6 Days Serengeti Migration Lodge Safari

The safari starts with a 2.5 hour drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, covering 120 kilometers. Tarangire is famous for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. You will spend the day on a game drive along the Tarangire River. A positive and unexpected moment often happens when you see a leopard resting in a baobab tree, a sight that is rare but possible in this park. You will enjoy a picnic lunch before heading to your luxury lodge for dinner and a dip in the pool.

Destination:

Tarangire

Overnight:

Tarangire Safari Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Today you travel toward the Serengeti, a journey of 250 kilometers taking about 6 hours. The drive through the Ngorongoro highlands offers beautiful views of the crater rim. As you enter the Central Serengeti, you will begin your first game drive in this iconic park. A surprising highlight is often spotting a pride of lions lounging on a granite kopje near the road. You will arrive at your lodge in the Seronera Valley for a relaxing evening and a gourmet meal.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Serengeti Heritage Tented Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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You will head north to follow the Great Migration, covering 150 kilometers in about 5 hours. The Northern Serengeti is where the dramatic river crossings occur. You will spend the day exploring the Mara River area to see the massive herds of wildebeest. A positive moment for many is hearing the powerful sound of the herds calling to one another as they move. You will stay in a premium lodge in the northern sector, enjoying the comfort and views of the surrounding wilderness.

Destination:

Northern Serengeti

Overnight:

Mara Kati Kati Camp

  budget 2 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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The morning is spent in the north for further wildlife viewing before starting the 150 kilometer drive back to the Central Serengeti. This 5 hour journey allows you to see different parts of the park. You might witness an unexpected moment like a pair of cheetahs scanning the plains from a small hill. This return trip provides a great opportunity to relax in your vehicle and enjoy the passing scenery as you head back to your central lodge for the night.

Destination:

Northern Serengeti

Overnight:

Ang’ata Migration Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Your day starts with a morning game drive in the Serengeti to catch the predators while they are still active. After lunch, you will drive 145 kilometers toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a trip of about 4 hours. On the way, you might see Maasai herdsmen in their traditional robes. An unexpected highlight is often seeing a giraffe standing tall against the horizon as you climb the crater rim. You will stay at a lodge with spectacular views over the crater.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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The final day takes you into the Ngorongoro Crater for a 6 hour tour. This natural sanctuary is home to the rare black rhino and large bull elephants. You might experience the thrill of seeing a pride of lions lounging near the lake. After a picnic lunch in the crater, you will drive 190 kilometers back to Arusha. The journey takes about 4 hours, and you will arrive in the city in the evening, concluding your 6-day Serengeti Migration lodge safari.

Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Overnight:

Mount Meru Hotel

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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