5 Days Serengeti Migration Safari

One Epic Story with thousands of Wildebeest in 5 days

This 5-day Serengeti Migration Safari is your front-row seat to one of nature’s greatest performances. Picture thunderous herds of wildebeest and zebra racing across golden plains, dramatic river crossings, and predators lurking in the tall grass—each day writing a story you’ll never forget. It's a journey packed with raw energy, breathtaking landscapes, and intimate wildlife encounters, all in the heart of the Serengeti. Short on time, big on drama—this is the migration in full motion.

Itinerary Details

  • Availability: July–October & December–March

  • Duration: 5 Days

  • Destinations: Arusha → Ngorongoro Crater → Serengeti (Central & North Mara)

  • Best For: Great Migration, Big Five, River Crossings (Aug–Oct)

  • Start/End: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

    • Pick-up from Arusha, scenic drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

    • Descend 2,000 ft into the Ngorongoro Crater (22.5 km-wide caldera)

    • Full-day game drive among 30,000 animals, including Big Five

    • Picnic lunch by the hippo pool, with crater walls as your backdrop

    • Ascend to Ngorongoro Serena Lodge for dinner with panoramic views
      Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
      Meal Plan: Full Board

    • Breakfast, then drive to Central Serengeti (Seronera Valley)

    • Full-day game drive tracking lions, leopards, and elephant herds

    • Witness the Great Migration (seasonal: Dec–Mar or Jul–Oct)

    • Sunset over acacia-dotted plains before arriving at camp
      Overnight: Land of Nature Camp
      Meal Plan: Full Board

    • Sunrise game drive toward Kogatende (Mara River)

    • Spend two days immersed in migration action:

      • River crossings (Aug–Oct: herds surge north or loop back south)

      • Massive lion prides (up to 30 members) hunting near the river

      • Picnic lunches at prime wildlife-viewing spots

    • Evenings by the bonfire at Kontiki Camp, sharing safari stories
      Overnight: Kontiki Camp
      Meal Plan: Full Board

    • Morning game drive (last chances to spot cheetahs or leopards)

    • Afternoon flight from Kogatende Airstrip to Arusha

    • Connect to Kilimanjaro Airport for onward travel
      Meal Plan: Breakfast

Rates:

FROM: US$ 3,051

per person sharing

Inclusions

✔ All accommodations (luxury lodges & mobile tented camps)
✔ Private 4x4 Land Cruiser (pop-up roof + fridge)
✔ Expert safari guide (10+ years’ experience)
✔ All meals + premium beverages (wine, beer, spirits)
✔ All park fees & conservation levies
✔ Domestic flights (Serengeti transfers)

Exclusions

✖ International flights
✖ Travel insurance
✖ Tanzania visa (assistance provided)
✖ Gratuities
✖ Optional balloon safari

Prices are per person, based on two adults travelling together, and exclude international flights to/from East Africa but include all other arrangements outlined in the itinerary.