5 Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Great Migration Safari Tour

5 Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Great Migration Safari Tour

Experience the magic of the Great Wildebeest Migration on this unforgettable 5 Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Great Migration Safari Tour through Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations — Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. With over 2 million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles moving in search of fresh grazing land, the migration is one of the world’s most dramatic wildlife spectacles.

This private safari offers front-row seats to the migration and includes game drives in both central and southern Serengeti as well as the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. Choose from carefully selected mid-range to luxury lodges and tented camps for an immersive and comfortable safari experience. The tour is available year-round, but for the best migration sightings, we recommend traveling between December and April.

Itinerary – 5 Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Great Migration Safari Tour

Day 1: Fly from Arusha to Southern Serengeti (Ndutu Region) – Game Drive

Your adventure begins with a transfer from your hotel in Arusha to the Arusha airstrip for a scenic flight to Ndutu, located in the southern Serengeti ecosystem. Upon arrival, your expert guide will meet you for your first game drive.

Lake Ndutu, nestled within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, is a key location during the calving season (December to April), when the plains fill with wildebeest herds and their newborns. The region is also home to elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, hyenas, and a variety of birdlife.

Accommodation: Ndutu Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Morning Game Drive in Ndutu – Transfer to Central Serengeti

After breakfast, head out for a final morning game drive in the Ndutu area, where you may witness newborn wildebeest take their first steps — and predators on the hunt.

Later, journey north into the heart of Serengeti National Park. This central region is a wildlife haven year-round, with lions, leopards, elephants, and countless plains game thriving in the vast savannahs. Arrive in time for dinner and a relaxing evening at your lodge.

Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Full-Day Game Viewing in Central Serengeti

Spend a full day exploring the legendary Serengeti, Tanzania’s most famous national park. The word “Serengeti” translates to “endless plains,” and the vistas here are exactly that — golden grasslands stretching to the horizon, dotted with acacia trees and granite kopjes.

Your day will be filled with game drives in search of the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo), plus cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, and herds of antelope. A picnic lunch will be served in the wild before continuing your adventure. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Morning Serengeti Game Drive – Travel to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti before heading to the Ngorongoro Crater rim. The scenic drive offers more chances to spot wildlife along the way.

Arrive at your lodge perched on the rim of the crater — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most remarkable geological features. Relax and enjoy panoramic views as you prepare for tomorrow’s crater descent.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Return to Arusha

Rise early for a sunrise descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five in a single day.

Explore the crater floor on a 5-hour game drive, where you’ll spot lions, elephants, black rhinos, buffalo, hippos, hyenas, and more. After a picnic lunch near the hippo pool, ascend the crater wall and drive back to Arusha, arriving by early evening.

Accommodation: Not included (available on request)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

What’s Included

• All park entry fees and crater service fees

• All game drives in a 4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof

• Professional English-speaking driver/guide

• Flights from Arusha to Ndutu

• All accommodations during the safari (mid-range or luxury)

• All meals as specified in the itinerary

• Bottled drinking water during the safari

• Government taxes and VAT

What’s Not Included

• International flights

• Airport transfers (available at an additional cost)

• Pre- or post-safari accommodation (available on request)

• Travel insurance, visas, and personal expenses

• Optional activities (e.g., hot air balloon safari – $550 per person)

• Tips and gratuities for guides and staff

• Maasai village visit ($20 per person)

Why Book This Safari with Trek Africa Expeditions?

Trek Africa Expeditions is a trusted, locally-owned tour company specializing in customized Tanzania safaris and gorilla trekking adventures in Uganda. We offer tailor-made experiences crafted by expert safari consultants who respond promptly (usually within 20 minutes) to your inquiries and preferences.

From seamless logistics to passionate, multilingual safari guides and carefully vetted accommodations, we handle every detail to ensure your safari is smooth, safe, and unforgettable. Planning a multi-country trip? We can help you combine this Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari with gorilla trekking in Uganda or Rwanda.

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