11-Day Serengeti Migration Safari – Witness Nature’s Greatest Wildlife Journey
Join our unforgettable Serengeti Migration Safari, a once-in-a-lifetime journey across Tanzania’s most iconic parks. Experience the world’s largest wildlife movement as over two million wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles cross the Serengeti in search of greener pastures—while dodging lions, leopards, and crocodiles.
This thrilling itinerary covers Lake Natron, Northern Serengeti (Kogatende), Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Eyasi, and Tarangire National Park—offering peak migration viewing and immersive cultural encounters.
🗺️ Day 1: Arusha to Lake Natron – Start of Your Serengeti Migration Safari
Location: Lake Natron
Begin your safari with a scenic drive through Maasai land, passing the Engaruka ruins and the active Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano. Arrive at Lake Natron, a salt lake famous for its flamingos and dramatic landscapes.
🦩 Image alt: Flamingos at Lake Natron during Serengeti Migration Safari
Overnight: Lake Natron Tented Camp (Full board)
🏞️ Day 2: Explore Lake Natron – Waterfalls, Flamingos & Culture
Location: Lake Natron
Discover this hidden gem with unique natural and cultural experiences:
Bird watching (flamingos and rare species)
Guided hike to waterfalls
Ancient hominid footprints
Sundowners overlooking Lake Natron and Mount Lengai
🌄 Image alt: Sunset over Lake Natron – Serengeti Migration Safari
Overnight: Lake Natron Tented Camp (Full board)
🐾 Day 3: Lake Natron to Northern Serengeti – Into the Heart of the Migration
Location: Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)
Drive to Kogatende, a migration hotspot near the Mara River. Begin your first game drive as you enter the park.
🦓 Image alt: Wildebeest herd at Mara River – Serengeti Migration Safari
Overnight: Acacia Migration Tented Camp (Full board)
🐊 Day 4: Mara River Crossings – Full-Day Game Drive in Kogatende
Location: Northern Serengeti
Track dramatic wildebeest crossings at the Mara River, where crocodiles and predators wait in ambush. This is the migration at its most intense.
🐊 Image alt: Wildebeests crossing Mara River – Serengeti Migration Safari
Overnight: Acacia Migration Tented Camp (Full board)
🌾 Day 5: Kogatende to Central Serengeti – Scenic Wildlife Drive
Location: Central Serengeti
Travel through the Serengeti’s ever-changing landscapes, from river valleys to wide-open plains. Spot big cats, giraffes, elephants, and migrating herds.
🏕️ Overnight: Acacia Central Serengeti Tented Camp (Full board)
🦁 Day 6: Central Serengeti Game Drive – Lions & Wildebeest in Motion
Location: Central Serengeti
Enjoy a full-day game drive in the Central Serengeti, where predator action peaks. Witness long columns of wildebeests, lions on the hunt, and elephants roaming freely.
🐘 Image alt: Elephants and wildebeest in Central Serengeti – Migration Safari
Overnight: Acacia Central Serengeti Tented Camp (Full board)
🌋 Day 7: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands – Scenic Transition
Location: Ngorongoro Highlands
After a morning game drive, journey toward the lush Ngorongoro Highlands with stunning views along the way.
🌋 Image alt: View of Ngorongoro Crater rim – Serengeti Migration Safari
Overnight: Ngorongoro Ndutu Safari Lodge (Full board)
🐘 Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Big Five Adventure
Location: Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to black rhinos, lions, hippos, and more. Spot the Big Five in one day.
🔗 Learn more about Ngorongoro Crater
Overnight: Lake Ziwani Lodge (Full board)
🏹 Day 9: Cultural Safari to Lake Eyasi – Meet the Hadzabe Tribe
Location: Lake Eyasi
Spend the day with the Hadzabe bushmen, one of Tanzania’s last hunter-gatherer communities. Participate in traditional hunting and learn about their unique language and lifestyle.
🌿 Image alt: Hadzabe hunter with bow – Serengeti Migration Safari
🔗 Read about Hadzabe Bushmen Culture
Overnight: Tarangire Safari Lodge (Full board)
🐘 Day 10: Tarangire Safari – Elephants, Baobabs & Big Cats
Location: Tarangire National Park
Enjoy a final game drive in Tarangire, famous for its elephant herds and ancient baobabs. Wildlife congregates along the Tarangire River during the dry season.
🦒 Image alt: Giraffes near Tarangire River – Serengeti Migration Safari
Overnight: Masailand Safari Lodge (Bed, Dinner, Breakfast)
✈️ Day 11: Departure from Arusha – Farewell to the Serengeti
Location: Arusha / Kilimanjaro International Airport
Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward flight. Your unforgettable Serengeti Migration Safari concludes here.
✅ Safari Package Includes
Full-board accommodation in luxury tented camps and lodges
Private safari guide & 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
All national park & crater entry fees
Airport pick-up & drop-off (Arusha or Kilimanjaro)
Maasai village and Hadzabe tribe cultural tours
Bottled water, field guidebooks & binoculars
Government taxes & VAT
❌ Safari Package Excludes
Tanzania tourist visa ($50–$100 based on nationality)
Optional experiences (e.g., Hot Air Balloon Safari – $500)
Travel insurance, personal items, tips, drinks & laundry
📌 Why Choose Our Serengeti Migration Safari?
Customizable private tours with expert local guides
Small group travel for an intimate wildlife experience
Eco-friendly tented camps supporting conservation
Rich cultural immersion with Maasai and Hadzabe tribes
Seamless airport-to-airport service
