5 Days Great Migration Safari Experience

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Tour Type

Wildlife Safari

Tour Duration

5 Days 4 Nights

Min. No of Pax

Tour Price

Budget On request

Mid-range On request

Luxury On request

The Price Includes

Airport transfers
Domestic flights (Arusha to Serengeti and return)
Accommodation as per itinerary
Meals as specified
Park entry fees
Guided game drives
Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
Professional safari guide
Bottled water during game drives

The Price Excludes

International flights
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, tips)
Alcoholic beverages
Additional activities not listed in the itinerary

Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable 5-day, 4-night safari adventure with Cheetah Chase Safaris, your trusted Tanzanian tour experts based in Arusha. This special itinerary is crafted to take you deep into the heart of Serengeti National Park, where nature’s grandest show the Great Wildebeest Migration unfolds across sweeping golden plains. Witness millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles in their timeless quest for greener pastures, and encounter Africa’s top predators in thrilling pursuit. Your safari begins with a warm welcome at Kilimanjaro International Airport, followed by a stay in Arusha before flying into the Serengeti for three days of game drives and breathtaking moments. Each day promises spectacular wildlife encounters, dramatic landscapes, and optional cultural and adventure experiences such as hot air balloon safaris, walking tours, and Maasai village visits.

This journey includes all park entry fees, domestic flights, professional guides, comfortable transportation, and delicious meals throughout your trip. Excluded are international flights, visas, and personal expenses. With Cheetah Chase Safaris, your dream of experiencing the Great Migration becomes a reality filled with wonder, excitement, and lifelong memories.

Day To day

Day 1

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, a friendly representative from Cheetah Chase Safaris will warmly welcome you and assist with your luggage before transferring you to Arusha town, a journey of about 50 kilometers (approximately 1 hour). As you travel, enjoy your first sights of Tanzania’s natural beauty from lush hillsides and coffee plantations to distant views of Mount Meru, the country’s second-highest peak.

Once in Arusha, you’ll check in and have time to rest after your journey. Depending on your arrival time, you may wish to explore Arusha town, visit the Cultural Heritage Centre, or simply relax and soak up the tranquil environment before your safari begins. In the evening, enjoy a warm dinner featuring Tanzanian and international cuisine as your guide briefs you on the incredible adventure that awaits.

Meal Plan: Dinner

Optional Extra Activities:

Arusha City Tour (Cultural Heritage Centre, Maasai Market)
Coffee Plantation Visit and Local Lunch Experience
Walking Tour in Tengeru or Themi Waterfalls

Accomodations

Banana Eco Farm Hostel
Pazuri Inn
Gran Melia Arusha

Day 2

Flight to Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Arusha Airport for your short scenic flight to Serengeti National Park. The flight takes about 1 hour, offering stunning aerial views of Tanzania’s rugged landscapes, volcanic craters, and vast savannahs. Upon landing at the Serengeti airstrip, your driver-guide will meet you and immediately begin your first game drive through the park’s central plains.

The Serengeti is world-renowned for its exceptional wildlife populations including lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, buffalo, and countless herbivores grazing across the plains. As you drive, you’ll likely encounter the first herds of wildebeest and zebra, part of the Great Migration depending on the season. After a picnic lunch in the bush, continue exploring the park’s vast wilderness, where each turn reveals a new surprise. As evening approaches, return to camp for a hot dinner and storytelling around the campfire.

Distance: 230 km from Arusha (by flight ~1 hour; by road ~6 hours)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner

Optional Extra Activities:

Hot Air Balloon Safari over the Serengeti (starts at sunrise)
Guided Walking Safari with an Armed Ranger
Visit to a Local Maasai Village near the Park Borders

Accomodations

Tukaone Serengeti Camp
Lahia Tented Camp
Serengeti Four Seasons Safari Lodge

Day 3

Northern Serengeti

After breakfast, set out on an exciting drive northwards through the Serengeti, covering approximately 150 kilometers (4–5 hours) of game-rich terrain. As you journey through the park, enjoy spectacular scenery of rolling savannah, scattered kopjes (rock formations), and open woodlands teeming with wildlife.

By midday, you’ll reach the Northern Serengeti, home to the Mara River, where one of nature’s most dramatic events unfolds the Great Migration river crossings. Here, thousands of wildebeest and zebras gather at the riverbanks, facing the perilous challenge of crossing crocodile-infested waters. The tension, sounds, and movement create a spectacle unmatched anywhere else on Earth.

Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by nature before continuing your afternoon game drive in search of predators like lions, leopards, and crocodiles. In the evening, return to camp for dinner while sharing stories of the day’s thrilling encounters under a starlit African sky.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner

Optional Extra Activities:

Guided Nature Walk along the Mara River
Bird-Watching Tour (Over 500 species in this region)
Cultural Interaction with Maasai Communities near the Park

Accomodations

Baobab Mara Tented Camp
Nimali Mara
Serengeti River Camp (North)

Day 4

Full-Day Game Drive in the Northern Serengeti

Rise early for a sunrise game drive, when the park comes alive with activity. Predators such as lions and cheetahs are most active during these cooler hours, offering excellent chances for photography and observation. After a bush breakfast, continue exploring the northern plains, following the migration herds as they graze and move through the open grasslands.

Throughout the day, your expert guide will lead you to prime viewing points where you can witness the sheer scale of the migration a moving sea of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles stretching as far as the eye can see. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot before embarking on an afternoon drive to explore hidden corners of the park.

As the sun sets, admire the golden hues of the Serengeti horizon, a perfect moment to capture unforgettable photographs. In the evening, return to camp for dinner, relaxation, and one last night immersed in the sounds of the African wilderness.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner

Optional Extra Activities:

Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Safari
Professional Photography Session in the Wild
Cultural Visit to a Traditional Maasai Village

Accomodations

Baobab Mara Tented Camp
Nimali Mara
Serengeti River Camp (North)

Day 5

Return to Arusha – Farewell to the Serengeti

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before your final morning game drive through the Serengeti, catching any last glimpses of the incredible wildlife that defines this park. Later, transfer to the airstrip for your return flight to Arusha (approximately 1 hour). Upon arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight. Depending on your schedule, you may have time for souvenir shopping or a brief stop in Arusha town before departure.

This marks the end of your unforgettable 5-Day Great Migration Safari with Cheetah Chase Safaris a journey filled with discovery, excitement, and the true spirit of Tanzania’s wild heart.

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Here, every adventure is designed around you. Instead of fixed schedules, we offer flexible itineraries that can be shaped to fit your interests, pace, and style. Our experienced travel experts will collaborate with you every step of the way, crafting a personalized journey that captures the true essence of Tanzania your way, your story, your unforgettable experience.

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