10-Day Serengeti Migration Private Safari & Lake Natron

On this part of the journey, arrive in Arusha and meet your safari guide. Take time to confirm the next morning’s departure, luggage needs and any dietary requests. A relaxed start makes the early park transfers easier.

On this part of the journey, overnight at Arusha Planet Lodge.

On this part of the journey, continue towards Tarangire National Park. Tall baobab trunks rise above the surrounding bush, and the Tarangire River is an important source of water for wildlife in drier periods.

During this particular stage, overnight at Eileen's Trees Inn.

Continue towards Ngorongoro Crater. Pack an extra layer for the crater rim and follow park guidance during any planned picnic stop.

Watch how the light changes across the land during the drive; the same view can look quite different in early and late afternoon. The descent reveals a broad basin with changing colours and an impressive rim above it. Weather can be cool or misty at the higher viewpoint.

For this day’s itinerary, overnight at Eileen's Trees Inn.

On this part of the journey, continue towards Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti is a large ecosystem of plains, seasonal rivers, kopjes and wooded sections, so the character of each drive changes with the chosen area.

During this particular stage, overnight at Embalakai Serengeti Camp.

On this part of the journey, continue towards Serengeti National Park. Lion prides, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes and many grazing mammals may be seen, but a particular sighting always depends on wildlife movements.

For this day’s itinerary, overnight at Embalakai Serengeti Camp.

On this part of the journey, continue towards Serengeti National Park. Patient time around kopjes and drainage lines can be useful for spotting predators, while the wider grassland gives good views of moving herds.

Lion prides, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes and many grazing mammals may be seen, but a particular sighting always depends on wildlife movements. Your guide can suggest suitable stopping points according to the route, daylight and conditions on the ground.

Overnight at Sero Tented Camp.

Continue towards Serengeti National Park. Long views across the plains contrast with rocky outcrops and isolated trees where birds and mammals may gather.

On this part of the journey, travel times can change with road conditions and animal sightings, so the guide will discuss a realistic schedule. If conditions are clear, the broad views offer a good opportunity to understand the scale of the surrounding landscape.

On this part of the journey, overnight at Sero Tented Camp.

Continue towards Lake Natron. The area can be very hot and exposed. Carry water, sun protection and comfortable footwear for approved short walks.

On this part of the journey, the day works best when you keep expectations flexible and allow the guide to follow current sightings. The itinerary has an order, but wildlife encounters can change how much time is best spent at each stop.

Overnight at Africa Safari Lake Natron Lodge.

Continue towards Lake Natron. Lake Natron sits in a remote volcanic landscape, with mineral-rich water, open plains and dramatic views towards Ol Doinyo Lengai.

On this part of the journey, the choice of departure time can affect both comfort and game viewing, particularly on longer driving days. The driver may pause to identify tracks or bird calls, giving you a closer understanding of what lives in the area.

On this part of the journey, overnight at Africa Safari Lake Natron Lodge.

Complete the final outing before your onward transfer. The drive into the lake region is part of the experience and may feel quite different from the established national-park roads.

The driver may pause to identify tracks or bird calls, giving you a closer understanding of what lives in the area. Short breaks are useful on longer sections and give everyone a chance to stretch, drink water and take photographs.

On this part of the journey, no overnight stay is scheduled.