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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Game Drive

Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Game Drive

At 07:30AM, After breakfast in Arusha, depart for Tarangire National Park, famed for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees.

On arrival, begin a game drive across varied landscapes in search of wildlife such as elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and numerous antelope species. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing with an afternoon game drive. Later, transfer to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)
High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Ikumbi Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Transfer to Central Serengeti – En Route Game Drive

Transfer to Central Serengeti – En Route Game Drive

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park via the scenic highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying beautiful views as you travel toward the Serengeti’s vast plains.

On entry to the park, begin your game drive toward the Central Serengeti (Seronera), renowned for its dense wildlife. Expect sightings of lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and large herds of wildebeest and antelope.

Enjoy a picnic lunch en route, followed by an afternoon game drive. In the evening, arrive at your tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)
High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Pori Pori Lodges & Camps
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Transfer to Northern Serengeti – Great Migration Experience

Transfer to Northern Serengeti – Great Migration Experience

After breakfast, you will depart from Central Serengeti and head toward the Serengeti National Park’s Northern Serengeti, a region famous for hosting the dramatic Great Migration and the thrilling crossings of the Mara River.

During the journey, you will enjoy a scenic en route game drive, with chances to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, and large herds of wildebeests and zebras moving across the plains. This region offers some of the most exciting wildlife encounters, especially during migration season when thousands of animals gather near the Mara River.

After a picnic lunch along the way, you will continue exploring the Northern Serengeti in search of migration herds and possible river crossing action. Later in the afternoon, you will arrive at your tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay in the heart of the Serengeti wilderness.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Serengeti Classic View Migration Camp - Kogatende
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Great Migration Viewing & Return to Central Serengeti

Great Migration Viewing & Return to Central Serengeti

After an early breakfast, you will head out for a morning game drive in Northern Serengeti to witness the spectacular Great Migration near the Mara River. This area offers one of the best opportunities to observe thousands of wildebeests and zebras gathering and, with some luck, attempting the dramatic river crossing.

After enjoying the migration experience and a picnic lunch, you will begin your scenic drive back to the Central Serengeti (Seronera area) in Serengeti National Park. Along the way, you will continue with an en route game drive, searching for predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as other wildlife that inhabit the endless plains.

In the evening, you will arrive at your tented camp in Central Serengeti for dinner and an overnight stay, reflecting on the incredible wildlife encounters of the day.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Pori Pori Lodges & Camps
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater – Game Drive & Transfer to Arusha

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater – Game Drive & Transfer to Arusha

After an early breakfast at your lodge, you will depart from the Serengeti National Park and head toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Upon arrival, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The crater is home to a dense concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, and the rare black rhinoceros. Enjoy a picnic lunch in a scenic spot within the crater while taking in the breathtaking surroundings and abundant wildlife.

After your game drive, you will head back to Arusha, enjoying the beautiful landscapes of northern Tanzania along the way. You will arrive in Arusha in the late afternoon or early evening, marking the conclusion of your unforgettable 5-day Great Migration safari.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)
High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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