5-Day Serengeti Migration Luxury Safari
The 5-day, 4-night Great Migration Safari offers an ideal opportunity to witness one of nature’s most spectacular events firsthand. Experience the awe-inspiring sight of over a million wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes migrating clockwise across the Serengeti-Masai Mara ecosystem. This journey spans two different countries and provides glimpses of birthing, courting, and mating rituals along the way.
Itinerary
- Day 0: Arrival
- Day 1: Tarangire National Park
- Day 2: Serengeti National Park
- Day 3: Northern Serengeti National Park
- Day 4: Central Serengeti
- Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater
Day by Day
Day 1: Arusha - Tarangire National Park
Commence your journey from Arusha in the morning, heading to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, partake in both morning and afternoon game drives, with a delectable lunch in between, witnessing the park’s famed giants – herds of elephants and majestic baobab trees. As the day concludes, exit the park and retreat to the luxurious Escarpment Luxury Lodge for an evening of relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay. Tarangire, celebrated for its diverse wildlife and over 550 bird species, is enhanced by the picturesque Tarangire River. Your stay at Escarpment Luxury Lodge offers a breathtaking view above Lake Manyara National Park, providing a luxurious experience. The package includes all meals and drinking water, excluding other beverages.
Day 2: Drive to Serengeti National Park
Go on your journey from Tarangire after breakfast, heading to Serengeti National Park. En-route through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area, catch sight of the majestic Ngorongoro Crater before entering Serengeti’s gates. After a satisfying lunch, engage in an afternoon game drive, seeking diverse wildlife and predators, and return to the comfort of Embalakai Serengeti Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Serengeti, acclaimed as the best national park in Africa, is renowned for the Great Wildebeest Migration and expansive grassland plains. Notable for its abundant predators, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs, it stands out as a preferred destination for travelers. Accommodations at Embalakai Serengeti Camp, a luxury tented camp within the park, provide a distinctive and comfortable experience. The package covers all meals and drinking water, excluding additional beverages. Encounter the diverse wildlife of the Serengeti, from common elephants to abundant buffalo, zebras, and wildebeests, ensuring a captivating safari adventure.
Day 3: Follow the great wildebeest Migration
Following breakfast, embark on a game drive in Serengeti, heading north in pursuit of the migrating animals. The journey leads to the Mara River, providing an opportunity to witness the incredible spectacle of millions of wildebeests crossing. In the evening, retreat to the comfort of Mara Mara Tented Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
The significance of observing the Wildebeest Migration lies in witnessing millions of wildebeests crossing the Mara River on the Serengeti plains. Recognized as the largest overland migration globally, it offers a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience that goes beyond the wildebeests. Accommodations at Mara Mara Tented Lodge, a luxury tented camp within Northern Serengeti National Park, ensure a comfortable and immersive stay. The package includes all meals and drinking water, excluding additional beverages.
Day 4: Northern - Central Serengeti
Embark on an early morning game drive in Central Serengeti to witness the magnificent African sunrise and the active wildlife. After breakfast and relaxation at camp, explore the plains again in the afternoon before heading to your accommodation in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The early morning drive offers the best chance to spot animals, witness predators in action, and capture beautiful pictures in the morning light. Stay at Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection for a comfortable experience on the crater rim, with all meals included.
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, depart with a picnic lunch for a full-day exploration of the Ngorongoro Crater, the largest unbroken volcanic caldera on earth. Witness Africa’s big five, including black rhinos, lions, buffalos, zebras, and wildebeests, among abundant wildlife. Experience the exceptional landscapes and the coexistence of Maasai tribesmen with wild animals. Depart for Arusha in the late afternoon, concluding the tour. The package includes breakfast, lunch, and drinking water, with additional beverages not included.
