5-Day Serengeti Migration Safari

Package Overview

Experience the magic of Africa’s most famous wildlife event on this 5-day Serengeti Migration Safari. Starting from Arusha, this adventure takes you through the iconic Central and Northern Serengeti, following the path of the Great Wildebeest Migration. Depending on the season, witness thousands of wildebeests and zebras crossing the open plains or braving the crocodile-infested waters of the Mara River.

You’ll enjoy thrilling game drives in areas rich with wildlife including lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and possibly the elusive leopard. The journey also includes a visit to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the Big Five. This safari combines unforgettable wildlife encounters, stunning landscapes, and comfortable lodge or tented camp stays to give you a once-in-a-lifetime Tanzanian safari experience.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arusha to Central Serengeti

  Your safari adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha. You’ll journey through the scenic Great Rift Valley and the lush Ngorongoro Highlands as you make your way into the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. Along the drive, enjoy game viewing opportunities and take in the diverse landscapes. Upon reaching Central Serengeti, you’ll go on an introductory game drive where you may spot zebras, elephants, giraffes, lions, and more. Check in at your tented camp or lodge and relax amid the sounds of the wild.

  • Themes Adventure, Food and Drink, Game Drives
  • Accommodation Tanzania Bush Camps [ 3 Star ]
• Day 2 : Full Day Game Drive in Central Serengeti

  Spend a full day exploring Central Serengeti, a wildlife-rich region known for year-round big cat sightings and as a key route of the Great Wildebeest Migration. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, tracking predators like lions and cheetahs and observing vast herds of wildebeest and zebras. This area offers a classic African safari experience, complete with wide open plains and acacia-dotted landscapes. After a fulfilling day, return to camp for dinner and relaxation.

  • Themes Adventure, Food and Drink, Game Drives
  • Accommodation Tanzania Bush Camps [ 3 Star ]
• Day 3 : Serengeti North – Mara River Migration Experience

  Today, you’ll drive north to the remote reaches of the Serengeti near the Mara River, a hotspot during the peak of the migration season. This is where you might witness the dramatic river crossings, as thousands of wildebeests and zebras brave crocodile-infested waters. Spend the day following the herds and watching predator-prey interactions unfold. The landscapes and wildlife of Northern Serengeti are breathtaking and unforgettable.

  • Themes Adventure, Food and Drink, Game Drives
  • Accommodation Tanzania Bush Camps [ 3 Star ]
• Day 4 : Northern Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

  After a final early morning game drive in Northern Serengeti, you will enjoy breakfast and begin your scenic journey south toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy views of the endless plains and spot wildlife roaming freely. Arrive near the Ngorongoro Crater rim in the evening and settle in for the night at a comfortable lodge or camp.

  • Themes Adventure, Food and Drink, Game Drives
  • Accommodation Ngorongoro wild camp [ 3 Star ]
• Day 5 : Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive – Return to Arusha

  Start the day early with breakfast and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s largest intact calderas and home to a dense population of wildlife, including the Big Five. Spend the morning on a game drive across the crater floor, spotting rhinos, lions, buffalo, hippos, flamingos, and more. After a picnic lunch inside the crater, you’ll drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon. Your unforgettable migration safari ends with drop-off at your hotel.

  • Themes Adventure, Food and Drink, Game Drives
  • Accommodation Mrimba Palm Hotel [ 3 Star ]

Inclusions

• AP (Room + Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
• Hotel
• Transfers
• Pickup-Drop
• Private Guide
• Entry Tickets/Passes
• Accommodation
• Mineral Water
• ✅ Pick-up and drop-off from Arusha (hotel or airport)
• ✅ Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
• ✅ Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
• ✅ All park entry fees (Serengeti & Ngorongoro)
• ✅ Full-board accommodation (4 nights) in lodges or tented camps
• ✅ All meals as stated in the itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
• ✅ Unlimited game drives as per itinerary
• ✅ Government taxes and fees
• ✅ Bottled drinking water during game drives
• ✅ Ngorongoro Crater service fee
• ✅ Emergency medical evacuation (AMREF Flying Doctors – during safari only)

Exclusions

• ❌ International and domestic flights
• ❌ Tanzania visa fees
• ❌ Travel insurance (recommended)
• ❌ Tips and gratuities for driver/guide and lodge staff
• ❌ Personal expenses (e.g. souvenirs, drinks at lodges, laundry)
• ❌ Additional accommodation in Arusha before or after the safari (can be arranged upon request)
• ❌ Optional activities such as Maasai village visits or hot air balloon safari (unless included)
• ❌ Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks not included in meals

Price & Rates

Accommodation

Package Start From

• Arusha, Tanzania, Africa

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