Arrival Day: Arrival (Kilimanjaro Airport) to Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. The drive takes about one hour. This day is for resting after your flight and meeting your guide for a short briefing. You will discuss the plan for your 5-day Big Five safari and check your gear. Arusha is a quiet city surrounded by coffee plantations, providing a peaceful start to your adventure.
Destination: Kilimanjaro Airport
Accommodation: Gold Crest Hotel
mid rage 3 star lodge
Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
The safari begins with a drive to Tarangire National Park, which takes about 2 to 3 hours over a distance of 120 kilometers. You will spend the full day exploring the park, which is famous for its large elephant population and iconic baobab trees. You will visit the Tarangire River, the primary water source for wildlife in the region. A positive unexpected moment might be seeing a leopard resting on a low branch of a baobab tree or watching an elephant family play in the mud very close to your vehicle. In the evening, you will head to your lodge for dinner.
Destination: Tarangire
Accommodation: Nyikani Tarangire Camp
mid rage 3 star lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Tarangire to Serengeti Central
After breakfast, you will travel toward the Central Serengeti, a journey of approximately 250 kilometers taking 5 to 6 hours. You will drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands, offering views of the crater from above. Once you enter the Serengeti, you will start a half day game drive in the Seronera Valley. This area is a prime spot for seeing the Big Five, especially lions and leopards. You might experience a rare moment where a cheetah uses the shade of your vehicle to hide while scouting for prey on the plains.
Destination: Central Serengeti
Accommodation: Seronera Wildlife Lodge
mid rage 3 star lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti
Today you move toward the Northern Serengeti to follow the Great Migration. The drive covers about 140 kilometers and takes 4 to 5 hours. The landscape changes from flat plains to hilly woodlands. This part of the 5-day Big Five safari in Serengeti Migration focuses on reaching the Mara River area. You will spend the afternoon looking for the large herds as they gather near the river. A surprising moment could be hearing the loud, rhythmic grunting of thousands of wildebeests as they move in a single long line across the horizon.
Destination: Northern Serengeti
Accommodation: Nyikani Migration Camp
mid rage 3 star lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti
You will spend the morning exploring the northern reaches of the park. This is the best time to see the migration activity or even a river crossing if the timing is right. After a picnic lunch, you will begin your game drive back toward the Central Serengeti. This return trip takes about 4 to 5 hours. You might see a pride of lions reclaiming their territory or a group of hyenas competing with vultures over a meal. The changing light in the afternoon makes the golden grass of the Serengeti look beautiful for photography.
Destination: Northern Serengeti
Accommodation: Seronera Wildlife Lodge
mid rage 3 star lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Early in the morning, you will drive about 3 hours to the Ngorongoro Crater. You will descend into the caldera for a half day tour. This is the best place to find the rare black rhino to complete your Big Five checklist. The crater floor is small, so animal sightings are very frequent. You might see a group of lions sleeping right next to the road, completely ignoring the vehicles. After lunch at the hippo pool, you will drive 190 kilometers back to Arusha, arriving in the late evening for your flight or hotel stay.
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Gold Crest Hotel
mid rage 3 star lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
TOUR PRICE/COST
We offer two pricing options:
The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.
Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.
Private (Shared) Price
| No of pax | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Pax | $2,472 pp | $1,854 pp |
| 2 Pax | $1,822 pp | $1,367 pp |
| 3 Pax | $1,605 pp | $1,204 pp |
| 4 Pax | $1,497 pp | $1,123 pp |
| 5 Pax | $1,432 pp | $1,074 pp |
| 6 Pax | $1,389 pp | $1,042 pp |
| 7+ Pax | $1,358 pp | $1,018 pp |
PRICE INCLUSIONS & PRICE EXCLUSIONS
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5 Days Serengeti Migration Safari with Big Five
Book a 5-day Serengeti Migration Big Five safari. Discover the Great Migration, see the Big Five in Ngorongoro, and explore Tarangire National Park.
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