Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park Manyara/Karatu
Your adventure starts with a drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park. The journey takes 2.5 hours and covers 120 kilometers. In January, Tarangire is lush and full of life after the short rains. You will spend the afternoon on a game drive looking for large elephant herds. A positive and unexpected moment is seeing a leopard resting in a baobab tree during your afternoon game drive. You will stay overnight in Manyara or Karatu.
Destination: Tarangire
Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge
mid rage 3 star lodge
Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Manyara/Karatu to Serengeti (Half-Day Game Drive)
After breakfast, you head toward the Serengeti National Park. The drive is 200 kilometers and takes about 6 hours. You will pass through the Ngorongoro Highlands, offering great views for photography. Upon entering the Serengeti, you begin a game drive in the central Seronera region. An unexpected highlight is seeing a pride of lions lounging on a rocky kopje in the fresh grass. You will spend the night at a camp or lodge in the central Serengeti.
Destination: Central Serengeti
Accommodation: Kati Kati Tented Camp
mid rage 3 star lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Central to Southern Serengeti (Ndutu Area)
Today you travel south to reach the Ndutu area, where the migration gathers in January. The 3-hour drive takes you through the vast plains of the Serengeti. This part of the 7-day In January safari focuses on the huge concentrations of wildebeest and zebras. You will see the herds preparing for the main calving period. A surprising moment is finding a cheetah scanning the horizon from a termite mound. You will stay overnight in the Ndutu area.
Destination: Souther Serengeti
Accommodation: Heritage Ndutu Camp
mid rage 3 star lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Ndutu Plains Full Day Tour
You will spend the day exploring the Ndutu plains, which are rich in minerals and attract the migration. This is the heart of the 7-day In January safari in Serengeti Migration. You can observe the early births and the predators that follow the herds. A positive moment is seeing a young zebra calf playing with its mother in the open plains. You return to your southern camp for dinner.
Destination: Souther Serengeti
Accommodation: Heritage Ndutu Camp
mid rage 3 star lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Ndutu to Central Serengeti
After a final morning game drive in Ndutu, you return to the central Serengeti. The 3-hour drive offers more chances to see the resident predators of the Seronera Valley. This transition allows you to see how the landscape changes from the short grass plains to the woodland. An unexpected highlight is often spotting a rare serval cat hiding in the grass. You will spend the night back in the central Serengeti area.
Destination: Souther Serengeti
Accommodation: Seronera Wildlife Lodge
mid rage 3 star lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Serengeti Morning Game Drive to Ngorongoro
Your day starts with a morning game drive in the Serengeti to capture the wildlife in the early light. After breakfast, you drive for 3 hours toward the Ngorongoro Crater rim. As you reach the rim, the forest becomes lush and the air cools down. A positive and unexpected moment is the first view of the crater floor from the lookout point at sunset. You will stay at a lodge on the rim or in Karatu.
Destination: Central Serengeti
Accommodation: Tortilis Ngorongoro Camp
mid rage 3 star lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater (Full Day Tour) to Arusha
The final day takes you into the Ngorongoro Crater floor for a full day tour. This is the best place to find the rare black rhino and complete your Big Five list. The crater is home to a high density of lions and buffaloes. After a picnic lunch near a hippo pool, you drive 4 hours back to Arusha. Your 7-day Serengeti Migration In January safari ends with a drop-off at your hotel or the airport.
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 | $3,288 pp | $2,466 pp |
| 2 Pax | $2,413 pp | $1,810 pp |
| 3 Pax | $2,121 pp | $1,591 pp |
| 4 Pax | $1,976 pp | $1,482 pp |
| 5 Pax | $1,888 pp | $1,416 pp |
| 6 Pax | $1,830 pp | $1,372 pp |
| 7+ Pax | $1,788 pp | $1,341 pp |
PRICE INCLUSIONS & PRICE EXCLUSIONS
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7 Days Serengeti Migration Safari in January
Book a 7-day Serengeti Migration In January safari. Witness the early calving season and the Big Five in Tanzania’s lush green landscapes.
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