4 DAYS | 3 NIGHTS Serengeti Great Migration Safari
Tour Overview
This 4 day safari is designed for travelers who want to witness and photograph one of nature’s most extraordinary events the Great Migration. Covering the northern and central Serengeti, you will follow the movement of wildebeest and zebras while encountering lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and buffalo in dramatic landscapes.
Duration: 4 Days
When to go: All Year Round
FULL ITINERARY
Day 1:
Arrival and Transfer to the Serengeti
After breakfast in Arusha or your chosen starting point, you depart for the Serengeti, traveling through scenic highlands and wide-open plains. Along the way, your guide highlights the region’s ecology, wildlife patterns, and photographic opportunities.
By mid-afternoon, you enter the southern Serengeti and take your first game drive. The golden evening light casts a warm glow over the grasslands, perfect for capturing silhouettes of grazing elephants, zebra herds, and lone lions on kopjes. You spend the night in a lodge or camp located close to the park boundaries for quick access to early morning wildlife.
Where to Stay
Overnight: Lodge / Hotel
MEAL PLAN
Full Board
Where to Stay
Mid - Range: Tulia Boutique Hotel
Luxury: Mount Meru Hotel
MEAL PLAN
Full Board
Day 2:
Serengeti – Following the Migrating Herds
Begin the day at dawn with a guided game drive focused on the migrating wildebeest and zebra herds. Your guide positions you in the best locations to photograph predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards as they track the herds.
Early morning light enhances every shot, from dust-filled crossings to elephants moving along waterholes. After a picnic lunch in the park, you continue the afternoon game drive, capturing interactions between species and expansive landscape shots. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight, reviewing the day’s photographic highlights.
Where to Stay
Overnight: Tented Camp / Lodge
MEAL PLAN
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Where to Stay
Mid - Range: Tulia Boutique Hotel
Luxury: Mount Meru Hotel
MEAL PLAN
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3:
Serengeti – River Crossings and Wildlife Drama
Today is dedicated to the iconic river crossings, where wildebeest and zebras brave crocodile-infested waters, creating dramatic photographic moments. Early morning departures give you the best light and allow you to photograph action sequences of jumping herds, predator encounters, and the reflections in the river.
Afternoon drives explore kopjes and shaded areas, where leopards and lions may rest or hunt. This day is all about capturing wildlife behavior and the energy of the Great Migration. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Where to Stay
Overnight: Tented Camp / Lodge
MEAL PLAN
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Where to Stay
Mid - Range: Tulia Boutique Hotel
Luxury: Mount Meru Hotel
MEAL PLAN
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 4:
Serengeti to Arusha – Final Morning in the Plains
Spend the entire day at the Mara River, following the Great Migration herds. From August to October, river crossings often occur daily, creating thrilling photography opportunities. Herds may cross in different directions on the same day, offering unique compositions for wildlife enthusiasts.
Between drives, enjoy moments by your lodge capturing sunset landscapes over the Mara plains. Return to your camp for dinner, an evening bonfire, and overnight.
MEAL PLAN
Breakfast
Tour Inclusion
- Pick up and drop in Arusha as per the itinerary
- Park entrance fee
- Full board accommodation while on safari
- Service of an English speaking driver guide
- Transport based on a 4WD Vehicle with open roof for game viewing
- Driver’s allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver
- Game drives as per the Itinerary
Tour Exclusion
- Pick up and drop in Arusha as per the itinerary
- Park entrance fee
- Full board accommodation while on safari
- Service of an English speaking driver guide
- Transport based on a 4WD Vehicle with open roof for game viewing
- Driver’s allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver
- Game drives as per the Itinerary
Price Per Person
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Number of Person
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Price per Person
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PAX 2 |
$ 480 |
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PAX 3 |
$ 460 |
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PAX 4 |
$ 440 |
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PAX 5+ |
$567 |
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PAX 5+ |
$567 |
Tour Inclusion
- Pick up and drop in Arusha as per the itinerary
- Park entrance fee
- Full board accommodation while on safari
- Service of an English speaking driver guide
- Transport based on a 4WD Vehicle with open roof for game viewing
- Driver’s allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver
- Game drives as per the Itinerary
Tour Exclusion
- Pick up and drop in Arusha as per the itinerary
- Park entrance fee
- Full board accommodation while on safari
- Service of an English speaking driver guide
- Transport based on a 4WD Vehicle with open roof for game viewing
- Driver’s allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver
- Game drives as per the Itinerary
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