6 Days Serengeti Migration Safari for Muslims

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by your driver and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. The drive takes about one hour and provides views of the lush landscape. Your hotel is selected for its Muslim-friendly services, including Halal food options and quiet spaces for prayer. This day is for resting after your flight and preparing for the journey. You might explore the local Arusha community or enjoy a quiet evening before your 6-day Muslim safari begins the next morning.

Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Overnight:

The African Tulip

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After a Halal breakfast, you will drive 120 kilometers to Tarangire National Park, a trip of about 2.5 hours. Tarangire is famous for its ancient baobab trees and massive elephant herds. You will enjoy a game drive along the Tarangire River, a vital water source for wildlife. A positive and unexpected moment occurs when you see a leopard resting in a tree or a huge group of elephants crossing your path. A private picnic lunch with Halal food will be served at a scenic spot with facilities for prayer before you continue your game viewing.

Destination:

Tarangire

Overnight:

Nyikani Tarangire Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Today you head toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park. The 250-kilometer drive takes about 6 hours and passes through the scenic Ngorongoro highlands. Upon entering the Central Serengeti, you will begin your game drive in the Seronera Valley. This area is home to lions, cheetahs, and leopards. You might witness a rare moment where a pride of lions is guarding their territory on a granite rock. Your lodge is chosen to ensure privacy and Halal meal preparation, allowing you to relax after a long day of exploring.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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You will head north to follow the Great Migration herds, a drive of 150 kilometers taking about 5 hours. The Northern Serengeti is where the dramatic river crossings take place. You will spend the day following the movement of millions of wildebeest and zebras. A positive moment for many is hearing the powerful sound of the herds calling to one another as they gather at the river. Your guide will ensure you have a clean and private space for your prayers during the midday break in the wilderness.

Destination:

Northern Serengeti

Overnight:

Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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The morning is spent in the northern reaches to find any early morning activity near the Mara River. After a private Halal lunch, you will begin the 150-kilometer drive back toward the Central Serengeti. This 5-hour journey offers more opportunities to spot predators that follow the migration. You might see a cheetah stalking gazelles in the tall grass, a display of speed and precision. By late afternoon, you will return to your central camp for a relaxing evening and a freshly prepared Halal dinner.

Destination:

Northern Serengeti

Overnight:

Seronera Wildlife Lodge

  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 see the animals while they are most active. After lunch, you will drive 145 kilometers toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which takes about 4 hours. On the way, you will see the vast plains where Maasai communities live. An unexpected highlight is seeing a giraffe standing perfectly still against the horizon as you climb the crater rim. You will stay at a lodge that offers breathtaking views and respects all your religious requirements.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp

  premium luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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The final day takes you 600 meters down into the Ngorongoro Crater for a 6-hour game drive. This natural sanctuary is the best place to find the rare black rhino and massive bull elephants. You might experience the joy of seeing a group of hippos in the pools near the picnic area. After a Halal picnic lunch, you will drive 190 kilometers back to Arusha. The journey takes about 4 hours, and you will arrive in the city in the evening for your flight or an overnight stay.

Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Overnight:

Gran Melia Hotel Arusha

  luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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