5 days migration safari
5 days migration safari
Tanzania Safari Days 1–5
- Explore Southern Serengeti, Ndutu area & Ngorongoro Crater
- Experience the Great Migration of Wildebeest
- Witness Thousands Movement of Wildebeest and Zebras
- Stay in carefully selected safari lodges and camps.
Day 1
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha City:
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Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by one of our professional safari representatives and transferred to Arusha City. Nestled beneath Mount Meru, Arusha serves as the gateway to Tanzania’s famous northern safari circuit. After checking into your luxury hotel, relax and recover from your journey while enjoying the hotel’s facilities and beautiful surroundings. Your safari briefing will prepare you for the exciting adventure ahead.
Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
“Arusha is often referred to as the safari capital of Tanzania because it serves as the starting point for most northern circuit safaris.”
Optional Extra Tour:
Arusha City Tour, Coffee Plantation Visit, or Cultural Heritage Centre Excursion.
Day 2
Arusha – Ndutu Area (Southern Serengeti & Ngorongoro Conservation Area)
DAY 2: Arusha – Ndutu Area (Southern Serengeti & Ngorongoro Conservation Area)
After breakfast, depart for the Ndutu region located between Southern Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This area becomes the center of activity during the calving season, when hundreds of thousands of wildebeests and zebras gather on the nutrient-rich grasslands. Throughout the day, enjoy extensive game drives while searching for migration herds and the predators that follow them. Lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, elephants, and numerous bird species can all be encountered within this remarkable ecosystem before arriving at camp.
Accommodation: Enkutoto Migration Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
“During the calving season, approximately 8,000 wildebeest calves can be born in a single day across the Ndutu plains.
Optional Extra Tour:
Sunset Wildlife Photography Safari or Guided Birdwatching Experience.
Day 3
Full Day in Ndutu Migration Area
Today is dedicated to exploring the vast plains of Ndutu and following the movements of the Great Migration. This region is particularly famous for its calving season, when thousands of newborn wildebeests take their first steps while predators patrol nearby. Enjoy a full day of wildlife viewing with opportunities to witness dramatic interactions between predators and prey. Alongside the migration herds, you may encounter elephants, giraffes, jackals, cheetahs, lions, and numerous resident wildlife species that thrive in this unique habitat.
Accommodation: Enkutoto Migration Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Extra Activities:
Full Day Photographic Safari with Private Guide or Guided Nature Interpretation Drive.
Day 4
Ndutu – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. The journey offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities as you travel through some of Tanzania’s most beautiful landscapes. Upon entering the park, begin your game drive across the vast plains that have made Serengeti famous worldwide. Search for large prides of lions, solitary leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and numerous antelope species. The Serengeti’s diverse habitats support one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, creating endless opportunities for memorable sightings.
Accommodation: Enkirari Wilderness Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
INTERESTING FACT…!
“The Serengeti ecosystem supports more than two million wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles during the annual migration cycle.”
Optional Extra Tour
Serengeti Sundowner Experience or Hot Air Balloon Safari (subject to availability).
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
After an early breakfast, travel to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular crater-floor safari. Descend into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and explore its diverse habitats, which support an extraordinary concentration of wildlife. The crater is one of the best places in Tanzania to observe the endangered black rhino. Other commonly seen animals include lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, hyenas, and a variety of birdlife. After a picnic lunch and game drive, begin your journey back to Arusha and transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule.
Accommodation: None
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
INTERESTING FACT…!
“Ngorongoro Crater covers approximately 260 square kilometers and shelters more than 25,000 large animals within its natural walls.”
Optional Extra Tour:
Maasai Cultural Village Visit or Scenic Viewpoint Stop along the Ngorongoro Highlands.
Items included:
• Accommodation and meals as per the above itinerary
• Airport transfers
• Accommodations at Arusha first night
• 4 x 4 Toyota Land cruiser with pop up roof,
• All sightseeing and game viewing as specified in the itinerary.
• Crater service fee in Ngorongoro Crater as specified in the itinerary.
• Bottled Mineral water during safari.
• Soft drinks during the safari
• Tea and coffee during the safari
• A private professional speaking English driver guide
• Government taxes.
• Unlimited game mileage during safari game drives
Items not included:
.International and Domestic Flights
• Any other items of a personal nature, i.e. Telephone, Laundry, beverages etc.
• Tips for the driver guide
• Any Insurance
• Visas
• Serengeti Balloon safari