7-Day Ultimate Serengeti Migration Safari
$2,350 / person
Description
This 7-day Serengeti Migration Safari is designed for maximum immersion in Tanzania's most iconic wildlife spectacle. Spend extended time in the vast Serengeti National Park tracking the Great Migration (seasonal river crossings, calving season, predator action), visit the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, and enjoy game-rich areas like the Seronera Valley and Western Corridor. With five nights in comfortable mobile tented camps or lodges inside the parks, expert guiding, and private 4x4 vehicles, this is the ultimate safari for witnessing dramatic wildlife drama, Big Five sightings, and breathtaking African landscapes.
| 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 — heart of the Serengeti with 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 and surrounding areas. Morning and afternoon game drives searching for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and vast herds. Picnic lunch in the bush. Enjoy sundowner views over the endless 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 river crossings during migration season (Grumeti River). Afternoon game drives looking for crocodile attacks, hippo pools, and large 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 dramatic 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
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. Dinner and overnight at a lodge on the crater rim.
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7Day 7: Ngorongoro to Arusha – Departure
Morning game drive or optional crater revisit. After breakfast, drive back to Arusha (~3-4 hours) with drop-off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport. End of an extraordinary 7-day Serengeti Migration Safari!
Comments
James K.
(March 2026) ReplyWitnessed multiple river crossings — absolutely breathtaking! The extended time in Serengeti made all the difference. Guide was phenomenal, camps were comfortable. Best safari experience ever.
Emma L.
(April 2026) ReplyIncredible migration action and Ngorongoro finale. Seven days felt perfectly paced. Food was excellent, guides very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this itinerary!