While this tour won’t feature golf, it offers a front-row seat to one of nature’s most spectacular events: the migration.

With stays in two prime Serengeti locations, you’ll maximize your chances of witnessing this awe-inspiring phenomenon. First, experience the front end of the migration in the Central Serengeti’s Namiri Plains, renowned for big cat sightings, especially cheetahs and lions. Next, move to the Northern Serengeti, for the tail end of the migration.

The journey also includes a visit to the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s most extraordinary natural wonders. Formed millions of years ago by a volcanic eruption, it is the largest intact volcanic caldera on Earth and is home to an astonishing variety of wildlife. Known as "Africa’s Eden," Ngorongoro offers unmatched game viewing, with excellent chances of spotting the Big Five, including the rare black rhino.

The tour will be hosted by our partner in Africa, Rory Loader.

Your Host

Rory Loader, the Founder and Managing Director of Unearth Experience, is a dedicated conservationist who brings a unique blend of expertise and passion to every journey he leads. Known for his meticulous attention to detail, deep love for nature, and expertise in African travel, Rory’s approach to guiding is rooted in his belief that authentic experiences come from a profound understanding of the land, its wildlife, and its people. His commitment to sustainable tourism makes him the perfect host for a memorable adventure in Tanzania, where his knowledge and genuine enthusiasm promise to enrich every moment of your journey. Join Rory for an unforgettable experience where African landscapes, local stories, and incredible wildlife encounters come to life under his guidance.

Inclusions

ACCOMODATION, MEALS and BEVERAGES
1 x night at Rivertrees Country Inn - Arusha (Garden Room) - Bed and Breakfast
2 x nights at Asilia Highlands - Ngorongoro Crater (Suite) - Fully inclusive - all meals, beverages - local brands of spririts, wine and beer
3 x nights at Asilia Dunia Camp - Central Serengeti (Tented Suite)- Fully inclusive - all meals, beverages - locals brands of spririts, wine and beer
3 x nights at Asilia Sayari Camp -Northen Serengeti (Tented Suite) -Fully inclusive - all meals, beverages - locals brands of spririts, wine and beer

All transfers, shared charter flights, guide tips, conservation levies and park fees

OPTIONAL EXTENSION OPTIONS
- Mountain Gorilla Trekking in the Bwindi Forest, Uganda,
- A tropical escape to Zanzibar

ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS

6 November 2025- Arrive in Arusha

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), our ground representative will meet you and transfer you to Rivertrees Country Inn. This serene lodge, once an old coffee estate, serves as a tranquil gateway to the natural wonders of Northern Tanzania.

Nestled in lush greenery along the Usa River and set in the foothills of Mt. Meru, Rivertrees is approximately 45 minutes from the airport. The inn combines rustic charm with modern comfort, offering accommodations in the original Farm House, the elegant River House, luxurious River Cottages, and beautifully appointed Garden Rooms.

The on-site restaurant features fresh, garden-to-table cuisine, served in a picturesque setting. Guests can also unwind in the swimming pool or indulge in the spa for ultimate relaxation. With its personalized service and warm hospitality, Rivertrees ensures a memorable stay.

Rivertrees has proudly welcomed distinguished guests, including two German presidents, the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, and Jane Goodall. It continues its tradition of heartfelt hospitality, making every guest feel right at home.

Overnight: RiverTree’s Country Inn - Garden Room

7 November 2025 - (B,D) - Transfer to The Highlands - Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, the group transfers to Arusha Airport for your charter flight to Manyara Airstrip. Upon arrival, your guide will meet you for a transfer to The Highlands, home for two nights.

The Ngorongoro Crater in Northern Tanzania is best known for its natural beauty and abundance of diverse wildlife; which makes it one of Africa’s most popular safari destinations. Surrounded by Tanzania’s highlands, this UNESCO-listed crater is said to be the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Visitors can look forward to spotting the world-renowned Big Five and a host of other wildlife species including large herds of zebra and wildebeest. It is famed as one of Tanzania’s best tourist attractions offering visitors an array of wonderful activities including excellent bird watching, trekking, wildlife viewing, mountain biking and visiting a local Maasai village. Don’t miss the opportunity to jump on an excursion to the magnificent Olduvai Gorge.

The Highlands redefines the Ngorongoro experience. Set on the edge of the mountain forest hugging the Olmoti Crater to the north of Ngorongoro Crater, The Highlands strikes a perfect balance between a true wilderness experience and a stylish, contemporary escape. During your stay, you can explore ancient Maasai trails leading to the rim of the Olmoti Crater, and visit local communities to catch a glimpse into the traditional Maasai way of life that has defined this corner of East Africa for centuries.

Upon arrival, savour Afternoon Tea before departing on a scheduled visit to an authentic Maasai village. Explore a market supporting local traders, and join herders as they bring their cattle back to their bomas (traditional enclosures).

Return to camp in time for sundowners, followed by a leisurely dinner.

Overnight at Asilia Highlands - Suite
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals and Activities. All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included. Complimentary Laundry Service.

8 November 2025 (BL,D) - Full Day Ngorongoro Crater Excursion

Enjoy a game drive in one of the most game-rich areas in the world, the Ngorongoro Crater. Explore the vast 300km2 floor with an experienced guide and stop for lunch in a shady spot under the trees, maximising your time in this unforgettable landscape. The seven-seater closed vehicles are fitted with power points so you’re able to charge your devices, as well as a fridge to keep your drinks deliciously frosty.

In the afternoon, return to camp, where you’ll have time to unwind with a relaxing massage or immerse yourself in a cultural experience. As the day winds down, gather for sundowners before enjoying a leisurely dinner.

Overnight at Asilia Highlands - Suite
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals and Activities. All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included. Complimentary Laundry Service.

9 November 2025 (B,L,D) - Onto Dunia Camp - Central Serengeti for 3 nights

After breakfast, you check-out and transfer to Lake Manyara Airstrip for your scheduled flight to the Serengeti (Seronera Airstrip). You’ll be met by your guide and taken on a game drive through the Serengeti to Dunia Camp. You’ll arrive in time for lunch. Later in the afternoon, you’ll depart on a game drive. Return to camp for sundowers and enjoy dinner at leisure.

Dunia Camp is in the central Serengeti, part of Tanzania’s famous Serengeti National Park, surrounded by golden savannah. Twice per year, this area sees millions of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles passing through on their constant migration around the Serengeti and Kenya’s Masai Mara. If you’re lucky, you won’t even need to leave camp to watch the vast herds grazing. 

The camp is ideally placed to explore three excellent game viewing areas: Seronera, the Moru Kopjes and the southern Serengeti plains. The Seronera River is a gathering place for lots of wildlife, providing ample opportunity for spotting predators in action. The Moru Kopjes are a cluster of old granite boulders, favoured by big cats that like to use them as lookout points. You might even spot the rare black rhino. The southern plains are covered in lush grass between December and May, perfect for calving wildebeest. 

Peak season in the Serengeti is June to October when it’s driest, but there’s plenty to see all year round.

The Great Migration wildebeest herds are within driving distance of Dunia Camp for most of the year except August to October, when they have crossed the Mara River into the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. 

The safari comes right to Dunia, with the migrating wildebeest herds regularly passing the camp. Outside of the migration, there’s plenty more opportunity for wildlife spotting, too. During downtime, sink into a leather armchair with a cold drink in the open-sided dining tent and scan the sun-bleached plains for movement or get lost in a great book before retiring to your tent for an afternoon snooze. 

Overnight at Asilia Dunia Camp - Tented Suite

10 November 2025 (B,L,D) - Dunia Camp - Central Serengeti

Typical Day:

1. Early morning wakeup call with freshly brewed coffee and light snacks
2. Depart on your morning game drives into the heart of the Serengeti in Search of the Great Migration
3. Return for breakfast or stay out and enjoy a packed picnic lunch
4. Free time to relax or indulge in a massage treatment
5. Lunch
6. Afternoon tea
7. Depart on your afternoon game drive
8. Sun downers
9. Dinner 

Overnight at Asilia Dunia Camp - Tented Suite

11 November 2025 (B,L,D) - Dunia Camp

Game drives at Dunia can be tailored to suit your requirements. Choose to rise with the birds and head out on an early morning game drive, return to camp for a light lunch and then head out again in the afternoon or embrace a full day in the bush, supplied with a delicious packed breakfast or picnic lunch to maximize game viewing time.

There’s just something about soaring aloft in a hot-air balloon over the plains of the Serengeti. You will take to the skies in the early morning as the sun’s first rays peek over the plains, and after an hour or two, you’ll come back down to earth for a champagne picnic in the bush. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Please note that there is an additional charge for this activity.

Overnight at Asilia Dunia Camp - Tented Suite

12 November 2025 (B,L,D) - Onto Sayari Camp in Northern Serengeti for 3 nights

Located between the Central Serengeti and Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve to the north, the Northern Serengeti is a remote African wildlife wonderland. The vast, rolling savannah of the Northern Serengeti, is known as the hub of the great migration. The landscape is characterised by vast stretches of savannah interspersed with acacia trees and riverine woodlands. Wildlife can be seen along the banks of the Mara River and visitors can view the annual spectacle of the half a million migrating wildebeest. Commonly spotted wildlife include: a multitude of plains game such as buffalo, zebra, gazelles, impala, giraffe as well as lion and leopard. Visitors can look forward to bird watching, hot air ballooning, game safaris and guided bush walks.

The award-winning Sayari Camp is renowned for extraordinary wildlife sightings and supreme comfort. It offers some of the world’s finest game viewing – and it does so in remarkable style. Relax in your stylish hillside suite after a day on safari, or take a dip in the infinity pool with dramatic views over the northern plains. Intimate, contemporary, and elegant, it is no surprise that this permanent camp is regularly voted one of the top safari escapes on the planet.

Dunia Camp to Sayari Camp - Northern Serengeti - Tanzania - Suite

1. Early morning wakeup call with fresh coffee and light snacks
2. Depart on your morning game drive (with bags)
3. Breakfast in the bush
4. Transfer to Seronera Airstrip and depart on your scheduled charter flight to Kogatende
5. Upon arrival you will be met and transfer through the Serengeti to Sayari Camp
6.  Arrive and check in with lodge orientation
7. Lunch
8. Afternoon tea and depart on your afternoon game drive in search of the great migration.
9. Sundowners
10. Dinner

Overnight at Sayari Camp - Suite

13 November 2025 (B,L,D) - Sayari Camp

Typical Day:

1. Early morning wakeup call with freshly brewed coffee and light snacks
2. Depart on your morning game drives into the heart of the Serengeti in Search of the Great Migration
3. Return for breakfast or stay out and enjoy a packed picnic lunch
4. Free time to relax or indulge in a massage treatment
5. Lunch
6. Afternoon tea
7. Depart on your afternoon game drive
8. Sun downers
9. Dinner 

Overnight at Asilia Sayari Camp - Suite

14 November 2025 (B,L,D) - Sayari Camp

Sayari’s expert field guides offer daily game excursions in modern, open-sided vehicles to get you up close to the myriad of wildlife species that call this wilderness home. All vehicles have power points where you can recharge your devices and are fitted with fridges to keep your drinks deliciously frosty.

Enjoy an optional walking safari. The thrill of experiencing the African plains on foot is immeasurable – the sights, sounds, and smells of the bush tantalise your senses and reveal one of the most intimate ways to understand and become one with nature. Walking with the wildlife of the area and getting closer means you can truly appreciate their beauty. You’ll be walking at a comfortable pace and have the time to absorb all there is to see and learn; memories that will stay with you for a lifetime.

Overnight at Asilia Sayari Camp - Suite

15 November 2025 (B,L,D) - Sayari Camp

Departure day:

1. Early morning wakeup call with fresh coffee and light snacks
2. Depart on your morning game drive (with bags) 
3. Breakfast in the bush
4. Transfer to Kogatende Airstrip and depart on your scheduled charter flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport
5. Upon arrival into Kilimanjaro, check in and depart on your scheduled flight home.

Note: Depending on your departure flight times home, we can arrange for a day room for you to be able to rest and relax. 

Extensions: Should you be interested in doing an amazing extension we can certainly tailor an extension to suit your interests 

Suggestions:

1. Zanzibar island extension

2. Gorilla Trekking extension 

3. Kenya Extension

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