5-Day Serengeti Migration Safari
$2,400 / person
Description
This 5-day Serengeti Migration Safari delivers an intense focus on Tanzania's Great Wildebeest Migration, with extended time in the Serengeti National Park tracking herds, river crossings (seasonal in north), calving grounds, and predator action. Explore central Seronera for big cats and resident wildlife, then head north to the Mara River area for dramatic crossings (July–October). Finish with a highlight visit to the Ngorongoro Crater. Private 4x4 vehicles, expert guides, and comfortable tented camps/lodges ensure thrilling Big Five sightings and the ultimate migration experience.
| Departure | Arusha, Tanzania |
| Departure Time | Please arrive by 8:00 AM for prompt departure |
| Maximum travellers | 6-7 per vehicle (private options available) |
| Languages | English, Swahili (expert guides) |
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Tour Timeline
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1Day 1: Arusha to Central Serengeti
Pick up from Arusha hotel or airport after breakfast. Drive ~6-7 hours to Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro Conservation Area with game viewing en route. Arrive in central Serengeti (Seronera) for afternoon game drives — excellent for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and plains game. Dinner and overnight at a comfortable tented camp or lodge in central Serengeti.
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2Day 2: Full Day in Central Serengeti
Full day exploring Seronera region with morning and afternoon game drives. Search for Big Five, big cats hunting, hippo pools, and vast herds. Picnic lunch in the bush. Sundowner over the plains. All meals and overnight at the same central Serengeti camp/lodge.
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3Day 3: Central to Northern Serengeti – Mara River
Morning game drive in central Serengeti, then transfer north (~3-4 hours) to the Mara River area — epicenter of wildebeest river crossings during peak migration season (July–October). Afternoon drives for potential dramatic crossings, crocodiles, and predator action. Dinner and overnight at a mobile tented camp in northern Serengeti.
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4Day 4: Full Day Northern Serengeti
Full day in northern Serengeti focusing on migration herds, Mara River action, large crocodile congregations, and big cat sightings. Morning and afternoon game drives with picnic lunch. Excellent chances for cheetahs and dramatic wildlife moments. Dinner and overnight at the same northern camp.
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5Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater – Return to Arusha
Morning game drive in northern Serengeti, then depart south (~5-6 hours) to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Afternoon descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for game viewing — black rhinos, lions, elephants, hyenas, and flamingos. Picnic lunch in the crater. Drive back to Arusha (~3-4 hours) with hotel/airport drop-off. End of an epic 5-day Serengeti Migration Safari!
Comments
James K.
(March 2026) ReplySaw multiple river crossings — unforgettable! Northern Serengeti was prime for migration action. Guide spotted everything, camps were great. Best migration experience!
Emma L.
(April 2026) ReplyPerfect mix of migration drama and Ngorongoro finale. Herds everywhere, predators active. Comfortable setup, knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend!