Safari Overview

The 10 Day Serengeti Migration Safari is a specialist wildlife itinerary designed to follow the movement of the Great Migration across the Serengeti ecosystem.

Depending on the season, the safari focuses on different regions of the Serengeti, including Central Serengeti, the Northern Serengeti near the Mara River, and the Western Corridor around the Grumeti River.

This itinerary maximizes time in migration hotspots while also including a safari in the Ngorongoro Crater and a scenic wildlife experience in Lake Manyara National Park.

It is one of the most in-demand safari types for photographers and travelers seeking dramatic wildlife action.

Route

Arusha → Central Serengeti → Northern Serengeti / Western Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation Area → Lake Manyara National Park → Arusha

Safari Highlights

• Great Migration herds (seasonal)
• Mara River crossings (seasonal)
• Grumeti River crossings (seasonal)
• Predator-prey interactions in Serengeti
• Extended Serengeti game drives
• Ngorongoro Crater dense wildlife viewing
• Lake Manyara ecosystems and birdlife
• Big Five wildlife opportunities
• Flexible routing based on migration movement

Why Choose This Safari?

Migration-Focused Itinerary

This safari is designed specifically around wildlife movement:

• Follow wildebeest herds across regions
• Position in river crossing zones when available
• Maximize predator interaction opportunities

Extended Serengeti Time

More days in Serengeti means:

• Higher chances of witnessing dramatic wildlife events
• Better photographic opportunities
• Less rushed game drives

Adaptive Routing

Unlike fixed safaris, this itinerary changes based on:

• Season
• Herd movement
• Predator activity

Detailed Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your lodge in Arusha.

Overnight in Arusha.

Day 2: Arusha to Central Serengeti

Drive through Ngorongoro Highlands into Central Serengeti.

Afternoon game drive.

Overnight in Serengeti.

Day 3: Full Day Central Serengeti Safari

Explore predator-rich Central Serengeti.

Wildlife:

• Lions
• Cheetahs
• Hyenas
• Wildebeest herds

Overnight in Serengeti.

Day 4: Central Serengeti Game Drive

Continue exploring Serengeti plains.

Overnight in Serengeti.

Day 5: Serengeti to Migration Zone (Northern or Western)

Move toward migration hotspots depending on season.

Overnight in Serengeti migration region.

Day 6: Full Day Migration Safari

Full-day tracking of the Great Migration.

Possible highlights:

• River crossings
• Massive herd movement
• Predator hunts

Overnight in Serengeti.

Day 7: Extended Migration Exploration

Continue exploring migration corridors.

Overnight in Serengeti.

Day 8: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Morning game drive before departure.

Drive to Ngorongoro Highlands.

Overnight near crater rim.

Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Full-day crater descent.

Wildlife:

• Black rhino
• Lions
• Buffalo
• Elephants
• Hippos

Overnight in Karatu.

Day 10: Lake Manyara Safari & Return to Arusha

Morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park.

Return to Arusha in the afternoon.

Wildlife You May Encounter

Great Migration Species

• Wildebeest
• Zebra
• Thomson’s gazelle
• Grant’s gazelle

Predators

• Lion
• Leopard
• Cheetah
• Hyena
• Crocodile

Big Five

• Lion
• Leopard
• Elephant
• Buffalo
• Black Rhino

Birdlife

• Flamingos (seasonal)
• Eagles
• Secretary birds
• Hornbills

Best Time to Visit

July to October

• Best chance for Mara River crossings
• Northern Serengeti peak activity

May to July

• Western Corridor migration movement
• Grumeti River crossings

January to March

• Calving season in Southern Serengeti
• High predator activity

November to December

• Central Serengeti herds movement
• Fewer crowds

Safari Inclusions

Inclusions

• Park entry fees
• Professional safari guide
• Private 4×4 safari vehicle
• Accommodation for 9 nights
• All meals during safari
• Bottled drinking water
• Government taxes and levies
• Airport transfers

Exclusions

• International flights
• Tanzania visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Optional balloon safari
• Alcoholic beverages
• Personal expenses
• Tips and gratuities

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Great Migration safari?

It is a safari following millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles moving across the Serengeti ecosystem.

Will I see river crossings?

River crossings are seasonal and cannot be guaranteed, but this itinerary maximizes chances.

How is this different from a normal Serengeti safari?

It is flexible and moves with the migration instead of staying in one fixed region.

How many days are spent in Serengeti?

Most of the itinerary is focused on Serengeti National Park.

Is Ngorongoro included?

Yes, a full crater safari is included.