4-Day Serengeti Migration Safari via Ngorongoro and Kogatende

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Witness the incredible wildebeest migration in the Serengeti
02 Explore the Lobo area, known for its green rolling hills and diverse wildlife
03 Visit the Wagakuria area in northern Serengeti and see giraffes, buffaloes, and elephants
04 Enjoy a full-day game drive in the Serengeti National Park
05 Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, known for its stunning scenery

Embark on a journey through the stunning Serengeti National Park on this unforgettable safari adventure. Witness the incredible wildebeest migration, explore diverse wildlife and scenic landscapes, and spot the "big 5" and over 500 species of birds. Experience the natural beauty of Tanzania as you discover one of the world's most renowned wildlife sanctuaries.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Serengeti via Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Early in the morning, you will leave Moshi or Arusha town and drive toward Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. After a few hours, you will stop at a supermarket and take a few minutes to shop for any personal items you may need. Later, you will arrive in Serengeti in the late afternoon.
Serengeti National Park is a large national park in northern Tanzania that stretches over 14,763 km2. It is located entirely in the eastern Mara Region, with its endless plains rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. We will proceed to the Lobo area near the north of the Serengeti, typified by green rolling hills in the central Serengeti National Park. The Lobo area is where the wildebeest migration normally passes each year around July/August en route to Kenya's Masai Mara Reserve, and again in late October/November on the way back to southern Serengeti National Park.

Day 02

Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti in the Kogatende Area

After breakfast, we head towards the northern Serengeti National Park, the Wagakuria area. You will enjoy a game drive en route from the Lobo area to Wagakuria. As we head north, good sightings of giraffes, plains game, herds of buffalo, and elephants can often be seen. We arrive in time for lunch at the lodge, and after lunch, we will enjoy an afternoon game drive in the area. The wildebeest migration is normally found in the Wagakuria area from August to October, depending on rainfall patterns.

Day 03

Northern Serengeti Game Drive and Return to Central Serengeti

After breakfast, we will enjoy a full game drive in the Wagakuria area, which is surrounded by abundant wildlife and is home to prides of lions up to 30 strong. From mid-July to October, most wildebeest cross the Mara River and pass through the northern part of the Serengeti, turning the area into a wildlife paradise. Here, you can view wild animals in the Wagakuria area while enjoying the rich wildlife experience of the Serengeti.

Day 04

Central Serengeti Game Drive and Return to Arusha

After breakfast, we proceed with a game drive in Serengeti. Central Serengeti means "endless plain" in the Masai language and is surrounded by different animals such as leopards, lions, hyenas, and cheetahs.
This park is normally the scene of the annual wildebeest and zebra migration between the Kenya Mara and Serengeti. It also includes a variety of bird species such as eagles, ducks, geese, egrets, vultures, secretary birds, ibis, storks, herons, pelicans, cranes, and guinea fowl. Serengeti National Park is arguably the best-known wildlife sanctuary in the world, with over 3 million large mammals. About 35 species of plains animals can be seen here, including the "big 5" - Elephant, Rhino, Lion, Leopard, and Buffalo. Other common species found here include hippos, giraffes, elands, impalas and other antelope types, baboons, monkeys, and a profusion of over 500 species of birds.
After lunch, you will continue with game viewing in Serengeti as you head to the gate to check out of Serengeti National Park. After that, you will proceed with a game drive en route via Ngorongoro to Arusha/Moshi. Dinner and overnight stay will be at your hotel in Arusha/Moshi.

The route