5-Day Great Migration Safari

The 5-Day Great Migration Safari is an unforgettable adventure designed for travellers seeking to witness one of the world’s greatest natural spectacles—the Great Wildebeest Migration in the world-famous Serengeti National Park.

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Overview

The 5-Day Great Migration Safari is an unforgettable adventure designed for travellers seeking to witness one of the world’s greatest natural spectacles—the Great Wildebeest Migration in the world-famous Serengeti National Park. This safari combines exceptional wildlife viewing with breathtaking landscapes, taking you through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the vast Serengeti plains, and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. Depending on the season, you may witness thousands of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles moving across the Serengeti ecosystem while predators closely follow. This safari offers incredible opportunities to spot the Big Five and experience Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations.

Day By Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha – Central Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, depart from Arusha and begin your journey towards the world-famous Serengeti National Park through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro Highlands and vast African landscapes. After a picnic lunch, continue your drive into the Serengeti while enjoying your first game-viewing opportunities. Search for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and numerous antelope species as you travel towards the Central Serengeti. Arrive at your lodge or tented camp in the late afternoon and enjoy dinner while surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Lodge or Tented Camp in Serengeti


Day 2: Full Day Great Migration Safari

Spend a full day exploring the wildlife-rich regions of Serengeti National Park. Depending on the season and location of the migration, your guide will take you to the best areas for viewing massive herds of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles. Witness one of nature’s greatest spectacles as animals move across the plains in search of fresh grazing lands. Along the way, search for predators including lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas that closely follow the migration. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your exploration. Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Lodge or Tented Camp in Serengeti


Day 3: Full Day Serengeti Migration Experience

After breakfast, embark on another exciting full-day game drive dedicated to following the Great Migration. Depending on the season, you may explore Central, Northern, Southern, or Western Serengeti in search of the migrating herds. Observe dramatic wildlife interactions and enjoy exceptional photography opportunities throughout the day. In addition to migration herds, the Serengeti offers outstanding chances to spot elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, and countless bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location before continuing your safari adventure. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Lodge or Tented Camp in Serengeti


Day 4: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Highlands

Enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti National Park before beginning your journey towards the Ngorongoro Highlands. This provides another opportunity to witness migration herds and encounter wildlife across the vast plains. After a picnic lunch, continue through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area while enjoying spectacular views of the surrounding landscapes. Arrive at your lodge near the crater rim in the late afternoon. Relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery before dinner and overnight while preparing for the next day’s crater safari.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Lodge near Ngorongoro


Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

Following an early breakfast, descend approximately 600 metres into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Africa’s finest wildlife destinations and offers excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five. Explore the crater floor while searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, black rhinos, leopards, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, and hyenas. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by breathtaking scenery before continuing your exploration. In the afternoon, ascend the crater walls and return to Arusha, marking the end of your unforgettable 5-Day Great Migration Safari.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch


Safari Highlights

  • Witness the world-famous Great Wildebeest Migration
  • Spend three nights in Serengeti National Park
  • Excellent opportunities to spot lions, cheetahs, and leopards
  • Explore different migration regions depending on the season
  • Visit the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater
  • Excellent chances to spot the Big Five
  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide

Tour Inclusions and Exclusions

COST INCLUDES:

  • All national park entrance fees
  • Ngorongoro Crater service fees
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Accommodation for four nights
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water during safari
  • Government taxes and conservation fees

NOT INCLUDED:

  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
  • Optional activities
  • Tips and gratuities