6 Days Serengeti Migration Safari from Mwanza

Your journey begins with a flight or drive from Mwanza to Arusha. Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, a driver will meet you and provide a transfer to your hotel. This day is for resting and receiving a briefing on the northern parks. You might enjoy a walk around Arusha city or view Mount Meru from your lodge. The cool mountain air provides a refreshing start to your adventure after the humidity of the lake region.

Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Overnight:

Mount Meru Hotel

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, you drive 120 kilometers to Tarangire National Park, a trip of about 2.5 hours. Tarangire is famous for its massive elephant herds and baobab trees. Your game drive follows the Tarangire River, a vital water source. A surprising moment occurs when you see an elephant family digging for water in the dry riverbed. You will enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before heading to your lodge. The park's diverse birdlife and ancient trees make for a peaceful introduction to the wild.

Destination:

Tarangire

Overnight:

Nyikani Tarangire Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Today you travel toward the world-famous Serengeti, covering 250 kilometers in roughly 6 hours. The drive takes you through the Ngorongoro highlands with stunning views. As you enter the Central Serengeti, you will start a game drive in the Seronera Valley. This area is known for its high concentration of lions and leopards. You might witness a rare moment where a cheetah is perched on a termite mound scouting for its next meal across the vast golden plains.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Seronera Wildlife Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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You will head north today to track the Great Migration, a drive of 150 kilometers taking about 5 hours. The Northern Serengeti is the site of dramatic river crossings. 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 near the Mara River. This region offers a rugged and beautiful landscape that feels truly wild.

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 north for further wildlife viewing near the riverbanks. After a picnic lunch, you begin the 150-kilometer drive back toward the Central Serengeti. This 5-hour journey offers more chances to see predators that follow the migration. You might witness an unexpected moment like a lion pride resting in the shade of an acacia tree just meters from your vehicle. By late afternoon, you will return to your central camp to relax and share stories.

Destination:

Northern Serengeti

Overnight:

Serengeti Heritage Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Your day starts with an early morning game drive in the Serengeti to catch the sunrise. After lunch, you drive 145 kilometers toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which takes about 4 hours. On the way, you can see Maasai herdsmen living alongside wild animals. An unexpected highlight is often seeing a giraffe standing perfectly still against the setting sun as you climb the crater rim. You will stay at a lodge with spectacular views over the massive caldera.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Angata Ngorongoro Camp

  mid rage 3 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 tour. This natural sanctuary is home to the rare black rhino and massive bull elephants. You might experience the thrill of seeing a hyena chasing a wildebeest across the crater floor. After a picnic lunch, you will drive 190 kilometers back to Arusha. The journey takes about 4 hours, and you will arrive in the evening for your flight or an overnight stay in the city.

Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Overnight:

The African Tulip

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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