Serengeti Safari - The Great Migration - Alimakelele Tours

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Serengeti Safari - The Great Migration

New Tour
Tanzania

5

days

Tour type

Multi Day
Duration

5 Days 4 Nights
Language

Arabic, French, German, Italian +5
Group Size

6

Overview

The Serengeti National Park is Tanzania's oldest and most famous park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa. Its name comes from the Maasai word "Siringet" meaning "endless plains" - and endless they are, stretching across 14,763 square kilometers.

**Why You'll Love This Safari:**
✓ Witness the Great Migration (seasonal)
✓ See all Big Five in their natural habitat
✓ Experience the endless plains
✓ Professional safari guides
✓ Optional hot air balloon safari
✓ Unforgettable wildlife encounters

The Serengeti ecosystem supports the largest remaining migration of land animals on earth. Over 1.5 million wildebeest, 500,000 zebras, and 300,000 Thomson's gazelles move in a constant search for food and water, followed by the predators that depend on them.

                                    Highlights:
                                     🦓 Witness the Great Migration
 🦁 See all Big Five
 🌅 Endless plains of the Serengeti
 🦒 Incredible wildlife diversity
 🏞️ UNESCO World Heritage Site
 🎈 Optional hot air balloon safari

                                

Itinerary

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Depart Arusha after breakfast. Drive to the Serengeti via Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (approx 6-7 hours). Enjoy game drive en route to your lodge/camp. Dinner and overnight in Serengeti.

Full day exploring the central Serengeti (Seronera Valley). Morning and afternoon game drives. This area is excellent for predators including lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Picnic lunch in the bush. Return to lodge for dinner.

Depending on migration location, head to Western Corridor (Grumeti River) for river crossings (Jun-Oct) or Northern Serengeti (Mara River) for dramatic crossings. Full day game drive with picnic lunch.

Travel to southern Serengeti (Ndutu area) for calving season (Jan-Mar) or explore different areas of central Serengeti. Optional hot air balloon safari at sunrise (extra cost).

Early morning game drive. Breakfast at lodge. Drive back to Arusha via Ngorongoro Crater rim (optional stop for views). Arrive Arusha in late afternoon. Drop-off at your hotel or airport.

                                    Tour Cost & Information
                                    
                                    
                                                                        Included:
 Park entry fees
 Professional safari guide
 Private 4x4 safari vehicle
 All accommodation (4 nights)
 All meals
 Bottled water
 Game drives
 Airport transfers (Kilimanjaro/Arusha)

                                    
                                                                        Not Included:
 International flights
 Travel insurance
 Alcoholic drinks
 Tips (guide $25-30/day)
 Hot air balloon safari
 Personal expenses
 Visa fees

                                    
                                                                        What to Bring:
 Neutral colored clothing
 Warm jacket (mornings/evenings cold)
 Comfortable walking shoes
 Sunscreen and hat
 Camera with multiple lenses
 Extra memory cards/batteries
 Binoculars
 Insect repellent
 Personal medications
 Power adapter

                                                                    

Frequently Asked Questions

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The migration is year-round but in different locations. Calving season (Jan-Mar) is in the southern Serengeti (Ndutu area). River crossings (Jul-Oct) in the northern Serengeti (Mara River). Our guides will help you choose the best time for your interests.

Yes, the Serengeti is very safe when you follow park rules and stay with your guide. Your guide is trained to keep you safe while maximizing wildlife encounters.

Absolutely! The Serengeti offers excellent opportunities to see all five - lions are common, leopards are possible, elephants are numerous, buffaloes are everywhere, and black rhinos can be seen in the Moru Kopjes area.

Days start early (6:00 AM) for morning game drives when animals are most active. Return for breakfast, then afternoon drives. Evening drives are not allowed as the park closes at sunset.

We offer three options: Budget (camping), Mid-range (tented camps/lodges), and Luxury (high-end lodges). Please specify your preference when booking.