10-Day Migration Trails of the Serengeti Safari

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Arrival - Arusha⌄

   Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be welcomed by your safari representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Spend the evening unwinding as you take in the lush surroundings and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime.

   Meals: Dinner

   Overnight: Gran Meliá Arusha

2. 2Arusha to Northern Serengeti⌄

   After breakfast, fly or drive into the Northern Serengeti, where the wilderness stretches endlessly toward the Mara River. This region is the heart of the Great Migration during river crossing season. Settle into camp, then head out for your first afternoon game drive in the Kogatende area.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Enkutoto Migration Camp

3. 3Full-Day Safari: Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)⌄

   Spend the entire day exploring the Northern Serengeti. This is where the dramatic Mara River crossings take place as thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles brave the powerful current and lurking crocodiles. Game drives take you along the riverbanks, open plains, and rocky kopjes, offering endless viewing opportunities.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Enkutoto Migration Camp

4. 4Northern Serengeti Adventure⌄

   Another day to immerse yourself in Northern Serengeti’s spectacular wildlife scenes. Watch vast herds roaming the plains and predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas stalking the movement of the migration. Each moment feels like a new chapter of a live documentary in the wild.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Enkutoto Migration Camp

5. 5Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti⌄

   After breakfast, journey south toward the Seronera region of the central Serengeti. This area is known as the “big cat capital” due to its incredible population of lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Afternoon game drives introduce you to the open plains dotted with acacia trees and granite outcrops.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Enkirari Wilderness Camp

6. 6Full-Day Game Drive: Central Serengeti⌄

   Explore Central Serengeti throughout the day. From river valleys to rolling grasslands, you’ll discover a thriving ecosystem filled with wildlife. Elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and countless antelope species move freely through the region. Sundowners and storytelling await back at your wilderness camp.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Enkirari Wilderness Camp

7. 7Explore Central Serengeti⌄

   Another full-day adventure in the central plains gives you more chances to witness predators in action and the daily rhythm of life in the Serengeti. Your guide will choose areas based on wildlife movement to ensure the best possible sightings. Overnight at a new camp for a different experience.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Enkirari Wilderness Camp

8. 8Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater⌄

   This morning, enjoy a final game drive in the Serengeti before heading toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Spend the afternoon relaxing at your crater-rim camp with sweeping views over ancient volcanic landscapes.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Naserian Safari Camp

9. 9Ngorongoro Crater → Tarangire National Park⌄

   Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater—the world’s largest unbroken caldera and home to lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, hippos, and the rare black rhino. After lunch, continue to Tarangire, known for its giant baobabs and large elephant herds.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Serian Tarangire Camp

10. 10Tarangire → Arusha / Departure⌄

    Start the day with a morning game drive in Tarangire. Capture final moments in the bush before returning to Arusha. You’ll be dropped off at your hotel or at the airport for your onward flight.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch