5 Days Serengeti Migration Safari
The Great Wildebeest Migration mesmerizes every year as millions of wildebeests, zebras, and other herbivores cross the vast Serengeti in search of greener pastures. This epic journey spans about 1,200 miles and earns the title “Greatest Wildlife Show on Earth.”
Location and Timing
However, Serengeti National Park serves as the epicenter of the Wildebeest Migrations, with the optimal viewing period spanning the dry season from July to October. During this time, the herds congregate on the park’s plains to graze, drawing predators such as lions and cheetahs.
Safari Experiences
The five-day Serengeti Wildebeest Migrations Tour offers an opportunity to witness one of nature’s most remarkable spectacles. Moreover, this annual migration of millions of animals is a breathtaking and unforgettable experience for any wildlife enthusiast. Promoting conservation and sustainable tourism ensures that this extraordinary event continues to captivate and inspire future generations. Additionally, you can opt for traditional game drives, hot air balloon safaris, or walking safaris, each providing a unique perspective on this incredible event.
Wildlife Abundance
This five-day Serengeti Wildebeest Migrations Tour is not only about wildebeests and zebras. It’s a time when the Serengeti’s predators are also highly active. Therefore, Lions, leopards, and cheetahs thrive during this period, as abundant prey is available.
Expert Guides
When embarking on a 5 Days Serengeti Migration Safari, it’s advisable to have an expert guide. They possess in-depth knowledge of migration patterns and will maximize your chances of witnessing this awe-inspiring event.
Day by day highlights:
- Day 1: Journey to the Ngorongoro Crater | 1 Night
- Day 2: Ngorongoro – Serengeti National Park
- Days 3-4: Serengeti North (Mara River)
- Day 5: Farewell Tanzania
Tour Features:
Game Drives
Safaris include daily game drives in a high quality Land Cruiser, suitable for up to 7 people.
Luxury Safari
Elevate your travel experience with private, tailor-made luxury safari tours to Tanzania created by our experts. Great Image Expedition is proudly based in Tanzania and offers bespoke Tanzania Safari Packages, including accommodation, meals, all-ground transport, and activities.
Meals & Drinks Included
All meals as listed, local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included.
Recommended dates
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Day 1: Journey to the Ngorongoro Crater | 1 Night
- Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
Our driver will pick you up from your location in Arusha, with a picnic hot lunch en route to a full-day Ngorongoro Crater tour. Therefore, you will go 2000ft down the crater by a 4-wheel drive vehicle, explore the crater before ascending, and drive to your Lodge set on a crater rim. The Ngorongoro Crater is often called ‘Africa’s Eden’ and the ‘8th Natural Wonder of the World,’ a visit to the crater is a main drawcard for tourists coming to Tanzania and a definite world-class attraction. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is home to Ngorongoro Crater. It was formed some 2.5 million years ago from a volcanic mountain sinking due to inactivity and was initially thought to be higher than Tanzania’s famous Kilimanjaro. The crater has evolved into a unique and integral part of Tanzania’s ecosystem. The crater is a caldera, measures 22.5 km across, and the rim walls stand 600m high. Views from within and from the rim are breathtaking. The crater houses 30,000 animals and many birds, rarely moving from the area due to water availability through wet and dry seasons. We returned to the Lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Driving Distance: 154 / km (2 Hours)
Accommodation options
- Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Ngorongoro - Serengeti National Park
- Serengeti, Tanzania
After breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park for a full-day wildlife game viewing. The park is well known for its healthy stock of other resident wildlife, particularly the “big five,” named for the five most prized trophies taken by hunters. However, Lion: The Serengeti is believed to hold the largest population of lions in Africa due to the abundance of prey species. More than 3,000 lions live in this ecosystem. African leopard: Therefore, these reclusive predators are commonly seen in the Seronera region but are present throughout the national park, with a population of around 1,000—African elephants.
- Then, driving Distance: 198 / km (3 Hours)
Accommodation options
- Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Days 3-4: Serengeti North (Mara River)
- North Serengeti, Tanzania
After breakfast at the Camp, depart with your picnic lunch for North Serengeti. Hence, In Serengeti North, resident wildlife thrives in Wagakuria, boasting a pride of up to 30 strong lions. However, from June to September, the area transforms into a wildlife paradise. The Mara River is the focal point, with expectations that the herds will actively cross it to the north.
The Serengeti Mara River views the excellent migration river crossing. We returned to the Camp for the evening bonfire, dinner, and overnight.
River crossings at Kogatende start every day in August as the mega herd settles into the area. From July to October, game viewing is superb, with river crossings guaranteed daily. However, There is no distinct movement, as the herds tend to cross back and forth over the river, following the rains and subsequent fresh grasses. Different herds are expected to cross in different directions on the same day.
- Then, driving Distance is: 151 / km (3 Hours)
Accommodation options
- Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Farewell Tanzania
- Arusha, Tanzania
Then, After breakfast at Mara Mara Tented Lodge, you are transferred to the local Kogatende Airstrip for the one-hour flight to Arusha Airport, where you will make your onward travel arrangements and end this tour.
Therefore, this is the end of 5 Days Serengeti Migration Safari
- Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch
The package includes:
- 24/7 Service
- All Activities
- Internet Access
- 4×4 Safari Jeep
- Domestic Flight
- Park Fee and Taxes
- Hand-Selected Luxury Accommodations
- Complete Breakfast Daily; Select Lunches and Dinners
- English-Speaking Resident Local Guides
- Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers
- Guaranteed Departures with Just Two Guests
- 5 Days Serengeti Migration Safari
The package excludes:
- International flights
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
