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7-Day Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Luxury Safari to Nimali Lodges Experience
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7-Day Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Luxury Safari to Nimali Lodges Experience

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Trip Overview

The 7-Day Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Luxury Safari to Nimali Lodges Experience starts and finishes in Arusha. Its route includes Tarangire, Serengeti, and Masai Mara, following the destination order and transfers set out in the day-by-day itinerary.

The journey is shaped around scheduled domestic flights and Great Migration wildlife viewing, linked by the premium lodges, camps or flights named in the itinerary.

Every safari day brings a different perspective on Tanzania’s landscapes and wildlife. Explore the route below to see how activities, journeys between destinations and overnight stays fit together. Our local team can help you consider seasonal wildlife movements, the time available and accommodation preferences before you make a decision.

Where every day follows the rhythm of the journey
Elephant habitat and baobab landscape in Tarangire National ParkTarangire
Wildebeest moving across the plains of Serengeti National ParkSerengeti
Cheetah in the grasslands of the Serengeti ecosystemSerengeti Wildlife
Safari vehicle and elephant in Tarangire National ParkTarangire Wildlife
Moments along the route
Safari Highlights

Your Journey Highlights

  • Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Start in StyleExplore Tarangire’s river valley, baobab country and wildlife habitat on a guided game drive.
  • Fly to Serengeti – Into the Heart of the WildTravel across the Serengeti with time for game viewing, adapting the day’s route to current wildlife activity and seasonal conditions.
  • Full-Day Safari in Central Serengeti – Big Cat CountryTravel across the Serengeti with time for game viewing, adapting the day’s route to current wildlife activity and seasonal conditions.
  • Journey to Northern Serengeti – Following the HerdsTravel across the Serengeti with time for game viewing, adapting the day’s route to current wildlife activity and seasonal conditions.
  • The Great Migration – Northern Serengeti SafariTravel across the Serengeti with time for game viewing, adapting the day’s route to current wildlife activity and seasonal conditions.
  • Another Day with the Migration – Northern SerengetiTravel across the Serengeti with time for game viewing, adapting the day’s route to current wildlife activity and seasonal conditions.

Your Itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Start in Style

  • Activity: Fly-in Safari & Game Drive
  • Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Upon arrival in Arusha, you'll be warmly welcomed by your safari guide. Begin your adventure with a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park—famous for its vast elephant herds and dramatic baobab-dotted landscapes. Your guide will shape the route around current wildlife activity, road conditions and the best available viewing areas. Stops are unhurried, allowing time to observe animal behaviour, photograph the landscape and understand how the park’s habitats connect. Rather than chasing a checklist, the day follows the rhythms of the ecosystem and the guide’s local knowledge. Breaks are arranged at suitable points while keeping the experience comfortable, focused and respectful of the wildlife.

Accommodation

Nimali Tarangire

Nimali Tarangire lies in the Randilen Wildlife Management Area adjoining the wider Tarangire ecosystem. Its tented suites are set among acacia woodland, with the landscape and wildlife corridor shaping the camp’s character. Dining and relaxation areas provide a quiet base between guided activities in the concession and nearby park. The property is a good fit for itineraries that want a secluded Tarangire stay and time to explore beyond a single daytime game drive.

LocationTarangireStay styleOvernight accommodation
Day 02

Fly to Serengeti – Into the Heart of the Wild

  • Activity: Fly-in Safari & Game Drive
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, catch your scenic bush flight to Central Serengeti. Upon landing, your guide will take you on a game drive through the famous Seronera Valley—home to lions, leopards, and grazing herds. Your guide will shape the route around current wildlife activity, road conditions and the best available viewing areas. Stops are unhurried, allowing time to observe animal behaviour, photograph the landscape and understand how the park’s habitats connect. Rather than chasing a checklist, the day follows the rhythms of the ecosystem and the guide’s local knowledge. Breaks are arranged at suitable points while keeping the experience comfortable, focused and respectful of the wildlife.

Accommodation

Nimali Serengeti

Nimali Serengeti is set in the central Serengeti amid open plains and granite kopjes. Tented suites and shared lounge and dining spaces combine a strong wilderness setting with a refined camp style. The central location provides access to varied habitats and game-drive circuits rather than limiting the stay to a single seasonal event. It works well for itineraries seeking multiple Serengeti days before continuing to Ngorongoro or another region of the park.

LocationSerengetiStay styleOvernight accommodation
Day 03

Full-Day Safari in Central Serengeti – Big Cat Country

  • Activity: Game Drive & Transfer
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend a full day discovering Central Serengeti, known for its abundance of wildlife and incredible predator activity. Your guide will shape the route around current wildlife activity, road conditions and the best available viewing areas. Stops are unhurried, allowing time to observe animal behaviour, photograph the landscape and understand how the park’s habitats connect. Rather than chasing a checklist, the day follows the rhythms of the ecosystem and the guide’s local knowledge. Breaks are arranged at suitable points while keeping the experience comfortable, focused and respectful of the wildlife.

Accommodation

Nimali Serengeti

Nimali Serengeti is set in the central Serengeti amid open plains and granite kopjes. Tented suites and shared lounge and dining spaces combine a strong wilderness setting with a refined camp style. The central location provides access to varied habitats and game-drive circuits rather than limiting the stay to a single seasonal event. It works well for itineraries seeking multiple Serengeti days before continuing to Ngorongoro or another region of the park.

LocationSerengetiStay styleOvernight accommodation
Day 04

Journey to Northern Serengeti – Following the Herds

  • Activity: Fly-in Safari & Game Drive
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, you'll travel northward through the Serengeti, tracking the migration’s path as you move from open grasslands to the rocky outcrops and river zones of the north. Arrive in time for an evening game drive near the Mara River. Your guide will shape the route around current wildlife activity, road conditions and the best available viewing areas. Stops are unhurried, allowing time to observe animal behaviour, photograph the landscape and understand how the park’s habitats connect. Rather than chasing a checklist, the day follows the rhythms of the ecosystem and the guide’s local knowledge. Breaks are arranged at suitable points while keeping the experience comfortable, focused and respectful of the wildlife.

Accommodation

Nimali Mara

Nimali Mara is located in the far northern Serengeti near the Mara River and the rolling hills bordering Kenya. The camp is designed around the landscape, with tented suites and shared areas looking into migration country. Its position is particularly valuable during the northern movement of wildebeest and zebra, while resident wildlife supports game viewing outside peak crossing days. The property suits fly-in and migration-focused itineraries using Kogatende and spending several nights in the northern park.

LocationSerengetiStay styleOvernight accommodation
Day 05

The Great Migration – Northern Serengeti Safari

  • Activity: Fly-in Safari & Transfer
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake early and head out to the banks of the Mara River. With luck, you’ll witness thousands of wildebeest and zebras braving the crocodile-filled waters in one of nature’s greatest shows. Your guide will shape the route around current wildlife activity, road conditions and the best available viewing areas. Stops are unhurried, allowing time to observe animal behaviour, photograph the landscape and understand how the park’s habitats connect. Rather than chasing a checklist, the day follows the rhythms of the ecosystem and the guide’s local knowledge. Breaks are arranged at suitable points while keeping the experience comfortable, focused and respectful of the wildlife.

Accommodation

Nimali Mara

Nimali Mara is located in the far northern Serengeti near the Mara River and the rolling hills bordering Kenya. The camp is designed around the landscape, with tented suites and shared areas looking into migration country. Its position is particularly valuable during the northern movement of wildebeest and zebra, while resident wildlife supports game viewing outside peak crossing days. The property suits fly-in and migration-focused itineraries using Kogatende and spending several nights in the northern park.

LocationSerengetiStay styleOvernight accommodation
Day 06

Another Day with the Migration – Northern Serengeti

  • Activity: Fly-in Safari
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy another thrilling day in the Northern Serengeti. Your guide will focus on areas where action is unfolding—whether it's a dramatic crossing or a lion stalking prey nearby. Your guide will shape the route around current wildlife activity, road conditions and the best available viewing areas. Stops are unhurried, allowing time to observe animal behaviour, photograph the landscape and understand how the park’s habitats connect. Rather than chasing a checklist, the day follows the rhythms of the ecosystem and the guide’s local knowledge. Breaks are arranged at suitable points while keeping the experience comfortable, focused and respectful of the wildlife.

Accommodation

Nimali Mara

Nimali Mara is located in the far northern Serengeti near the Mara River and the rolling hills bordering Kenya. The camp is designed around the landscape, with tented suites and shared areas looking into migration country. Its position is particularly valuable during the northern movement of wildebeest and zebra, while resident wildlife supports game viewing outside peak crossing days. The property suits fly-in and migration-focused itineraries using Kogatende and spending several nights in the northern park.

LocationSerengetiStay styleOvernight accommodation
Day 07

Fly Back to Arusha – End of the Journey

  • Activity: Departure & Game Drive
  • Meals Included: Breakfast

After a relaxed breakfast, take a final short game drive en route to the airstrip. Then board your flight back to Arusha. The day is paced around your confirmed onward schedule, leaving enough time for final preparations and the planned transfer. Your guide will reconfirm the departure point, expected travel time and check-in requirements before setting out. Keep essential documents and valuables accessible during the journey, while the team assists with luggage and routing. The service concludes after you reach the agreed airport, ferry terminal or city drop-off for the next stage of your travels.

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Included & Excluded

Included

Included in the published itinerary

  • All park and conservation fees
  • Domestic flights (Tarangire to Central Serengeti, Northern Serengeti to Arusha)
  • 6 nights’ accommodation in specified camps/lodges
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • All scheduled game drives and activities
  • All meals (B/L/D)
  • Drinking water and soft drinks on game drives
  • All airport and airstrip transfers
Not included

Additional costs

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance and visa fees
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Optional excursions not listed
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7 days / 6 nights. The day-by-day itinerary shows where each overnight falls. Check arrival and departure flight times before arranging onward travel, and ask us if you would prefer a slower pace or an extra night.

From $11,490 per person. Ask for a quote for your dates and group size. The final quote depends on travel dates, group size, room choice and any flights or extras. Request a written breakdown of park fees, accommodation, meals, transfers and exclusions before you book.

Tarangire National Park – Elephants, baobabs, and authentic wilderness, Central Serengeti – Big cats and classic game viewing, Northern Serengeti – Prime migration crossings at the Mara River, Arusha – Safari gateway. Use the day-by-day route above to see the order of visits. Ask for estimated road or flight times between stops for your chosen dates; that is often more useful than counting destinations alone.

Nimali Tarangire, Nimali Serengeti, Nimali Mara, None (can be arranged on request). Exact properties and room types depend on availability. Ask us to confirm each stay, its location, meal plan and any proposed alternative in writing before paying a deposit.