6 Days Serengeti Migration off-Road Safari

Your journey begins with a pickup at Kilimanjaro International Airport. A driver will take you to your lodge in Arusha, a trip that takes about one hour through local farms. You will meet your guide for a briefing on the rugged tracks you will be navigating during your 6-day off-road safari. Arusha is a beautiful city at the base of Mount Meru, offering a comfortable place to rest. This day is about getting ready for the dusty and exciting adventure that starts the next morning.

Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Overnight:

The African Tulip

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, you will drive 120 kilometers to Tarangire National Park, a journey of 2.5 hours. Tarangire is famous for its elephants and massive baobab trees. Your game drive will take you off the main paths to explore the more remote corners of the park. A surprising moment occurs when you find a group of lions resting in a hidden swamp area. You will enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before heading to your camp for dinner and an evening under the stars.

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 Serengeti, covering 250 kilometers in roughly 6 hours. The drive takes you through the highlands, providing a rugged and scenic route. As you enter the Central Serengeti, you will begin your first game drive on the less-traveled tracks. This area is known for its high concentration of predators. You might witness a rare moment where a leopard is perched in an acacia tree, completely undisturbed by other vehicles. You will spend the night at a remote camp.

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 today to track the Great Migration, a drive of 150 kilometers taking about 5 hours on rough tracks. The Northern Serengeti is where you can see the dramatic river crossings. You will spend the day exploring the Mara River area away from the standard tourist loops. A positive moment for many is hearing the powerful sound of thousands of wildebeest on the move. This day is dedicated to experiencing the raw power of the migration during your 6-day off-road safari.

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 in the more secluded reaches of the park. After a picnic lunch, you will begin the 150-kilometer drive back toward the Central Serengeti. This 5-hour journey offers more opportunities to see animals in their natural, undisturbed state. You might witness an unexpected moment like a cheetah stalking its prey across the open savannah. By late afternoon, you will return to your central camp to rest and enjoy a hearty meal.

Destination:

Northern Serengeti

Overnight:

Serengeti Heritage Tented Lodge

  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 will drive 145 kilometers toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which takes about 4 hours on scenic backroads. On the way, you can see Maasai herdsmen living in harmony with the wildlife. 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 massive caldera.

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 600 meters down into the Ngorongoro Crater for a 6-hour game drive. 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, concluding your adventure.

Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Overnight:

Mount Meru Hotel

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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