5-Day Savannah Expedition – Serengeti Migration + Big Five
From $2,200/person.
Get up close to the Serengeti migration, spot the Big Five, enjoy sunset over the endless plains, and experience luxurious accommodations amidst nature.
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Overview
Experience the thrill of Tanzania’s legendary Serengeti National Park on this 4-day safari adventure. Witness the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—in their natural habitat while exploring the iconic savannah plains. With expertly guided game drives, comfortable lodges or luxury tented camps, and opportunities for unforgettable wildlife photography, this safari promises an intense and unforgettable African adventure.
Itinerary In Details
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Transfer to Tarangire National Park
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be greeted by your professional safari guide and transferred to Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Spend your afternoon on a game drive, spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, and diverse birdlife. Check in at your lodge or luxury tented camp, enjoy dinner, and overnight stay.
Meals include lunch en route, dinner at the lodge, and accommodation.
Day 2: Tarangire Full-Day Safari – Transfer to Lake Manyara
After breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive in Tarangire, taking in the park’s remarkable wildlife and scenery. Stop for a picnic lunch inside the park while observing elephants, antelopes, and predators. In the late afternoon, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, known for tree-climbing lions, hippos, and flamingos. Check in at your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals include breakfast, picnic lunch, and dinner.
Day 3: Serengeti National Park – Migration Safari & Afternoon Game Drive
Depart after breakfast for the Serengeti National Park, the heart of the Great Migration. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive, exploring the plains and witnessing wildebeest and zebras moving across the savannah. You will also have excellent opportunities to spot lions, cheetahs, and elephants. Overnight at a lodge or luxury tented camp inside the Serengeti.
Meals include breakfast, picnic lunch en route, and dinner at the lodge or camp.
Day 4: Full-Day Serengeti Safari – Big Five Tracking
Spend a full day in the Serengeti on morning and afternoon game drives, maximizing sightings of the Big Five and other wildlife. Optional hot air balloon safari at sunrise provides panoramic views of the migration and Serengeti plains, followed by a champagne breakfast. Evening at leisure at your lodge or tented camp, enjoying dinner and overnight stay.
Meals include breakfast, picnic lunch, and dinner.
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Morning Game Drive & Return to Arusha
After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive among rhinos, lions, elephants, and buffalo. Stop for a picnic lunch in this spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterward, drive back to Arusha for transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure.
Meals include breakfast, picnic lunch, and dinner en route if applicable.
Price Include
Professional safari guide & driver
Transportation in 4×4 safari vehicles with pop-up roof
Park entrance fees
Accommodation (lodge/camp)
Daily meals as indicated
Cultural village visit
Price Exclude
International flights
Travel insurance
Optional activities (hot air balloon, bush dinners)
Personal expenses and tips
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