5-Day Great Migration Safari in Tanzania

Experience one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth with this unforgettable 5-Day Great Migration Safari in Tanzania.

Overview

This safari takes you deep into the heart of the Serengeti ecosystem where millions of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles move across the plains in search of fresh grazing land. Combined with visits to Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater, this safari offers incredible wildlife viewing, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic African safari experiences.

Day by Day

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Day 1: Arusha → Tarangire National Park

Your safari adventure begins with a morning pickup from Arusha followed by a drive to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s hidden gems known for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds.

Enjoy a full-day game drive through the park while spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and various bird species. Tarangire River attracts wildlife throughout the year, making it an excellent destination for game viewing.

After your picnic lunch, continue with your afternoon safari before heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Stay

Marera Valley Lodge

Meals

Lunch & Dinner

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Day 2: Tarangire → Central Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Enjoy scenic landscapes and wildlife sightings as you journey through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the endless plains of the Serengeti.

Upon arrival in Serengeti, begin your first exciting game drive in search of the Great Migration and the Big Five. Depending on the season, you may witness massive herds of wildebeests and zebras crossing the plains.

Enjoy sunset wildlife viewing before heading to your safari camp.

Stay

Serengeti Classic View Camp

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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Day 3: Full-Day Great Migration Safari in Serengeti

Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti and following the Great Migration. Your professional safari guide will take you to the best wildlife viewing areas depending on the movement of the migration during your travel season.

The Serengeti offers exceptional opportunities to spot predators including lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas hunting across the plains. You may also witness dramatic river crossings if traveling during migration season.

Enjoy picnic lunch in the bush while surrounded by the sounds and beauty of the African wilderness.

Stay

Serengeti Classic View Camp

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

4-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

Day 4: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Area

Enjoy an early morning game drive in the Serengeti before departing toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

This scenic drive offers more opportunities to spot wildlife while enjoying panoramic views of the Tanzanian wilderness. Arrive at the Ngorongoro highlands in the afternoon and relax at your lodge with spectacular views of the crater surroundings.

Stay

Rhino Lodge

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater → Lake Manyara → Arusha

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day safari. Often referred to as Africa’s Garden of Eden, the crater is home to one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa.

Explore the crater floor while searching for black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, flamingos, and hyenas.

After your picnic lunch near the hippo pool, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha where your safari adventure comes to an end.

Meals

Breakfast & Lunch

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Arusha, Tanzania