5 Day Northern Serengeti Migration & Ngorongoro Crater Safari

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5‑Day Northern Serengeti Migration & Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Tour Highlights
  • Start Arusha City
  • End Kilimanjaro Air port
  • Main Country tanzania
  • Transportation -ormal-4x4-vehicle-closed-sides-and-roof-, -op-up-roof-4x4-vehicle
  • Main Focus Game drive safari
  • Safari Type Private Tour
  • Special Food Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Fruitarian

Itinerary Overview

This 5-Day Northern Serengeti Migration & Ngorongoro Safari takes you through two of Tanzania’s top wildlife destinations. Explore the Ngorongoro Crater and the vast plains of Northern Serengeti, famous for the Great Migration (seasonal river crossings). Enjoy exciting game drives in search of the Big Five and experience some of Africa’s most spectacular landscapes.

Itinerary Description

Witness the Great Migration in Northern Serengeti (seasonal river crossings).
Explore rich wildlife plains of Serengeti National Park.
Visit the Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five.
Enjoy full-day guided 4×4 game drives.
Excellent opportunities for wildlife photography.
Experience iconic African landscapes and sunsets.
 Stay in comfortable safari lodges or tented camps.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Day 1: Arusha – Ngorongoro Conservation Area – Lions’ Paw Camp

Destination: Tarangire National Park
Activities:

After breakfast in Arusha, depart by road towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying scenic views along the way. Arrive at the crater rim and continue to Lions’ Paw Camp, located in a prime position overlooking the Ngorongoro Crater.

Spend the afternoon relaxing at the camp and enjoying the stunning views of the crater floor. Depending on arrival time and conditions, you may have an optional short nature walk or simply unwind and prepare for the next day’s full crater exploration.

Dinner will be served at the camp, followed by an overnight stay surrounded by the cool highland atmosphere.

Experience:

After breakfast in Arusha, depart by road towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying scenic views along the way. Arrive at the crater rim and continue to Lions’ Paw Camp, located in a prime position overlooking the Ngorongoro Crater.

Spend the afternoon relaxing at the camp and enjoying the stunning views of the crater floor. Depending on arrival time and conditions, you may have an optional short nature walk or simply unwind and prepare for the next day’s full crater exploration.

Dinner will be served at the camp, followed by an overnight stay surrounded by the cool highland atmosphere.

Accommodation: Lions’ Paw Camp
Alternative: Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp
Meals: lunch, dinner, hamper
Drinks: water
Day 1 image

Day 2: Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater – Serengeti National Park

Destination: Serengeti National Park - Central
Activities:

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive in one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich areas. Explore the crater floor in search of the Big Five, including elephants, buffaloes, lions, and the rare black rhino, along with hippos, zebras, wildebeests, and abundant birdlife.

Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before ascending and continuing your journey toward Serengeti National Park. Enter the park in the afternoon and enjoy an en-route game drive as you head to your camp or lodge.

Arrive in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay in the Serengeti.

Experience:

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive in one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich areas. Explore the crater floor in search of the Big Five, including elephants, buffaloes, lions, and the rare black rhino, along with hippos, zebras, wildebeests, and abundant birdlife.

Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before ascending and continuing your journey toward Serengeti National Park. Enter the park in the afternoon and enjoy an en-route game drive as you head to your camp or lodge.

Arrive in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay in the Serengeti.

Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camps
Alternative: Serengeti Sound of Silince
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, hamper
Drinks: water
Day 2 image

Day 3: Day 3: Central Serengeti – Northern Serengeti (Overnight)

Destination:
Activities:

After breakfast, depart from Central Serengeti and enjoy a scenic game drive as you head toward the Northern Serengeti region of Serengeti National Park. This area is known for its dramatic landscapes and excellent wildlife viewing opportunities, especially along the river zones.

Along the way, you may spot large herds of wildebeest, zebras, elephants, and predators such as lions and cheetahs. The northern region is especially famous for seasonal sightings of the Great Migration and river crossings.

Arrive in the afternoon for more game viewing before heading to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay in Northern Serengeti.

Experience:

After breakfast, depart from Central Serengeti and enjoy a scenic game drive as you head toward the Northern Serengeti region of Serengeti National Park. This area is known for its dramatic landscapes and excellent wildlife viewing opportunities, especially along the river zones.

Along the way, you may spot large herds of wildebeest, zebras, elephants, and predators such as lions and cheetahs. The northern region is especially famous for seasonal sightings of the Great Migration and river crossings.

Arrive in the afternoon for more game viewing before heading to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay in Northern Serengeti.

Accommodation:
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, hamper
Drinks: water
Day 3 image

Day 4: Day 4: Northern Serengeti – Central Serengeti (Short Game Drive)

Destination: Ngorongoro Conservation Area - North,Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Central
Activities:

After breakfast, enjoy a short morning game drive in the Northern Serengeti region of Serengeti National Park as you begin your journey back to Central Serengeti.

Travel through scenic plains with opportunities to spot wildlife along the way, including elephants, giraffes, zebras, and predators such as lions and cheetahs. The route offers continuous game viewing as you transition between the two regions.

Arrive in Central Serengeti in the afternoon for relaxation at your lodge or tented camp, or enjoy an optional short evening game drive depending on time and conditions.

Experience:

After breakfast, enjoy a short morning game drive in the Northern Serengeti region of Serengeti National Park as you begin your journey back to Central Serengeti.

Travel through scenic plains with opportunities to spot wildlife along the way, including elephants, giraffes, zebras, and predators such as lions and cheetahs. The route offers continuous game viewing as you transition between the two regions.

Arrive in Central Serengeti in the afternoon for relaxation at your lodge or tented camp, or enjoy an optional short evening game drive depending on time and conditions.

Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camps
Alternative: Serengeti Sound of Nature
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, hamper
Drinks: water
Day 4 image

Day 5: Day 5: Departure

Destination: Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Central,Serengeti National Park - Central,Serengeti National Park - South,Arusha City
Activities:

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning depending on your flight schedule. You will then depart from Central Serengeti or be transferred to the nearest airstrip for your flight out, marking the end of your safari in Serengeti National Park.

If time allows, you may have a final short en-route game drive as you exit the park, with chances to spot wildlife one last time before departure. Transfer to Arusha or your onward destination, bringing your Tanzania safari experience to a close.

Experience:

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning depending on your flight schedule. You will then depart from Central Serengeti or be transferred to the nearest airstrip for your flight out, marking the end of your safari in Serengeti National Park.

If time allows, you may have a final short en-route game drive as you exit the park, with chances to spot wildlife one last time before departure. Transfer to Arusha or your onward destination, bringing your Tanzania safari experience to a close.

Accommodation:
Meals: breakfast, lunch, hamper
Drinks: water
Day 5 image

Other Extra Activities

  • Balloon Safari (500 USD)
  • Local market visit (50 USD)
  • Tanzanian village cultural tour (150 USD)
  • Private vehicle upgrade (400 USD/day)
  • Luxury accommodation upgrade (300 USD/night)

Include

  • Parking fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned
  • All accommodations mentioned
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals
  • Drinks

Cancellation Policy

  • 61 days+ prior to the start date: 0% of the total cost full refund
  • 21 – 30 days prior to the start date: 70% of the total cost
  • 31 – 60 days prior to the start date: 50% of the total cost