4-Day Serengeti Migration Safari from Arusha with Tanzania Bush Camp

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with crater-rim photo stops en route to Serengeti
  • 02 Explore Central Serengeti's Seronera region, known for predators and migration sightings
  • 03 Spend a full day tracking the Great Migration with a bush breakfast and picnic lunch
  • 04 Visit a Maasai village for cultural insights, traditional songs, and dances
  • 05 Stay at Tanzania Bush Camp in the heart of the bush

Track the legendary Great Migration on a 4-day safari from Arusha into the heart of Serengeti National Park, travelling via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for stunning crater-rim viewpoints. With game drives across the wildlife-rich Seronera region, you'll follow the herds and search for big cats, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and more with an experienced safari guide. Enjoy overnights at Tanzania Bush Camp, with optional add-ons including a Maasai village visit and an early-morning Serengeti balloon safari at extra cost.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Serengeti via Ngorongoro and Seronera

  • Drive: After breakfast, proceed on the drive to Serengeti National Park via Arusha and the Ngorongoro gate.

  • Check-in: After check-in, continue driving along the crater rim.

  • Stopover: Stop at the crater viewpoint for beautiful photos, then continue to the wildlife-rich Serengeti National Park.

  • Optional visit: You have the option to visit one of the Maasai villages on the way.

  • Maasai village experience: A Maasai warrior will welcome you and share a brief story about their way of life. Enjoy a question-and-answer session before entering their small houses to meet family members. They will also sing and dance their famous song, which involves jumping high.

  • En-route game drive: From there, continue with an en-route game drive to Naabi Hills Gate for check-in before heading to the Central Serengeti area known as Seronera.

  • Lunch: A picnic lunch will be served at the kopjes (rocky outcrops).

  • Afternoon game drive: Go on an afternoon game drive in search of the wildebeest migration before returning to your camp at sunset for dinner and overnight.

  • Accommodation: Accommodation is at Tanzania Bush Camp.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Great Migration Safari in Central Serengeti

  • Game drive: Today, we take you on a full-day game drive in the Serengeti.

  • Start time: You will start as early as 06h30 with a packed breakfast and lunch box.

  • Early morning game drive: An early morning game drive gives you the chance to spot a cat family on the road as they try to avoid the morning mist.

  • Wildlife viewing: You may also see nocturnal animals returning from their long night of hunting, or a group of lionesses organising an ambush or eating along the road.

  • Breakfast: Stop for breakfast in the bush, then continue following the great migration.

  • Migration viewing: Spend time watching the migrating herds, the big cats, and other wildlife.

  • Lunch: Your packed lunch will be served in the bush or at one of the picnic sites in the area.

  • Wildlife action: You can expect to see plenty of animal action, including hunting, killing, and fighting.

  • Return: Drive back to the camp before or during sunset for dinner and overnight.

  • Optional activity: You have the option to do a Serengeti balloon safari as an early morning activity before breakfast, at an extra cost.

  • Accommodation: Accommodation is at Tanzania Bush Camp.

3
Day 03

Wildlife Viewing in Central Serengeti

Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camp

Spend two unforgettable days exploring the wildlife-rich Central Serengeti, famous for its vast savannah plains, rocky kopjes, and abundant wildlife. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in search of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest. Your experienced safari guide will help you discover the area's diverse wildlife and capture memorable photographs.

Between game drives, relax at Tanzania Bush Camp, surrounded by the beautiful African wilderness. Enjoy delicious meals, comfortable accommodation, and the unique atmosphere of the Serengeti under the African sky. Wildlife sightings depend on natural conditions and seasonal movements.

4
Day 04

Final Game Drive and Flight to Arusha

  • Check-out: After breakfast, you will check out from your camp with a packed lunch for another game drive.

  • Transfer: Later, drive to the Seronera Airstrip to catch your flight to Arusha Airport.

  • Accommodation (extra cost): If you are not flying on the same day, accommodation can be arranged upon request at an extra cost.

  • Transfer: If you are flying on the same day, we will take you to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to catch your flight back home.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Emergency rescue fee.

  • English-speaking safari and excursion guides.

  • 4x4 Land Cruiser safari vehicle with pop-up roof.

  • All transfers.

  • Park fees and crater fees.

  • Airport arrival and departure with greetings.

  • Government taxes, VAT, and service charges relating to accommodation and included meals.

What's Not Included

  • International and domestic flights.

  • Tanzania visa fees.

  • Travel and medical insurance, as it is mandatory for all travellers entering Tanzania (you can apply directly online yourself; the cost ranges from US $44 per person).

  • Personal expenses.

  • Alcoholic and other personal drinks.

  • Laundry services.

  • Tips for the safari guide and accommodation staff.

  • Souvenirs and personal shopping.

  • Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

  • Additional accommodation before or after the safari.

  • Any services not specifically mentioned.

What to bring

  • Documents

  • Passport

  • Tanzania visa, if required

  • Travel insurance documents

  • Flight information

  • Emergency contacts

  • Clothing

  • Lightweight and comfortable clothing

  • Warm jacket or fleece

  • Comfortable trousers

  • T-shirts/shirts

  • Comfortable walking shoes or trainers

  • Hat or cap

  • Light rain jacket

  • Personal items

  • Sunscreen

  • Sunglasses

  • Insect repellent

  • Personal toiletries

  • Personal medication

  • Reusable water bottle

  • Small backpack/day bag

  • Electronics

  • Camera

  • Extra memory cards

  • Extra batteries/charger

  • Mobile phone

  • Power bank

  • Universal travel adapter

  • Binoculars

  • Money

  • Cash for tips

  • Cash or card for personal purchases and souvenirs

  • Recommended safari clothing: neutral colours such as khaki, beige, brown, and green are recommended for safari. Avoid very bright colours where possible.

Know before you go

  • Ensure your passport is valid and check Tanzania's current visa requirements.

  • Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended. For all travellers wishing to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, your insurance policy must cover up to 6000 m.

  • Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed because animals move freely in their natural environment.

  • Some safari roads are rough and dusty.

  • Expect some long driving days between destinations, depending on your route.

  • Early morning game drives can be cold, so bring warm clothing.

  • Afternoon temperatures can be warm, so sun protection is important.

  • Always follow your guide's instructions around wildlife, as he or she is the expert responsible for your care and safety.

  • Never leave the safari vehicle unless your guide confirms it is safe.

  • The Great Migration follows natural seasonal movements, so sightings depend on your travel dates and wildlife location.

  • Bring some cash for tips and personal purchases.

  • Accommodation can be arranged upon request at an extra cost if you are not flying on the same day.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha City
Tour start
Arusha
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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