Extended Migration Time
Three days centered on Northern Serengeti, Kogatende and the Mara River ecosystem.
Nihapa Tours · Great Migration Small-Group Safari
8 Day Serengeti Great Migration Shared Group Safari
An extended eight-day Great Migration safari combining Tarangire, Central Serengeti, three migration-focused days around Northern Serengeti and Kogatende, Empakaai Crater walking, a full Ngorongoro Crater safari and a relaxed Mto wa Mbu finish. Designed for travellers who want a deeper northern-circuit experience while keeping the comfort and value of a carefully managed shared small group.
🐃 July–October
🌊 Northern Serengeti & Mara River
👥 Maximum 5 or 6 Guests
✓ Guaranteed from 4
Max 6 GuestsGuaranteed window seating
One Group, One VehicleSame guide and safari team
Operated by NihapaNo mixed operators
Selected Lodges & CampsComfortable en-suite stays
24/7 Tanzania SupportArusha-based operations team
Tour at a glance
Migration, Empakaai walking and a full Ngorongoro finale
This eight-day route combines Tarangire, Central Serengeti, extended Kogatende and Mara River migration time, an Empakaai Crater walking experience, a full Ngorongoro Crater game drive and a relaxed Mto wa Mbu finish.
Arusha→
Tarangire→
Central Serengeti→
Northern Serengeti / Kogatende→
Central Serengeti→
Empakaai Crater→
Ngorongoro Crater→
Karatu→
Mto wa Mbu→
Arusha
Empakaai Walking
Day 6 adds a guided crater walking and trekking experience before Karatu.
Ngorongoro Full Day
Day 7 is dedicated to a full crater-floor game drive before returning to Tloma Lodge.
Relaxed Day 8
Lodge morning plus optional Mto wa Mbu village, biking, tuk-tuk or ziplining activities.
Migration note:
wildlife movements and Mara River crossings are natural events and cannot
be guaranteed. The guide adapts game drives to current herd and predator activity.
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Live 2027 Migration Departures
Check scheduled dates, maximum group size and the price attached to each departure. Select “Other Price Tiers” for the complete 1–6 traveller pricing.
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8 Day Serengeti Great Migration Shared Group Safari
12 Jul 2027 – 19 Jul 2027
GREAT MIGRATION SEASON🐃 Serengeti migration route · Northern Serengeti · Mara River region
Booking Open
✓ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
👥 Maximum 6 travelers · 6 seats available
$3,939
$2,957
USD per person at 6 pax
8 Day Serengeti Great Migration Shared Group Safari
18 Jul 2027 – 25 Jul 2027
GREAT MIGRATION SEASON🐃 Serengeti migration route · Northern Serengeti · Mara River region
Booking Open
✓ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
👥 Maximum 5 travelers · 5 seats available
$3,939
$3,160
USD per person at 5 pax
8 Day Serengeti Great Migration Shared Group Safari
23 Jul 2027 – 30 Jul 2027
GREAT MIGRATION SEASON🐃 Serengeti migration route · Northern Serengeti · Mara River region
Booking Open
✓ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
👥 Maximum 6 travelers · 6 seats available
$3,939
$2,957
USD per person at 6 pax
8 Day Serengeti Great Migration Shared Group Safari
28 Jul 2027 – 04 Aug 2027
GREAT MIGRATION SEASON🐃 Serengeti migration route · Northern Serengeti · Mara River region
Booking Open
✓ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
👥 Maximum 5 travelers · 5 seats available
$3,939
$3,160
USD per person at 5 pax
8 Day Serengeti Great Migration Shared Group Safari
02 Aug 2027 – 09 Aug 2027
GREAT MIGRATION SEASON🐃 Northern Serengeti · Mara River region · Extended migration tracking
Booking Open
✓ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
👥 Maximum 6 travelers · 6 seats available
$3,939
$2,957
USD per person at 6 pax
8 Day Serengeti Great Migration Shared Group Safari
06 Aug 2027 – 13 Aug 2027
GREAT MIGRATION SEASON🐃 Northern Serengeti · Mara River region · Extended migration tracking
Booking Open
✓ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
👥 Maximum 5 travelers · 5 seats available
$3,939
$3,160
USD per person at 5 pax
8 Day Serengeti Great Migration Shared Group Safari
09 Aug 2027 – 16 Aug 2027
GREAT MIGRATION SEASON🐃 Northern Serengeti · Mara River region · Extended migration tracking
Booking Open
✓ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
👥 Maximum 6 travelers · 6 seats available
$3,939
$2,957
USD per person at 6 pax
8 Day Serengeti Great Migration Shared Group Safari
12 Aug 2027 – 19 Aug 2027
GREAT MIGRATION SEASON🐃 Northern Serengeti · Mara River region · Extended migration tracking
Booking Open
✓ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
👥 Maximum 5 travelers · 5 seats available
$3,939
$3,160
USD per person at 5 pax
8 Day Serengeti Great Migration Shared Group Safari
16 Aug 2027 – 23 Aug 2027
GREAT MIGRATION SEASON🐃 Northern Serengeti · Mara River region · Extended migration tracking
Booking Open
✓ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
👥 Maximum 6 travelers · 6 seats available
$3,939
$2,957
USD per person at 6 pax
8 Day Serengeti Great Migration Shared Group Safari
20 Aug 2027 – 27 Aug 2027
GREAT MIGRATION SEASON🐃 Northern Serengeti · Mara River region · Extended migration tracking
Booking Open
✓ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
👥 Maximum 5 travelers · 5 seats available
$3,939
$3,160
USD per person at 5 pax
8 Day Serengeti Great Migration Shared Group Safari
27 Aug 2027 – 03 Sep 2027
GREAT MIGRATION SEASON🐃 Northern Serengeti · Mara River region · Extended migration tracking
Booking Open
✓ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
👥 Maximum 6 travelers · 6 seats available
$3,939
$2,957
USD per person at 6 pax
8 Day Serengeti Great Migration Shared Group Safari
01 Sep 2027 – 08 Sep 2027
GREAT MIGRATION SEASON🐃 Northern Serengeti · Mara River region · Extended migration tracking
Booking Open
✓ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
👥 Maximum 5 travelers · 5 seats available
$3,939
$3,160
USD per person at 5 pax
8 Day Serengeti Great Migration Shared Group Safari
04 Sep 2027 – 11 Sep 2027
GREAT MIGRATION SEASON🐃 Northern Serengeti · Mara River region · Extended migration tracking
Booking Open
✓ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
👥 Maximum 6 travelers · 6 seats available
$3,939
$2,957
USD per person at 6 pax
8 Day Serengeti Great Migration Shared Group Safari
11 Sep 2027 – 18 Sep 2027
GREAT MIGRATION SEASON🐃 Northern Serengeti · Mara River region · Extended migration tracking
Booking Open
✓ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
👥 Maximum 5 travelers · 5 seats available
$3,939
$3,160
USD per person at 5 pax
8 Day Serengeti Great Migration Shared Group Safari
15 Sep 2027 – 22 Sep 2027
GREAT MIGRATION SEASON🐃 Northern Serengeti · Mara River region · Extended migration tracking
Booking Open
✓ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
👥 Maximum 6 travelers · 6 seats available
$3,939
$2,957
USD per person at 6 pax
8 Day Serengeti Great Migration Shared Group Safari
20 Sep 2027 – 27 Sep 2027
GREAT MIGRATION SEASON🐃 Northern Serengeti · Mara River region · Extended migration tracking
Booking Open
✓ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
👥 Maximum 5 travelers · 5 seats available
$3,939
$3,160
USD per person at 5 pax
8 Day Serengeti Great Migration Shared Group Safari
24 Sep 2027 – 01 Oct 2027
GREAT MIGRATION SEASON🐃 Northern Serengeti · Mara River region · Extended migration tracking
Booking Open
✓ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
👥 Maximum 6 travelers · 6 seats available
$3,939
$2,957
USD per person at 6 pax
8 Day Serengeti Great Migration Shared Group Safari
28 Sep 2027 – 05 Oct 2027
GREAT MIGRATION SEASON🐃 Northern Serengeti · Mara River region · Extended migration tracking
Booking Open
✓ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
👥 Maximum 5 travelers · 5 seats available
$3,939
$3,160
USD per person at 5 pax
8 Day Serengeti Great Migration Shared Group Safari
05 Oct 2027 – 12 Oct 2027
GREAT MIGRATION SEASON🐃 Northern Serengeti · Mara River region · Extended migration tracking
Booking Open
✓ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
👥 Maximum 6 travelers · 6 seats available
$3,939
$2,957
USD per person at 6 pax
8 Day Serengeti Great Migration Shared Group Safari
13 Oct 2027 – 20 Oct 2027
GREAT MIGRATION SEASON🐃 Northern Serengeti · Mara River region · Extended migration tracking
Booking Open
✓ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
👥 Maximum 5 travelers · 5 seats available
$3,939
$3,160
USD per person at 5 pax
8 Day Serengeti Great Migration Shared Group Safari
20 Oct 2027 – 27 Oct 2027
GREAT MIGRATION SEASON🐃 Northern Serengeti · Mara River region · Extended migration tracking
Booking Open
✓ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
👥 Maximum 6 travelers · 6 seats available
$3,939
$2,957
USD per person at 6 pax
8 Day Serengeti Great Migration Shared Group Safari
25 Oct 2027 – 01 Nov 2027
GREAT MIGRATION SEASON🐃 Northern Serengeti · Mara River region · Extended migration tracking
Booking Open
✓ Guaranteed from 4 confirmed travelers
👥 Maximum 5 travelers · 5 seats available
$3,939
$3,160
USD per person at 5 pax
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2027 group-joining terms:
Reserve an available seat with USD 100. The 30% deposit is due 90 days
before departure and the USD 100 seat payment is credited toward that 30%.
The remaining 70% is due 45 days before departure. The scheduled safari is
guaranteed from four confirmed travellers. If Nihapa agrees to operate below
four, the applicable 1-, 2- or 3-person price tier applies unless the written
quotation states otherwise. Mandatory Tanzania inbound travel insurance for
eligible travellers is included in the quoted 2027 safari price.
Reserve a scheduled 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
Choose an open departure and pay the seat confirmation amount.
02
90 days before safari — 30%
The USD 100 already paid is credited toward the 30% deposit.
03
45 days before safari — remaining 70%
Complete the remaining balance according to the group-joining terms.
$100Seat confirmation payment
4 GuestsGuaranteed departure threshold
Insurance IncludedMandatory inbound cover in quote
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Why the group format feels different
Small Groups. Better Experiences. Professionally Operated.
Shared pricing should not mean an overcrowded safari. Nihapa keeps every scheduled group small, coordinated and under one operating team.
Maximum 6 Guests
Every traveller has direct access to wildlife viewing from a purpose-built 4×4 safari vehicle.
One Group, One Vehicle
The group stays together with the same guide, vehicle and operating team throughout the safari.
Selected Lodges & Camps
Accommodation is chosen for location, comfort, atmosphere and access to the safari route.
Operated by Nihapa Tours
Your safari is managed by Nihapa rather than assembled from guests of several operators.
Solo Travellers & Couples
The joining format reduces private-safari costs while retaining structure, comfort and support.
Pre-Departure Coordination
Confirmed travellers can be connected before departure so expectations and trip logistics are clear.
Day by day
8-Day Serengeti Great Migration Shared Group Itinerary
An extended shared safari combining Tarangire, Central and Northern Serengeti migration zones, Empakaai walking, Ngorongoro Crater and a relaxed cultural finish in Mto wa Mbu.
Day01
Tarangire National Park
Elephants & BaobabsArusha → Tarangire Game Drive
Depart Arusha and travel to Tarangire National Park for a full game drive. Explore the park's baobab landscapes, riverine habitat and wildlife-rich plains before continuing to the lodge for the evening.
🐘 Elephants · 🦁 Lions · 🦒 Giraffes · 🦓 Zebras · 🦬 Buffaloes
Day02
Tarangire → Central Serengeti
Seronera ArrivalGame Drive En Route to Seronera
Begin with game viewing in Tarangire, then travel toward Central Serengeti. An optional Maasai village visit can be added on the way. Arrive in Seronera for an afternoon game drive before continuing to camp.
🦁 Lions · 🐆 Leopards · 🐆 Cheetahs · 🦒 Giraffes · 🐘 Elephants
Day03
Central → Northern Serengeti
Migration Route NorthSeronera Game Drives → Kogatende
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in Central Serengeti before transferring north toward Kogatende. Continue with an evening game drive focused on locating migration activity in Northern Serengeti.
🐃 Migration Herds · 🦓 Zebras · 🦁 Lions · 🐆 Cheetahs · 🐆 Leopards
Day04
Mara River & Kogatende
Mara River FocusFull Day Great Migration Safari
Dedicate the full day to migration activity around the Mara River and Northern Serengeti. Your driver-guide follows current herd movements and explores likely crossing areas, predator zones and surrounding plains, with another evening game drive before returning to camp.
🐃 Wildebeest · 🦓 Zebras · 🐊 Crocodiles · 🦁 Lions · 🐆 Cheetahs · 🐕 Hyenas
Day05
Northern → Central Serengeti
Migration & SeroneraKogatende Migration Safari → Seronera
Spend the morning and part of the afternoon exploring Northern Serengeti for migration activity, then travel south toward Central Serengeti. Finish with an evening game drive in the Seronera region.
🐃 Migration Herds · 🦁 Lions · 🐆 Leopards · 🐘 Elephants · 🦒 Giraffes
Day06
Ngorongoro Highlands
Crater TrekkingSerengeti → Empakaai Crater Walking Safari
Transfer from Serengeti into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and continue to Empakaai Crater for a guided walking and crater trekking experience. Exit the conservation area in the evening and continue to Karatu.
🥾 Guided Walk · 🌋 Crater Landscapes · 🦩 Birdlife · 🌿 Highland Scenery
Day07
Ngorongoro Crater
Big Five FinaleFull Day Crater Game Drive
Depart Karatu early for Ngorongoro Crater and descend to the crater floor for a full day of game viewing. Explore grasslands, wetlands and forest areas in search of black rhino, lion, elephant, buffalo, hippo and other plains wildlife before returning to Karatu in the evening.
🦏 Black Rhino · 🦁 Lions · 🐘 Elephants · 🦬 Buffaloes · 🦛 Hippos · 🦓 Plains Game
Day08
Karatu & Mto wa Mbu
Relaxed Safari FinishRelaxed Morning → Optional Activities → Arusha
Enjoy a relaxed morning at the lodge before transferring to Mto wa Mbu. Optional extra activities can include a tuk-tuk village tour, village biking or ziplining. Afterwards, continue to Arusha where the safari ends.
🛺 Tuk-Tuk · 🚲 Village Biking · 🏘 Village Visit · 🧗 Ziplining · 🚙 Arusha Transfer
Where you stay
Comfortable Lodges & Migration Camps
The accommodation sequence keeps the group close to the safari regions being explored while adding two comfortable Karatu nights for the Empakaai and Ngorongoro sections.
Lake Burunge Tented Lodge
Tarangire area · Tented lodge · Nature views
Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp
Central Serengeti · Seronera area · Tented safari camp
Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp
Northern Serengeti · Kogatende / Mara River ecosystem
Tloma Lodge
Karatu · Base for Empakaai and Ngorongoro · Comfortable lodge stay
Accommodation names are indicative and may be substituted with a similar standard depending on confirmed availability.
Transparent pricing
8-Day Great Migration Shared Group Price Tiers
The scheduled departure card shows the price at its maximum planned group size. The table below shows the complete per-person tier structure.
| Confirmed Travellers | USD per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 Pax | $5,938 |
| 2 Pax | $3,939 |
| 3 Pax | $3,623 |
| 4 Pax | $3,203 |
| 5 Pax | $3,160 |
| 6 Pax | $2,957 |
Know exactly what is covered
Included & Excluded
Included
- Accommodation specified in the itinerary or similar
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Safari transportation in a 4×4 vehicle with pop-up roof
- National park and conservation-area fees
- 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
- Taxes and VAT applicable to included services
- Wi-Fi onboard the safari vehicle where network coverage allows
- Picnic-lunch setup and transfers mentioned in the itinerary
- Mandatory Tanzania inbound travel insurance for eligible travellers is included in the 2027 quote
Not Included
- International and domestic flights unless specifically quoted
- Tanzania visa fees
- Comprehensive personal travel insurance beyond the mandatory inbound policy included in this quote
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities such as balloon safaris
- Optional Maasai village visit on Day 2
- Optional Mto wa Mbu tuk-tuk village tour, village biking and ziplining on Day 8
- Personal expenses and premium alcoholic beverages
- Additional accommodation before or after the safari
- Government-imposed fee or tax increases after confirmation where applicable
Mandatory inbound insurance — included in your 2027 quote.
Current published rate basis: infants aged 0–2: Free; children aged 3–17: USD 22; adults aged 18+: USD 44. Final eligibility, first-point-of-entry rules and rates follow the official NIC/ZIC policy in force when the cover is issued.
Current published rate basis: infants aged 0–2: Free; children aged 3–17: USD 22; adults aged 18+: USD 44. Final eligibility, first-point-of-entry rules and rates follow the official NIC/ZIC policy in force when the cover is issued.
Group-joining payment schedule
How Your 2027 Group Safari Booking Works
Choose a Departure
Select an open 2027 date and review its maximum group size and applicable price.
Pay USD 100
The seat confirmation payment reserves your available place on that departure.
30% at 90 Days
The 30% deposit is due 90 days before safari; the USD 100 already paid is credited toward it.
70% at 45 Days
The remaining balance is due 45 days before departure, followed by final documents and included inbound-insurance coordination.
Current group terms: the payment schedule above applies to scheduled group departures. Your written quotation confirms any departure-specific conditions.
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Before you reserve
8-Day Great Migration Shared Group FAQs
Are Mara River crossings guaranteed?
No. River crossings and migration movements are natural wildlife events. The itinerary positions the group in the relevant Northern Serengeti and Mara River region, while the guide adapts game drives to current conditions.
How much time is spent in Northern Serengeti?
The group reaches Kogatende on Day 3, dedicates all of Day 4 to the Mara River and keeps additional migration-focused game viewing on Day 5 before returning to Central Serengeti.
What is the Empakaai Crater activity?
Day 6 includes a guided walking and crater trekking safari at Empakaai Crater before exiting Ngorongoro and continuing to Karatu for the night.
Is Ngorongoro only a short visit?
No. Day 7 is dedicated to a full-day Ngorongoro Crater game drive before returning to Tloma Lodge in Karatu.
Are the Day 2 Maasai village visit and Day 8 Mto wa Mbu activities included?
No. These are optional extra activities. Day 2 can include a Maasai village visit, while Day 8 can include tuk-tuk, village biking or ziplining in Mto wa Mbu.
Can I join this safari as a solo traveller?
Yes. The shared group format is designed for solo travellers as well as couples and small groups. Rooming requirements are confirmed during booking.
How many travellers are in each vehicle?
Each scheduled departure is configured for a maximum of five or six travellers. The exact maximum is shown on the departure card and booking dropdown.
What are the group-joining payment terms?
Pay USD 100 when booking to reserve an available seat. The 30% deposit is due 90 days before the safari and the initial USD 100 is credited toward it. The remaining 70% is due 45 days before departure.
Is the mandatory Tanzania inbound insurance included?
Yes. The applicable mandatory inbound policy for eligible travellers is included in this 2027 safari quote. Current published rate basis is free for infants aged 0–2, USD 22 for children aged 3–17 and USD 44 for adults aged 18+. Final eligibility, first-point-of-entry rules and rates follow the official NIC/ZIC policy in force when issued. Comprehensive personal travel insurance remains separate.
What happens if fewer than four travellers confirm?
The scheduled departure is guaranteed from four confirmed travellers. If Nihapa agrees to operate an under-four departure, the applicable 1-, 2- or 3-person price tier applies unless your written quotation confirms another arrangement.
What happens when a departure reaches maximum capacity?
The departure is automatically marked Fully Booked when the confirmed participant count reaches its published maximum of five or six. The Join Group action is disabled and the date is removed from the booking dropdown.
When does a departure close online?
A departure closes automatically when its start date begins in Tanzania time or when the confirmed participant count reaches that departure’s maximum capacity.
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