7-Day Signature Northern Tanzania: The Great Migration & Crater Highlands

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be met by your private driver and transferred to the serene Aya Sophia in Arusha. Spend the evening relaxing and preparing for the journey into the wild.

• Destination: Arusha
• Overnight: Aya Sophia

Enjoy a slow morning in the safari capital. After breakfast, participate in wildlife activities available on the Aya Sophia grounds. Following lunch, take the afternoon to relax or walk the property before an evening briefing for your upcoming safari.

• Destination: Arusha
• Overnight: Aya Sophia

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, home to Tanzania's largest elephant populations. Spend the day traversing the Tarangire River valley, where wildlife congregates under the shade of ancient baobabs. In the late afternoon, head to the lush Karatu highlands.

• Destination: Tarangire National Park
• Overnight: Acacia Farm Lodge

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural amphitheater and one of the only places in Africa to see the "Big Five" in a single afternoon. After a morning of game viewing on the crater floor, travel across the plains into the Serengeti to reach your camp in time for a traditional sundowner.

• Destination: Ngorongoro Crater & Central Serengeti
• Overnight: Kumbu Kumbu Camp

Dedicate your day to the Central Serengeti, specifically exploring the Makoma Hills region. This area is famous for its resident prides of lions and elusive leopards. Your private guide will navigate the kopjes and riverbanks to find the best sightings of the day.

• Destination: Central Serengeti
• Overnight: Kumbu Kumbu Camp

Continue your immersion in the Serengeti ecosystem. With a full day at your disposal, you can venture further into the grasslands to track the seasonal movements of the Great Migration or focus on the diverse birdlife and smaller plains game that make this park a world wonder.

• Destination: Central Serengeti
• Overnight: Kumbu Kumbu Tented Camp

Enjoy a final early morning breakfast at camp before beginning the scenic drive back to Arusha. Upon arrival, you will have time for a farewell meal or local shopping before being transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home.

• Destination: Serengeti to Arusha
• Meals: Breakfast & Lunch