5 Days Serengeti Migration Safaris

✔ Follow the Great Migration – Witness dramatic river crossings and large predator action.
✔ Big Five Sightings – Spot lions, elephants, leopards, buffalos, and rhinos in their natural habitat.
✔ Expert Guided Game Drives – Led by experienced guides for the best wildlife viewing experience.
✔ Scenic Landscapes – Explore golden savannahs, woodlands, and seasonal rivers.
✔ Luxury & Comfort – Stay in handpicked lodges and tented camps with premium amenities.

This 5-day itinerary takes you through Serengeti National Park, following the migration herds while also exploring the region’s rich biodiversity.

Your adventure begins with a warm welcome at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport. From here, you will be transferred to a luxury lodge in Arusha to relax before your safari officially begins.

Highlights:

• Arrival in Arusha, Tanzania
• Optional visit to Arusha National Park
• Overnight stay at Arusha Coffee Lodge or a similar luxury hotel

After breakfast, take a scenic flight to Serengeti National Park, offering breathtaking aerial views of Tanzania’s landscapes. Upon landing, enjoy your first game drive in the central Serengeti, where you’ll encounter large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and predators like cheetahs and lions.

In the evening, check into a luxury safari lodge or tented camp, where you can enjoy fine dining under the African sky.

Highlights:

• Scenic fly-in safari to Serengeti
• Afternoon game drive in Seronera Valley
• Spotting big cats and large herbivores
• Stay at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti or a luxury tented camp

Rise early for a full-day game drive, tracking the migration herds across the Serengeti. Depending on the season, you may witness dramatic river crossings at the Mara River, where thousands of wildebeest face off against waiting crocodiles.

Your expert guide will position you at the best spots for photography and wildlife viewing. Enjoy a bush picnic lunch before continuing your adventure.

Highlights:

• Full-day private safari experience
• Witnessing the Great Migration herds in action
• Big Five sightings in Serengeti
• Bush picnic lunch in the wild

Begin the day with a sunrise game drive, an ideal time to spot predators on the hunt before the heat of the day. After breakfast, enjoy leisure time at your luxury camp—perhaps indulging in a spa treatment or relaxing by the infinity pool.

In the afternoon, embark on a sunset game drive, when the golden light enhances the beauty of the Serengeti landscape.

Highlights:

• Predator activity at dawn
• Optional hot air balloon safari (extra cost)
• Sunset game drive with bush sundowners
• Stay at a luxury lodge with panoramic Serengeti views

On your final day, enjoy a short morning game drive, capturing any last wildlife sightings. After breakfast, take a charter flight back to Arusha, where you’ll have a farewell lunch before your international departure.

Highlights:

• Final game drive in Serengeti
• Scenic return flight to Arusha
• Farewell lunch before departure

The Great Migration follows a circular pattern throughout the year. The best months to visit depend on what stage of the migration you want to witness:

✔ June – July: Grumeti River crossings as herds move north.
✔ July – October: Mara River crossings in Northern Serengeti.
✔ November – December: Herds return south to calving grounds.
✔ January – March: Calving season in Southern Serengeti, attracting predators.

• Lightweight, neutral-colored safari clothing
• Sturdy hiking boots or comfortable walking shoes
• High-quality binoculars & DSLR camera
• Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)
• Warm layers for early morning game drives
• Travel documents, visas, and medications

Unlike shorter safaris, this 5-day itinerary offers extended time in Serengeti, increasing your chances of witnessing the Great Migration at its peak. You’ll stay in luxury accommodations, enjoy expert-guided game drives, and have the opportunity to explore both the central and northern Serengeti regions.

✔ Perfect for travelers who want a balance of adventure and comfort
✔ Includes both morning and evening game drives for varied sightings
✔ Scenic fly-in safari saves time & maximizes wildlife encounters

A 5 Days Serengeti Migration Safaris is the ultimate way to experience one of nature’s greatest wildlife spectacles. Whether you’re watching thousands of wildebeest navigate treacherous river crossings or spotting big cats stalking their prey, this safari promises unforgettable moments in Tanzania’s most famous national park.

For those seeking a luxury, adventure-packed safari, this itinerary offers the perfect blend of wildlife action, breathtaking scenery, and five-star comfort.