Witness one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth on this 5-day safari to the northern Serengeti. The great migration, a continuous journey of over a million wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle across the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem, is a must-see for wildlife and nature lovers. Your adventure centers on the Serengeti National Park, where you track the herds across the open plains and, in the right season, watch them gather at the banks of the Mara River before plunging into its crocodile-filled waters, a dramatic scene of courage and survival. You also visit the Ngorongoro Crater, beginning with a stop at the Crater Rim to take in a stunning view of the caldera from above. From there you continue with a game drive, exploring one of the largest intact calderas in the world and its remarkable concentration of lions, rhinos, hippos, and other wildlife. With an experienced guide and well-paced days, this safari offers an unforgettable mix of drama, scenery, and classic Tanzanian wildlife.
River crossings in the northern Serengeti typically happen between July and October, so the exact timing and any wildlife species named are my additions, and you may want to adjust them to match your actual itinerary.
Life on Safari
You will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha and start your journey to the Serengeti. On arrival, you will be warmly met by our professional safari driver-guide and enjoy a picnic lunch before starting your game drive. Explore the Serengeti plains in search of big cats, wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and other wildlife. In the evening, return to your camp or lodge for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Land of Nature Camp
Meals included: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
You will enjoy an early breakfast and set off on a game drive, spending hours exploring the amazing Serengeti.
This will be the highlight of your 5-day safari.
The Serengeti is home to abundant wildlife, including impalas, buffalo, crocodiles, and hippos. It’s especially famous for the great migrating herds: 250,000 zebras, 1.5 million wildebeest, and 500,000 antelopes. The animals’ migration is driven by rainfall and varies each year. Besides the migrating herds, you may also see predators like leopards, cheetahs, and lions.
After an extensive game drive, you’ll return to your accommodation to relax, dine, swim, and relive the memories of the day.
Main Destination: Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Safari Haven Migration Camp
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This entire day is dedicated to game drives in the Serengeti. Home to abundant wildlife such as impalas, buffalo, crocodiles, and hippos, the Serengeti is especially famous for its vast migrating herds of zebras, antelopes, and wildebeest. The animals’ migration, driven by rainfall, varies each year.
From November to December, the herds move from the northern woodlands and hills to the southern grassy plains. During the longer rainy season, from April to June, they return north. Besides the migrating herds, you may also spot resident predators like leopards, cheetahs, and lions.
Main Destination: Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Misako Serengeti Camp
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a hearty breakfast, you will set out for a game drive in the Central Serengeti, on an extensive game drive in Serengeti National Park. Your guide will try hard to find flocks and flocks of migratory birds. You’ll spot big cats and carnivores such as hyenas. You’ll learn about the park as you drive and learn why the Maasai named the park Serengeti, which means “endless plains
You’ll enjoy lunch at the picnic.
After the game drive, you will be transferred to Karatu to your accommodation at Farm of Dreams Lodge.
Main Destination: Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early risers are rewarded with breathtaking views of the rising sun over the crater’s edge before embarking on a journey to the Ngorongoro Crater after a hearty breakfast.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the Seven Wonders of Africa, was formed about three million years ago. It is 610 meters deep and covers roughly 260 square kilometers. With a dense animal population of approximately 25,000 ungulates, the crater offers the best wildlife viewing in all of Tanzania. Within minutes, you can see wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, elephants, and some of the more than 500 bird species present.
With a bit of luck, you might even spot endangered black rhinos grazing in the grass. After an extensive game drive and a picnic lunch, you will leave the crater in the afternoon and travel back to Arusha, where you will be dropped off at your accommodation or the airport.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accomodation: No accomodation (End of tour)
Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch (Dinner not included)
High demand: This safari books 4–8 weeks ahead during peak season (June–October).
- All national park entrance fees and conservation levies
- Accommodation as specified
- All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Soft drinks and bottled water (minimum 3 litres per person per day)
- Transportation in a custom 4×4 safari jeep with pop-up viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
- Expert English-speaking guide/driver (15+ years Tanzania experience)
- Vehicle inverter for device charging, FM radio communications, electric cooler and filtered water
- Government taxes and VAT
- Tips for guides and cook (guideline: $10–15/day guide, $5–8/day cook)
- International and domestic flights
- Additional accomodation before and at the end of the tour
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Tanzania e-visa ($50 USD)
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Hot-air balloon safari in Serengeti ($600/person add-on)
- Personal purchases, laundry and phone calls
- Alcoholic beverages
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Note: We have a discount for kids under 15 years old
"Our guide Emmanuel was incredible — he spotted a leopard and two lion cubs that three other vehicles completely missed. The most magical experience of our lives."
"The private setup meant we could spend 45 minutes with a cheetah and cubs without feeling rushed. The lodges were far beyond what we expected."
"As first-time safari travelers, we were nervous. From the moment we arrived, Serengeti African Tours took care of everything. The Ngorongoro Crater literally took our breath away."
"Booked through SafariBookings and couldn't be happier. Every detail was handled perfectly. Guide Abouh is extraordinary — his knowledge of wildlife is encyclopaedic."
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