6-Day Serengeti Migration Safari Tanzania

After an early breakfast in Mto wa Mbu, your driver-guide will pick you up and begin the journey towards the world-famous Serengeti National Park. The scenic drive takes you through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering stunning views and chances to spot wildlife along the way. Upon arrival at Serengeti, you’ll enter through Naabi Hill Gate and enjoy your first thrilling game drive across the endless plains. Keep your eyes open for the Big Five, cheetahs, giraffes, wildebeests, and a wide variety of birdlife. Later in the afternoon, you will head to your lodge or campsite for dinner and overnight stay inside the park.

After breakfast, your journey continues with a scenic drive from the Central Serengeti to the Northern Serengeti. As you travel through the heart of the Serengeti, you’ll witness diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife along the way. The Northern Serengeti is renowned for its dramatic river crossings during the Great Migration, especially along the Mara River, where crocodiles lie in wait and herds of wildebeest and zebras make their daring journey. Enjoy game drives en route and arrive at your lodge or camp in time to relax and prepare for more thrilling wildlife encounters in the days ahead.

Upon arrival in the Northern Serengeti, your driver-guide will take you to prime viewing spots along the Mara River, where crocodiles patiently await and hippos wallow in the water. This area offers some of the most spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities in Tanzania, away from the crowds. After an early breakfast, your adventure continues as you set off on a scenic game drive from Central to Northern Serengeti. This region is renowned for its dramatic landscapes, dotted with rolling hills, open woodlands, and the iconic Mara River—famous for the thrilling Great Migration crossings. As you travel northward, enjoy en-route game drives with chances to spot an array of wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and possibly leopards. Keep your camera ready as you might witness massive herds of wildebeest and zebras navigating the terrain or preparing for a daring river crossing, especially between July and October.

After an early breakfast, embark on a scenic morning game drive in the Northern Serengeti, a region famed for its rich wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. This area offers excellent opportunities to spot predators like lions and cheetahs, as well as herds of elephants, giraffes, and wildebeests—especially if you're visiting during the Great Migration season. As the morning unfolds, begin your journey southward through the Serengeti ecosystem, soaking in the vast plains and occasional wildlife encounters along the way. You’ll enjoy a packed lunch en route or stop at a designated picnic site within the park. By afternoon, you will exit the Serengeti and ascend into the Ngorongoro Highlands, a lush and cooler region known for its dramatic scenery and rich cultural heritage. The drive takes you through Maasai villages and fertile highland farms before reaching your lodge or camp nestled in the highlands near the crater rim.

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a thrilling half-day game drive. Often referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World," the crater is home to a stunning concentration of wildlife including lions, elephants, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and the rare black rhino. The crater’s lush vegetation and permanent water sources attract a diverse range of animals, making it one of the best places in Africa to spot the Big Five in a single day. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot inside the crater, surrounded by breathtaking views and possibly a visit from curious wildlife. In the early afternoon, begin your journey back to Arusha. You will arrive in the early evening and be dropped off at your hotel in Arusha. If you require a transfer to the airport instead, we can arrange this for you at an additional cost. You’ll leave with unforgettable memories of your safari adventure and the wild beauty of Tanzania.