurious ambience and world-class facilities. Located just 4 km from the Ngorongoro Crater Rim, 45 km from Lake Manyara National Park, and 40 km from Lake Manyara Airstrip, Melia Collection Ngorongoro is ideally situated for travelers visiting the area for wildlife adventure or a peaceful retreat.

&Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

 This is one of the first truly 4-star boutique lodges in the Ngorongoro region, offering a unique ambience and world-class facilities. Perched on the edge of the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, the lodge is located approximately 40 km from the town of Karatu, 45 km from Lake Manyara National Park, and around 170 km from Kilimanjaro International Airport. &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is perfectly situated for travelers visiting the area for unforgettable wildlife adventures or a luxurious retreat in nature.

After breakfast, begin the drive into Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enter the park through Naabi Hill Gate and enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge or tented camp in the Central Serengeti. This region is known for its resident predators and year-round wildlife. Depending on the migration location, you may already start seeing herds on the move. Arrive at camp by late afternoon, settle in, and enjoy dinner beneath the stars.

  • Accommodation: Budget, Midrange or Luxury in Serengeti
  • Meal Plan: Break Fast, Lunch and Dinner

Into the Wild Africa Tented Camp

Into the Wild Africa Tented Camp is one of the first truly 4-star boutique tented camps in the Serengeti, offering an authentic safari ambience and exceptional facilities. Located just 4 km from the Seronera airstrip, 45 km from the heart of the Serengeti plains, and approximately 40 km from key wildlife viewing areas, Into the Wild Africa Tented Camp is ideally situated for travelers seeking an unforgettable adventure in the wild or a peaceful retreat in nature.

Kubukubu Tented Lodge

Kubukubu Tented Lodge is one of the first truly 4-star boutique lodges offering a unique blend of comfort and wilderness experience. Located just 4 km from the nearest town, 45 km from the main national park, and 40 km from the closest international airport, Kubukubu Tented Lodge is ideally situated for guests seeking adventure or business travel in the area.

Lemala Nanyukie

Lemala Nanyukie Lodge is a premier 4-star boutique safari lodge nestled in the eastern Serengeti, offering an unparalleled blend of luxury and wilderness. Situated approximately 60 minutes by road from the Seronera Airstrip, the lodge provides easy access to the heart of the Serengeti National Park. This prime location ensures guests can experience the rich biodiversity of the park, including the renowned Great Migration and abundant big cat populations

Spend a full day following the migration herds, depending on the season. Your guide will adapt the route to optimize sightings—calving in the south (Jan–Mar), Grumeti River crossings in the west (May–June), or Mara River crossings in the north (July–Oct). Experience thrilling moments as predators stalk prey, newborns take first steps, and herds thunder across the plains. Break for a bush picnic before continuing your adventure. Return to camp for a well-earned dinner and campfire storytelling.

  • Accommodation: Budget, Midrange or Luxury Lodge in Serengeti
  • Meal Plan: Break Fast, Lunch and Dinner

Into the Wild Africa Tented Camp

Into the Wild Africa Tented Camp is one of the first truly 4-star boutique tented camps in the Serengeti, offering an authentic safari ambience and exceptional facilities. Located just 4 km from the Seronera airstrip, 45 km from the heart of the Serengeti plains, and approximately 40 km from key wildlife viewing areas, Into the Wild Africa Tented Camp is ideally situated for travelers seeking an unforgettable adventure in the wild or a peaceful retreat in nature.

Kubukubu Tented Lodge

Kubukubu Tented Lodge is one of the first truly 4-star boutique lodges offering a unique blend of comfort and wilderness experience. Located just 4 km from the nearest town, 45 km from the main national park, and 40 km from the closest international airport, Kubukubu Tented Lodge is ideally situated for guests seeking adventure or business travel in the area.

Lemala Nanyukie

Lemala Nanyukie Lodge is a premier 4-star boutique safari lodge nestled in the eastern Serengeti, offering an unparalleled blend of luxury and wilderness. Situated approximately 60 minutes by road from the Seronera Airstrip, the lodge provides easy access to the heart of the Serengeti National Park. This prime location ensures guests can experience the rich biodiversity of the park, including the renowned Great Migration and abundant big cat populations

Start your day with a sunrise game drive, catching predators in the golden morning light. After breakfast, relax at camp or explore nearby areas depending on wildlife movement. In the afternoon, set out for another drive as the plains come alive with activity during sunset hours. Capture iconic scenes of elephants silhouetted against the sky and giraffes grazing acacia trees. End your final night in the Serengeti with a farewell bush dinner and overnight in the heart of the wilderness.

  • Accommodation: Budget, Midrange or Luxury Lodge in Serengeti
  • Meal Plan: Break Fast, Lunch and Dinner

Into the Wild Africa Tented Camp

Into the Wild Africa Tented Camp is one of the first truly 4-star boutique tented camps in the Serengeti, offering an authentic safari ambience and exceptional facilities. Located just 4 km from the Seronera airstrip, 45 km from the heart of the Serengeti plains, and approximately 40 km from key wildlife viewing areas, Into the Wild Africa Tented Camp is ideally situated for travelers seeking an unforgettable adventure in the wild or a peaceful retreat in nature.

Kubukubu Tented Lodge

Kubukubu Tented Lodge is one of the first truly 4-star boutique lodges offering a unique blend of comfort and wilderness experience. Located just 4 km from the nearest town, 45 km from the main national park, and 40 km from the closest international airport, Kubukubu Tented Lodge is ideally situated for guests seeking adventure or business travel in the area.

Lemala Nanyukie

Lemala Nanyukie Lodge is a premier 4-star boutique safari lodge nestled in the eastern Serengeti, offering an unparalleled blend of luxury and wilderness. Situated approximately 60 minutes by road from the Seronera Airstrip, the lodge provides easy access to the heart of the Serengeti National Park. This prime location ensures guests can experience the rich biodiversity of the park, including the renowned Great Migration and abundant big cat populations

After breakfast, enjoy a short morning game drive as you transfer to the nearest airstrip for a scenic flight back to Arusha (or optionally drive). Upon arrival, have lunch and a bit of last-minute shopping at a local cultural center. You’ll then be transferred to Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward flight, concluding your remarkable 7-day Migration Safari in Tanzania. If you have more time, consider extending your journey with a beach escape to Zanzibar.

  • Accommodation:  N/A
  • Meal Plan: Dinner

Trek Cost Include

  • Transport to and from the Parks
  • Allowance for the Crew
  • First Aid Kit and Emergency Oxygen
  • Park Fees and VAT
  • Rescue Support – In case of emergencies within the park, a rescue vehicle is on standby.
  • Accommodation During Safari
  • Airport Pick-up and Drop-off
  • Camping Equipment (if applicable)
  • Daily Meals

Trek Cost Does Not Include

  • Drinks at the Hotel – Beverages before or after the safari at your accommodation.

  • Personal Belongings – We are not responsible for loss or damage to personal items.

  • Tips for the Crew – Gratuities for your driver-guide, cook, or porters are appreciated but not included.

  • Taxi Service – Local transport outside scheduled transfers is not covered.

  • Health Insurance – Please ensure you have valid travel and medical insurance.

  • Flight Tickets – Domestic and international flights are not part of the safari cost.

  • Flying doctor emergency evacuation cover

Gear Add-ons

Enhance Your Day Trip Safari Experience with Optional Gear Add-ons
All equipment is subject to availability. Early booking is recommended.

  • Binoculars – $10 per day
    Get a closer look at wildlife with high-quality binoculars—ideal for spotting birds and distant animals.
  • Safari Blanket – $5 per blanket
    Stay warm during early morning game drives with a soft, cozy safari blanket.
  • Cooler Box with Bottled Drinks – $15 per trip
    Enjoy chilled beverages throughout your safari with a fully stocked cooler box.
  • Photography Bean Bag – $8 per trip
    Perfect for stabilizing your camera while shooting wildlife from the vehicle window.
  • Child Safety Seat – $10 per seat
    Ensure your little ones are safe and comfortable with a professionally fitted car seat.
  • Thermal Lunch Pack – $12 per person
    Upgrade your picnic with a gourmet thermal lunch including hot meals, fresh fruit, and snacks.
  • Portable Power Bank – $5 per day
    Keep your phone or camera charged all day long with a durable, high-capacity power bank.

Our day trip vehicles come equipped with standard safari amenities. If you’d like to enhance comfort during your game drives or picnic stops, optional gear add-ons—such as blankets, binoculars, and gourmet lunch packs—are available at an extra cost as listed above. Early booking is recommended to ensure availability.

Transfers

We offer the following transfer options
  • Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) to Moshi – $50
  • Moshi to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) – $50
  • Arusha to Moshi – $100
  • Moshi to Arusha – $100
All transfers are private and operated by trusted drivers. Pre-booking is recommended.

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