7 Days Serengeti Migration Safari – Follow the Great Wildebeest Migration

Day 1: Arusha to Northern Serengeti – Arrival and Afternoon Game Drive

Begin your safari with an early morning pickup from Arusha or Moshi. Travel through the scenic Ngorongoro highlands and traditional Maasai villages en route to the Northern Serengeti, where the migration herds gather during this season.

Enjoy your first afternoon game drive, spotting lions, elephants, giraffes, and the first herds of wildebeest and zebras. Capture breathtaking sunset photos across the open plains before settling into your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Northern Serengeti – Tracking the Migration

Wake up early for a full day of game drives following the Great Wildebeest Migration. Observe thousands of wildebeest and zebras grazing and moving together while predators like lions and cheetahs hunt in their natural habitat.

Depending on the season, witness dramatic river crossings where crocodiles lie in wait. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight, reflecting on your first full day tracking the migration.

Day 3: Central Serengeti – Migration and Predator Encounters

Head south or central Serengeti to follow the migrating herds. Spend the day on game drives observing predator-prey dynamics, including lions stalking their prey, cheetahs sprinting, and hyenas in action.

The Serengeti’s endless plains and acacia-dotted landscapes offer perfect opportunities for wildlife photography and immersive safari experiences. Overnight at a lodge or tented camp in the Serengeti.

Day 4: Serengeti Plains – Extended Game Drives

Enjoy another full day in the heart of the Serengeti, exploring different regions to track the migration and encounter wildlife. Extended drives increase your chances of spotting rare predators, large herds, and extraordinary wildlife behaviors.

Watch the sunrise over golden grasslands, capture stunning photographs, and enjoy the serenity of Africa’s iconic savannah before returning to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5: Serengeti Game Drives – Migration Focus

Spend the full day on focused game drives, continuing to track the migration. Witness dramatic interactions between predators and migrating herds, and explore more remote areas of the park to find unique wildlife sightings.

Experience the raw beauty of the Serengeti as the migration herds move across the plains, creating unforgettable moments and photographic opportunities. Overnight at your lodge or tented camp.

Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro – Scenic Transfer and Afternoon Relaxation

After breakfast, depart the Serengeti and drive through scenic landscapes towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at your lodge near the crater rim in the afternoon.

Take some time to relax, enjoy the panoramic views, and prepare for the final day’s adventure in the crater. Dinner and overnight at your lodge with spectacular vistas of the highlands.

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

On the final day, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most remarkable natural wonders. Explore the crater floor, home to dense wildlife populations including the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, and leopards. Hippos lounge in freshwater pools, flamingos gather along Lake Magadi, and herds of wildebeest and zebras roam freely.

Enjoy a picnic lunch within the crater before ascending the rim and driving back to Arusha or Moshi, concluding your 7-day Serengeti Migration Safari with memories of spectacular wildlife, vast herds, and breathtaking African landscapes.