Luxury Serengeti Safari – Ngorongoro & Great Migration

An exceptional 11-day Tanzania safari combining the Ngorongoro Crater with a migration-focused Serengeti experience. This journey blends iconic landscapes, Big Five wildlife and one of Africa’s greatest natural spectacles — the Great Wildebeest Migration.

Safari Overview

  • Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
  • Destinations: Arusha, Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti National Park
  • Lodges: Legendary Lodge, Lemala Osonjoi Lodge & Wilderness Usawa Serengeti
  • Best For: Great Migration, Big Five safari, first-time Tanzania travellers and luxury safari seekers

This itinerary offers a beautifully balanced Tanzania safari, beginning in Arusha, continuing to the Ngorongoro Crater and culminating in an immersive Serengeti experience positioned to follow the Great Migration.

Arusha

Arusha is the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit, set beneath Mount Meru and within reach of Kilimanjaro. It provides a relaxed and comfortable start to the journey before heading into safari country.

Stay One: Legendary Lodge

Set within a working coffee estate on the outskirts of Arusha, Legendary Lodge offers a tranquil and elegant retreat. Surrounded by tropical gardens and Mount Meru views, it is an ideal place to begin your safari.

  • 1 Night
  • Luxury lodge on a coffee estate
  • Private transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport
  • Relaxed pre-safari setting

Included: Dinner, bed and breakfast, beverages at dinner, transfers and selected lodge experiences.

Ngorongoro Crater

The Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife areas, offering a natural enclosure for an exceptional density of animals, including the Big Five.

Stay Two: Lemala Osonjoi Lodge

Lemala Osonjoi lodge

Located within the highlands near the crater, Lemala Osonjoi Lodge offers a refined and scenic base for exploring the Ngorongoro region. The lodge blends contemporary comfort with a strong sense of place.

  • 2 Nights
  • Access to Ngorongoro Crater safaris
  • Big Five wildlife viewing
  • Elegant lodge with panoramic surroundings

Included: Accommodation, all meals, house drinks, transfers, guided activities and laundry.

Serengeti National Park

The Serengeti is one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations, known for its vast plains and the Great Wildebeest Migration — the largest movement of land mammals on Earth.

Stay Three: Wilderness Usawa Serengeti

Wilderness Usawa is a mobile luxury camp designed to follow the Great Migration across the Serengeti. By moving with the herds, it offers front-row access to one of the most remarkable wildlife spectacles in the world.

The camp combines minimal environmental impact with high levels of comfort, placing guests in the heart of the action while maintaining a strong sense of wilderness and exclusivity.

  • 7 Nights (split across two locations)
  • Mobile camp following the Great Migration
  • Exceptional predator-prey interaction
  • Walking safaris and game drives

Included: All meals, local beverages, game drives, walking safaris, transfers, laundry and emergency evacuation.

Journey Highlights

  • Ngorongoro Crater — one of Africa’s best Big Five safari areas
  • Great Migration experience in the Serengeti
  • Stay in a mobile luxury camp positioned close to the herds
  • Exceptional predator-prey wildlife encounters
  • Combination of iconic landscapes and remote safari experiences
  • Seamless fly-in safari with minimal travel time

Travel Logistics

Your journey begins at Kilimanjaro International Airport, followed by a private road transfer to Arusha. From here, a scheduled light aircraft flight connects you to the Ngorongoro region.

A further light aircraft transfer takes you into the Serengeti, where Wilderness Usawa Serengeti positions you close to the migration. Internal flights between camps ensure minimal travel time and maximum time on safari.

At the end of the journey, a return flight from the Serengeti connects back to Kilimanjaro International Airport for onward travel.

Tailor This Tanzania Safari

Every Dusty Boots Travel itinerary is designed individually. This journey can be adapted with additional nights, alternative camps, or combined with Zanzibar for a safari and beach experience.

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Serengeti Safari FAQs

When is the best time to see the Great Migration?

The Great Migration is a year-round phenomenon, but river crossings typically occur between July and October in the northern Serengeti.

What makes this Serengeti itinerary special?

This itinerary uses a mobile luxury camp that follows the migration, ensuring you are always close to the action.

Is this itinerary suitable for first-time safari travellers?

Yes. It combines iconic destinations with a well-paced structure and high-quality lodges.

Can this itinerary be combined with Zanzibar?

Yes. Many travellers extend this journey with a beach stay in Zanzibar for a safari and relaxation combination.