6 Days Luxury Great Migration Safari from June to October in Tanzania

A luxury safari offers an intimate and immersive wildlife experience with top-tier amenities. Whether you’re flying between destinations, staying in premium lodges, or enjoying private game drives, this safari ensures maximum comfort without compromising adventure.

✔ Stay in 5-star lodges & tented camps
✔ Fly-in options to reduce travel time
✔ Expert-guided private game drives
✔ Front-row seats to the Great Migration

This 6-day itinerary covers Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations, including Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater—all while staying in luxurious lodges and tented camps.

Your safari begins in Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania. Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be greeted by a private guide and transferred to a luxury boutique lodge nestled in the lush outskirts of the city. Spend the day relaxing in your suite, enjoying a spa treatment, or exploring the charming streets of Arusha.

Luxury Highlights:

• Private airport transfer in a luxury vehicle
• Stay at Arusha Coffee Lodge or similar 5-star accommodation
• Gourmet dinner under the African stars

After a leisurely breakfast, take a scenic charter flight from Arusha to the Serengeti, offering aerial views of Tanzania’s stunning landscapes. Upon landing in Central Serengeti, embark on your first game drive, spotting predators and herds of grazing wildlife. In the evening, check into a luxury tented camp or safari lodge, where you’ll enjoy fine dining and sunset cocktails.

Luxury Highlights:

• Scenic fly-in safari for a seamless travel experience
• Afternoon game drive in Central Serengeti
• Stay at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti or a luxury tented camp

Today is dedicated to tracking the Great Migration. Depending on the herds' movement, you may witness the famous Mara River crossings, where thousands of wildebeest brave crocodile-infested waters. Your expert guide will position you for the best photography opportunities while sharing insights into this dramatic survival story.

In the evening, return to your luxury camp for a private bush dinner and storytelling around a fire.

Luxury Highlights:

• Private game drive in an open-top 4x4 safari vehicle
• Gourmet bush picnic in the heart of the Serengeti
• Sundowners at a scenic lookout

After a sunrise breakfast, embark on another thrilling safari in Northern Serengeti, where predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards follow the herds. Experience a hot air balloon safari (optional), soaring above the savannah as the morning light paints the landscape.

Return to camp for an afternoon of relaxation, spa treatments, and a refreshing dip in an infinity pool overlooking the plains.

Luxury Highlights:

• Hot air balloon safari (optional, at an extra cost)
• Exclusive private sundowner experience
• Stay at a luxury tented camp like Singita Mara River Tented Camp

After breakfast, take a scenic flight to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Upon arrival, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a breathtaking volcanic caldera teeming with wildlife. Here, you can spot the Big Five—lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, and the rare black rhino.

Enjoy a picnic lunch beside a hippo-filled lake before heading to your luxury lodge on the crater rim for an enchanting evening.

Luxury Highlights:

• Scenic fly-in safari to Ngorongoro
• Game drive in a UNESCO-listed crater
• Stay at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, a palace in the wild

On the final morning, enjoy one last sunrise game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, capturing stunning wildlife photographs. After a leisurely brunch, take a private charter flight back to Arusha, where you can enjoy a farewell meal before your international departure.

Luxury Highlights:

• Private farewell brunch overlooking the crater
• VIP airport transfer for departure

This safari runs during the peak dry season, offering optimal wildlife viewing conditions:

✔ July – August: Witness dramatic Mara River crossings as wildebeest risk their lives to reach the Masai Mara.
✔ September – October: Herds spread across the northern Serengeti, making for incredible predator-prey interactions.
✔ Fewer mosquitoes & comfortable weather: The dry season provides clear skies, making it perfect for photography.

• Lightweight, neutral-colored safari outfits
• High-quality binoculars for bird and wildlife spotting
• DSLR camera with zoom lens for capturing the migration
• Wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
• Evening attire for luxury lodge dinners
• Travel documents and personal medications

Unlike standard safaris, a luxury Great Migration safari ensures VIP treatment at every step. From fly-in safaris to world-class accommodations, this experience blends adventure with five-star comfort, creating a once-in-a-lifetime African journey.

✔ Private game drives for exclusivity
✔ Handpicked lodges with breathtaking views
✔ Personalized service from expert guides
✔ Seamless travel with charter flights

A 6-day luxury Great Migration safari from June to October in Tanzania is the ultimate way to experience the natural wonder of the Serengeti. With premium lodges, expert guides, and front-row access to the Great Migration, this safari guarantees an unforgettable African adventure.

For travelers seeking a stress-free, exclusive safari filled with thrilling game drives and unmatched comfort, this luxury itinerary delivers the best of Tanzania’s wilderness.