5-Day Serengeti Migration Safari

Your journey begins in Arusha, the safari capital of northern Tanzania. After meeting your guide, you’ll drive through the lush highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, catching glimpses of local villages and grazing Maasai cattle along the way. Entering the central Serengeti, you’ll explore the Seronera Valley, famed for its resident wildlife and big cat sightings.

This region is a year-round haven for lions, elephants, buffaloes, and giraffes, thanks to the Seronera River that flows through its heart. Enjoy a thrilling afternoon game drive before settling into your camp.

Accommodation: Engiterata Adventure Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The next two days are dedicated to following the path of the wildebeest migration in the Northern Serengeti. This is where the herds gather in vast numbers, ready to take on the dangerous crossing of the Mara River — a true spectacle of nature that draws wildlife enthusiasts from around the world.

With expert guides, you’ll explore the best locations to witness this epic journey — where thousands of wildebeests and zebras thunder across crocodile-infested waters in their fight for survival. Beyond the migration, expect encounters with cheetahs, elephants, and rare birds.

Evenings are spent in a quiet tented camp where you’ll hear the distant calls of hyenas and lions while dining under the stars. For more insight on what to expect during this season, see our Guide to the Great Migration.

Accommodation: Serengeti View Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Begin with a sunrise game drive, when predators are most active and the light is perfect for photography. After brunch, journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a stunning expanse of highlands that leads to the world’s largest unbroken volcanic caldera.

The Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers a self-contained ecosystem where wildlife roams freely. It’s a transitional day that gives you time to relax, soak in the scenery, and prepare for the final, dramatic descent into the crater floor tomorrow.

Accommodation: Rhino Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

On your last day, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as the Eighth Wonder of the World. This incredible area is home to nearly every animal found in East Africa, including black rhinos, hippos, lions, leopards, and vast herds of wildebeests and zebras.

During your game drive across this compact yet wildlife-rich area, you’ll likely spot the Big Five and enjoy close encounters with predators and prey in their natural habitat. Before heading back to Arusha, you may visit a local Maasai village to experience traditional culture firsthand — an optional but highly recommended add-on.

Accommodation: None
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch