Wildlife safaris

Serengeti Migration Safari

A Serengeti safari with your camp chosen by month to follow the herds, from the calving season in the south (January to March) to the river crossings in the north, plus a day in the Ngorongoro Crater.

Trip at a glance

Duration6 days / 5 nights
Starts inSerengeti
RouteSerengeti · Ngorongoro Crater
Places2 destinations
CountryTanzania
Ideal forWildlife safaris
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-O4TEY6

Best time to visit: June to October; January to March for calving

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Crater rim viewpoints – Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti, Tanzania

Trip overview

The route spends 4 nights in Serengeti and 1 night in Ngorongoro Crater, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits wildlife safaris, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Great MigrationSeronera ValleyNdutu calving groundsCrater floor game driveCrater rim viewpointsOlduvai Gorge

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Serengeti

Arrive via Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) or Arusha and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Balloon safari: Sunrise flights

Day 2Serengeti: Game drives and Balloon safari

Game drives
Balloon safari

Day 3Serengeti: Walking safari and Seronera Valley

Walking safari
Seronera Valley: Big cats year-round

Day 4Serengeti: Ndutu calving grounds and Grumeti and Mara rivers

Ndutu calving grounds: Calving season
Grumeti and Mara rivers: Crossings

Day 5Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Travel from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater by private vehicle, with stops on the way
Check in at your Ngorongoro Crater hotel
Crater floor game drive: Big Five in one day

Day 6Depart from Ngorongoro Crater

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Kilimanjaro (JRO) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Safari permits booked as soon as dates are fixed, as zones sell out
Early-morning and afternoon drives when animals are most active
Lodges chosen close to park gates
Naturalist-led drives where available

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Serengeti: We choose your camp by month to follow the herds.
Ngorongoro Crater: Descend at opening time to beat the crowds.

At a glance

Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Route: Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater
Ideal for: Wildlife safaris
Best time: June to October; January to March for calving; June to October
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-O4TEY6

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 5 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary (private or shared, stated in your quote)
Entry tickets for the sightseeing listed in your quote
Visa documentation guidance before you travel
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

International flights unless added to your quote
Visa fees and travel insurance
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Optional activities and personal expenses
City or tourism taxes payable at hotels where applicable
GST and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Serengeti: June to October; January to March for calving. Ngorongoro Crater: June to October.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Serengeti (Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) or Arusha, then bush flight). We can add return flights from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

What documents do I need?

A passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date is commonly required. Visa and entry rules for Indian citizens vary by country and change, so we confirm the current requirements from official sources when you book.