Overview & Summary
Experience a powerful blend of culture, history, and the Great Migration in Serengeti National Park with BMC TOURS & SAFARIS. This unique journey connects the movement of wildebeest and zebra herds with the deep human history of East Africa. Travel through the Ngorongoro Highlands, explore ancient hominid sites at Olduvai Gorge, and witness how Maasai communities live alongside migrating wildlife. During migration season, Central Serengeti offers rich predator action and massive herd movement across the plains. This safari is perfect for travelers seeking both wildlife adventure and cultural understanding in one unforgettable experience.
Full Itinerary
Early Morning Departure, Ngorongoro Route and Olduvai Gorge Cultural Journey
Your safari begins with an early morning pickup from Arusha or arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Drive through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands toward the Serengeti ecosystem, with breathtaking landscapes along the way. Stop at the historic Olduvai Gorge, known as the “Cradle of Mankind,” where early human fossils were discovered near ancient migration routes. Continue your journey and enjoy lunch at Naabi Hill Gate while observing the transition into the Serengeti plains. After lunch, proceed with an afternoon game drive entering Central Serengeti, where wildebeest and zebra herds roam alongside lions, cheetahs, and elephants. Later, arrive at your lodge.
Dinner and overnight at Osinon Serengeti Camp
Full Day Migration Tracking and Ecological History in Central Serengeti
After breakfast, enjoy a full day game drive across the Central Serengeti plains within Serengeti National Park. Track the Great Migration herds as they move across open savannahs, often followed by predators such as lions, hyenas, and cheetahs. Your guide will also explain the ecological history of the Serengeti ecosystem, including how ancient migration patterns shaped both wildlife and human evolution. Enjoy a bush picnic lunch during your game drive while surrounded by wildlife activity. Continue exploring river valleys and kopjes in the afternoon before returning to your lodge for sunset, dinner, and overnight.
Dinner and overnight at Osinon Serengeti Camp
Maasai Cultural Visit and Return to Arusha or Kilimanjaro
Begin your final morning with breakfast before departing on a scenic drive out of the Serengeti. Along the route, visit a traditional Maasai market or village, where you will learn how local communities coexist with migrating wildlife while preserving their cultural heritage. Continue your journey through the Ngorongoro Highlands with optional wildlife sightings en route. Enjoy lunch during the drive before proceeding back to Arusha or drop-off at Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight. This marks the end of your cultural and wildlife fusion safari with BMC TOURS & SAFARIS.
END OF OUR SERVICESInclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Park fees for Serengeti and Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- 2 nights accommodation in Central Serengeti
- All meals as per itinerary (including lunch daily)
- 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional safari guide
- Cultural visit to Maasai community/market
- Olduvai Gorge stopover entry
- Game drives and migration tracking
- Bottled drinking water
- Airport pick-up and drop-off (Arusha/Kilimanjaro)
- Government taxes
Excluded
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Tanzania visa fees
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, etc.)
- Tips for guide and lodge staff
- Optional activities (extra cultural experiences, balloon safari,walking safari)
Optional Activities
