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Migration Value — 9 Days, Tanzania

9 days / 8 nights

Migration Value — 9 Days

River crossings or calving, without luxury pricing

The migration, timed to the herds, not to a brochure.

Follow the herds — southern calving Dec–Mar or northern crossings Jul–Oct — in comfort camps positioned for season, drive-in where it saves without rushing.

Ideal for
Migration chasers · Photographers on value
Duration
9 days / 8 nights
Pricing
Tailored to your travel style — request your private proposal.
From price
From $5,200 pp pp · indicative FX

Journey Highlights

  1. Season-matched camp placement (south for calving, north for crossings)

  2. Private guide who reads herds, not just roads

  3. Comfort stays, park fees included, drive-in transfers

  4. Balloon optional, not required for crossings

Day by Day

DAY 01

Arusha

Arusha

Briefing, Arusha night.

  • Briefing

Overnight: Comfort tented camp / lodge (en-suite, full board)

DAY 02

Tarangire

Tarangire

Elephant herds, baobabs.

  • Game drives

Overnight: Comfort tented camp / lodge (en-suite, full board) Meals: B L D

DAY 03

Ngorongoro

Ngorongoro

Crater floor, highland sunset.

  • Crater drive

Overnight: Karatu lodge (outside NCA — saves $80ppn NCA fee) Meals: B L D

DAY 04

Serengeti

Central Serengeti

En-route to season-matched camp.

  • Game drives

Overnight: Comfort tented camp / lodge (en-suite, full board) Meals: B L D

DAY 05

Serengeti

Serengeti

Full day with herds.

  • Game drives

Overnight: Comfort tented camp / lodge (en-suite, full board) Meals: B L D

DAY 06

Serengeti

Serengeti — Migration

Crossing or calving focus, per season.

  • Game drives

Overnight: Comfort tented camp / lodge (en-suite, full board) Meals: B L D

DAY 07

Serengeti

Serengeti

Morning drive, afternoon flexible.

  • Game drives

Overnight: Comfort tented camp / lodge (en-suite, full board) Meals: B L D

DAY 08

Serengeti

Serengeti

Final morning drive.

  • Game drive

Overnight: Comfort tented camp / lodge (en-suite, full board) Meals: B L D

DAY 09

Arusha

Departure

Transfer to Arusha/airport.

  • Transfer

Meals: B L

What’s Included

  • Private vehicle/guide, comfort camps, full board
  • Park/crater fees, game drives, water, evacuation

Not Included

  • International flights, visa, tips, balloon

Optional Extensions

  • Add balloon: $590–$650 pp at dawn over Serengeti.

Good to Know

· Crossings are never guaranteed — we maximise odds with camp location

· Second crater descent extra ($295/vehicle)

Questions travellers ask

Is a crossing guaranteed?

No operator can guarantee a crossing. We place you where probability is highest and let the herds decide.

Why is this value vs luxury migration?

Same herds, same parks — value uses comfort camps and drive-in where it saves, luxury uses private conservancies and fly-ins at $1,200–$2,000+ pp/day.

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