5-Day Serengeti Migration Safari with Ngorongoro Big Five

5 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Witness the Wildebeest Migration in the northern Serengeti's Kogatende region
02 Marvel at hippos and Nile crocodiles along the Mara River
03 Explore Seronera, the Serengeti's famous "big cat country"
04 Search for the Big Five in Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater

Explore the world-famous Serengeti National Park to witness the Wildebeest Migration up close. Travel through the Kogatende and Seronera regions in search of the Big Five, from Mara River crossings to the predator-rich plains of central Serengeti. Finish your safari with a visit to the stunning Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you may spot the endangered black rhinoceros and complete your Big Five experience.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Fly to Kogatende for Your First Serengeti Game Drive

After breakfast, tourist(s) will be transferred to Arusha Airport for their flight to the Kogatende area of the Northern Serengeti. Enjoy a bird's-eye view of Tanzania as you make the short trip, where you'll be met by your driver upon arrival.
You'll spend your day driving through this distinct and magnificently beautiful park region in search of the Wildebeest Migration and the Big Five in Serengeti National Park.
In the afternoon, you have the option to extend your game drive until sunset, after which the driver will take you back to the lodge or camp.

Day 02

Mara River Game Drive in Kogatende

After breakfast, we'll start our game drive around the Kogatende area, searching the kopjes for carnivores and the large migration groups that will be gearing up to cross the Mara River into Kenya. Home to large numbers of hippos and Nile crocodiles, the Mara River is the last major obstacle between the Wildebeest Migration and the relative safety of the Maasai Mara.
If you are patient and a little lucky, you may even get to witness the death-defying crossing itself, where wildebeest and zebras brave the river's currents and crocodiles in an attempt to reach safety on the opposite bank.
Dinner and overnight will be in the heart of Serengeti National Park, according to the standard and type of accommodation requested from our options. Lodge/Camp.

Day 03

From Kogatende to Seronera Through the Central Serengeti

We'll start our day immediately after breakfast by driving through the plains of Togoro and the Mbuzi Mawe kopjes on our way to cross the Banagi River into the Seronera region of the Central Serengeti. Along the way, you'll spot everything from the enigmatic dik-diks to towering elephants, and everything in between.
Seronera is often known as "big cat country," and its kopjes and acacias provide an excellent opportunity to spot prides of lazy lions, sleek cheetahs out on the hunt, and leopards overseeing everything from their lofty perches.
The region's hippo pools and wide-open spaces provide ample opportunities for spectacular game viewing in Serengeti National Park. Dinner and overnight will be in the heart of Serengeti National Park, according to the standard and type of accommodation requested from our options. Lodge/Camp.

Day 04

Scenic Wildlife Drive from Serengeti to Ngorongoro

After breakfast, we get right on the road back towards the magnificent and attractive Ngorongoro Crater National Park. Our drive takes us back through the Serengeti via a different route, offering plenty of opportunities to spot the animals that eluded you on day two.
As far as the eye can see, you may spot thousands upon thousands of animals in herds: wildebeests and zebras migrating together, tall and graceful giraffes, jumping antelopes and gazelles, the powerful African elephant, and the most respected group of animals - the predators.
You will have the chance to spot lean cheetahs and shy leopards, foraging hyenas, and last but not least, the king himself, the all-powerful lion.
Dinner and overnight will be on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater or in nearby Karatu Town, according to the standard and type of accommodation requested from our options. Camp/Lodge.

Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

After breakfast, tourist(s) will depart for Ngorongoro Crater, considered by some to be the Eighth Wonder of the World. When you get your first glimpse of this vast, verdant caldera from the bird's-eye viewpoint, you'll soon understand why it has earned such a lofty reputation.
Home to over 120 species of mammal, including the fabled Big Five, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is one of the highest and most sought-after safari destinations in the world. It's a particularly good place to see the endangered black rhinoceros enjoying a lonely meal out on the grass plains, as well as large numbers of hippopotamus enjoying the cool water.
From the comfort of your open-top vehicle, you'll be able to observe and photograph some of Africa's most recognizable faces. The crater is home to a large number of predators, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, jackals, and hyenas, as well as a large population of wildebeest, zebras, antelope, cape buffalo, and more. It is truly one of Africa's premier safari destinations that you surely won't want to miss.
After the thrills and excitement of the day, you will have a picnic lunch by the park's famous hippo pool before returning to Arusha overnight.

The route