Nihapa Tours ยท Great Migration Small-Group Safari

8-Day Serengeti Great Migration Group Joining Safari

A premium 2027 Great Migration group safari that begins with a flight from Arusha to Kogatende in Northern Serengeti and drives out through Tanzania's northern circuit. The route includes two nights near the Mara River, Central Serengeti predator country, guided Empakaai Crater trekking and crater-rim walking with an armed ranger, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara's Hippo Pool and a final night inside Tarangire National Park.

๐Ÿƒ Julyโ€“October 2027 โœˆ Fly-in to Kogatende ๐ŸŒŠ Mara River Migration ๐Ÿฅพ Empakaai Crater Trekking ๐Ÿ›ก Inbound Insurance Included ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 5 or 6 Guests
Max 6 GuestsGuaranteed window seating
Kogatende Fly-in IncludedArusha Airport โ†’ Northern Serengeti
One Group, One VehicleSame safari team after landing
Inbound Insurance Included2027 mandatory official cover
24/7 Tanzania SupportArusha-based operations team
Fly-in & Drive-Out Special Safari

Start at the Mara River, then drive south through Tanzania's northern circuit

Flying directly from Arusha to Kogatende puts the group in Northern Serengeti on the first safari day instead of spending that day on a long overland transfer. From there the route follows the Great Migration through the Mara River ecosystem and Central Serengeti before adding Empakaai trekking, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Tarangire.

Arushaโœˆ Kogatende / Northern Serengetiโ†’ Mara Riverโ†’ Central Serengeti / Seroneraโ†’ Empakaai Craterโ†’ Ngorongoro Craterโ†’ Karatuโ†’ Lake Manyara Hippo Poolโ†’ Tarangireโ†’ Arusha
01

Fly Straight to Kogatende

Day 1 includes hotel pickup, Arusha Airport transfer and the scheduled flight to Northern Serengeti.

02

Two Mara River Nights

Two nights at Mara Kati Kati position the group close to the Northern Serengeti migration ecosystem.

03

Empakaai on Foot

Explore the Ngorongoro Highlands with an armed ranger during crater trekking and a rim walking safari.

04

Manyara to Tarangire

Visit Lake Manyara's Hippo Pool before continuing to Tarangire for the final safari night.

Great Migration note: Kogatende and the Mara River are strategically included during the migration season, but wildebeest locations and river crossings are natural events and cannot be guaranteed. Your guide adapts the game drives to current wildlife conditions.
2027 inbound insurance: the mandatory official Tanzania inbound travel insurance applicable to eligible travellers is included in this group safari quote. The applicable NIC or ZIC policy depends on the traveller's first point of entry into Tanzania. Comprehensive personal travel insurance remains separate.
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Live 2027 Fly-in Great Migration Departures

Check scheduled dates, maximum group size and the price attached to each departure. Select โ€œOther Price Tiersโ€ for the complete 1โ€“6 traveller pricing.

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8-Day Serengeti Great Migration Group Joining Safari

04 Jul 2027 โ€“ 11 Jul 2027

2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASON

โœˆ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire

Booking Open

โœ“ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 6 travelers ยท 6 seats available

$4,431 $3,307 USD per person at 6 pax

8-Day Serengeti Great Migration Group Joining Safari

08 Jul 2027 โ€“ 15 Jul 2027

2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASON

โœˆ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire

Booking Open

โœ“ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 5 travelers ยท 5 seats available

$4,431 $3,530 USD per person at 5 pax

8-Day Serengeti Great Migration Group Joining Safari

12 Jul 2027 โ€“ 19 Jul 2027

2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASON

โœˆ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire

Booking Open

โœ“ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 6 travelers ยท 6 seats available

$4,431 $3,307 USD per person at 6 pax

8-Day Serengeti Great Migration Group Joining Safari

16 Jul 2027 โ€“ 23 Jul 2027

2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASON

โœˆ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire

Booking Open

โœ“ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 5 travelers ยท 5 seats available

$4,431 $3,530 USD per person at 5 pax

8-Day Serengeti Great Migration Group Joining Safari

18 Jul 2027 โ€“ 25 Jul 2027

2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASON

โœˆ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire

Booking Open

โœ“ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 6 travelers ยท 6 seats available

$4,431 $3,307 USD per person at 6 pax

8-Day Serengeti Great Migration Group Joining Safari

23 Jul 2027 โ€“ 30 Jul 2027

2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASON

โœˆ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire

Booking Open

โœ“ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 5 travelers ยท 5 seats available

$4,431 $3,530 USD per person at 5 pax

8-Day Serengeti Great Migration Group Joining Safari

28 Jul 2027 โ€“ 04 Aug 2027

2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASON

โœˆ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire

Booking Open

โœ“ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 6 travelers ยท 6 seats available

$4,431 $3,307 USD per person at 6 pax

8-Day Serengeti Great Migration Group Joining Safari

31 Jul 2027 โ€“ 07 Aug 2027

2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASON

โœˆ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire

Booking Open

โœ“ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 5 travelers ยท 5 seats available

$4,431 $3,530 USD per person at 5 pax

8-Day Serengeti Great Migration Group Joining Safari

02 Aug 2027 โ€“ 09 Aug 2027

2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASON

โœˆ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire

Booking Open

โœ“ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 6 travelers ยท 6 seats available

$4,431 $3,307 USD per person at 6 pax

8-Day Serengeti Great Migration Group Joining Safari

06 Aug 2027 โ€“ 13 Aug 2027

2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASON

โœˆ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire

Booking Open

โœ“ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 5 travelers ยท 5 seats available

$4,431 $3,530 USD per person at 5 pax

8-Day Serengeti Great Migration Group Joining Safari

09 Aug 2027 โ€“ 16 Aug 2027

2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASON

โœˆ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire

Booking Open

โœ“ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 6 travelers ยท 6 seats available

$4,431 $3,307 USD per person at 6 pax

8-Day Serengeti Great Migration Group Joining Safari

12 Aug 2027 โ€“ 19 Aug 2027

2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASON

โœˆ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire

Booking Open

โœ“ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 5 travelers ยท 5 seats available

$4,431 $3,530 USD per person at 5 pax

8-Day Serengeti Great Migration Group Joining Safari

16 Aug 2027 โ€“ 23 Aug 2027

2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASON

โœˆ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire

Booking Open

โœ“ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 6 travelers ยท 6 seats available

$4,431 $3,307 USD per person at 6 pax

8-Day Serengeti Great Migration Group Joining Safari

20 Aug 2027 โ€“ 27 Aug 2027

2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASON

โœˆ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire

Booking Open

โœ“ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 5 travelers ยท 5 seats available

$4,431 $3,530 USD per person at 5 pax

8-Day Serengeti Great Migration Group Joining Safari

24 Aug 2027 โ€“ 31 Aug 2027

2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASON

โœˆ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire

Booking Open

โœ“ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 6 travelers ยท 6 seats available

$4,431 $3,307 USD per person at 6 pax

8-Day Serengeti Great Migration Group Joining Safari

27 Aug 2027 โ€“ 03 Sep 2027

2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASON

โœˆ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire

Booking Open

โœ“ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 5 travelers ยท 5 seats available

$4,431 $3,530 USD per person at 5 pax

8-Day Serengeti Great Migration Group Joining Safari

30 Aug 2027 โ€“ 06 Sep 2027

2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASON

โœˆ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire

Booking Open

โœ“ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 6 travelers ยท 6 seats available

$4,431 $3,307 USD per person at 6 pax

8-Day Serengeti Great Migration Group Joining Safari

01 Sep 2027 โ€“ 08 Sep 2027

2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASON

โœˆ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire

Booking Open

โœ“ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 5 travelers ยท 5 seats available

$4,431 $3,530 USD per person at 5 pax

8-Day Serengeti Great Migration Group Joining Safari

04 Sep 2027 โ€“ 11 Sep 2027

2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASON

โœˆ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire

Booking Open

โœ“ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 6 travelers ยท 6 seats available

$4,431 $3,307 USD per person at 6 pax

8-Day Serengeti Great Migration Group Joining Safari

08 Sep 2027 โ€“ 15 Sep 2027

2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASON

โœˆ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire

Booking Open

โœ“ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 5 travelers ยท 5 seats available

$4,431 $3,530 USD per person at 5 pax

8-Day Serengeti Great Migration Group Joining Safari

11 Sep 2027 โ€“ 18 Sep 2027

2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASON

โœˆ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire

Booking Open

โœ“ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 6 travelers ยท 6 seats available

$4,431 $3,307 USD per person at 6 pax

8-Day Serengeti Great Migration Group Joining Safari

15 Sep 2027 โ€“ 22 Sep 2027

2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASON

โœˆ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire

Booking Open

โœ“ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 5 travelers ยท 5 seats available

$4,431 $3,530 USD per person at 5 pax

8-Day Serengeti Great Migration Group Joining Safari

20 Sep 2027 โ€“ 27 Sep 2027

2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASON

โœˆ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire

Booking Open

โœ“ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 6 travelers ยท 6 seats available

$4,431 $3,307 USD per person at 6 pax

8-Day Serengeti Great Migration Group Joining Safari

24 Sep 2027 โ€“ 01 Oct 2027

2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASON

โœˆ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire

Booking Open

โœ“ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 5 travelers ยท 5 seats available

$4,431 $3,530 USD per person at 5 pax

8-Day Serengeti Great Migration Group Joining Safari

28 Sep 2027 โ€“ 05 Oct 2027

2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASON

โœˆ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire

Booking Open

โœ“ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 6 travelers ยท 6 seats available

$4,431 $3,307 USD per person at 6 pax

8-Day Serengeti Great Migration Group Joining Safari

30 Sep 2027 โ€“ 07 Oct 2027

2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASON

โœˆ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire

Booking Open

โœ“ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 5 travelers ยท 5 seats available

$4,431 $3,530 USD per person at 5 pax

8-Day Serengeti Great Migration Group Joining Safari

01 Oct 2027 โ€“ 08 Oct 2027

2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASON

โœˆ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire

Booking Open

โœ“ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 6 travelers ยท 6 seats available

$4,431 $3,307 USD per person at 6 pax

8-Day Serengeti Great Migration Group Joining Safari

05 Oct 2027 โ€“ 12 Oct 2027

2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASON

โœˆ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire

Booking Open

โœ“ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 5 travelers ยท 5 seats available

$4,431 $3,530 USD per person at 5 pax

8-Day Serengeti Great Migration Group Joining Safari

09 Oct 2027 โ€“ 16 Oct 2027

2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASON

โœˆ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire

Booking Open

โœ“ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 6 travelers ยท 6 seats available

$4,431 $3,307 USD per person at 6 pax

8-Day Serengeti Great Migration Group Joining Safari

13 Oct 2027 โ€“ 20 Oct 2027

2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASON

โœˆ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire

Booking Open

โœ“ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 5 travelers ยท 5 seats available

$4,431 $3,530 USD per person at 5 pax

8-Day Serengeti Great Migration Group Joining Safari

17 Oct 2027 โ€“ 24 Oct 2027

2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASON

โœˆ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire

Booking Open

โœ“ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 6 travelers ยท 6 seats available

$4,431 $3,307 USD per person at 6 pax

8-Day Serengeti Great Migration Group Joining Safari

20 Oct 2027 โ€“ 27 Oct 2027

2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASON

โœˆ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire

Booking Open

โœ“ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 5 travelers ยท 5 seats available

$4,431 $3,530 USD per person at 5 pax

8-Day Serengeti Great Migration Group Joining Safari

25 Oct 2027 โ€“ 01 Nov 2027

2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASON

โœˆ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire

Booking Open

โœ“ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 6 travelers ยท 6 seats available

$4,431 $3,307 USD per person at 6 pax

8-Day Serengeti Great Migration Group Joining Safari

29 Oct 2027 โ€“ 05 Nov 2027

2027 GREAT MIGRATION SEASON

โœˆ Kogatende fly-in ยท Mara River ยท Seronera ยท Empakaai ยท Ngorongoro ยท Manyara ยท Tarangire

Booking Open

โœ“ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Maximum 5 travelers ยท 5 seats available

$4,431 $3,530 USD per person at 5 pax
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2027 group-joining booking terms: Reserve an available seat with USD 100. The 30% deposit is due 90 days before the safari and the USD 100 seat payment is credited toward that 30%. The remaining 70% is due 45 days before departure. A scheduled group is guaranteed from four confirmed travellers. If Nihapa agrees to operate below four travellers, the applicable 1-, 2- or 3-pax tier applies unless your written quotation states otherwise. Mandatory inbound travel insurance is included in this quote for eligible travellers.
Reserve a 2027 fly-in migration departure

Start Your Group Safari Booking

Complete the same core details used on our Group Join Form 7, choose your preferred departure and continue directly to the final joining form. Your details are carried forward automatically.

2027 group payment timeline

01
USD 100 - reserve your seat

Your available seat is reserved once the seat confirmation payment is received.

02
90 days before safari - 30%

The USD 100 already paid is credited toward the 30% deposit.

03
45 days before safari - remaining 70%

Final balance is completed according to the group-joining terms.

04
30 days before arrival - insurance & final documents

After final payment, Nihapa coordinates the included mandatory inbound insurance and pre-departure documents.

$100 Seat confirmation payment
4 Guests Guaranteed departure threshold
Insurance Included Mandatory inbound cover in quote
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Why this shared fly-in safari feels different

Small Group Economics Without a Crowded Group-Tour Experience

The scheduled format shares the major safari operating costs while retaining small vehicles, selected camps, one operating team and a route designed specifically around the 2027 Great Migration season.

01

Maximum 5 or 6 Guests

The published maximum is shown on every departure and can be managed from the central schedule at the top of the code.

02

Fly-in Day 1 Included

Hotel pickup, Arusha Airport transfer and the Kogatende flight are built into this special safari.

03

One Group, One Safari Team

After landing in Northern Serengeti, the group continues with its assigned guide and 4ร—4 through the drive-out route.

04

Inbound Insurance Included

The quote includes the mandatory official inbound insurance applicable to eligible 2027 travellers.

05

Activity-Rich Routing

Migration game drives are combined with Empakaai trekking, crater walking, Manyara and Tarangire.

06

Pre-Departure Coordination

Nihapa coordinates rooming, payment milestones, group updates and practical safari information before arrival.

Day by day

8-Day 2027 Serengeti Great Migration Fly-in & Drive-Out Itinerary

Two nights in Northern Serengeti, two nights in Central Serengeti, two nights in Karatu and one night inside Tarangire National Park.

Day01
Arusha โ†’ Kogatende / Northern Serengeti

Fly into the Great Migration Zone

Fly-in Special

Pickup from your Arusha hotel and transfer to Arusha Airport for the scheduled bush flight to Kogatende in Northern Serengeti. Meet your Nihapa safari guide on arrival and begin a full migration-focused game drive around the northern plains and Mara River ecosystem.

Flight Arusha Airport โ†’ Kogatende Safari focus Full-day Northern Serengeti migration search Overnight Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp or Similar
๐Ÿƒ Wildebeest ยท ๐Ÿฆ“ Zebras ยท ๐Ÿฆ Lions ยท ๐Ÿ† Leopards ยท ๐Ÿ† Cheetahs ยท ๐ŸŠ Crocodiles
Day02
Northern Serengeti / Mara River

Full-Day Migration & River Safari

Mara River Day

Spend the full day around Kogatende and the Mara River with a packed picnic lunch, following the migration herds and searching for predator activity. Your guide chooses the day's sectors according to current wildlife movements and river conditions.

Main region Northern Serengeti / Mara River Meals Packed picnic lunch during the game drive Overnight Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp or Similar
๐Ÿƒ Migration Herds ยท ๐Ÿฆ“ Zebras ยท ๐ŸŠ Crocodiles ยท ๐Ÿฆ Lions ยท ๐Ÿ† Big Cats ยท ๐Ÿฆ… Raptors
Day03
Northern โ†’ Central Serengeti

Morning in the North, Game Drive South to Seronera

Migration to Big-Cat Country

Enjoy a final guided morning game drive in Northern Serengeti before beginning the game-drive transfer south. Arrive in Central Serengeti and continue with an evening game drive across the Seronera plains, kopjes and river valleys.

Route Kogatende โ†’ Central Serengeti / Seronera Safari focus Migration morning + evening Seronera game drive Overnight Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp or Similar
๐Ÿฆ Lions ยท ๐Ÿ† Leopards ยท ๐Ÿ† Cheetahs ยท ๐Ÿ˜ Elephants ยท ๐Ÿฆ’ Giraffes ยท ๐Ÿฆ“ Plains Game
Day04
Central Serengeti / Seronera

Full-Day Predator & Big-Cat Safari

Seronera Full Day

Dedicate the day to Central Serengeti, an excellent resident wildlife region throughout the year. Explore kopjes, river systems and open plains while looking for lion prides, leopards, cheetahs and the herbivore populations that support the predator-rich ecosystem.

Main region Central Serengeti Safari focus Predators, big cats and resident wildlife Overnight Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp or Similar
๐Ÿฆ Lions ยท ๐Ÿ† Leopards ยท ๐Ÿ† Cheetahs ยท ๐Ÿ˜ Elephants ยท ๐Ÿฆฌ Buffaloes ยท ๐Ÿฆ› Hippos
Day05
Seronera โ†’ Ngorongoro Highlands

Morning Game Drive & Empakaai Crater Trekking

Walking Safari

Begin with an early Central Serengeti game drive, then travel toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. At Empakaai Crater, meet the assigned armed ranger for a guided crater trekking experience. Later in the afternoon, enjoy a guided rim walking safari before continuing to Karatu.

Activity Empakaai crater trek + crater-rim walk Guide Accompanied by an armed ranger Overnight Tloma Lodge or Similar
๐Ÿฅพ Highlands Trek ยท ๐ŸŒ‹ Empakaai Crater ยท ๐Ÿฆฉ Crater Birdlife ยท ๐ŸŒฟ Montane Vegetation ยท ๐Ÿ›ก Ranger Guided
Day06
Ngorongoro Crater

Full-Day Crater Game Drive

Big Five Safari

Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day guided safari across grasslands, wetlands, forest and lake-edge habitats. Search for black rhino, lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos and large concentrations of plains game. Return to Tloma Lodge in the evening.

Main region Ngorongoro Crater Optional after safari Coffee tour at Tloma Lodge, time permitting Overnight Tloma Lodge or Similar
๐Ÿฆ Black Rhino ยท ๐Ÿฆ Lions ยท ๐Ÿ˜ Elephants ยท ๐Ÿฆฌ Buffaloes ยท ๐Ÿฆ› Hippos ยท ๐Ÿฆ“ Plains Game
Day07
Lake Manyara โ†’ Tarangire

Hippo Pool Safari & Evening Tarangire Game Drive

Two-Park Day

Transfer early to Lake Manyara National Park and game drive through the park toward the Hippo Pool. In the late afternoon, either stop for optional activities in Mto wa Mbu or continue directly to Tarangire National Park for an evening game drive before reaching camp.

Morning Lake Manyara National Park + Hippo Pool Optional Mto wa Mbu village activities Overnight Tarangire Kati Kati Tented Camp or Similar
๐Ÿฆ› Hippos ยท ๐Ÿ’ Primates ยท ๐Ÿฆ’ Giraffes ยท ๐Ÿ˜ Elephants ยท ๐ŸŒณ Manyara Forest ยท ๐ŸŒ… Tarangire Evening
Day08
Tarangire National Park โ†’ Arusha

Morning & Afternoon Tarangire Safari

Drive-Out Finale

Begin with an early game drive inside Tarangire National Park. Continue exploring the baobab landscapes, riverine habitats and elephant country through the day. In the late afternoon, leave the park and drive back to Arusha, where the safari ends.

Main region Tarangire National Park Safari focus Morning + afternoon game drives End point Arusha ยท No accommodation
๐Ÿ˜ Elephants ยท ๐Ÿฆ Lions ยท ๐Ÿฆ’ Giraffes ยท ๐Ÿฆ“ Zebras ยท ๐Ÿฆฌ Buffaloes ยท ๐ŸŒณ Baobabs
Where you stay

Migration Camps, Karatu Lodge & Tarangire Camp

The accommodation sequence keeps the group close to each day's main safari area while supporting the fly-in north and drive-out south route.

Nights 1 & 2

Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp

Northern Serengeti ยท Kogatende / Mara River migration ecosystem

Nights 3 & 4

Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp

Central Serengeti ยท Seronera ยท Big-cat and resident wildlife country

Nights 5 & 6

Tloma Lodge

Karatu ยท Base for Empakaai, Ngorongoro Crater and the route south

Night 7

Tarangire Kati Kati Tented Camp

Inside Tarangire National Park ยท Ideal for evening and early-morning game drives

Accommodation names are indicative and may be substituted with a similar standard if required by confirmed availability.

Transparent 2027 pricing

8-Day Fly-in Great Migration Group Price Tiers

Each departure card shows its price at the published maximum group size. The complete 1โ€“6 traveller pricing is below.

Confirmed TravellersUSD per Person
1 Pax$6,672
2 Pax$4,431
3 Pax$4,054
4 Pax$3,588
5 Pax$3,530
6 Pax$3,307
What the quote covers

Included & Excluded

Included

  • Pickup from your Arusha hotel and transfer to Arusha Airport on Day 1
  • Scheduled Arusha Airport โ†’ Kogatende bush flight on Day 1
  • All accommodation specified in the itinerary or similar
  • Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
  • 4ร—4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof after landing in Kogatende
  • National park and conservation-area fees for the confirmed itinerary
  • Empakaai Crater trekking and rim walking with the required armed ranger
  • Ngorongoro Crater full-day game drive
  • Lake Manyara National Park and Hippo Pool visit
  • Tarangire National Park game drives
  • Meals as specified in the confirmed itinerary
  • Drinking water during safari
  • Complimentary snacks during game drives
  • Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks during game drives
  • Picnic lunches where required by the daily safari plan
  • Wi-Fi onboard the safari vehicle where network coverage allows
  • Taxes and VAT applicable to the included services
  • Mandatory Tanzania inbound travel insurance for eligible travellers, included in the 2027 quote

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa or entry-authorization fees
  • Comprehensive personal travel insurance beyond the included mandatory inbound policy
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Optional hot-air balloon safari or other activities not listed as included
  • Optional coffee tour at Tloma Lodge
  • Optional Mto wa Mbu village activities on Day 7
  • Personal expenses and premium alcoholic beverages
  • Additional accommodation before or after the safari
  • Government-imposed fee or tax increases after confirmation where applicable under the booking terms
Insurance clarification: for this 2027 group quote, Nihapa includes the mandatory official inbound policy applicable to eligible travellers. Mainland-first entry uses the official NIC framework; Zanzibar-first entry uses the applicable ZIC policy. This official inbound cover does not replace adequate comprehensive personal travel insurance for cancellation, medical and other broader risks.
Group-joining payment schedule

How Your 2027 Group Booking Is Confirmed

These milestones follow Nihapa's current group-joining payment terms. Your written quotation confirms any departure-specific conditions.

1

USD 100 When You Book

Pay the seat confirmation amount to reserve an available place on your chosen departure.

2

30% at 90 Days

The 30% deposit becomes due 90 days before safari; the initial USD 100 is credited toward it.

3

70% at 45 Days

The remaining safari balance is due 45 days before departure.

4

Insurance & Final Documents

After final payment, Nihapa coordinates the included inbound policy and final pre-departure information.

Full terms: the current Nihapa Tours Terms & Conditions remain part of the booking contract. Your invoice and written quotation contain the details specific to your departure. Read the current terms โ†’
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Recent Guest Feedback About Nihapa Tours

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2027 booking & safari questions

8-Day Great Migration Fly-in Safari FAQs

Clear answers about migration timing, group confirmation, payment terms, inbound insurance, the Kogatende flight and the activity-rich drive-out route.

Is the Arusha to Kogatende flight included in the safari price?

Yes. Day 1 hotel pickup in Arusha, transfer to Arusha Airport and the scheduled flight to Kogatende in Northern Serengeti are included in this fly-in and drive-out group safari quote.

Are Mara River wildebeest crossings guaranteed?

No. The itinerary places the group in Kogatende and the Mara River ecosystem during the Great Migration season, but herd locations, crossing days and crossing times are natural wildlife events and cannot be guaranteed.

What are the group-joining payment terms?

An available seat is reserved with USD 100 when booking. The 30% deposit is due 90 days before safari and the USD 100 is credited toward that deposit. The remaining 70% is due 45 days before departure. Your written quotation confirms any group-specific conditions.

Is Tanzania's mandatory inbound travel insurance included?

Yes. The mandatory official inbound travel insurance applicable to eligible travellers is included in this 2027 group quote. Nihapa coordinates the applicable policy after final payment, with the policy determined by the traveller's first point of entry. Comprehensive personal travel insurance remains separate.

What happens if the group does not reach four confirmed travellers?

The scheduled departure is guaranteed from four confirmed travellers. If fewer than four travellers are confirmed, Nihapa will confirm the operating plan and any group-specific conditions in writing. If Nihapa agrees to operate the safari below four, the applicable 1-, 2- or 3-pax price tier applies unless the written quotation states otherwise.

What happens when a departure reaches its maximum group size?

The page automatically marks the departure Fully Booked when the confirmed participant count reaches its published maximum of five or six guests. The Join Group action is disabled and that departure is removed from the booking dropdown.

When does a departure automatically close online?

A departure closes when its start date begins in Tanzania time or when its confirmed participant count reaches the published maximum capacity. Both closing rules are applied automatically.

What is the Empakaai Crater trekking experience?

Day 5 includes guided trekking at Empakaai Crater in the Ngorongoro Highlands and a later crater-rim walking safari with the required armed ranger. Comfortable walking footwear and reasonable mobility are recommended.

What happens on the Lake Manyara and Tarangire day?

Day 7 starts with a Lake Manyara National Park game drive to the Hippo Pool. Later, the group can continue toward Tarangire for an evening game drive, with optional Mto wa Mbu village activities available if the group schedule allows.

How much luggage should I bring for the bush flight?

Plan around a soft-sided bag of approximately 15 kg plus a small daypack. Bush-flight baggage rules can vary by carrier, so Nihapa confirms the final allowance with your pre-departure information.

Can solo travellers join this safari?

Yes. Solo travellers can join scheduled departures. The single-room supplement is USD 555 where a single room is required. If an available triple room is selected instead for an eligible rooming arrangement, the triple-room reduction is USD 196.

How many guests travel in each safari vehicle?

Each scheduled departure is published with a maximum of either five or six guests. The exact maximum and remaining seats are displayed on the departure card, and every guest has a window-position safari seat.

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