Arrival Day: Arrival Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha
Upon arrival at the airport, your driver will take you to your hotel in Arusha. The one-hour drive offers your first look at the local environment. You will meet your guide for a briefing on the educational goals of the 9-day study tour safari. This is the time to ask about the specific research topics you will explore during the trip.
Destination: Kilimanjaro Airport
Accommodation: Kibo Palace Hotel
mid rage 3 star lodge
Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park Manyara/Karatu
Drive to Tarangire, a journey of 120 kilometers taking about 3 hours. Your study begins with the massive baobab trees and their role in the ecosystem. You will observe elephant social structures and how they impact the vegetation. A positive moment is watching an elephant family communicate through low-frequency sounds. You will stay overnight in the Karatu area.
Destination: Tarangire
Accommodation: Karatu Simba Lodge
mid rage 3 star lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Manyara/Karatu – Serengeti (Half-Day Game Drive)
Head to the Serengeti, covering 240 kilometers in about 6 hours. On the way, you will discuss the geology of the Great Rift Valley. Your first game drive in the Serengeti will focus on predator-prey dynamics. You might see lions tracking zebras across the plains. This 9-day Serengeti Migration study tour safari provides a living classroom for everyone.
Destination: Central Serengeti
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
luxury 4 star lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Central – Northern Serengeti (Full Day Tour)
Travel north to the Mara River area, a 140-kilometer drive taking 5 hours. You will learn about the migration patterns and why the animals move toward the river. You might see cheetahs hunting in the open grasslands. A pleasant surprise is finding a rare bird species that your guide will help you identify and study in detail.
Destination: Northern Serengeti
Accommodation: Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp
mid rage 3 star lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Northern Serengeti (Full Day migration river crossing)
Spend the day observing the Mara River crossing. This part of the 9-day study tour safari focuses on the biology of the wildebeest and the survival instincts they show. You will see how crocodiles wait for the herds and discuss the role of scavengers in the cycle of life. The day is spent collecting observations near the riverbanks.
Destination: Northern Serengeti
Accommodation: Mara Kati Kati Camp
budget 2 star lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Northern Serengeti (Full Day migration river crossing)
Continue your study of the migration in the northern panhandle. You will look at the impact of thousands of animals on the soil and grass. You might spot a leopard guarding its kill in a tree. A positive highlight is seeing how the different species, like zebras and wildebeest, cooperate during their journey for better protection.
Destination: Northern Serengeti
Accommodation: Mara Mara Tented Lodge
luxury 4 star lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Northern Serengeti (Full Day Tour) – to Central Serengeti
Begin the 5-hour journey back to the Central Serengeti. You will stop at various points to study the change in vegetation and animal density. You might visit a hippo pool to observe their social behavior. Returning to the central plains allows you to see the core of the Serengeti ecosystem once more.
Destination: Northern Serengeti
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
luxury 4 star lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Central Serengeti (Full Day Tour)
Explore the Seronera Valley, focusing on the resident big cats. You will learn about lion pride territories and leopard habitat preferences. A very cool moment is seeing a group of hyenas at their den and learning about their complex social rankings. The open visibility here is perfect for detailed behavioral studies.
Destination: Central Serengeti
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
luxury 4 star lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Serengeti (Morning Game Drive) to Ngorongoro
Drive to the Ngorongoro Highlands, a trip of about 4 hours. You will learn about the Maasai culture and how they coexist with wildlife. As you climb the crater rim, you will see how the climate changes and supports a different forest ecosystem. A highlight is looking down into the crater and discussing its unique volcanic history.
Destination: Central Serengeti
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
luxury 4 star lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater (Full Day Tour) – to Arusha
Spend 6 hours inside the Ngorongoro Crater, which acts as a natural enclosure for many species. You will study the isolation of the black rhino population here. After a picnic lunch near the marshes, drive 190 kilometers back to Arusha. This 4-hour journey marks the conclusion of your 9-day Serengeti Migration study tour safari.
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel
luxury 4 star lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch
TOUR PRICE/COST
We offer two pricing options:
The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.
Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.
Private (Shared) Price
| No of pax | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Pax | $4,204 pp | $3,153 pp |
| 2 Pax | $3,054 pp | $2,291 pp |
| 3 Pax | $2,671 pp | $2,003 pp |
| 4 Pax | $2,479 pp | $1,859 pp |
| 5 Pax | $2,364 pp | $1,773 pp |
| 6 Pax | $2,287 pp | $1,716 pp |
| 7+ Pax | $2,233 pp | $1,674 pp |
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9 Days Serengeti Migration Safari Study Tour
Join the 9-day Serengeti Migration Safari Study Tour. Learn about ecology, wildlife behavior, and the Great Migration with expert guides in Tanzania.
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