5-Day Tanzania Adventure -Serengeti Migration + Big Five
Your safari starts and ends in Zanzibar, with a direct flight to the Serengeti. This UNESCO World Heritage Site hosts the incredible Great Migration from July to October, when millions of wildebeests cross the Mara River, bravely facing Nile crocodiles along the way. This unforgettable natural event is combined with visits to Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park, giving you the chance to experience the migration, see Africa’s Big Five, and enjoy an amazing safari adventure.
Arrival
You’ll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Details
Your safari starts and ends in Zanzibar, with a direct flight to the Serengeti. This UNESCO World Heritage Site hosts the incredible Great Migration from July to October, when millions of wildebeests cross the Mara River, bravely facing Nile crocodiles along the way. This unforgettable natural event is combined with visits to Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park, giving you the chance to experience the migration, see Africa’s Big Five, and enjoy an amazing safari adventure.
Arrival
You’ll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Early at 6:00 am (pickup time depends on your hotel location in Zanzibar), your driver will take you to the airport for your 8:00 am flight to Serengeti. You will arrive at 11:00 am and meet your guide to begin your game drive.
Serengeti National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for the great migration when millions of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles cross the river into Kenya’s Masai Mara. Watching this dramatic crossing, with Nile crocodiles waiting, is an unforgettable experience. Predators also follow the herds north for hunting.
You will enjoy a packed lunch at a picnic site inside the park. Dinner will be served at the lodge between 7:00 pm and 9:30 pm. Game drives end in the evening around 4:00 pm.
Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)
High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)
Accommodation:
Baobab Mara Luxury Camp
- Luxury tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
- Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
- Non-alcoholic drinks
Today at 6:30 am, you will set out to explore the wonders of the Northern Serengeti. You’ll spend the whole day on game drives, giving you plenty of opportunities to witness the great migration and spot the diverse wildlife that lives in this region. After an exciting day of adventure, you will return to your accommodation for a peaceful night’s rest.
Meals for the day:
Breakfast will be served at the camp starting from 6:00 am.
Lunch will be a picnic enjoyed at a scenic spot inside the park in the afternoon.
Dinner will be served back at the camp in the evening.
Your game drive will end in the evening.
Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Tanzania Bush Camps – Central Serengeti
- Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Non-alcoholic drinks
You’ll wake up to the beautiful sounds of birds singing and chirping. After breakfast at the camp, you will head to Central Serengeti for a full-day game drive, giving you the chance to see Africa’s famous Big Five. In the late afternoon, you’ll return to the lodge for dinner and a restful overnight stay.
The Serengeti is famous for its rich wildlife, especially the Big Five. It has one of Africa’s largest lion populations, with over 3,000 lions roaming its plains. African leopards, though elusive, are often seen in the Seronera area, and you may spot some of the 1,000 African elephants that live here too.
Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Moyo Tented Camp
- Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Non-alcoholic drinks
You’ll rise early for breakfast before setting off on a game drive transfer to Ngorongoro Crater. The drive takes about two hours, with stops along the way to spot wildlife.
Ngorongoro’s main highlight is its vast volcanic crater—the world’s largest intact caldera—measuring 20 kilometers across, 600 meters deep, and covering 300 square kilometers. Inside, you’ll explore Lake Magadi, a shallow alkaline lake known for black rhinos, flamingos, hippos, and various water birds.
You’ll enjoy a full-day game drive within the crater. In the evening, you’ll return to your accommodation for dinner and a restful night. An early start allows time to enjoy lodge amenities like the swimming pool.
Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)
High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)
Accommodation:
Mawe Mawe Lodge
- Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Non-alcoholic drinks
After breakfast at 7:00 am, you’ll drive to Tarangire National Park for an exciting game drive. In the afternoon, you’ll head back to Arusha Airstrip to catch your 4:30 pm flight back to Zanzibar.
Tarangire National Park is famous for its rich biodiversity, including large herds of elephants. The park features a variety of landscapes, from seasonal swamps to savannahs, with the Tarangire River winding through the area. You might witness a lion stalking its prey or spot leopards resting high in the trees.
Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)
High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
- Non-alcoholic drinks
End of tour
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- You’ll be dropped off at the airport.
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