5-Day Serengeti Migration Safari

$2,400 / person

5-Day Serengeti Safari — What to Expect

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)
Includes
  • All park fees & conservation charges
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking guide/driver
  • Full board accommodation & meals on safari
  • Airport transfers, bottled water & flying doctors insurance
Excludes
  • International flights & visas
  • Travel insurance (mandatory)
  • Tips for guide, cook & staff
  • Drinks & personal expenses
Popular Places
  • Serengeti National Park
  • Mara River (Northern Serengeti)
  • Seronera Valley
  • Ngorongoro Crater

Great Wildebeest Migration

Track 1.5 million wildebeest and 300,000 zebras across the Serengeti ecosystem

Mara River Crossings

Witness one of nature's most dramatic spectacles — seasonal from July to October

Year-Round Predator Action

Lions, leopards and cheetahs hunt across open plains throughout the year

Serengeti Across Zones

Central, Western Corridor and Northern Serengeti each hold different wildlife concentrations

Photography Conditions

Long golden-hour light on open grassland — among the best wildlife photography on earth

Tented Camp Accommodation

Sleep inside the park boundary for early morning drives before other vehicles arrive

5-Day Serengeti Safari Itinerary — Day by Day

  • 1
    Day 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.

  • 2
    Day 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.

  • 3
    Day 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.

  • 4
    Day 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.

  • 5
    Day 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!