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
Full Board
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
Full Board
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
Accommodation as specified in the safari itinerary.
All meals as indicated in the itinerary (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for game viewing.
Services of a professional, English-speaking safari guide.
All national park and conservation area entry fees.
All camping fees, if camping accommodation is selected.
Government taxes and applicable VAT.
Bottled drinking water during game drives.
Airport transfers as specified in the itinerary.
Game drives to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, depending on the season and herd movements.
Tour Exclusion
International and domestic flights, unless specified.
Tanzania visa fees.
Travel and medical insurance.
Personal expenses, including laundry, souvenirs, and telephone calls.
Tips and gratuities for the safari guide and lodge staff.
Alcoholic and premium beverages.
Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
Hot air balloon safari.
Additional accommodation before or after the safari.
Any services not specifically mentioned under inclusions.
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
- Airport transfers as specified in the itinerary
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All accommodation as outlined in the itinerary
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Game drives and activities mentioned in the itinerary
- All national park, conservation, and applicable government fees
- Bottled drinking water during safari activities
- Domestic flights included in the itinerary, where applicable
- Honeymoon amenities or romantic arrangements explicitly stated in the itinerary
- All applicable taxes and service charges
Tour Exclusion
- International flights to and from Tanzania
- Visa fees and passport-related expenses
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips and gratuities for the safari guide and lodge staff
- Alcoholic beverages and drinks not specified in the itinerary
- Optional activities, such as hot-air balloon safaris
- Personal expenses, including laundry, souvenirs, and telephone calls
- Spa treatments and additional romantic experiences not specified in the package
- Accommodation and meals before or after the itinerary, unless stated
- Any services or expenses not specifically mentioned under Tour Includes
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