Serengeti Great Migration Camping Safari in 5 Days
Tanzania Camping Safari Easy Popular Safari

Serengeti Great Migration Camping Safari in 5 Days

Follow two million wildebeest across the Serengeti on an immersive 5-day camping safari.

5 Days / 4 Nights
Serengeti National Park
2-6 People
From
$1,850
per person
Child: $1,400
Group discount: 8%

Overview

A 5-Day Serengeti Great Migration Budget Camping Safari is one of the most thrilling ways to experience Africa. This action-packed itinerary is designed to maximize your time in Serengeti National Park
Witness the greatest wildlife spectacle on Earth -- over two million wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle thundering across the Serengeti plains in search of fresh grazing. This 5-day camping safari takes you deep into the Serengeti's Central and Northern zones to follow the migration herds, with the chance to witness dramatic river crossings and Big Five encounters. Camping under canvas in the heart of the wilderness places you closer to the action than any lodge.

Highlights

Witness the Great Migration herds and dramatic river crossings
Full days of game drives in the Serengeti's best zones
Big Five sightings: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino
Camping under canvas in the heart of the wilderness
Expert naturalist guide with decades of Serengeti knowledge

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Early morning departure from Arusha. Drive through the Great Rift Valley and Ngorongoro Highlands with a lunch stop at the crater rim. Descend into the Serengeti through the Naabi Hill gate for an afternoon game drive across the Central Seronera valley -- the park's wildlife heartland. Camp near the Seronera River.

Activities

Scenic drive through Rift Valley Ngorongoro Highlands views Afternoon game drive in Central Serengeti
Seronera Public Campsite (tented)
Lunch, Dinner

Full day exploring,offers some of Africa's best year-round wildlife viewing due to its abundant permanent water sources, the Central Serengeti's prime wildlife areas with morning and afternoon game drives. The Seronera Valley is famous for its year-round big cat populations -- lions in the kopje rocks, leopards in the sausage trees, and cheetahs on the open plains. Picnic lunch in the bush. offers some of Africa's best year-round wildlife viewing due to its abundant permanent water sources

Activities

Morning game drive Kopje rock exploration Afternoon game drive Big cat tracking
Seronera Public Campsite (tented)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drive north through the Western Corridor and Grumeti area toward the Mara River region (June-October) or follow the migration herds seasonally. Full day of game driving through changing landscapes. The northern Serengeti offers the best chance for dramatic river crossings. Camp in the northern zone.

Activities

Migration tracking drive Mara River crossing viewpoint Northern Serengeti game drive
Kogatende / Lobo Campsite (tented)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend the entire day tracking the migration herds with your expert guide. Watch for river crossings, predator-prey interactions, and the sheer drama of millions of animals on the move. This is Africa's ultimate wildlife theatre. Sundowner drinks at camp as the savannah turns golden.

Activities

Full-day migration tracking River crossing watch Predator-prey action Sundowner at camp
Kogatende / Lobo Campsite (tented)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early morning game drive before departing the Serengeti. Drive back through the Ngorongoro Highlands to Arusha, arriving by late afternoon. Optional stop at a Maasai village or curio market en route.

Activities

Morning game drive Scenic return drive Optional Maasai village visit
Drop-off in Arusha
Breakfast, Lunch

What's Included

  • Airport or hotel pickup and drop-off in Arusha/Moshi
  • Transport in a 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
  • All national park entrance fees
  • Ngorongoro Crater service fee (where applicable)
  • All meals as indicated (full board)
  • Camping equipment (tent, sleeping mat, camping chairs and table)
  • Drinking water during game drives
  • Game drives as per itinerary
  • Cooking equipment and camp cook

What's Not Included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzania visa fees (USD 50)
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Tips for guide and cook (recommended USD 15-25 per day total)
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Sleeping bag (available for hire at USD 15)
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Optional activities not in itinerary
  • Laundry service
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if required)

What to Bring

Comfortable safari clothing in neutral colours (khaki, olive, brown)
Light long-sleeved shirt and trousers (sun and insect protection)
Warm fleece or jacket for early morning game drives
Wide-brimmed sun hat and sunglasses
Sunscreen SPF 50+ and lip balm
Insect repellent (DEET-based recommended)
Binoculars
Camera with zoom lens and extra memory cards
Reusable water bottle
Comfortable closed-toe walking shoes
Sandals or flip-flops for camp
Personal first-aid kit and medications
Torch/flashlight for camp
Rain jacket (especially November-May)
Toiletries and hand sanitiser
Power bank for charging devices

$1850

per person

Child: $1400

8% group discount

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