After breakfast, depart from the Central Serengeti and journey toward the Western Serengeti (Grumeti region), a key area along the Great Wildebeest Migration route. This region is famed for its dramatic river crossings and abundant wildlife.

As you traverse the Western Corridor, witness the incredible movement of wildebeests, zebras, elands, and gazelles across the plains. Predators—including lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas—trail the herds, while giant Nile crocodiles await at the rivers, creating one of Africa’s most awe-inspiring wildlife spectacles. The endless landscape beneath the vast Serengeti sky evokes a profound sense of connection with nature and the rhythm of the wild.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the midst of the plains, followed by an extensive afternoon game drive, tracking wildlife and photographing the iconic Serengeti scenery. In the evening, check into your partner lodge or mid-range tented camp in Western Serengeti, where you’ll enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation amidst the wilderness.

Rise early for a full-day game drive in the Western Serengeti, following the Great Wildebeest Migration across the vast plains. Witness thousands of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles as they move in their annual clockwise circuit, accompanied by predators including lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. This dynamic spectacle showcases Africa’s raw wildlife drama at its finest.

Explore the Grumeti River corridor, where sightings may include elephants, buffaloes, topi, hippos, jackals, and a variety of raptors. Look out for playful black-and-white colobus monkeys in the treetops, adding to the richness of wildlife encounters. The combination of endless golden savannahs, predator-prey interactions, and diverse species creates an unforgettable day on the plains.

After a picnic lunch in the bush and continued afternoon game drives, return to your lodge or mid-range tented camp in Western Serengeti for dinner and overnight, resting up for the journey north toward the Mara River region tomorrow.

After breakfast, depart for the North Serengeti, heading toward the Kogatende area, a prime location to witness the dramatic final stages of the Great Wildebeest Migration. En route, enjoy game drives around the kopjes, where predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards often patrol, providing thrilling wildlife encounters.

Arriving at the Mara River, home to large populations of hippos and Nile crocodiles, you may witness the awe-inspiring river crossings, as wildebeests and zebras brave the strong currents and lurking crocodiles in their journey to the Maasai Mara in Kenya. This life-and-death spectacle is one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife experiences and a highlight of any Serengeti safari.

After a full day of migration viewing, return to your mid-range lodge or tented camp in North Serengeti, where you’ll enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation in the heart of the wilderness.

After breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive in the Kogatende and Bologonja areas of the North Serengeti, focusing on the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration. Traverse the plains and kopjes in search of massive herds of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles, along with the predators that follow them.

Enjoy a picnic lunch under a majestic acacia tree, with panoramic views of the migration and the distant Maasai Mara mountain ranges. With a little luck and patience, you may witness the iconic Mara River crossing, where thousands of wildebeests and zebras brave strong currents and lurking Nile crocodiles in one of Africa’s most dramatic wildlife spectacles—a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.

In the afternoon, continue your game drive across the northern plains before returning to your mid-range tented camp or lodge in Kogatende. Unwind with a delicious dinner and spend the night surrounded by the sights and sounds of the Serengeti wilderness.

After breakfast, set out on a scenic drive from Kogatende in the North Serengeti toward the Central Serengeti, passing through the plains of Togoro and the Mbuzi Mawe kopjes. Cross the Banagi River en route to the Seronera region, the Serengeti’s wildlife hotspot and often referred to as “Big Cat Country.”

Along the way, spot a diverse range of wildlife, from tiny dik-diks to towering elephants. The Seronera area is famous for its abundant predator populations, where lion prides lounge on kopjes, cheetahs hunt across the open plains, and leopards perch in acacia trees, surveying their territory. You may also encounter hippos in the Seronera’s pools and a variety of herbivores grazing in the wide-open savannah.

After an exciting day of game drives, arrive at your mid-range lodge or tented camp in Central Serengeti, where you’ll enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation, surrounded by the sights and sounds of Tanzania’s iconic wilderness.

After breakfast, depart from the Central Serengeti and journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, taking a scenic route that offers fresh opportunities for wildlife sightings. Along the way, marvel at the abundance of Africa’s iconic animals: thousands of wildebeests and zebras migrating together, towering giraffes, nimble antelopes and gazelles, and majestic elephants roaming the plains.

The drive also presents chances to encounter predators in action—lions lounging on kopjes, cheetahs stalking across the savannah, leopards observing from acacia trees, and hyenas foraging in the grasslands—providing a full spectrum of Serengeti wildlife.

In the late afternoon, arrive at your mid-range lodge or tented camp on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater, where you’ll enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation. From here, you’ll be perfectly positioned to explore the crater floor on tomorrow’s final game drive.

Begin your final safari day with an early breakfast before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, formed over two million years ago by a collapsed volcano, is home to an incredible density of wildlife, including the Big Five—lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and buffalo.

During your game drive, explore the crater floor and encounter a diverse array of animals, from zebras and wildebeests to hippos lounging in the lakes and flamingos wading in the shallow waters. Keep an eye out for hyenas and other predators navigating this unique ecosystem, and enjoy a picnic lunch by one of the crater’s scenic lakes surrounded by the sights and sounds of the wild.

In the afternoon, begin the scenic drive back to Arusha, reflecting on the unforgettable landscapes, dramatic wildlife encounters, and the timeless spectacle of the Great Wildebeest Migration you’ve witnessed over the past eight days. Your safari concludes upon arrival in Arusha, leaving you with memories of Tanzania’s extraordinary natural beauty and wildlife.