Day 01
Arrival — Arusha:
Arrival — Arusha: Airport pickup and transfer to your Arusha accommodation. Meet your safari team, receive a briefing and review the route, meals and daily departure times.
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS • GREAT MIGRATION
Great Migration Safari
Ndutu • Ngorongoro • Serengeti • Tarangire
SAFARI OVERVIEWYour journey,
Your journey,
day by day.
A five-day migration-focused safari combining the Northern Circuit with time in the Serengeti. The exact migration zone is seasonal, so the route can be adjusted to place you closer to the herds at the time of travel.
Planning note
Migration location is seasonal; the route may be adjusted to follow the herds. River crossings are natural events and cannot be guaranteed.
Duration5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
RouteNdutu • Ngorongoro • Serengeti • Tarangire
AccommodationSeasonal Camp or Lodge
DETAILED ITINERARYFollow the
Follow the
route.
Daily plans are designed around wildlife conditions, road conditions, guest interests and the final accommodation plan. Exact timing may change to improve the experience.
Day 02
Arusha — Lake Manyara:
Arusha — Lake Manyara: Drive to Lake Manyara National Park for game viewing. Explore the forest and open plains while keeping watch for elephants, giraffes, buffalo, zebra, primates and bird species.
Day 03
Lake Manyara / Ngorongoro — Serengeti:
Lake Manyara / Ngorongoro — Serengeti: Continue west towards the Serengeti through the Ngorongoro landscape. Depending on the season and route, wildlife viewing begins en route before reaching the Serengeti for an afternoon game drive.
Day 04
Full-day Serengeti:
Full-day Serengeti: Spend the day searching for the migration and resident wildlife. Your guide selects the best areas based on recent sightings and seasonal movement. Picnic lunch can be taken in the park, followed by further game viewing.
Day 05
Serengeti — Tarangire / Arusha:
Serengeti — Tarangire / Arusha: Enjoy a final morning wildlife drive before beginning the journey back towards Arusha, with route and stops adapted to your departure schedule.
ACCOMMODATION & MEALSRest well
Rest well
between adventures.
Seasonal Camp or Lodge
Accommodation is selected according to the migration area and travel season. Ndetei can use a comfortable lodge, permanent tented camp or seasonal/mobile camp where appropriate.
Meals
Meal plans follow the daily itinerary and accommodation arrangement. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included on safari days unless otherwise stated in the final quotation; arrival and departure days are adjusted to flight times.
SAFARI PHOTOGRAPHYScenes from
Scenes from
the journey.
WHAT'S INCLUDEDIncluded in
Included in
your safari.
- All nights’ accommodation as specified in the final itinerary
- Private safari guide
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle / Land Cruiser
- Park and conservation fees applicable to the itinerary
- Applicable government taxes
- Drinking water in the safari vehicle
- Hot tea/coffee or thermos service where included
- Basic medical kit and safari support
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDEDPlan for the
Plan for the
extras.
- International and domestic flights unless specifically quoted
- Alcoholic drinks and personal purchases
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance and personal medical expenses
- Optional activities not stated as included
- Any accommodation or transfers added after the final itinerary
ACTIVITIESWhat you can
What you can
experience.
01
Migration Tracking
Follow the seasonal movement of wildebeest and other grazing herds with your guide, using recent sightings and current wildlife conditions to select the best areas.
02
Game Drives
Enjoy guided 4×4 game drives across the Serengeti and Northern Circuit landscapes, with opportunities to observe predators, herbivores and resident wildlife.
03
Calving-Season Viewing
During the calving season, explore areas where young wildebeest and other wildlife gather. Calving locations and timing vary naturally with the season.
04
Wildlife Photography
Use flexible game-drive time to photograph migration scenes, wildlife behaviour, landscapes and the changing light of the Serengeti.
05
Predator Encounters
Watch for lions, cheetahs, hyenas and other predators that follow or interact with migrating herds. Sightings are wild and cannot be guaranteed.
06
Serengeti Scenic Drives
Travel through open grasslands, kopjes and varied Serengeti habitats while your guide adapts the route to wildlife activity and seasonal conditions.
07
Ngorongoro Landscape
Experience the dramatic Ngorongoro landscape while travelling between the Northern Circuit and Serengeti, with wildlife viewing opportunities along the route.
08
Sunrise & Sunset Safari Moments
Take advantage of early and late-day safari periods where permitted by park rules, when changing light can create excellent viewing and photography conditions.
READY TO GO?Make this safari
Make this safari
your own.
Tell us your dates, group size, accommodation preference and any special interests. Ndetei Safaris will refine the route and prepare your quotation.
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