5 Days Serengeti Migration Safari in July

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your driver will meet you and provide a transfer to your hotel in Arusha. This city is the gateway to the northern safari circuit and sits at the foot of Mount Meru. You will meet your guide for a short briefing about the 5-day July safari in Serengeti Migration and check your equipment. The evening is for resting and enjoying the cool highland air. Many travelers enjoy a short walk around the hotel gardens to spot local birds before the adventure starts.

Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Overnight:

Mount Meru Hotel

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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The journey begins with a drive to Tarangire National Park, which takes about 2 to 3 hours over 120 kilometers. In July, Tarangire is a haven for wildlife as animals gather around the Tarangire River, the only permanent water source in the area. You will spend the full day on a game drive among giant baobab trees and massive elephant herds. A positive unexpected moment might be seeing a pride of lions resting on the low branches of a tree to escape the heat. You will head to your accommodation in the late evening for dinner.

Destination:

Tarangire

Overnight:

Tarangire Safari Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, you will drive toward the Central Serengeti, a journey of approximately 250 kilometers taking about 6 hours. You will pass through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands where the air is crisp and the views are panoramic. Once you enter the Serengeti, you will begin a half day game drive in the Seronera Valley. This area is known for its high concentration of leopards and lions. A surprising moment could be seeing a cheetah using a termite mound as a vantage point to scout for prey in the golden grass.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Serengeti Safari Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Today you travel north to reach the heart of the great migration action. The drive covers 140 kilometers and takes 5 hours through rolling hills and woodlands. This 5-day July safari focuses on reaching the Mara River area where the wildebeest herds congregate before crossing into Kenya. You will spend the afternoon watching the massive movement of animals across the plains. A powerful moment for many is hearing the constant low grunting of thousands of wildebeests as they prepare for the dangerous river crossings.

Destination:

Northern Serengeti

Overnight:

Kirurumu Serengeti North Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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The morning is dedicated to exploring the northern reaches and observing the dramatic river crossings at the Mara River. After a picnic lunch, you will begin the game drive back toward the Central Serengeti, which takes another 5 hours. Along the way, you might spot a crocodile lunging at the herds or a leopard guarding its kill in a riverine forest. An unexpected positive moment might be a stop at a scenic viewpoint where you can watch the sun set over the vast savannah. You will return to your central lodge for your final night.

Destination:

Northern Serengeti

Overnight:

Serengeti Safari Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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You will leave early for the Ngorongoro Crater, which is a 3 hour drive. You will descend into the caldera for a half day tour of this unique ecosystem. In July, the crater floor is dry and wildlife is easy to spot. This is the best place to find the rare black rhino and see the Big Five in a single day. A highlight is having lunch near the hippo pool while watching the giant animals interact in the water. Afterward, you will drive 190 kilometers back to Arusha, arriving in the late evening for your departure.

Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Overnight:

Mount Meru Hotel

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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