10-Day Luxury Tanzania Safari: Arusha to Northern Serengeti & Great Migration
Expedition Overview
Experience an extraordinary 10-day luxury Tanzania safari from Arusha to the Northern Serengeti, combining coffee estates, Tarangire's legendary elephants, the Ngorongoro Crater, Central Serengeti and the remote wilderness of Northern Serengeti and Kogatende.
Stay at carefully selected luxury properties including Arusha Coffee Lodge, Tarangire Treetops, Gibb's Farm, Siringit Serengeti Camp and Lamai Serengeti, while enjoying private game drives and the opportunity to witness the Great Migration and Mara River region during the appropriate season.
<p>Experience the very best of Tanzania's northern safari circuit on this <strong>10-Day Luxury Tanzania Safari from Arusha to Northern Serengeti</strong>.</p>
<p>This carefully designed luxury safari combines Tanzania's remarkable landscapes, wildlife and distinctive accommodation, beginning among the coffee estates of Arusha and continuing through the elephant-rich wilderness of <strong>Tarangire National Park</strong>, the spectacular <strong>Ngorongoro Crater</strong>, the wildlife-rich <strong>Central Serengeti</strong> and the remote landscapes of the <strong>Northern Serengeti</strong>.</p>
<p>Your journey begins at <strong>Arusha Coffee Lodge</strong>, where you can relax within a working coffee estate and, depending on your arrival time, experience a bean-to-cup coffee experience.</p>
<p>Continue to Tarangire National Park, famous for its enormous elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and beautiful savannah landscapes. Stay at <strong>Tarangire Treetops</strong>, an elevated luxury property surrounded by the wilderness.</p>
<p>The safari then moves into the lush Ngorongoro Highlands, where <strong>Gibb's Farm</strong> provides a peaceful base overlooking the fertile highlands. From here, descend into the <strong>Ngorongoro Crater</strong> for a full-day private game drive.</p>
<p>Continue into the endless plains of the <strong>Serengeti National Park</strong> and spend time exploring the Central Serengeti around Seronera. Your private safari guide will tailor game drives according to wildlife movements and seasonal conditions.</p>
<p>The final part of the journey takes you north towards <strong>Kogatende and the Mara River region</strong>. During the appropriate migration season, this area can provide opportunities to witness the dramatic movement of wildebeest and zebra through the Northern Serengeti.</p>
<p>With several nights in Northern Serengeti, there is time to explore at a relaxed pace, follow wildlife and enjoy classic African experiences such as spectacular sunsets and sundowners.</p>
<p>The safari concludes with a flight from <strong>Kogatende Airstrip to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)</strong>, connecting with your international flight home.</p>
<p><strong>Accommodation is subject to availability and may be replaced by a similar luxury property of the same standard.</strong></p>
Destinations Explored on This Route
3 Iconic Parks & ReservesClick any destination to read our comprehensive wildlife guide, best travel seasons, and conservation details:
Tarangire National Park
Famed for ancient thousand-year-old baobabs and the highest concentration of elephant...
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
The world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, home to over 25,000 large mammals living...
Serengeti National Park
Spanning nearly 15,000 square kilometers, the Serengeti is the epicenter of the Great...
Safari Expedition Route Map
GPS Trail & PacingInteractive route map detailing the journey through Tanzania's northern circuit wilderness and travel stops:
Key Safari Highlights
- 10-day luxury Tanzania safari
- Private safari experience
- Start in Arusha and finish in Northern Serengeti
- Stay at carefully selected luxury properties
- Coffee estate experience in Arusha
- Explore Tarangire National Park
- See Tarangire's enormous elephant herds
- Discover ancient baobab landscapes
- Stay at the elevated Tarangire Treetops
- Explore the Ngorongoro Highlands
- Visit the historic Gibb's Farm
- Full-day Ngorongoro Crater safari
- Explore Central Serengeti and Seronera
- Private full-day Serengeti game drives
- Continue into remote Northern Serengeti
- Explore Kogatende and the Mara River region
- Opportunity to experience the Great Migration seasonally
- Three nights in Northern Serengeti
- Scenic flight from Kogatende to JRO
- African sunset and sundowner experience
- Flexible wildlife-focused safari days
Daily Itinerary
Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your Bush Guides Safaris representative and private safari guide will meet you.
Transfer to Arusha Coffee Lodge, beautifully situated within a working coffee estate.
The lodge provides a peaceful introduction to Tanzania, surrounded by gardens and the atmosphere of a working coffee plantation.
Depending on your arrival time, relax at the lodge or enjoy a bean-to-cup coffee experience, learning about Tanzanian coffee from cultivation through harvesting, drying and roasting.
Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive towards Tarangire National Park.
Tarangire is famous for its enormous elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and spectacular savannah scenery.
Enjoy a game drive en route to Tarangire Treetops, where your luxury accommodation is set among the trees.
Arrive for lunch and relaxation before heading out on an afternoon game drive.
As the sun begins to fall, enjoy the changing colours of the Tarangire landscape before returning to the lodge for dinner
Tarangire – Ngorongoro Highlands
Enjoy an early breakfast followed by a final morning game drive in Tarangire.
Later, continue towards the fertile highlands around Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
The landscape changes dramatically as you climb from the dry savannah into lush farmland, coffee plantations and forest-covered hills.
Arrive at Gibb's Farm, a historic working farm overlooking the Ngorongoro Highlands.
Spend the afternoon enjoying the peaceful surroundings, walking through the gardens, visiting the farm or simply relaxing at the property.
Gibb's Farm combines accommodation, farm experiences, coffee and farm-to-table dining.
Ngorongoro Crater
Rise early for one of the highlights of your Tanzania safari.
After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater with your private guide for a full-day crater safari.
The crater floor is home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife.
Look for:
Lions • Elephants • Black Rhino • Buffalo • Zebra • Giraffe • Hippos • Flamingos • Other Birdlife
Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the dramatic crater landscape before continuing your game viewing.
Later, ascend from the crater and return to Gibb's Farm for another peaceful evening.
Ngorongoro – Central Serengeti
After breakfast, leave the Ngorongoro Highlands and journey towards the legendary Serengeti National Park.
As the landscape opens into the endless golden plains, your journey becomes part of the safari experience.
Enter the Serengeti and begin your first game drive, looking for the Big Five and the many predators that make this ecosystem famous.
Continue towards Siringit Serengeti Camp, located in the heart of the Serengeti near Seronera.
The camp offers an intimate luxury tented experience with a small number of accommodation tents, each with a private verandah.
Arrive in time for a late afternoon game drive and sunset
Full Day Central Serengeti
Wake to the sounds of the African bush.
After an early breakfast, set out on a full-day private game drive across the Central Serengeti.
Your experienced Bush Guides safari guide will tailor the day's route according to wildlife movements and seasonal conditions.
Central Serengeti is particularly rewarding for viewing predators and large concentrations of wildlife.
Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your game drive.
Return to Siringit Serengeti Camp in the late afternoon for sundowners and a relaxed evening around the campfire.
Central Serengeti – Northern Serengeti
After breakfast, depart towards the Northern Serengeti, enjoying game viewing along the way.
The northern Serengeti offers a more remote atmosphere, dramatic landscapes and access to the legendary Mara River region.
Arrive at Lamai Serengeti, spectacularly positioned among rocky kopjes overlooking the northern Serengeti plains.
The location provides an excellent base for exploring the Northern Serengeti and, seasonally, experiencing the Great Migration and Mara River crossings.
Spend the afternoon enjoying your first Northern Serengeti game drive.
Northern Serengeti
Today is dedicated entirely to the Northern Serengeti.
Set out early with your private safari guide to explore the area around Kogatende and the Mara River.
During the migration season, this region can provide some of Africa's most spectacular wildlife experiences as large herds of wildebeest and zebra move through the Northern Serengeti.
Outside the migration season, the region remains an exceptional wildlife destination, with opportunities to encounter lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo and other plains game.
Return to Lamai for a beautiful sunset overlooking the Serengeti
Full Day Northern Serengeti
Enjoy a final full day exploring the Northern Serengeti.
The day is deliberately kept flexible so your safari team can follow wildlife movements and make the most of current conditions.
Enjoy an early morning game drive before returning to camp for breakfast and relaxation.
Later, head out again for an afternoon safari.
End your final evening with a classic African sundowner, watching the sun disappear over the Serengeti plains.
Central Serengeti – JRO – International Flight
Enjoy breakfast at camp before your final short game drive or relaxed morning, depending on your flight schedule.
Transfer to Kogatende Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
From JRO, continue with your international flight home, carrying unforgettable memories of Tanzania's wildlife, landscapes and people.
Expedition Photo Gallery
5 Wilderness MomentsPhotographs captured on recent expeditions across this route. Click any image to view high-resolution photos:
✓ What is Included
- Private safari experience
- Private safari vehicle
- Professional Bush Guides safari guide
- Airport arrival transfer
- Accommodation as specified in the itinerary
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Tarangire National Park game drives
- Ngorongoro Crater game drive
- Central Serengeti game drives
- Northern Serengeti game drives
- Kogatende and Mara River region exploration
- Picnic lunch on the Ngorongoro Crater safari
- Scenic picnic lunch during the Central Serengeti game drive
- Kogatende to Kilimanjaro International Airport flight, according to the itinerary
- Safari-related transfers specified in the itinerary
× What is Excluded
- International flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic and other beverages unless specifically included
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities not specifically included
- Additional private experiences not included in the safari quotation
- Any accommodation upgrades
- Any services not specifically listed under inclusions
Frequently Asked Questions
Need to Know InfoHave questions about game drives, packing, or booking this route? Here are essential answers:
This is a 10-day Tanzania luxury safari covering Arusha, Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Highlands, Central Serengeti and Northern Serengeti
The itinerary includes Arusha, Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Central Serengeti and Northern Serengeti/Kogatende.
Yes. The itinerary is designed as a private safari with a dedicated safari guide.
The itinerary includes Northern Serengeti and the Mara River region, which can provide opportunities to experience the Great Migration during the appropriate migration season. Migration timing and river crossings are natural events and cannot be guaranteed.
The Northern Serengeti and Mara River region are particularly associated with the northern movement of the migration. Exact timing varies from year to year depending on rainfall, grazing conditions and animal movements.
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