This nine day Tanzania Migration Safari designed by Mountains 2 Marshes Tanzania Expeditions is a breathtaking journey through the country’s most iconic national parks and cultural landscapes. From the rugged baobab filled wilderness of Tarangire National Park to the dramatic flamingo rich shores of Lake Natron, and from the untamed migration corridors of the Northern Serengeti to the world famous Ngorongoro Crater and the deeply cultural Lake Eyasi region, this itinerary is crafted for travelers seeking a diverse, immersive and well balanced African safari experience. The program blends wildlife encounters, cultural interactions and scenic landscapes, creating a captivating adventure suitable for photographers, wildlife enthusiasts, culture seekers and families.

Your journey begins in Arusha, the safari gateway nestled at the foothills of Mount Meru. Arusha offers a refreshing atmosphere after international travel and gives guests the perfect opportunity to settle in before heading into Tanzania’s wilderness. From Arusha, the adventure leads to Tarangire National Park, a beautifully varied ecosystem known for its vast elephant herds, towering baobabs and sweeping savannas. Tarangire’s wildlife concentrations during the dry season are among the best in the region, making it an essential first destination for a Northern Circuit safari.

From Tarangire, you travel east toward Lake Natron, a stark yet breathtaking volcanic landscape shaped by the Great Rift Valley. Lake Natron is well known for its extraordinary scenery, seasonal flamingos and the breathtaking Oldonyo Lengai Volcano standing proudly over the region. This area offers some of Tanzania’s most dramatic and unspoiled scenery. You will then continue north to the renowned Northern Serengeti, the unforgettable stage of the Great Migration where millions of wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River in dramatic displays of survival. Here you will spend two nights witnessing one of nature’s most thrilling spectacles while staying in comfortable luxury or mid range mobile migration camps.

The safari then transitions into Central Serengeti, a region rich in wildlife all year round with endless plains, seasonal rivers and iconic kopje rock formations. Lions, cheetahs and leopards thrive in these grasslands, and daily game drives offer opportunities for remarkable wildlife photography. From the Serengeti, the journey continues into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often described as the Eden of Africa. The crater’s abundant wildlife and breathtaking caldera views provide a magical final wildlife experience before you travel to Lake Eyasi.

Lake Eyasi is home to some of Tanzania’s most fascinating traditional tribes including the Hadzabe and the Datoga, offering deeply enriching cultural encounters. Visitors here engage with authentic hunter gatherer communities and witness traditional blacksmithing techniques, rounding out the safari with meaningful cultural immersion.

This nine day safari is an exceptionally balanced itinerary, combining world class wildlife viewing, authentic cultural insights and spectacular natural landscapes, making it ideal for travelers seeking one of the most complete safari experiences in Tanzania.