Experience an unforgettable 5-day safari starting and ending in Moshi or Arusha, designed to showcase the highlights of Tanzania’s
Northern Safari Circuit while maximizing your chances of witnessing the world-famous Great Wildebeest Migration in the Serengeti.
This journey takes you through Tarangire National Park, known for giant elephant herds and ancient baobab trees; into the legendary
Serengeti National Park, where vast plains host abundant wildlife, predators, and seasonal migration spectacles; and finally to the breathtaking
Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s best wildlife destinations and an excellent place to spot the Big Five.
A special feature of this itinerary is the extended stay in Serengeti National Park, allowing more time to track wildlife and, depending on the season,
follow the movement of the Great Migration.
This itinerary can operate year-round, but it is especially well suited during migration periods:
December to March – Southern Serengeti & Ndutu calving season (thousands of wildebeest calves and predator action)
April to June – Central and Western Serengeti (migration movement and rutting season)
July to October – Northern Serengeti / Mara River crossing season (dramatic river crossings)
November – Herds begin moving south again through Central Serengeti
June to October and December to March are especially popular for migration-focused safaris.
This safari can be operated as Camping, Mid-Range, or Luxury Safari, with Mid-Range and Luxury being particularly ideal for a migration safari experience.
Start and end in Moshi or Arusha
Explore Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
Increased chances to witness the Great Migration (seasonal)
Extended Serengeti stay for deeper wildlife exploration
Excellent opportunities to see the Big Five
Ideal migration safari for first-time and repeat travelers
Available in Camping, Mid-Range and Luxury options
Day 1: Moshi/Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart from Moshi or Arusha for Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive with picnic lunch.
Tarangire is famous for its huge elephant population, iconic baobab trees and excellent wildlife viewing along the Tarangire River. During your game drive, you may encounter elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, antelope and numerous bird species.
After an exciting day in the bush, continue to your camp or lodge for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping / Mid-Range Lodge / Luxury Lodge
Day 2: Tarangire – Central Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, passing through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands en route.
Arrive in Central Serengeti for a picnic lunch followed by an afternoon game drive in the wildlife-rich Seronera region, home to abundant resident wildlife and predators.
Watch for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras and, depending on the season, the moving herds of the Great Migration.
Dinner and overnight in Serengeti.
Main Destination: Central Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Full-Day Serengeti Safari & Migration Tracking
Today is dedicated to a full day exploring Serengeti National Park, with flexibility to follow wildlife concentrations and, season permitting, track the Great Migration.
Depending on the time of year, your game drive may focus on:
Southern Plains (Dec–Mar) for calving season
Western Corridor (Apr–Jun) for migration movement
Central Serengeti (Year-round) for predators and resident wildlife
Northern Serengeti (Jul–Oct) for Mara River crossing opportunities (seasonal routing may be customized)
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush while searching for wildebeest herds, zebras, lions, leopards and cheetahs.
Dinner and overnight in Serengeti.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Another Full Day Serengeti Safari (Migration Focus)
Spend another full day in Serengeti, giving you even better opportunities to witness the migration and explore different wildlife regions.
With two full days in the park, this itinerary allows flexibility to adapt to wildlife movement and improve your chances of experiencing dramatic migration scenes, predator interactions, and exceptional photographic opportunities.
Enjoy picnic lunch during the game drive before returning to camp or lodge for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Return to Moshi/Arusha
After an early breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive as you depart Serengeti toward Ngorongoro Crater.
Descend into the crater for a half-day safari among one of Africa’s densest wildlife populations. The crater offers excellent chances to spot lions, buffalo, elephants, hippos, hyenas and the endangered black rhino.
Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool before ascending the crater and driving back to Moshi or Arusha, arriving in the evening.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
