6-Day Serengeti Migration Safari
$2,100 / person
Description
This 6-day Serengeti Migration Safari offers an intensive focus on Tanzania’s most spectacular wildlife event. Spend extended time in the Serengeti National Park tracking the Great Migration (seasonal river crossings, calving, predator action), explore the Seronera Valley and Western Corridor, and finish with a dramatic visit to the Ngorongoro Crater. With four nights in comfortable mobile tented camps or lodges inside the parks, private 4x4 vehicles, and expert guiding, this itinerary delivers thrilling Big Five sightings, dramatic landscapes, and the ultimate African safari 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 Serengeti National Park
Pick up from Arusha hotel or airport after breakfast. Drive ~6-7 hours to Serengeti National Park with game viewing en route through Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive for afternoon game drives in the Seronera area — excellent big cat and resident wildlife sightings. Dinner and overnight at a comfortable tented camp or lodge inside the park.
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2Day 2: Full Day in Central Serengeti
Full day exploring the Seronera region. Morning and afternoon game drives searching for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and vast herds. Picnic lunch in the bush. Sundowner views over the plains. All meals and overnight at the same Serengeti camp/lodge.
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3Day 3: Serengeti – Western Corridor
Morning game drive in central Serengeti, then transfer to the Western Corridor (~3-4 hours) — prime area for Grumeti River crossings during migration season. Afternoon game drives looking for crocodile attacks, hippo pools, and predator action. Dinner and overnight at a mobile tented camp in the western Serengeti.
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4Day 4: Northern Serengeti – Mara River
Full day in the northern Serengeti near the Mara River — epicenter of wildebeest crossings (July–October). Morning and afternoon game drives witnessing potential river crossings, large crocodile congregations, and big cat hunting. Picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at a mobile camp in the northern sector.
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5Day 5: Northern Serengeti Exploration
Another full day in the northern Serengeti. Game drives focusing on migration herds, resident wildlife, and scenic kopjes. Excellent chances for cheetah sightings and big cat action. All meals and overnight at the same northern camp for deeper immersion.
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6Day 6: 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 a half-day safari — high wildlife density including black rhinos, lions, hyenas, and flamingos. Picnic lunch in the crater. After the crater, drive back to Arusha (~3-4 hours) with drop-off at your hotel or airport. End of an extraordinary 6-day Serengeti Migration Safari!
Comments
James K.
(March 2026) ReplyIncredible migration sightings — we saw several river crossings! The extended Serengeti time was perfect. Guide was outstanding, camps were very comfortable. Highly recommended!
Emma L.
(April 2026) ReplyFantastic 6-day experience! Great balance of migration action and Ngorongoro finale. Food was delicious, guides very knowledgeable. Will definitely return!