5Days Great Migration Safari Tanzania

Overview of the Day
Depart Arusha in the morning and drive to Tarangire National Park for your first safari experience.

Safari Experience
Tarangire offers an immediate sense of Africa’s wild rhythm. Ancient baobab trees dominate the landscape, and elephants are often the stars of the show, moving in large, relaxed herds. You may hear birds calling from the acacia trees and smell warm dust rising from the road as the day heats up. From experience, Tarangire is the perfect place to ease into safari life—rich wildlife without the crowds.

Distance & Travel Time
Approx. 120 km | 2.5–3 hours

What to Expect

• Afternoon game drive of 3–4 hours
• Excellent elephant, giraffe, and bird sightings
• Seasonal wildebeest and zebra movements
• Gently rolling terrain and riverine areas

Overview of the Day
Travel from Tarangire through the Ngorongoro Highlands into the Serengeti.

Safari Experience
This is one of the most scenic drives in Tanzania. The landscape shifts from dry savanna to lush highlands before opening into the vast Serengeti plains. The air feels bigger here, the horizon endless. From experience, the first sight of the Serengeti often leaves guests silent, absorbing the scale and beauty of the migration ecosystem.

Distance & Travel Time
Approx. 260 km | 6–7 hours with scenic stops

What to Expect

• Scenic drive with picnic lunch
• En-route wildlife sightings
• First Serengeti game drive in the afternoon
• Vast open plains and classic safari scenery

Overview of the Day
A full day dedicated to exploring the Serengeti migration areas.

Safari Experience
This is where the great migration safari truly comes alive. Depending on the season, you may encounter massive herds stretching to the horizon, dust clouds rising as thousands of hooves move across the plains, or intense predator action as lions and cheetahs follow the herds. The sounds—grunting wildebeest, distant roars, wind through grass—create an atmosphere that feels raw and alive. From experience, this day often becomes the emotional highlight of the entire safari.

Distance & Travel Time
Variable | 6–7 hours of game driving

What to Expect

• Morning and afternoon game drives
• Focus on migration herds and predators
• Flexible pacing for photography
• Open grassland terrain ideal for wildlife viewing

Overview of the Day
Morning game drive in Serengeti followed by travel to Ngorongoro.

Safari Experience
After one last Serengeti game drive, the journey climbs into cooler, greener highlands. The shift in scenery is dramatic and refreshing. Standing on the crater rim for the first time, looking down into the vast caldera, feels powerful and humbling. From experience, this transition day adds depth and contrast to the safari story.

Distance & Travel Time
Approx. 150 km | 4–5 hours

What to Expect

• Morning Serengeti game drive
• Scenic drive through Maasai lands
• Cooler temperatures at altitude
• Lodge with crater or highland views

Overview of the Day
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a final safari, then return to Arusha.

Safari Experience
The crater floor feels like a natural wildlife sanctuary. Lions rest in the grass, elephants move through swampy areas, hippos grunt in pools, and buffalo graze in large numbers. The air is cool and fresh, and wildlife density is exceptional. From experience, this is one of the most reliable places in Africa to see a wide range of species in a single morning.

Distance & Travel Time
Approx. 190 km total | 4–5 hours driving plus crater safari

What to Expect

• 4–5 hour crater game drive
• Excellent Big Five viewing (rhino sightings possible)
• Flat terrain ideal for photography
• Return to Arusha by late afternoon