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5 Days Serengeti Migration Safari | Mara River Crossing Safari

5 Day Migration Safari

This 5 Day Serengeti Migration Safari allows you to experience the great migration Mara River crossing. Immerse in the unspoiled Serengeti ecosystem and follow the wildebeest migration up close while taking photos of the awesome scenarios.

Please note, this safari can start from Arusha by driving or fly in to save time. It can also start from Zanzibar island and fly-in to the Serengeti park to minimise long hour drives and enjoy more migration.

This 5 day Migration safari tour gives ample time for game drives and relaxation at hotels.

Highlights Of 5 Day Migration Tour in Tanzania

Day 1: Tarangire or Serengeti

Day 2: Serengeti

Day 3: Serengeti-Ngorongoro

Day 4: Ngorongoro then Zanzibar or Arusha

End of your 5 day Migration safari tour in Tanzania.

Best 5 Day Serengeti Migration Safari itinerary

 

DAY 1: TARANGIRE GAME DRIVE.

After breakfast, start a safari to the  Tarangire with hot lunch. The park is famous for its large elephant herds and diverse landscapes, from seasonal swamps to savanna, with the Tarangire River as the main source water.

Proceed with a full day game drive and enjoy lions or leopards stalking preys. In the evening, drive to your lodge for evening relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Accommodation:

Tented Lodge, Heart and Soul Lodge

Budget or Camping available.

DAY 2: SERENGETI .

After a morning breakfast, start your safari for Central Serengeti National Park for wildlife sightings and migration experience. Enjoy a hot lunch at a Serengeti entrance gate around 2pm. Continue with the game drive in the afternoon before reaching the camp or lodge in the evening.

Serengeti is famous for its annual great migrating heards. Be ready to see resident predators, leopard, cheetah, and lion, fulfilling their role in the circle of life.

-Semi Luxury option overnight Into Wild Africa.

-Budget or Camping option available.

DAY 3: NORTH SERENGETI

Early morning game drives in the central while transfer to Northern Serengeti for more wildebeest migration. Settle around the Mara River, where the migration river crossing happens. Your guide will find the best viewpoint for you to enjoy.

Hundreds of wildebeest, zebra, and other animals crossing the Great Mara River into Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve. Migrating animals need to cross the Mara River hungry crocodiles, get ready for actions. The best time to see the wildebeest migration and Mara River crossing is between July and early October every year.

Accommodation:

-Semi Luxury option overnight Sero Tented Lodge

-Budget or Camping option available.

DAY 4: SERENGETI-NGORONGORO

After early morning breakfast, depart for more migration game drives in Northern Serengeti National Park with the possibility of encounterimg more sightings and actions. Later afternoon, start a transfer game drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, for overnight and dinner.

DAY 5:

NGORONGORO CRATER

After early breakfast, descend the Crater for a day of game drives with lunch. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa’s natural wonders! About 30,000 large mammals are resident all year round (such as buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and blackrhinos), also it is home to bird species such as flamingos, eagles, and buzzards.

After game drives, you will be transfered to Arusha or airpot for Zanzibar beach holiday extension., marking the end of your 5 day migration safari.

5 Day Safari tour Inclusions.

  • All Park fees & entrances
  • Internal roundtrip flights
  • All lodge accommodations
  • All activities, unless indicated as optional
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Professional guide
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Unlimited bottled drinking water
  • Private 4×4 Safari Jeep
  • Roundtrip airport transfers in Zanzibar
  • Pair of Binoculars
  • Beers/wines

For budget camping all equipments will be provided.

Exclusions.

  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$15.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

5-day Migration Safari Price & cost

(Fly in From Zanzibar, ask for price)

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5 Questions About 5 Day Great Migration Safari

“This 5-day safari tour is your chance to witness the incredible wildebeest migration in the Serengeti. Each year, millions of these animals travel vast distances in search of food and water, braving dangerous river crossings. It’s a nature documentary come to life, and you’ll be right in the middle of the action.”

The prime months for the Great Migration are July to November, with July and “August offering the most dramatic spectacle. During this time, the wildebeest head north towards the Maasai Mara in Kenya, creating a breathtaking scene as they cross the Mara River in huge numbers.”

“Serengeti National Park (Tanzania): Massive herds of wildebeest and zebra gather here for the Great Migration. But their journey faces a challenge: the mighty Grumeti River. Watch as these determined animals overcome their fear to cross this imposing obstacle.”

“There’s nothing quite like the Great Migration. It’s a breathtaking sight to see hundreds of thousands of animals on the move, creating a thundering stampede across the plains. This mass movement becomes a feeding frenzy for predators and scavengers who follow close behind, turning the migration into a dramatic showcase of nature’s food chain. Witnessing this event is your chance to see an amazing diversity of wildlife in action.”

Great Migration Wildebeest River Crossing Safari Itinerary

“This 5-day Tanzania safari tour itinerary offers you the opportunity to witness the incredible Great Migration in Serengeti. Delve into the Serengeti for unforgettable safari adventures. This itinerary is customized to maximize your time experiencing the majestic spectacle of the migration.”

“Recommending the ideal length for a Tanzanian safari is challenging. Considering the long flights to Africa and potential jetlag, most travelers aim to spend at least a week to 10 days in Tanzania to make their trip worthwhile. While many dedicate their entire holiday to an unforgettable safari, others prefer to combine it with beach time or a Kilimanjaro climb. A 5-day safari is relatively short but effective, especially if paired with a beach holiday. Although moving camps daily can be tiring, a 5-day safari allows for a couple of nights in one location. If you have more time, adding an extra day or two can enhance this unique experience.”

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