Wildlife Safaris
Serengeti Migration and Ngorongoro Safari
Overview
Follow the Great Migration across the endless savannahs of the Serengeti in pursuit of vast wildebeest and zebra herds. Witness breathtaking predator action on the open plains before descending into the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater for premier Big Five encounters. This immersive five-day expedition delivers an extraordinary wilderness experience through Tanzania’s most celebrated wildlife arenas.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arusha → Central Serengeti National Park
Main Activities: En-route game drive
Description: Depart Arusha early in the morning and travel west across the Great Rift Valley, passing through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area highlands. Descend into the iconic Central Serengeti (Seronera Valley), where resident wildlife and big cats thrive along river habitats year-round. Enjoy an introductory afternoon game drive tracking lions, leopards, and elephants before settling into your camp for dinner under the African stars.
Central Serengeti → Migration Region (Ndutu / Northern Serengeti)
Main Activities: Full-day game drive
Description: Journey deeper into the active Great Migration zone, following the seasonal movement of over 1.5 million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles. Observe intense predator-prey dynamics as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas stalk the mega-herds across the open grasslands. Arrive at your specialized migration camp in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive exploring key grazing grounds and riverways.
Great Migration Region
Main Activities: Full day game drive
Description: Spend an entire day fully immersed in the sheer spectacle of the Great Migration. Follow the massive herds across the open plains, watching for dramatic river crossings or dense calving displays depending on the season. Enjoy a bush picnic lunch surrounded by grazing animals before continuing your exploration of granite kopjes and hidden valleys in search of elusive leopards and cheetahs.
Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater Rim / Karatu
Main Activities: Morning game drive, scenic transfer to crater rim
Description: Wake early for a final morning game drive in the Serengeti to catch active predators as the sun rises. After a hearty breakfast, begin your transit back toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying game viewing along the way. Arrive at the crater rim or nearby Karatu highlands in the late afternoon for breathtaking ridge views, a warm dinner, and a peaceful night's rest.
Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha
Main Activities: Morning crater floor game drive, transfer back to Arusha
Description: Descend 600 meters into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater caldera for an unforgettable morning game drive in Africa’s self-contained wildlife sanctuary. Search for endangered black rhinos, giant bull elephants, dense lion prides, and flamingos around Lake Magadi. After a scenic picnic lunch near a hippo pool, ascend out of the crater and enjoy a comfortable drive back to Arusha, arriving by late afternoon.
Included
- All park entrance fees
- Private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof
- Services of a professional, English-speaking safari guide
- Accommodation
- Meals and Drinking water
Not Included
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzanian tourist visa fees
- Gratuities/tips for the safari guide and lodge staff
- Travel insurance and medical evacuation coverage
- Personal items, laundry, alcoholic beverages, and soft drinks
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