7 Days Western Corridor Migration Safari
Arrival in Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you are warmly welcomed and picked up by a professional safari guide from Eco Kilimanjaro Expedition. After assistance with luggage and a short safari briefing, you are transferred to Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit.
This day is reserved for arrival and relaxation, allowing you to recover from your international journey while enjoying the calm surroundings before the safari begins.
Upon arrival at your Hotel, you check in and spend the remainder of the afternoon at leisure. Dinner is served, followed by an overnight stay.
Destination: Arusha
Accommodation: Forest Hill Lodge
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 01
Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast at the lodge, you depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and the Tarangire River, which attracts abundant wildlife throughout the year.
You spend the day exploring the park’s varied landscapes, with excellent opportunities to spot elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and diverse birdlife. A picnic lunch is enjoyed inside the park, allowing uninterrupted game viewing. In the late afternoon, you proceed to the Ngorongoro highlands for your overnight stay.
Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 02
Day 03 & 04
Karatu to Western Serengeti National Park
Depart from your accommodation in Karatu and drive through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying breathtaking views along the way, as you head toward the Western Serengeti. This region, known as the Grumeti, is the stage for the dramatic river crossings of the Great Migration, where thousands of wildebeest and zebra plunge into crocodile-filled waters in their quest for fresh grazing.
A picnic lunch will be served inside the park before continuing your game drive across the vast plains. Spend two nights in the western corridor at a tented camp or lodge, where you can relax after adventurous days, savor delicious meals, and fall asleep to the sounds of the African wilderness.
Destination: Serengeti National Park (Western corridor) Accommodation: Mgunga Tented Camp
Meal plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Western corridor to central Serengeti National Park
After breakfast in the Western Serengeti, begin your scenic drive toward the central plains, enjoying the changing landscapes along the way. Pause for a picnic or bush lunch amidst the wilderness before continuing your journey. Arrive in the Seronera region, the heart of the Serengeti, famous for its rich wildlife and big cat sightings.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive, exploring the area’s diverse habitats, before heading to your tented camp or lodge for relaxation, a delicious dinner, and an overnight stay.
Destination: Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Embalakai Camp Serengeti
Meal plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 05
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu
After breakfast, we drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for game viewing drive. Undoubtedly, the Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa’s most famous sites and is said to have the highest density of wildlife in Africa. Sometimes described as an ‘eighth wonder of the world’, the Crater has achieved world renown, attracting an ever-increasing number of visitors each year. You are unlikely to escape other vehicles here, but you are guaranteed great wildlife viewing in a genuinely mind-blowing environment.
There is nowhere else in Africa quite like Ngorongoro! Undeniably, it is one of the best places in the country to see the endangered black rhinoceros. Furthermore, the park is home to the entirety of The Big Five. It is particularly good place to see lions, herds of wildebeest, zebras and cape buffalo year-round. A packed lunch will be served at a picnic site. Late afternoon, ascend the crater and drive to your lodge in Karatu, arriving late afternoon for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge
Meal plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 06
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Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
After breakfast, we drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Lake Manyara National Park, nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment in northern Tanzania, is known for its stunning scenery and diverse habitats, from lush groundwater forests to expansive alkaline lake shores.
Famous for its tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, and flocks of flamingos, the park also shelters giraffes, hippos, zebras, and over 400 bird species. After lunch at a designated picnic site, we finalize our game drive and head back to Arusha city either at your accommodation if you wish to stay longer or at the airport to catch your flight to your next destination.
Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
Meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 07
Departure
A Fond Farewell or Zanzibar Extension
Rest and recuperation at the hotel before your transfer to the airport.
Note: Hotel check-out is at 10:00 AM. In case you need a late check-out because of an evening flight, there is the option to extend your hotel stay for an extra fee.
Exclusions
- International and domestic flights to/from Kilimanjaro (JRO)
- Personal travel and medical insurance (mandatory)
- Tourist Entry Visas for Tanzania
- Tips and gratuities for safari guides and lodge staff
- Laundry services at lodges (unless specified)
- Premium alcoholic beverages and specialty spirits
- Personal gifts, souvenirs, and telephone calls
- Optional hot air balloon safari or cultural village tours
Package Details
Inclusions
Mid-Range Lodging
Hand-picked eco-lodges and intimate tented camps designed for comfortable seclusion.
Private Master Guide
Expert local Tanzanian guide and a private 4x4 safari vehicle for your entire 7-day journey.
All Park Fees
National Park entrance, concession, and vehicle fees included.
Park Fees & Permits
All national park entrance fees, crater service fees, and specialized conservation permits included.
Airport Transfers
Airport transport to and from your hotel on both tour ends
Unlimited Water
Always available fresh bottled water during your trip