Operated by: Proud Of Tanzania Safaris
Start/End: Arusha, Tanzania
Best Travel Months:
June–July: Grumeti River crossings
July–October: Mara River crossings in Northern Serengeti
December–March: Calving season in Southern Serengeti/Ndutu
Transport: Combination of scenic drives and scheduled bush flights
Accommodation: Luxury safari camps and lodges near migration hotspots
Itinerary Summary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Day 2: Fly to Central Serengeti
Day 3–4: Explore Central Serengeti
Day 5–6: Northern or Southern Serengeti (based on migration location)
Day 7: Fly back to Arusha and depart
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Welcome to Tanzania
Meet & greet at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Private transfer to a luxury lodge in Arusha
Safari briefing and relaxation with a romantic dinner
Accommodation: Arusha Coffee Lodge or Gran Meliá Arusha
Day 2: Fly to Central Serengeti – Game Viewing Begins
Breakfast and transfer to Arusha Airport
Scenic flight to Seronera Airstrip in Central Serengeti
Afternoon game drive: explore kopjes, Seronera River, and open plains
Look for lions, leopards, elephants, and resident herds
Accommodation: Melia Serengeti Lodge or Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp
Photo Tip: Golden light on kopjes and big cats in the river valley.
Day 3–4: Full-Day Game Drives in Central Serengeti
Explore Central Serengeti, with optional hot air balloon safari
Spot cheetahs, lions, giraffes, and possibly early herds of the migration
Enjoy picnic lunches or return to camp for siesta
Sundowners in the bush, followed by elegant dinners
Accommodation: Same as Day 2
Highlights: Cheetahs on termite mounds, dramatic sky landscapes, elephant herds.
Day 5–6: Follow the Migration – Northern or Southern Serengeti
(Location depends on migration timing)
July–Oct: Northern Serengeti for Mara River crossings
Dec–Mar: Southern Serengeti/Ndutu for calving season
Transfer by flight or game drive to your luxury tented camp near the migration action
Spend two full days tracking massive herds, predator interactions, and river crossings (if in the north)
Accommodation Options:
Sayari Camp (North Serengeti – Mara River)
Lemala Ndutu Camp or Sanctuary Kusini (Ndutu – South Serengeti)
Highlights: Wildebeest crossings, dramatic chases, newborn calves, and epic migration scenes.
Day 7: Serengeti ➝ Arusha ➝ Departure
Morning game drive (if time permits)
Fly back to Arusha from the nearest airstrip
Day room at Kahawa House or similar for freshening up
Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your international flight
Inclusions:
All domestic flights (Arusha ↔ Serengeti)
6 nights luxury accommodation (all meals included)
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with expert English-speaking guide
Park fees and conservation levies
Complimentary sundowners and bush meals
Bottled water, soft drinks, beer, and house wine during game drives
24/7 concierge support by Proud Of Tanzania Safaris
Optional Add-ons:
Hot Air Balloon Safari with champagne breakfast
Accompaniment by a professional wildlife photographer
Couples massage or spa treatment at luxury camps
