Great Migration Safari – 5‑Day Northern Serengeti Adventure

Distance: Approximately 50 km
Driving time: 1–1.5 hours
Your African odyssey begins the moment you land at Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred through lush Tanzanian countryside to your comfortable hotel in Arusha. Relax, enjoy a delicious dinner, and prepare for the extraordinary journey ahead.
Highlights:
· Warm Tanzanian welcome – a genuine embrace of East African hospitality
· Scenic transfer through northern Tanzania – views of Mount Meru, a breathtaking backdrop
· Views of Mount Meru (weather permitting) – a stunning welcome to Tanzania

Flight duration: Approximately 2–3 hours
Afternoon game drive
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your scenic bush flight to the magnificent Northern Serengeti the heart of the Great Migration. From your window seat, watch the landscape transform from highlands to acacia woodlands, then to the endless golden plains a breathtaking prelude to the adventure ahead.
Upon arrival, the magic begins:
Your professional safari guide will welcome you before beginning your first exciting game drive through one of Africa's richest wildlife ecosystems, famous for the Great Migration and abundant resident wildlife a scene of raw, unfiltered nature.
Highlights:
· Scenic bush flight over Tanzania – a bonus safari from the sky
· Afternoon game drive – your first encounter with the Serengeti's abundant wildlife
· Great Migration (seasonal) – thousands of wildebeests and zebras gathering near the Mara River
· Mara River ecosystem – the famous river where crocodiles and hippos lurk, the stage for nature's greatest drama
· Lions, elephants, giraffes, and leopards – exceptional wildlife sightings from the moment you arrive
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Game drive distance: 80–120 km
Spend the day exploring the spectacular Northern Serengeti one of Africa's premier safari destinations. Your expert guide will position you along the Mara River for the best chances to witness the dramatic crossings and predator action.
What Makes This Day Extraordinary?
· Great Migration: Thousands of wildebeests and zebras gathering near the Mara River – a moving carpet of life.
· Mara River crossings (seasonal – July to October): Thousands of wildebeests and zebras plunging into crocodile‑infested waters – one of nature's most intense and thrilling spectacles.
· Lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas: Exceptional predator sightings – the Serengeti's big cats are always a highlight.
· Crocodiles and hippos: Formidable creatures patrolling the river – a thrilling glimpse into the wild.
· Spectacular wildlife photography: From golden dawn to fiery sunset, every moment is frame‑worthy.
Picnic lunch in the bush surrounded by the sights and sounds of the wild.

Distance: Approximately 180 km
Driving time: 4–5 hours (including game viewing en route)
Travel south through the Serengeti while enjoying a full‑day game drive before arriving in the famous Central Serengeti (Seronera Valley) home to abundant resident wildlife throughout the year.
Highlights:
· Scenic drive through Serengeti National Park: Every mile is a safari – herds of wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes stretch to the horizon.
· Granite kopjes: These iconic rock formations provide stunning backdrops for photography.
· Seronera Valley: One of Africa's richest wildlife habitats – renowned for its year‑round abundance of big cats.
· Big cats and resident wildlife: Lions, leopards, and cheetahs – the Serengeti's big cats are always a highlight.
· Endless savannah landscapes: The classic Serengeti – acacia trees, tall grass, and sweeping views.

Distance: Approximately 260 km
Driving time: 5–6 hours (including crater game drive)
Crater descent: 600 metres
After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive while leaving the Serengeti before descending into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What Makes This Day Extraordinary?
· UNESCO World Heritage Site: One of Africa's most spectacular natural wonders.
· Big Five safari: Lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard – all possible in a single morning.
· Rare black rhinoceros: The crater is one of the best places in Africa to see this endangered species – a truly special sighting.
· Hippos, flamingos, and abundant wildlife: Wildlife in incredible density – one of Africa's highest concentrations.
· Spectacular volcanic landscapes: The 600‑metre crater walls rise around you – a natural Amphitheatre.
· One of Africa's finest wildlife experiences: A fitting finale to your cross‑border safari adventure.
Picnic lunch beside the famous hippo pool a truly unforgettable dining experience. After your crater safari, ascend the crater walls and continue to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward departure
End of Safari
Comments:
Please note that our itinerary is flexible and can be modified until it suits your needs and wishes.
This is a quotation only. No reservations or arrangements have been confirmed on your behalf pending your authority to proceed and the final itinerary is subject to availability.
All prices quoted are current and are subject to change at any time due to cost increases such as Park Entry fees or Hotel| Airline rates increases that are beyond our control. As a result, reserves the right to re-quote on a quotation if confirmation of the itinerary is not received within 14 working days from date of quotation.
Transport & Assistance
Transport
Tanzania uses 4 and 6 seater safari vans or Land Cruiser 4x4 custom-made safari vehicles for airport transfers and transport to and from safari. All are equipped with communication system VHS|BLU manned by professional English speaking driver-guides. Included in our vehicles:
Bottles of mineral water
English speaking driver guide
Guide Books
Binoculars
Assistance
You will be assisted and transported by our expert guides who speak fluent English and are very familiar with the flora and Fauna, Culture and Geography of Tanzania. Quotation – NETT Rates in US dollars
NET PRICE PER PERSON