1. When is the best time to witness the Great Migration in Maswa?

The Great Migration passes through Maswa in the first few months of the year, during the dry season.

2. What wildlife can I expect to see year-round?

Residents include lion, leopard, buffalo, roan, hartebeest, and various antelope species.

3. How do I access Maswa Game Reserve?

The reserve is reachable by 4x4 from Arusha or via chartered flights landing at nearby airstrips.

4. Are there water-based attractions in Maswa?

While primarily a land-based safari destination, the four perennial rivers attract abundant wildlife, offering excellent photo opportunities.

Best of Tanzania Safari & Great Migration Tour

Included/Exclude

Includes

Guided game drives to view resident wildlife and seasonal migration
Accommodation at lodges or camps within or near the reserve
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Transfers from Arusha via 4x4 or chartered flights
Park entrance and conservation fees

Excludes

International flights to Tanzania
Personal expenses, souvenirs, and optional activities not listed
Travel insurance
Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
Meals and drinks not included in the itinerary

Overview

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What to Expect
Begin your adventure in Serengeti National Park, witnessing the awe-inspiring Great Migration. Continue to Maswa Nature Reserve, home to abundant wildlife drawn to its vast water sources. Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, where the Big 5 roam, then unwind at a scenic retreat on the shores of Lake Manyara. Conclude your journey in Arusha, a vibrant city nestled at the base of a dormant volcano, blending culture, scenery, and adventure.

Tour Highlights

1 Night in Arusha
3 Nights in Serengeti National Park
2 Nights in Maswa Game Reserve
2 Nights in Ngorongoro Conservation Area
2 Nights in Lake Manyara

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1 Night in Arusha

Arusha in Africa is your gateway to Tanzania's treasure trove

The charming town of Arusha rests beneath the mighty gaze of Mount Meru and is an ideal base to explore Tanzania's Northern Safari Circuit. It's hard to think of another place in the world that is in close proximity to such a variety of national parks and game reserves! Here, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater are only a flight away from Arusha's beloved coffee plantations.

Highlights

Easily accessible
One of the oldest towns in Tanzania
Gateway to Ngorongoro and Serengeti
Cultural hub with traditional markets

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3 Nights in Serengeti National Park

Home of Endless Plains and the Great Migration

Stretching itself across 1.5 million hectares of land, the Serengeti National Park is known for its impressive population of wildlife—most notably the Big 5. It is perhaps more renowned for being part of the stage on which the annual Great Migration plays out. Each year, over two million wildebeest, a fair number of gazelles, and small following of zebra seek better grazing areas by migrating south in the Serengeti, then west and north into the Maasai Mara before eventually returning.

Highlights

Where the Great Migration puts on part of its great show
It’s big, like 1.5 million hectares big
Offers some of the best game viewing in the country
Home to the Big 5, as well as a mighty big lion population

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2 Nights in Maswa Game Reserve

Maswa Game Reserve – Migration & Wildlife
Spanning over 220,000 ha, Maswa Game Reserve is part of the greater Serengeti ecosystem and a prime spot to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration in the early months of the year. Its four perennial rivers attract abundant wildlife during the dry season, including buffalo, lion, leopard, and antelope. Accessible by 4x4 or charter flights from Arusha, Maswa is a year-round safari destination.
Highlights
Covers 220,000+ ha as part of the Serengeti ecosystem
Great Migration passes through in early months
Four rivers attract wildlife competing for water in the dry season
Resident game includes lions, leopards, buffalo, and more